Who’s in charge?

Welcome to Who Is in Charge?—a podcast exploring the evolving dynamics between humanity and technology, along with other challenges like climate change, education shifts, and negative population growth. I’m Beth Weesner, joined by Tony Finn, as we dive into whether we’re still in control or guided by the very tech we created. Each episode blends expert insights with humor to examine if these changes bring solutions—or more problems. So, who’s truly in charge? Tune in to find out!

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Episodes

AI Twins - Training ChatGPT in Our Own Image - S1 : E9

In this mind-bending episode of Who’s in Charge? , Tony and Beth take a bold leap into the AI frontier by training their own versions of ChatGPT—each infused with their personal style, beliefs, data, and thought patterns. The result? Two eerily insightful, wildly different digital reflections of themselves. Join them as they put their AI counterparts to the test, asking each the same questions and unpacking the fascinating—and sometimes unsettling—differences in their responses. Are these custom...

May 02, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Boring Bits: Tech Transformation For AI - S1 : E8

In this episode of Who’s in Charge? , Beth and Tony shine a light on the so-called boring bits —the 'unsexy but essential' foundation of any responsible AI future: technology transformation . From outdated infrastructure and siloed data to the slow pace of digital change in public and private sectors, they explore why transforming these under-the-hood systems is no longer optional. If we want AI to serve humanity—ethically, intelligently, and sustainably—we need to start with the basics. Beth dr...

Mar 31, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8

AI - The End of Free Will As We Know It? - S1 : E7

In this episode, co-hosts Beth Weesner and Antony Finn dive into one of the most unsettling questions of our time: Is the AI era the end of free will as we know it? With algorithms predicting our choices before we even make them, AI-generated content shaping what we see, and machine learning models optimizing our behaviors, are we still the architects of our own decisions? Or are we unknowingly surrendering control to artificial intelligence that subtly nudges us in directions we never conscious...

Feb 27, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7

AI - Love and the Future of Relationships - S1 : E6

As AI advances, it's not just transforming industries—it’s reshaping human relationships. From AI-powered virtual companions to emotionally intelligent chatbots and even robotic partners, technology is redefining intimacy, connection, and companionship. But what does this mean for the future of human relationships? In this episode, Beth and Tony debate the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of AI in love, exploring how artificial intelligence is being designed to fulfill emotional needs,...

Feb 04, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Education and the AI Era - S1 : E5

In this thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Beth Weesner and Antony Finn take a look at the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on education. They explore how AI is reshaping traditional learning, the skills students need to thrive in an AI-driven world, and whether our current education system is prepared for these changes. From ethical considerations to the role of teachers in an AI-rich future, Beth and Tony challenge the status quo and offer insights into how we can prepare soci...

Jan 13, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Subservience The 'WIC' Movie Review - S1 : E4

Curious about the future of humanoid robots and where humanity fits into the picture? In this special “film club” episode of Who’s in Charge? , hosts Beth Weesner and Antony Finn go deep on Netflix’s dystopian thriller, Subservience , exploring its vision of advanced AI becoming humanity’s new apex predator. With real-world parallels to cutting-edge developments at Furhat Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Tesla, they examine the film’s moral dilemmas, ethical minefields, and what happens when we pu...

Dec 23, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Ripple Effect: 200 Years of Tech, Jobs, and Learns for the AI Era - S1 : E3

Welcome to Who’s in Charge? , the podcast where we tackle the big questions about humanity’s rapid evolution alongside technology. Join your hosts Beth Weesner and Tony Finn as they take you on a journey through time in this episode, exploring the past 200 years of the big technological revolutions. From the Industrial Revolution's steam-powered transformations to the dawn of the digital age, they’ll examine how innovation has created opportunities, extinguished old ways of working, and reshaped...

Nov 26, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3

What are we gonna do with all the people? - S1 : E2

Welcome to Episode 2 of Who’s in Charge? with your hosts, Beth Weesner and Tony Finn. In this episode, Beth and Tony delve into one of the biggest questions looming over our fast-evolving world: What are we going to do with all the people? As advancements in AI, robotics, and automation reshape jobs and redefine economies, Beth and Tony explore the implications for society. What role will humans play in an increasingly automated future? Will these technological leaps lead to a loss of purpose, o...

Nov 14, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Introduction to Who's in Charge - S1 : E1

Welcome to the debut episode of Who’s in Charge? , the podcast where co-hosts Beth Weesner and Tony Finn take a candid look at the pressing questions of our time. In this first episode, Beth and Tony set the stage for a series that will explore humanity’s rapid acceleration in AI and robotics, the future of education for society and our children and our apathy toward climate change They ask: Who’s really at the wheel, guiding our future? Join them as they break down the critical issues, share fr...

Nov 14, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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