The Interface

The Interface

BBC

6 episodes

Episodes

Can AI feel pain?
Oct 14, 2026 · 29m
The Interface explores the controversy surrounding Anthropic’s ban on abusing AI models and the emergence of an "AI torture chamber" that simulates…
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on the real Social Reckoning.
Oct 7, 2026 · 26m
The Interface hosts whistleblower Frances Haugen to discuss her new film, The Social Reckoning, and the ongoing fallout from her 2021 Facebook document leak.
Should we let AI read our break-up emails?
Sep 30, 2026 · 32m
Tom and new co-host Jessica Maddox discuss the hype around AI apocalyptic predictions, noting that these "p-doom" estimates are based on vibes rather than science.
Is tech ruining the World Cup?
Jun 25, 2026 · 37m
Hosts Thomas Germain, Karen Howe, and Nikki Wolf conclude Season 1 of The Interface by examining the World Cup’s advanced tracking tech and its impact on the sport’s human element.
Teens banned from social media - what next?
Jun 18, 2026 · 36m
The Interface explores the UK’s ban on social media for teens, weighing parental support against implementation flaws and concerns about isolating youth.
Why is AI burying my CV?
Jun 11, 2026 · 37m
The Interface explores how AI is reshaping hiring, noting that 63% of job seekers have faced AI interviews and that algorithmic screening often discriminates against minority candidates.
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