The AI Update VIII: AI and Violence

In this AI update, hosts Scott Rettberg and David Jhave Johnston dive deep into the connection between AI and violence. Tune in for the latest AI updates, and the last episode of the year. We will continue the season in the new year.

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This work was partially supported by the Research Council of Norway Centres of Excellence, project number 332643, Center for Digital Narrative.