All Episodes
Episode 15: Mind to Machine Part 2: What’s Next for AI
Artificial intelligence is already revolutionizing almost every aspect of society. But what additional advancements will we see in the near future? And what ethical issues should we address along the way?
Episode 14: Mind to Machine Part 1: A Brief History of AI
If you think that Artificial Intelligence was recently invented, think again. The roots of AI go back decades, centuries, even to ancient mythology. So how did AI go from myth to reality?
Episode 13: Paleobionics: Dinosaurs Are Back
What if paleontologists could create robot replicas of dinosaurs to better understand them — and how they moved — and in turn learn more about us?
Episode 12: AI Care Part 2: Companion Robots Help the Elderly Feel Less Lonely
What if a robot could be a compassionate companion, be an antidote to loneliness as we age, and — in some cases — help those suffering from dementia?
Episode 11: AI Care Part 1: Robots and AI Transforming Healthcare
Robots and artificial intelligence are transforming the healthcare industry, from drug development to surgical procedures to personalized healthcare plans.
Episode 10: Driven: What’s Next for Autonomous Vehicles
What’s next for autonomous self-driving vehicles?
Episode 9: AI and Agriculture: How to Pick an Apple
What does it take to teach a robot to pick an apple?
Holiday Message: Happy Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July from the Where What If Becomes What’s Next podcast team and Carnegie Mellon University.
Episode 8: Robots to the Rescue: AI Revolutionizes Disaster Response
What if artificial intelligence and robotics — including drones — are used to revolutionize disaster response?
Episode 7: Stellar Observations: AI’s Journey into the Cosmos
What if AI could discover new black holes and unlock the secrets of the universe?
Episode 6: Clocking In: AI Transforms the Future of Work
What if AI transformed your job so you had four-day weekends or never even had to work again?
Midway Teaser: What's Next: AI Ventures Beyond the Cosmos
What if AI can help discover new black holes and help scientists unravel the greatest mysteries of our cosmos?
What if researchers could run thousands of experiments all at the same time to solve some of the world's greatest problems — like sickle cell anemia, Alzheimer’s or cancer?
Episode 4: When Drones and Robots Knock on Your Door
What if a self-driving robotic vehicle or drone delivered your next package?
Episode 3: Finding the Deep Truth About Deep Fakes
What if AI-generated deep fakes could be used to influence our upcoming elections?
Episode 2: Strengthening America's Bridges with AI
What if AI could be used to help repair and rebuild America’s bridges?
Episode 1: How is AI Tuning Up Your Music?
What if The Beatles used AI to help produce their last song?
Trailer: Welcome to Where What If Becomes What’s Next
What if Artificial Intelligence can transform our world for the betterment of humankind?