Becoming Human

Science Technology & Innovation - Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards | In this four-part documentary series, comedic actor Chua Enlai embarks on a zany, international exploration of artificial intelligence. He examines A.I.'s potential to become like us and transform humanity; redefining love & relationships, expanding the boundaries of creativity & intelligence, recalibrating the international balance of power, and testing the limits of ethics, morality & spirituality. How will A.I. change us for the better or for the worse?

Should we trust AI & robots to operate heavy machinery, work in space, conduct job interviews and supervise humans? As the construction industry faces labour shortages, Enlai tests himself against robots built for the construction industry in Singapore. Co-host Elizabeth Lazan visits an American robotics start-up that makes construction vehicles autonomous. Enlai's robot buddy Delbo visits Germany to meet the makers of CIMON, an AI-enabled robot designed to accompany & assist astronauts in space. Co-host Sebomi explores a growing trend in South Korea where AI is used to conduct job interviews. Meanwhile, Enlai projects his likeness on a robot in Sweden, where some claim robot interviewers can be fairer than human ones. AI is being used to supervise workers. One solution monitors employees and rates them upon 100. But how does that impact employee morale and is that ethical?

Ep 1 Part 1: Will AI Be A Good Boss And Co-Worker?
47 mins

Should we trust AI & robots to operate heavy machinery, work in space, conduct job interviews and supervise humans? Enlai and his co-hosts explore AI trends in the workplace and their impact on us.

Ep 1 Part 1: Will AI Be A Good Boss And Co-Worker?

Should we trust AI & robots to operate heavy machinery, work in space, conduct job interviews and supervise humans? Enlai and his co-hosts explore AI trends in the workplace and their impact on us.

Ep 2 Part 2: Will AI Lighten Our Workload Or Take Our Jobs?
46 mins

Will AI lighten our workload or take over our jobs? What skills help us stay relevant? As AI-powered talent emerges, Enlai reviews his resume, reflects on his work and reconsiders his future.

Ep 2 Part 2: Will AI Lighten Our Workload Or Take Our Jobs?

Will AI lighten our workload or take over our jobs? What skills help us stay relevant? As AI-powered talent emerges, Enlai reviews his resume, reflects on his work and reconsiders his future.

Additional Information

Premiered2021
Genrescurrent affairs
Seasons4
Suitable For All Ages