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No victim? AI and the problem of harm

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:52:39 GMT

Lucy is joined by Dr Nicola Harding & Dawn M. Hunter, JD, MPH to delve into the question of harm and AI and ask whether we can truly be protected from AI-empowered harms. From the impact of AI on financial crime to the role it could play in exploitation and online abuse, and whether it can truly be controlled.

Research suggests that 98% of non-consensual deepfakes are of women, and criminals are finding new ways to exploit AI's advantages to take advantage of not just the vulnerable. Our guests discuss what this means for society and how the AI tech-bro 'saviours' may not be the answer.

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No Frocks Given - AI's Impact on Fashion

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:51:20 GMT

Lucy is joined by Claire Armstrong, a former catwalk model with a decades long career in advertising and a masters degree in consumer psychology as they discuss how AI and the world of vintage fashion collide.

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What the f**k is quantum?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:06:28 GMT

Listen to Mother aka Lucy Batley as she delves into the sub-atomic universe of quantum computing with expert, broadcaster and Principal Research Engineer at the BBC Bill Thompson. Asking the BIG questions like 'are we close to unlocking the secrets of consciousness?' and 'what has this all got to do with a pussy?', this episode may fry your brain, but in the best possible way.

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