On #ThisWorld with Vikram Chandra: Will Artificial Intelligence destroy the world? We speak to Pedro Domingos, one of the top voices in the field of AI, who tells us that most people don't even realise when they are interacting with AI. Is this dangerous? or is this the new normal?

Will Artificial Intelligence destroy the world? | Here's what experts say

Artificial Intelligence will change world of entertainment, medicine, business

China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu is missing. He has not been seen in public since August 29. China says it is not aware of the situation. Vikram Chandra tells you what could possibly have happened to Li in Xi Jinping's China.

China: Defence Minsiter Li Shangfu missing, country says 'not aware of the situation'

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced his re-election bid months after former President Donald Trump said he is running for office. While there is no guarantee yet that Trump will be able to secure the Republican nomination, it looks like it will be Trump Vs Biden again in 2024. Who will win this time? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Biden announces re-election bid, It is Trump Vs Biden again! | This World

China is in damage control mode. Xi Jinping spoke to Ukraine's Zelensky on phone days after China's ambassador to France questioned Ukraine's sovereignty. China is now planning to send diplomats to Ukraine to put together a peace plan. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

China's Xi dials Zelensky, attempts damage control in Europe | This World

AI can now generate music using any singer's voice- be it Rihanna, Drake, or the Weekend. Pop star Grimes is encouraging the use of her voice in AI-generated music. But where does this leave the future of artists and the industry? Vikram Chandra tells you.

Artificial Intelligence has changed the music industry forever, here's how

Delegates from nine Arab nations met in Saudi Arabia to discuss possibility of Syria's return to the Arab League. This comes after Syria's foreign minister flew down to Jeddah.

What is next in Syrian Civil War?; The rapid development of AI | This World

On This World, Vikram Chandra tells you all about Auto-GPT, the AI tool that can work without human prompts and gives you a sneak peek into the future. Also on the show, A Reuters report says Iran sent communication equipment and radar batteries on flights meant to carry relief material.

Auto-GPT: The new tool that gives you a peek into the AI future | This World

GPT-4 is just a month old, and we already have another revolutionary AI tool- Auto-GPT. The open-source programme functions almost autonomously, it has a memory and also access to the internet. Basically, Auto-GPT can perform a task- from coming up a marketing plan to writing a podcast- without any human help. Does this mean we are a step closer to superintelligence? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Auto-GPT: The new powerful AI tool that gives you a sneak peek into the future | This World

Delegates from nine Arab nations met in Saudi Arabia to discuss possibility of Syria's return to the Arab League. This comes after Syria's foreign minister flew down to Jeddah. Riyadh and Damascus have agreed to work towards normalisation of ties. Will Saudi Arabia now broker truce between Syria and the Arab world? Vikram Chandra tells you.

Will Syria return to Arab league? Saudi hosts summit to discuss ties with Syria | This World

There have been two terror attacks in Israel, rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza and Lebanon. The Israeli armed forces have struck strategic locations in Gaza and Lebanon. Two Israeli sisters lost their lives in West Bank. Tensions, terror attacks and violence grips the country now. Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Fresh terror attacks and violence grips Israel | This World

Donald Trump has been indicted for his role in paying hush money to an adult film star, according to people familiar with the matter, in a case that marks the first-ever criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president. At issue are events that date back nearly seven years, to the final stretch of Mr. Trump's 2016 campaign.

The Donald Trump Hush Money Saga | This World

An open letter is calling for a 6-month pause on AI development tools. The letter has been signed by Elon Musk, the co-founders of Apple, Skype, Pinterest, Getty Images. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

Will Artificial Intelligence be the end of mankind? | This World

Going ahead with the proposed judicial reforms could put an end to his political career, going back could be the end of his coalition. So, what will Israel's Prime Minister do? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Will Netanyahu's coalition collapse? | This World

Netanyahu faces a catch-22 situation. Going ahead with the proposed judicial reforms could put an end to his political career and his coalition. So, what will Israel's prime minister do?

Israel: What next for Netanyahu government? | This World

After brokering truce between Saudi Arabia and Iran, China's President Xi Jinping landed in Moscow with a peace plan. Clearly, Xi Jinping is trying to play a central role in geopolitics. Will it be at the cost of the U.S.? Should India be worried? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

This World | Will China broker peace? | Xi Jinping aims for a central role in global geopolitics

Saudi Arabia will reportedly not be giving interest-free loans to Pakistan, and now Kuwait too has asked Pakistan to clear its diesel bill. Is the Arab world turning its back on debt-stricken Pakistan? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

This World | Pakistan Economic Crisis: Is the Arab world turning its back on Islamabad?

20 years ago, on the 20th of March, 2002, U.S. troops invaded Iraq after then-U.S. President George W. Bush accused Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein of possessing 'Massive Stockpile' of weapons of mass destruction. Those weapons were never found, but millions of futures were lost in that war in Iraq. Listen in Vikram Chandra.

This World | Iraq war: 20 years on | Were the weapons of mass destruction ever found?

OpenAI released GPT-4 on March 14, promoting it as 'the latest milestone in OpenAI's effort in scaling up deep learning'. This platform can turn notes into apps, suggest recipes, even score 99th percentile in GRE. So, how can you use this platform to the best of its capability?

GPT-4: Here's how you can use this disruptive, artificial intelligence platform | This World

Here we bring you a quick round-up of top headlines - Xi Jinping has secured a precedent-breaking third five-year term as China’s president.

This World Headlines: Xi Jinping secures a third term

Is the Ukraine war going from bad to worse? Is there a peace plan? Or will Ukraine end up becoming a never-ending war? Listen in to @VikramChandra

This World | What's next in the Ukraine war?

Tensions are rising once again between Israel and Palestine with an increase in violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank. A recent survey shows that majority of Palestinians and Israeli Jews think a third intifada is on the Horizon. Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

This World | Israel, Palestine flare up: Is third intifada in store?

Over 100 people have died in the Peshawar suicide blast, it is being called the decade's worst terror attack in Pakistan. What does this mean for a country that's already in middle of an unprecedented economic crisis? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

This World | Peshawar suicide blast: What it means for Pakistan and its already-troubled economy

The Adani empire has lost over $100bn, Gautam Adani has lost over $57bn in personal wealth. What is the Adani saga all about? What is short-selling? And what are the global implications of this saga? Vikram Chandra tells you.

This World | Explained: The Adani saga, its global implications, and what they mean for you

Academic, author, and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa lost a dear family member to cancer - and a cure for the disease became his life’s mission. He speaks to Vikram Chandra about why he feels medical research is easier in India than the US, and why India is the place where he feels most excited to launch the hunt for a cure. He also talks about the incoming green energy revolution, and why he feels technology will save the world - but warns about the dangers of AI like ChatGPT.

This World: Will a cure for cancer come from India?

Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee claims that a breakthrough new method of cell therapy can cure certain types of cancer once thought untreatable. He takes Vikram Chandra through how this new cure works, and what are the chances it’ll become a new miracle for those affected by the deadly disease.

This World: Could a new cell therapy method bring a cure for cancer?

As the United States is shocked by a spate of mass shootings, the world wonders - why is the world’s richest nation unable to solve this problem? Vikram Chandra describes how a mixture of the right to bear arms, a massive number of guns in peoples’ hands, and a powerful gun lobby means that tens of thousands of Americans die from firearm violence every year.

This World: Why is the U.S. unable to solve its mass shooting problem?

Did Tesla fake its 2016 promotional video promoting its full self-driving car? Turns out, it did. During a deposition, Tesla's Director of autopilot said that the video was staged on Musk's request. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

This World: Why did Tesla fake its 2016 autopilot video?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine only if the U.S. too exports American tanks to Kyiv. Why are NATO members playing rock paper scissors? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

This World: Will Germany send Leopard tanks to Ukraine?

A majority of Chief Economists at the World Economic Forum believe that a global recession is likely in 2023. What does this mean for you and the global energy prices? Also, how can you prepare for a recession? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

This World: The rising fear of a global recession

Some of the world's biggest companies are announcing job cuts. The list includes Amazon, Microsoft, Amazon, Twitter. What explains these mass lay-offs? Vikram Chandra tells you.

This World: Google, Microsoft, Amazon announce job cuts

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