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Responsible Bytes is hosted by Dr Zena Assaad. They have published 22 episodes. The show covers technology.

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Recent episodes include "Why Human Control Isn't Enough in Military AI with Heidy Khlaaf", "Unpacking AI Narratives: The Myth of Systems from Nowhere with Eryk Salvaggio", and "The Nuclear Renaissance: Opportunities and Risks in a Changing World with Art Cotterell". The latest went out on 2 Sep 2026 and ran about 55 minutes. These are from season 2. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Responsible Bytes publishes monthly, a median of 21 days between episodes. Episodes average about 46 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 22 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For Responsible Bytes, Booking Probability sits at 37/100, Listen Score at 19/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

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Responsible Bytes covers military ai, ai ethics, international law, autonomous weapons, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 3/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Responsible Bytes

Hosted by Dr Zena Assaad · technology · EN-AU · 22 episodes

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Welcome to the Responsible Bytes podcast, where we talk about all things safe and responsible technology. Technology is changing our world and the way we live in it. In this podcast we explore what those changes look like and what they mean for our present and our future. Listen in as I chat to people working in and around the technology sector, unpacking our increasingly complex and evolving digital world. Responsible Bytes is created and hosted by Dr Zena Assaad.

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Responsible Bytes is a technology podcast hosted by Dr Zena Assaad, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #7
Why Human Control Isn't Enough in Military AI with Heidy Khlaaf
Sep 2, 202655 minS2
In this episode of Responsible Bytes, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Heidy Khlaaf, Chief AI Scientist at the AI Now Institute, about why military AI systems are far less reliable than their marketing suggests, especially in safety-critical and combat settings. They unpack the gap between “accuracy” as a narrow model metric and real-world performance, explaining how opaque, brittle systems, automation bias, outdated data, and poor interoperability can lead to serious mistakes while obscuring accountability. The conversation also explores the power dynamics behind the push for AI in warfare, including what Heidy characterises as a “safety theatre,” version-control concerns, and how companies and governments normalise speed over caution. Overall, the episode is a sharp critique of the idea that AI can safely replace human judgment in high-stakes environments, and a call for more skepticism, technical rigor, and accountability in how these systems are deployed. More about our guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hak90/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidy-khlaaf/ BlueSky: https://www.heidyk.com/ Website: https://www.heidyk.com/ More about our host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/ Watch or listen to more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts! Follow us online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/ Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast
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Episode #6
Unpacking AI Narratives: The Myth of Systems from Nowhere with Eryk Salvaggio
Aug 12, 202644 minS2
In this episode, Dr. Zena Assaad sits down with Eryk Salvaggio to discuss the narratives surrounding AI, focusing on Eryk's work around the concept of "systems from nowhere" and how industry and policy reports often obscure human responsibility. They also unpack the myths, political implications, and the importance of responsible engagement with AI technology. Links from this episode: Eryk's article in Tech Policy Press on the UN report: https://www.techpolicy.press/how-the-uns-scientific-panel-erases-human-responsibility-for-ai/ The UN report: https://www.un.org/independent-international-scientific-panel-ai/en/preliminary-report More about our guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyberneticforests/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eryk-salvaggio/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/eryk.bsky.social Website: https://www.cyberneticforests.com/ More about our host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/ Watch or listen to more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts! Follow us online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/ Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast
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Episode #5
The Nuclear Renaissance: Opportunities and Risks in a Changing World with Art Cotterell
Jul 15, 202650 minS2
In this episode, our host Dr. Zena Assaad sits down with Dr. Art Cotterell, research fellow in nuclear law, to discuss the growing popularity of the concept of a nuclear renaissance. They unpack its implications for energy security, safety standards, space-based data centers, and also explore the intersection of AI and nuclear technology. They also discuss the importance of responsible innovation, community engagement, and regulatory frameworks in emerging technologies. Links from this episode: 🔗Whitey on the Moon by Gil Scott Heron: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/whitey-on-the-moon/ 🔗Dr Cassandra Steer's substack, Space Citizens: https://spacecitizens.substack.com/about More about our guest: 📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-cotterell/ 🌐Website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/art-cotterell More about our host: 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/ 📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/ 🔵BlueSky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social 🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/ Watch or listen to more episodes: 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts! Follow us online: 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/ 📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/ 🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast
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Episode #4
Human Dignity and AI: Insights from the Pope's Encyclical with Lorenn Ruster
Jun 3, 202645 minS2
In this episode, our host Dr. Zena Assaad is joined by Dr. Lorenn Ruster to chat about Pope Leo XIV's recently released encyclical, Magnifica Humanitis. Focusing on AI and human dignity, we explore how religious perspectives influence AI ethics, the importance of dignity in technology, the implications for responsible AI development and the impacts of military AI on human dignity during times of war.Links from this episode:🔗Pope Leo XIV's encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html🔗Jobin et al. paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-019-0...
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Episode #3
Are Data Centers Legitimate Military Targets? Legal Insights with Klaudia Klonowska
Apr 15, 202640 minS2
In this episode, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Dr. Klaudia Klonowska about the legality of targeting data centers in armed conflict, especially in the context of recent Middle East conflicts. They explore international law, dual-use technology, and the implications for civilian harm and military strategy.The contents of this episode are based on an article written for Just Security by our guest Klaudia Klonowska in collaboration with Michael Schmitt. You can read their article here: https://www.justsecurity.org/133685/iranian-attacks-amazon-data-centers-legal-analysis/ More about our guest: 📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klonowska/ 🌐Website: https://www.science...
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Episode #7

Why Human Control Isn't Enough in Military AI with Heidy Khlaaf

Sep 2, 202655 minS2

In this episode of Responsible Bytes, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Heidy Khlaaf, Chief AI Scientist at the AI Now Institute, about why military AI systems are far less reliable than their marketing suggests, especially in safety-critical and combat settings. They unpack the gap between “accuracy” as a narrow model metric and real-world performance, explaining how opaque, brittle systems, automation bias, outdated data, and poor interoperability can lead to serious mistakes while obscuring accountability. The conversation also explores the power dynamics behind the push for AI in warfare, including what Heidy characterises as a “safety theatre,” version-control concerns, and how companies and governments normalise speed over caution. Overall, the episode is a sharp critique of the idea that AI can safely replace human judgment in high-stakes environments, and a call for more skepticism, technical rigor, and accountability in how these systems are deployed. More about our guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hak90/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidy-khlaaf/ BlueSky: https://www.heidyk.com/ Website: https://www.heidyk.com/ More about our host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/ Watch or listen to more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts! Follow us online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/ Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast

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Recent episodes

Why Human Control Isn't Enough in Military AI with Heidy Khlaaf

Unpacking AI Narratives: The Myth of Systems from Nowhere with Eryk Salvaggio

The Nuclear Renaissance: Opportunities and Risks in a Changing World with Art Cotterell

Human Dignity and AI: Insights from the Pope's Encyclical with Lorenn Ruster

Are Data Centers Legitimate Military Targets? Legal Insights with Klaudia Klonowska

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Recent episodes

Why Human Control Isn't Enough in Military AI with Heidy Khlaaf

Unpacking AI Narratives: The Myth of Systems from Nowhere with Eryk Salvaggio

The Nuclear Renaissance: Opportunities and Risks in a Changing World with Art Cotterell

Human Dignity and AI: Insights from the Pope's Encyclical with Lorenn Ruster

Are Data Centers Legitimate Military Targets? Legal Insights with Klaudia Klonowska

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Heidy Khlaaf

Simon Chesterman

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