King Charles Presents Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering to AI Pioneers

In this week’s edition of BBC’s World Service, Zoe Kleinman reports on the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, which was awarded to seven AI pioneers at a ceremony attended by King Charles at St James’s Palace. Among the honorees are leading figures in artificial intelligence, such as Professor Fei-Fei Li, widely regarded as the ‘godmother’ of AI, and Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, the world’s most valuable tech company. The program also explores the potential uses of robots in space and features futuristic driverless racing cars in Abu Dhabi. The episode provides insightful discussions on AI’s growing impact on industries and everyday life, showcasing the breakthroughs and challenges faced by the pioneers shaping the future of technology.