A Beginner's Guide to AI

We wanted Spock, but what we got is something closer to Kirk - Ben & Dietmar Discuss Everything AI

April 14, 2026·54 min
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🎙️ Machine Ethics Podcast x Beginner's Guide to AIAI is everywhere. But almost nobody agrees on what it actually is.In this episode, Ben Byford from the Machine Ethics Podcast and Dietmar Fischer explore why AI feels intelligent while fundamentally being something very different.From AI misconceptions to generative AI risks, this conversation breaks down the gap between perception and reality and why it matters for business leaders, marketers, and decision-makers.You’ll learn why AI literacy is becoming essential, how misunderstanding AI creates real business risks, and what it takes to use AI responsibly in a rapidly changing landscape.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧💡 Quotes from the Episode“We wanted Spock, but what we got is something closer to Kirk.”“The real danger is not AI itself, but how we misunderstand it.”“AI feels intelligent, but that doesn’t mean it actually understands anything.”⏱️ Chapters00:00 What Is AI Really05:30 AI vs Human Intelligence10:15 Why People Misunderstand AI18:40 AI as a Tool vs AI as a “Being”26:30 The Risks of Trusting AI34:30 AI, Society and Human Behavior44:00 Future of AI Understanding🔎 Where to find BenWebsite: Machine Ethics PodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ben-byford/👤 About Dietmar FischerDietmar is a podcaster and AI marketer from Berlin. If you want to know how to get your AI or your digital marketing going, just contact him at https://argoberlin.com/🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who still thinks AI is “intelligent.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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