E320 - The Human Factors Of Letting AI Cook

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/320Support the show, and the mission of better science communication in Human Factors:Support this PodcastJoin us for episode 320 of Human Factors Cast, recorded live May 15, 2026,. Nick Roome and Barry Kirby share updates including a recap Barry’s EHF conference highlights. They discuss Stanford’s 2026 AI Index and an MIT Tech Review report on agentic AI in software engineering, focusing on rapid adoption, the “jagged frontier” where AI excels on benchmarks yet fails basic tasks, and human factors issues like trust calibration, workload, supervision, permissions, and accountability in human-AI teaming. This Week in Aerospace is back to talk about NASA’s Routine Autonomous Multi-Aircraft Operations (RAM AO) work to enable small teams managing large autonomous fleets, including interventions/exception taxonomies, Monte Carlo modeling to justify safe human-to-vehicle ratios, and the need for industry consensus standards to support future FAA regulation.Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscastBuy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hfactorspodcastMerchandise Store: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/Store/Human Factors Cast Socials:Join us on Discord: https://go.humanfactorscast.media/DiscordTwitch: https://twitch.tv/HumanFactorsCastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HumanFactorsCastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscastTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCastOur official website: www.humanfactorscast.mediaReference:Our tools and software: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/resources/Our Ethics Policy:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/ethics-policy/Logo design by E Graphics LLC: https://egraphicsllc.com/Music by Kevin McLeod: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/Feedback:Have something you would like to share with us? (Feedback or news): https://go.humanfactorscast.media/feedbackDisclaimer: Human Factors Cast may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here!Mentioned in this episode:Listen to Human Factors MinuteStep into the world of Human Factors and UX with the Human Factors Minute podcast! Each episode is like a mini-crash course in all things related to the field, packed with valuable insights and information in just one minute. From organizations and conferences to theories, models, and tools, we've got you covered. Whether you're a practitioner, student or just a curious mind, this podcast is the perfect way to stay ahead of the curve and impress your colleagues with your knowledge. Tune in on the 10th, 20th, and last day of every month for a new and interesting tidbit related to Human Factors. Join us as we explore the field and discover how fun and engaging learning about Human Factors can be! https://www.humanfactorsminute.com https://feeds.captivate.fm/human-factors-minute/1202 - The Human Factors PodcastListen here: https://www.1202podcast.com