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We’re living through boom-times for Artificial Intelligence, with more and more of us using AI assistants like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok and Copilot to do basic research and writing tasks. But what is the environmental impact of these technologies? Many listeners have got in touch with More or Less to ask us to investigate various claims about the energy and water use of AI.One claim in particular has caught your attention - the idea that the equivalent of a small bottle of drinking water is consumed by computer processors every time you ask an AI a question, or get it to write a simple email. So, where does that claim come from, and is it true?Reporter: Paul Connolly
Producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Donald McDonald
Editor: Richard Vadon

Does a single AI query use a bottle of water?

Welcome to Carry the Two, the podcast about how math and statistics impact the world around us from the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation. In this season of Carry the Two we are going to be examining how math and stats is helping scientists, engineers, and industry develop new and emerging technologies. Our first episode is all about Quantum Computing and Information Science. Hosts Sam Hansen and Sadie Witkowski are joined by Ben Brown, researcher at IBM Quantum, and Yihui Quek, postdoc at MIT and incoming assistant professor at EPFL, Ecole Polytechnic Federal in Lausanne, for a discussion about quantum error correction and mitigation, as well as Dylan Temples, a Lederman Postdoctoral Fellow at Fermi National Accelerator Lab, who works at the intersection of dark matter direct detection and quantum information science. 



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Mitigating errors in logical qubits
Surviving as a quantum computer in a noisy world
Design directions in qubit-based dark matter sensors



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Emerging Technologies Episode 1: Quantum Information Science

Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news and in life. This week:Is the secret to halving obesity rates really just a matter of cutting back on one fizzy drink a day?How many new babies in the City of London have a foreign-born parent? And since fewer than one baby a week is actually born in the City of London, how much should we care?Electricity in the UK is more expensive than almost anywhere else. Why? And is it anything to do with wind turbines?And we help out rival Radio 4 programme Start the Week with a claim about churches.If you’ve seen a number in the news you think we should take a look at, email the team: moreorless@bbc.co.ukMore or Less is produced in partnership with the Open University.Presenter: Tim Harford
Reporter: Lizzy McNeill
Producer: Nicholas Barrett and Nathan Gower
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound Mix: James Beard
Editor: Richard VadonShow less

Can drinking one less bottle of coke a day halve obesity?

In this conversation, Dr. Christoph Bartneck discusses the intersection of swimming and computer science, exploring how mathematical patterns can enhance swim training. He introduces the concept of a formal swim markup language to improve data exchange and training efficiency. The discussion also delves into the visualization of swimming techniques, the importance of mental engagement in training, and the aesthetic appeal of mathematics. Christoph shares insights on the challenges of writing his book and his vision for creating a global community around swimming and mathematics.

Takeaways

 * Programming languages can optimize swim training.
 * There's a gap in literature between math and sports science.
 * Data exchange in swimming training is challenging.
 * Visualizing swimming techniques aids in understanding.
 * Mathematical patterns can enhance training routines.
 * Repetitive tasks in swimming can be likened to repetitive songs.
 * Engagement in training is crucial for success.
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Chapters

 * 00:00 The Motivation Behind Swim Training Patterns
 * 02:32 Intersection of Swimming and Computer Science
 * 05:56 Challenges in Measuring and Documenting Swim Performance
 * 09:32 The Role of Patterns in Swim Training
 * 11:54 Mathematical Patterns and Their Application in Swimming
 * 15:14 Exploring Repetitiveness in Music and Swim Training
 * 18:08 Art Projects and Mathematical Patterns
 * 21:13 Fermat's Theorem and Impossible Squares
 * 23:14 Making Math Accessible in Swim Training
 * 26:40 The Importance of a Shared Language in Coaching
 * 27:35 Applying Pattern-Based Approaches to Sports
 * 29:17 The Role of Structure in Training Across Sports
 * 30:02 Current Use of Frameworks in Elite Swimming
 * 30:10 Innovative Training Philosophies in Swimming
 * 32:30 Programming Languages and Their Applications in Sports Science
 * 34:56 The Joy of Writing and Creating
 * 38:59 Challenges in Writing and Communicating Mathematical Concepts
 * 41:37 The Journey of a Book and Community Engagement

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What are Swim Training Patterns?

In the midst of the television coverage of Soccer Aid, a celebrity soccer match organised by Unicef, the audience was told that “one in six children around the world are currently living through war”. Listener Isla got in touch with More or Less to ask whether the claim was correct, so we tracked down the source to an organisation called the Peace Research Institute Oslo.Research director Siri Aas Rustad tells us how they worked out a figure for the number of children living near to a “conflict” and the big differences between that and something most people would think of as “war”.If you’ve seen a number you think we should look at, email the team on moreorless@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Lizzy McNeill
Producer: Nicholas Barrett
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Giles Aspen 
Editor: Richard Vadon

Are one in six children living through war?

Archimedes’s emblematic death makes sense psychologically and embodies a rich historical picture in a single scene. Transcript Archimedes died mouthing back at an enemy soldier: “Don’t disturb my circles.” Or that’s how the story goes. Is this fact or fiction? We have third-hand accounts at best so there is plenty of room for doubt. But … Continue reading Death of Archimedes

Death of Archimedes

How does economics help us understand conflicts through history? That’s the question that economist and journalist Duncan Weldon tries to answer in his new book, Blood and Treasure. Tim talks to Duncan about the economic perspective on Viking raiders, Spanish conquest and the Vietnam war.Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon

The economics of war: Vikings, Conquistadors and Vietnam

Tim Harford looks at some of the numbers in the news and in life. This week:Is church-going making a comeback in the UK?Is it true that every day, 1000 people begin claiming personal independence payments, or PIP?When the government talks about how it “returns” illegal immigrants, what does it mean?Can a new telescope really see golf balls on the moon?If you’ve seen a number you think looks suspicious, email the More or Less team: moreorless@bbc.co.ukMore or Less is produced in partnership with the Open University.Presenter: Tim Harford
Producers: Lizzy McNeill, Nicholas Barrett, David Verry
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Gareth Jones
Editor: Richard Vadon

Is the UK seeing a Christian revival?

Manchester United are terrible, even according to their own manager. Last season saw their worst ever performance in Premier League history.But at the same time, according to Forbes magazine, they’re still the second most valuable football club in the world. How is that possible?Tim talks to Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert and the author of The Price of Football, to find out the secret of Manchester United’s financial success. Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Nicholas Barrett
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon

Why Manchester United can afford to play badly

It’s been over three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the human toll is growing on both sides.Recently, politicians and journalists have declared a grim milestone, one million Russian casualties.But is this number accurate?  Tim talks to Seth Jones, from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Olga Ivshina, from the BBC Russian service, to investigate this statistic.If you’ve seen a number in the news you think we should take a look at, email the More or Less team: moreorless@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Nicholas Barrett
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Gareth Jones
Editor: Richard Vadon

Has Russia suffered a million casualties in the Ukraine war?

Alon Amit addresses the various facets of mathematics. Is it an art or a science? Both? Neither? Is it invented or discovered? Why is math that&#39;s developed for purely aesthetic reasons so often a useful tool for the real world? He likes that there are not simple, one-way answers. He challenges the listeners to post questions to Quora that surprise and delight him.

The Many Facets of Math

  On this Flashcards Friday episode, Gabrielle serves up a tasty blend of chemistry, humor, and history. Coinciding with National Avocado Day, this episode dives into the life and legacy of Amedeo Avogadro, the 19th-century chemist behind the foundational theorem of gas volumes, and how his name unexpectedly became linked with everyone's favorite green fruit. From moles to molecules to memes, Gabrielle brings the science home, one chip at a time.   🌱  3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode:  1. Who Amedeo Avogadro was and what his theorem states about gas volumes.  2. How the mole (6.022 × 10²³) became a central concept in chemistry.  3. Why Avogadro’s legacy lives on in both labs and lunchrooms (thanks to Avocado Day puns!).  🔗  Resources Mentioned:  National Avocado Day Info – National Today   Avogadro’s Law – LibreTexts  History of the Mole Concept – American Chemical Society   🔗  Explore more on our website:  mathsciencehistory.com 📚  To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h  🌍  Let’s Connect! Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mathsciencehistory   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/math-science-history/   Threads:  https://www.threads.com/@math.science.history   YouTube:  Math! Science! History! - YouTube  Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/mathsciencehistory      🎧  Enjoying the Podcast?  If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help:🌟  Leave a review! It helps more people discover the show!📢  Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs!🔔  Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform  ☕  Support the Show: Coffee!!  PayPal  🛍  Check out our merch:  https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store  🎵  Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers  Until next time, carpe diem!

FLASHCARDS! Avocados + Avogadro's Number = A Delicious Molement

Becoming credentialed is one of the major goals for an actuary, but what does life look like after? Join Carly Mauro, FSA, MAAA and Chris Lombardi, FSA, MAAA as they discuss “the void” and how to approach personal growth, investing time in the community and the SOA, and professional development after exams. 

Young Professional Advisory Council: Into the Void - Growth, Career and Finding Your Purpose After Actuarial Exams

Tim Harford looks at some of the numbers in the news and in life. In this episode:Why is the data on the ethnicity of grooming gangs of such poor quality?Iran has apparently enriched uranium to 60%, but what does that number mean?Adam Curtis’s latest series, Shifty, includes claims about Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power. We ask Sir John Curtice, polling king of election night, if they’re accurate.And we ask an economist to explain why being pillaged by a Viking might be more lucrative than you’d imagine.If you’ve seen a number in the news you think needs a stern look, email the team: moreorless@bbc.co.ukMore or Less is produced in partnership with the Open University.Presenter: Tim Harford
Reporter: Josephine Casserly
Producers: Nicholas Barrett, Lizzy McNeill and David Verry
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production coordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound Mix: Gareth Jones
Editor: Richard Vadon

Why is data on grooming gangs so bad?

Emily Riederer is a Data Science Senior Manager at Credit Risk Modeling Capital One. Her website can be found here: https://www.emilyriederer.com/   Follow along on Bluesky:   Emily: ‪@emilyriederer.bsky.social‬ Ellie: @epiellie.bsky.social Lucy: @lucystats.bsky.social     🎶 Our intro/outro music is courtesy of Joseph McDade. Edited by Cameron Bopp.

Optimizing Data Workflows with Emily Riederer | Season 6 Episode 8

Untruths sneak into our lives in all kinds of ways. Sometimes they’re outright lies. Blatant misinformation. But in this episode, we’re going to talk about something else - those sneaky numbers and claims that bounce around our society and that aren’t exactly false, but are leading you down the wrong path. That’s the subject of a book called May Contain Lies by Alex Edmans, a professor of finance at London Business School. Tim talks to Alex about the statistical claims that might not be wrong, but aren’t right either – and how to make sure you aren’t fooled by them yourself.Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Andrew Garratt 
Editor: Richard Vadon

How to spot a suspicious statistic

What happens when you combine statistical expertise, cross-cultural collaboration, and a mission to build statistical capacity internationally? You get the ASA’s Educational Ambassador Program—and one inspiring episode of Practical Significance! Cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein sit down for a lively conversation with three dynamic guests: Carolina Franco (NORC at The University of Chicago); Andrzej Kosinski (Duke University School of Medicine); and Paulo Canas Rodrigues (Federal University of Bahia).
Celebrating 20 years of impact, this program honors the memory of Martha Aliaga, former ASA director of education who was passionate about ...
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Practical Significance | Episode 56: Amplifying Global Impact Through the ASA’s Educational Ambassador Program

There is nothing counterintuitive about an infinite shape with finite volume, contrary to the common propaganda version of the calculus trope known as Torricelli’s trumpet. Nor was this result seen as counterintuitive at the time of its discovery in the 17th century, contrary to many commonplace historical narratives. Transcript Torricelli’s trumpet is not counterintuitive. Your … Continue reading Torricelli’s trumpet is not counterintuitive

Torricelli’s trumpet is not counterintuitive

In this episode of Breaking Math, Autumn explores the complex world of AI ethics, focusing on its implications in education, the accuracy of AI systems, the biases inherent in algorithms, and the challenges of data privacy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in mathematics and computer science, advocating for transparency and accountability in AI systems. Autumn also highlights the role of mathematicians in addressing these ethical dilemmas and the need for society to engage critically with AI technologies.

Takeaways

 * AI systems can misinterpret student behavior, leading to false accusations.
 * Bias in AI reflects historical prejudices encoded in data.
 * Predictive analytics can help identify at-risk students but may alter their outcomes.
 * Anonymization of data is often ineffective in protecting privacy.
 * Differential privacy offers a way to share data while safeguarding individual identities.
 * Ethics should be a core component of algorithm design.
 * The impact of biased algorithms can accumulate over time.
 * Mathematicians must understand both technical and human aspects of AI.
 * Society must question the values embedded in AI systems.
 * Small changes in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes.

Chapters

 * 00:00 Introduction to AI Ethics
 * 02:14 The Accuracy and Implications of AI in Education
 * 04:14 Bias in AI and Its Consequences
 * 05:45 Data Privacy Challenges in AI
 * 06:37 Mathematical Solutions for Ethical AI
 * 08:04 The Role of Mathematicians in AI Ethics
 * 09:42 The Future of AI and Ethical Considerations

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AI Ethics: Algorithms Go To College

Today, we welcome back special guest Olivia Urquhart, a faculty member at Penn Dental Medicine's Center for Integrative Global Oral Health and an epidemiologist with a passion for biostatistics. In this bite-sized episode, Olivia and one of our hosts, Dr. Alonso Carrasco-Labra, discuss the topic of Random Error and Bias.Olivia and Alonso delve into the topic and discuss how we may encounter random error and bias in everyday life, common misconceptions in regard to random error and bias, and why it is important for researchers and clinicians to understand this concept.  To view this episode's corresponding video of "Statistics with Hans &amp; Hera," please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/lxtbnHckHgs