AI is reshaping the way we work, live, and interact at a pace not seen since the deployment of the printing press six centuries ago. As AI algorithms become deeply embedded in daily life — from filtering your social feeds and navigating maps to determining loan approvals and hiring decisions — ensuring these systems align with core ethical principles is now a crucial societal priority.

How AI Understands Your DNA, featuring an interview with Professor Ewan Birney. Prof Birney is Interim Executive Director of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Non-Executive Director of Genomics England, and played a pivotal role in the Human Genome Project.