Agents of Tech

Where big questions meet bold ideas… Agents of Tech is a video podcast exploring the biggest questions of our time—featuring bold thinkers and transformative ideas driving change. Perfect for the curious, the thoughtful and anyone invested in what’s next for our planet. #techpodcast #podcast

Gerald Mullally raises a big question: is it healthy for the UK to rely on foreign tech companies for critical innovation? Tech sovereignty isn’t just about pride, it’s about shaping the future of innovation, security, and economic impact. #QuantumComputing #AI #TechSovereignty #DeepTech

Quantum computing isn’t just a scientific curiosity, it’s critical for the economy and national security. Gerald Mullally explains that, over the medium term, quantum could deliver 7% productivity improvements — that’s an economic impact of $212 billion. #QuantumComputing #TechInnovation #Economy

AI has already consumed most of the world’s available data. The challenge now? Training models on life-like, molecular, or biological data, the stuff that classical computers can’t simulate efficiently. #QuantumComputing #AI #SyntheticData #TechNews #DeepTech

Classical compute is hitting a ceiling, and energy is a huge part of the problem. We’re even talking nuclear power for data centers just to keep up, but quantum computers break that link. #QuantumComputing #TechInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #AgentsOfTech #DeepTech @oqc-tech.bsky.social

Gerald, from @oqc-tech.bsky.social, explains one of quantum computing’s most mind-blowing advantages: breaking the link between energy and compute. It’s not magic, it’s architecture, physics, and a lot of brilliant engineering. #QuantumComputing #TechInnovation #DeepTech #EnergyEfficiency

Gerald drops one of the wildest comparisons in this episode. Supercomputers pull 10–40 megawatts of power. A quantum computer? 35 kilowatts. That’s the difference between powering 50,000 homes a year… and 9 kettles. #QuantumComputing #TechInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #artificialintelligence

@oqc-tech.bsky.social CEO Gerald Mullally breaks down why the last 12–18 months have been such a turning point for quantum and interest is exploding. Catch more in the full episode. #QuantumComputing #QuantumAI #TechInnovation

Everyone’s asking the same question: AI or Quantum? But as Laila says, it’s not an either/or. Investors are searching for the “next AI” while trying to figure out the ceiling of the current one, and quantum keeps entering the conversation. #AI #QuantumComputing #TechTrends

EIT isn’t just about Oxford, it’s building a global science ecosystem. From top labs and world-class talent to collaborations with leading universities worldwide, the institute is creating the network needed to tackle humanity’s toughest problems.

Professor Santa Ono says the real story behind AI isn’t replacement, it’s acceleration. AI can now solve problems that once took decades. And the same leap is coming for drug discovery. AI isn’t taking scientists’ jobs, it’s collapsing timelines. #ai #academicsky #researchsky #oxforduniversity

AI is already geopolitical. The US and China have scale. The UK’s real edge is talent coming out of places like Oxford and Cambridge. On the most recent episode of AOT, Professor Santa Ono says the UK has quietly engineered one of the most powerful science ecosystems anywhere. #ai #podcastclip

Larry Ellison’s scholarships are already bringing top talent to Oxford. In our new AOT episode, we explore his $2.5B bet on EIT, how AI and health data could reshape medicine, and whether Oxford can become Europe’s Silicon Valley. What do you think? #academicsky #larryellison #ai #podcast

What is Larry Ellison building in Oxford? Professor Santa Ono says the mission is nothing less than solving the world’s toughest problems by bringing global talent together with AI, machine learning, and robotics. Is this the future of science? @eitoxford.bsky.social youtu.be/f_QcxFMNGv4?...

Extreme positions on AI miss the point. @hlntnr.bsky.social calls out the issues with ‘elite intelligentsia’ ridiculing the concerns of regular folks’ about building smarter than human computers

Everyone is trying to automate AI Machine Learning Engineering work – and if this is achieved, it’s over for China. We wouldn’t bet on U.S. big tech failing. #researchsky #ai #artificialintelligence #podcast

Are the timelines to AGI ridiculous? And is AI 2027 a load of rubbish? @hlntnr.bsky.social gives her opinion #academisky #podcast #artificialintelligence #AGI

China's AI+ strategy is focused on application in specific industries, rather than pouring billions of dollars in the hope we achieve superintelligence. Is the U.S. strategy actually a recipe for disaster if the bubble pops? #ai #china #airace

China's AI+ strategy is focused on application in specific industries, rather than pouring billions of dollars in the hope we achieve superintelligence. Is the U.S. strategy actually a recipe for disaster if the bubble pops? #researchsky #artificialintelligence

People don’t appreciate that AI adoption is a real competition too – it’s not all about who reaches AGI first. The most advanced model doesn’t mean America will necessarily win. @hlntnr.bsky.social makes a great point – China is focused on adoption – not achieving AGI.

TOMORROW ON AOT: Helen Toner sits down with our hosts to discuss China and the US' race for AI dominance. Is the US losing? Stay tuned for a rare inside scoop and join in the conversation! @hlntnr.bsky.social

Is AI really on an exponential curve, or is that hype? @garymarcus.bsky.social argues GPT-5 proves the curve has flattened. Scaling isn’t delivering exponential gains anymore and the field is shifting to smaller or hybrid models. Are we past exponential AI, or just in a slowdown? #academisky #ai

Everyone's talking about #TillyNorwood and the rise of the "AI Actress". In the latest episode of AOT we spoke to @garymarcus.bsky.social about whether actors are at threat from AI, take a listen #ai #aiactor #podcastclip youtu.be/sbfCcLra2IE?...

Are you an AI "skeptic"? On the latest episode of Agents of Tech @garymarcus.bsky.social argues he isn’t against AI at all, but as a scientist, he pushes back on hype and false claims. His critique isn’t anti-AI, it’s pro-truth. #AI #GaryMarcus #GPT5 #Podcast

Has the scaling paradigm finally hit a wall? Gary Marcus says GPT-5 wasn’t the leap everyone expected. Chips, energy, data… all are hitting limits. Is AI running out of road or just pausing until the next breakthrough? #AI #OpenAI #GPT5 #ArtificialIntelligence #GaryMarcus #TechDebate

Have we made AI sound scarier than it really is? Professor Charlotte Deane breaks it down: AI is just a mathematical tool. The real challenge (and opportunity) is in how we test it, train it, and trust ourselves to question the results #ai #artificialintelligence #research #podcast

The best part of being an academic? Working with students. On Agents of Tech, Professor Charlotte Deane shares why she loves the fresh perspective students bring, challenging assumptions, asking new questions, and seeing the world differently. #podcast #podcastclip #academia #academicsky

#ai models can be powerful, but they also fail, sometimes in spectacular ways. For Professor Charlotte Deane, those failures aren’t just mistakes, they’re signals that reveal what data is missing and how to make models stronger. #podcast #aimodels #artificalintelligence

“We are the third best country in the world at AI… that’s incredible. Start there.” Live from ISMB/ECCB, Professor Charlotte Deane reflects on the 'AI race' - is it really about competition? And does the UK have a true strategic advantage? @iscb.bsky.social #podcast #ai #academicsky #research

AI can’t work without data. OpenBind could spark the next revolution in AI drug discovery, building the datasets we need to predict how small molecules bind to proteins. Full episode out now! #AI #OpenBind #AlphaFold #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence

New episode of Agents of Tech!🚨“AI is going to completely change the way we ask questions" We were thrilled to be joined at ISMB/ECCB by Prof. Charlotte Deane to discuss the changing role of AI in science and why humans will always be essential #ai #podcast @iscb.bsky.social

“While a human might read a few papers a week, AI agents can read thousands”. Are AI tools building a broader, faster consensus than any human can? Full convo with @jameszou.bsky.social out now on Agents of Tech #ai #academicsky #medsky #research #stanford

Can AI replace scientists? Stanford Professor @jameszou.bsky.social joined our hosts live at ISMB/ECCB to discuss his work on AI scientists, virtual labs, and digital researchers. Watch now! youtu.be/luMSDO8wHa0?... #academicsky #medsky #research #stanford #ai @nature.com

Can we really trust AI scientists? If we don’t have enough human experts to collaborate, how will we ever have enough to verify what AI comes up with? AOT spoke with Stanford's Prof. @jameszou.bsky.social to find out more. Full conversation out now on Agents of Tech #AI #Science #Trust

Should AI be allowed as an author of scientific papers? Right now, top journals won’t accept AI as a co-author. At ISMB/ECCB we found out how Stanford Prof. James Zou is flipping the script: could this open the door to more transparency and innovation? @iscb.bsky.social #academicsky #medsky #ai

Are AI ‘digital scientists’ the future of research? @layates.bsky.social dives into a fascinating question: could virtual labs and AI researchers shrink the scientific workforce or expand it? Watch the full episode, out now! youtu.be/luMSDO8wHa0?... #academicsky #medsky #research

NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨Can AI replace scientists? Stanford Professor James Zou joined our hosts live at ISMB/ECCB to discuss his work on AI scientists, virtual labs, and digital researchers. Watch now! youtu.be/luMSDO8wHa0?... @iscb.bsky.social #academicsky #medsky #research @nature.com

For the first episode of Agents of Tech On Tour, we were honored to be joined by Dr. John Jumper, live from ISMB/ECCB. Don't miss this conversation with the Nobel Laureate and leader of the groundbreaking #AlphaFold project at #googledeepmind. @iscb.bsky.social youtu.be/SyF1HEZChOM?...

The latest episode of Agents of Tech features an exclusive conversation with Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. John Jumper of Google DeepMind. Fascinating insights into how science, AI, and industry are converging. youtu.be/SyF1HEZChOM?... #ai #alphafold #johnjumper #nobelprize #googledeepmind

“I remember being warned about Wikipedia…” On Agents of Tech, Nobel Laureate Dr. John Jumper reflects on growing up with the early internet, and what it can teach us about navigating the rise of AI today. Full convo out now. #JohnJumper #AlphaFold #DeepMind #AI #NobelPrize

We’re kicking off our first episode of AOT on Tour with a true pioneer: Dr. John Jumper, Nobel Laureate and the visionary behind AlphaFold at Google DeepMind. A conversation you won’t want to miss. Full episode out now! #AlphaFold #JohnJumper #AI #GoogleDeepMind #podcastclip youtu.be/SyF1HEZChOM?...

How dangerous can AI be in a healthcare setting? A 20% translation error rate isn’t just inconvenient, it’s dangerous. Dr. Niloufar Salehi reveals how AI missteps can have life-or-death consequences— Watch the full conversation on Agents of Tech. #AI #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence

AI won’t take your job – But someone using AI might! 🔥Microsoft Research’s Lindsey Raymond on how gen AI is actually changing work. Check out the latest episode of Agents of Tech to hear more – available on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Will #ai create a more equal world? Or will it widen income inequality? Check out the latest episode of Agents of Tech with economist Lindsey Raymond and join in on the conversation! #ArtificialInteligence #machinelearning #microsoftresearch #podcast youtu.be/WTx0jKEhgkU?...

Is AI reading your emails? Stay in the know and check out the latest episode of Agents of Tech for all things AI – available on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! #AI #artificialintelligence #podcast #technology