AI, Skills Gaps and The Future of Work with Calum Chace

In this episode of Inside Learning, host Aidan McCullen speaks with Calum Chace, an expert on artificial intelligence and the author of several bestselling books, including 'Surviving AI' and 'Pandora's Brain'. They discuss the concept of two singularities: the Economic Singularity, where AI renders many jobs obsolete, and the Technological Singularity, where AI surpasses human intelligence. Calum highlights the potential impacts of these advancements on society and the necessity for proactive planning to avoid negative outcomes. They also delve into the challenges and opportunities of AI in education and the importance of developing skills for an unpredictable future. Calum further shares insights into his company, Conscium, which focuses on machine consciousness, AI agent verification, and neuromorphic computing.   00:00 Introduction to the Inside Learning Podcast 00:15 Guest Introduction: Calum Chase on AI and Singularity 03:06 The Economic Singularity Explained 04:22 The Future of Jobs and Skills 05:07 Planning for a Post-Job Economy 09:38 The Role of Education in an AI-Driven World 14:21 Calum Chase's Journey and Conscious AI 19:46 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 22:02 Where to Find More from Calum Chase 22:37 Closing Remarks   Find Conscium:  https://conscium.com Find Calum: https://calumchace.com Calum’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B00PUM096S/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=a0c6289a-6402-4e04-919b-973799060636&ref_=ap_rdr