By Susanna Ray
Publication Date: 2026-01-14 17:01:00
As AI becomes part of everyday life, its impact becomes more tangible: in the way scientists handle discoveries, how doctors make decisions, how issues of accountability and inclusion are addressed, and how work is organized.
In the video series “On Second Thought,” futurologist Sinead Bovell speaks with four Microsoft researchers and subject matter experts who work directly in these areas. Conversations will focus on what changes when AI is deployed in real-world environments – what it enables, what its limitations still are, and how teams deal with the trade-offs that come with using these systems responsibly.
The series starts today, the new episodes will be released on January 29th, February 12th and February 26th. Check out the trailer and highlights of each episode below.
Episode 1: How AI could make medicine more personal by improving human care
The most immediate value of AI in healthcare is to help doctors…
