This week, we sit down with the UK’s Minister for AI & Digital, Feryal Clark, to ask the big questions: Why is the government investing billions in artificial intelligence? Why is Scotland at the centre of it all? And most importantly — what’s in it for the public? From supercomputers in Edinburgh to AI tools tackling cancer and climate change, we explore the real purpose behind the UK's AI revolution.

As always we’ll also be unpacking the latest AI news, taking a listener question and facing off in a tense AI Challenge.

Whether you’re an AI optimist, sceptic, or just tuning in for the absurdity, this episode unpacks what’s driving Britain’s boldest tech leap yet— while keeping you entertained with news and playful banter.

AI might help you write emails and plan dinner—but is it secretly cooking the climate while it's at it? In this eye-opening episode, we dig into AI’s hidden environmental cost with not one but two top experts: Dr. Felicia Lu and Noman Bashier. From energy-sucking data centers to cooling systems draining water from drought-stricken areas, the impact is bigger—and murkier—than you think.

But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. We also unpack the bizarre AI experiment that ended with a fridge full of metal cubes, ask if the first AI-made trillionaire is coding from their mum’s basemen AND revisit the mystery of the AI band Velvet Sundown and its synth-pop soul

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Tennis fans, cover your ears—Wimbledon just sacked its 147-year-old line judge tradition in favour of AI! That’s right, over 200 humans out, cold robotic accuracy in. Meanwhile, at Glastonbury, we’re wondering: is it only a matter of time before an AI act headlines the Pyramid Stage? And straight from the main stage, we're even hearing from Jarvis Cocker with his thoughts on the use of AI.

As always, we're bringing you the biggest and weirdest AI news:

• Microsoft’s new AI doctor that scores 8/10 while human medics only manage a 2/10.

• A man gets scammed by AI-generated Jennifer Aniston asking for Apple gift cards. No, really.

• AI-enhanced four-day workweeks

• Listener Libby asks: “Will AI be playing Glasto?” We dive in and name-drop the Velvet Sundown , a mysterious AI band making waves on Spotify.

Our guest is the fabulous Tara Thompson—AI educator, workshop wizard, and inclusivity advocate—who’s using tech to level the playing field for neurodivergent users and beyond. She shares why we all need to read (or AI-summarise) those Terms & Conditions, what red flags to watch for, and how to make AI actually inclusive. It all starts with US.

And of course, this week’s AI Challenge gets lyrical as George and James try to spot which poem is from ChatGPT, and which won second prize at the National Poetry Competition. It gets emotional. Like, “fluorescent tube thrown like a javelin” emotional.

James’s top tip: Use Epicure AI to turn fridge chaos into fine dining - https://epicure.kaikaku.ai/ - let us know how you get on!

Got a question or weird AI encounter? Email: aihaventaclue@gmail.com

Remember : Stay curious. Stay ridiculous. Stay unsubstituted by an AI line judge.

Ever wanted to have a heart-to-heart with a dodo? Or debate ethics with a whale? This week’s guest, zoologist Jack Ashby, tells us how he’s using generative AI to give museum specimens a voice.

This week, James and George dig into the juicy Microsoft–OpenAI “lovers’ tiff”, why everything on LinkedIn now sounds like it was written by ChatGPT, and whether you should be worried about AI stealing your kids' faces.

James and George are going head to head in an AI Challenge keeping in theme with animals - reckon you can spot the fake cat? It’s harder than you think…

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This week, the boys are sunburnt and semi-sensible live from the Cannes Lions Festival — where they dive into the biggest AI news of the week, including how artificial intelligence is being used to protect endangered elephants, and controversially, how it’s been used unlawfully in court.

We’re also joined by the brilliant Kimberley Wyatt (yes, that Pussycat Doll) to hear how she’s embracing AI in her creative work, and what excites or unnerves her about the future.

Our AI question of the week explores whether machines could (or should) have a place in the legal system — from judging to lawyering AND we take on an AI-generated ad challenge Cannes-style.

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We’re boldly going where no pod has gone before…

We're talking all things from asteroid dodging to Apple’s AI skepticism - George and James blast off into the cosmos with Professor Massimiliano Vasile, a leading expert in space systems engineering and AI. Find out how artificial intelligence is changing space travel — from planning smarter missions to possibly saving Earth from rogue asteroids.

Back on Earth, we unpack the latest AI headlines:

• Apple says AI models are faking it till they make it (and failing at hard stuff)

• Teachers get the go-ahead to let AI mark homework

• AI might just be your new work/life balance coach

PLUS:
James tackles a live listener question at IAB Engage
A new AI Challenge takes off with some… unearthly sounds
And we’re taking your weirdest, hardest, most bonkers AI questions – email us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com

Whether you're a space cadet or just AI-curious, this episode’s got you covered.
Strap in, hit play, and remember – stay curious.

From fashion fixes to therapy bots and the return of actual handwriting, this episode of AI Haven’t a Clue has it all.

George (on actual holiday, not AI-generated) and James tackle the latest AI headlines:
– Why AI might work better when we’re mean to it (sorry, robot feelings)
– Why Klarna’s customer service robot might need customer service itself
– Why students are putting down ChatGPT and picking up pens (yes, really)
– And why your next therapist might be... a chatbot. What could go wrong?

Plus, we chat to Ahmed Zaidi, founder of Hyran Technologies, about using AI to tackle fast fashion’s waste problem — because if AI can’t save the planet, at least it might help your wardrobe make less guilt-ridden choices.

There’s also another AI Challenge in the mix, and James tackles a listener question about how the UK can stay ahead in the AI race. (Jetpacks not included.)

💬 Got a burning question, a weird AI story, or just want to vent to something that’s not ChatGPT?
Email us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com — we might read it out (unless you ask us not to).

AI is stealing voices. Yours could be next.

In this episode of AI Haven’t a Clue, hosts George Butler and James Chandler chat with three top voiceover artists caught in the crossfire of the AI revolution. Kasey Logan is cloning her voice. Peter Dickson (yes, the X Factor guy) is watching the chaos unfold. And Gayanne Potter? Her voice is turning up on Scottish Rail announcements — and she never gave permission.

We also dissect the latest AI headlines: Darth Vader goes synthetic, Apple courts devs with AI toys, and Microsoft’s CEO ditches podcasts for transcripts.

And finally, take our AI Voice Challenge: can you tell who’s real and who’s a robot?

This is one episode you really don’t want to miss — unless you’re a robot trying to learn how to steal someone’s identity. In which case... please don’t.

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