AI Confidential with Hannah Fry
2026 · BBC iPlayer · 59 min · 1 season
S01E03 · The Assassin and the Algorithm
Mon, 23 Feb, 5:00 pm
Investigating the hidden link between murder suspect Luigi Mangione and the controversial use of AI algorithms in healthcare.
About
Hannah Fry takes a deep dive into some of the most extraordinary human stories emerging from the world of AI, from falling in love with a chatbot to life and death decisions made by robots.
Episodes
- E01
The Boy Who Tried to Kill the Queen
Mon, 23 Feb· 58 minRevealing the story of the British teenager whose AI girlfriend encouraged him to try to kill Queen Elizabeth II. What happens when humans start having relationships with AI chatbots?
- E02
Death by Driverless Car
Mon, 23 Feb· 59 minExamining two pivotal cases from the driverless car revolution, including the first death of a pedestrian. Who should be held responsible?
- E03
The Assassin and the Algorithm
Mon, 23 Feb· 59 minInvestigating the hidden link between murder suspect Luigi Mangione and the controversial use of AI algorithms in healthcare.
Cast
Professor Hannah Fry
Presenter