AI-Ignited

Why do we talk to chatbots like they’re people? In this episode, Elif Baser sits down with returning guest Ada Öztürkmen to unpack the psychology behind anthropomorphizing AI. From social robots in nursing homes to emotionally responsive assistants, we explore how human brains are wired to see minds—even in machines. Ada brings in insights from global research labs, real-world UX design, and cultu...

 In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Başer sits down with Defne Baysal to explore how natural language processing (NLP) fuels the future of artificial intelligence. Drawing on insights from cutting-edge research—from explainable AI in NLP, to legal applications linking Supreme Court hearings with judgments, to the evolution of distributed AI systems—they uncover how machines are learning to u...

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with Ceylin Duru Akaydin to explore one of the most mysterious frontiers of science: AI and dreams. From fMRI scans that let machines re-create what we see, to AI-guided lucid dreaming experiments, they dive into how psychology, neuroscience, and technology are converging to decode the subconscious. Could a future device like “DreamScribe” r...

Today on AI Ignited host Elif Baser and guest Ece Kuzuimamlar dive into the critical question shaping the future of artificial intelligence: When AI goes wrong, who’s to blame? From self-driving car accidents to biased hiring algorithms, the legal system is trying to keep pace. Together, they explore how liability is assigned — whether to developers, deployers, or corporations — and why AI itself...

On this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser and guest Defne Zeynep Baysal explore the cutting edge of AI recognition technologies—from classrooms that take attendance with facial recognition to AI rangers protecting tigers on railway tracks. They spotlight global research powerhouses like Stanford SAIL, Professor Serge Belongie in Denmark, Professor Rita Cucchiara in Italy, and pioneers in emot...

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser speaks with Beyza Altan about a strange and fascinating frontier: the uncanny valley of objects. They explore what happens when AI-generated furniture, clothing, or interfaces look almost right—but not quite—and why this subtle wrongness unsettles us. From MIT Media Lab experiments to design schools using generative AI for fashion and furniture, resea...

In this episode of AI-Ignited , host Elif Baser chats with Tugan Basaran, AI engineer intern at Taytech Energy Technologies, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming business intelligence from static dashboards into dynamic, decision-making ecosystems. Tugan shares his work on developing an AI-powered BI tool that uses autonomous agents to analyze data, detect anomalies, generate ins...

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes a familiar voice, Ahmet Batu Yılmaz, to unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal world. From AI tools that review contracts and predict case outcomes to debates over bias, ethics, and “algorithmic judges,” this conversation explores what happens when technology collides with law.

Today on AI Ignited with host Elif Baser and guest Ada Ozturkmen, we explore the fascinating—and sometimes unsettling—world of Synthetic Personalities and Digital Humans. These AI-generated personas are engineered to mirror real human emotions and psychological traits. But what happens when we start forming emotional bonds with machines? Ada dives deep into the psychological, ethical, and technolo...

On this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes Ahmet Batu Yılmaz to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping meteorology and climate science. From Google DeepMind’s GraphCast and NVIDIA’s FourCastNet to AI-driven hurricane tracking at ECMWF and NOAA, we unpack how machine learning is delivering faster forecasts, sharper extreme weather warnings, and new insights into climate chang...

In this episode of AI-Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes returning guest Ferudun Korkmaz to explore how AI is revolutionizing customer service in the airline industry. From chatbots like AirAsia’s AVA to KLM’s emotionally intelligent BlueBot, airlines are adopting AI to streamline bookings, handle flight changes, and answer customer queries—24/7.But that’s just the beginning. Discover how AI analyz...

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes Mehmet Emir Oner to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the entrepreneurial landscape. From automating operations and enhancing customer insights to enabling rapid product innovation, AI is no longer a futuristic luxury—it’s a game-changing necessity for modern founders. Whether you’re a startup dreamer or a seasoned business owner, thi...

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with Leyla Mumcu to explore the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence and emotional design. Together, they break down how AI systems are learning to recognize, interpret, and simulate human emotions through facial cues, tone, and behavior. From empathetic chatbots to emotionally adaptive interfaces, this conversation unpacks both...

How much should your plane ticket cost—and who decides? In this high-flying episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes back aviation tech expert Ferudun Korkmaz to explore how airlines like Delta and Emirates use AI to set ticket prices in real time. Discover how machine learning models analyze demand, timing, and even your behavior to personalize pricing and in-flight offers—from baggage to...

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser chats with Ahmet Batu Yilmaz, how AI integration and  artificial intelligence are transforming the way athletes train, perform, and stay injury-free. From wearable tech that predicts injuries before they happen to cognitive simulators inspired by fighter pilots, AI is reshaping elite sports across the globe. Featuring insights from research labs at th...

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with researcher Zeynep Ortaköyluoğlu to explore how artificial intelligence is giving history a second life. From decoding ancient scrolls lost in volcanic ash to reconstructing cultural sites, AI is becoming a powerful tool in preserving and restoring memory. With insights from MIT, ETH Zurich, and DeepMind, this episode dives deep into the technolog...

In this episode, host Elif Baser and Lal Karacan explores the disruptive power of Harvey AI in the legal world. From automating document review to assisting with case analysis and compliance, Harvey is changing how law firms and in-house teams operate. Join us as we unpack the implications with expert insights, discuss what it means for the next generation of lawyers, and ask the big question—can...

In this episode, host Elif Baser and design enthusiast Leyla Mumcu explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the creative world in The Future of Design – Integrating AI into Creative Processes. From concept generation to real-time prototyping, AI is no longer just a tool—it’s becoming a collaborator. They dive into how designers across industries are leveraging machine learning, generati...

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser is joined by future pilot Ferudun Korkmaz to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the skies. From predictive maintenance that prevents in-flight failures to real-time route optimization that cuts fuel use and emissions, AI is reshaping how airlines fly, maintain, and manage fleets. Discover how Lufthansa Technik, Google’s Flight AI, and NASA’s...

In this electrifying episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser and researcher Ahmet Batu Yılmaz unpack Humanity’s Last Exam—a groundbreaking benchmark featured in The New York Times that challenges the world’s most powerful AI systems on expert-level reasoning, science, philosophy, and more. With insights from AI leaders like Stuart Russell, Yoshua Bengio, and Dan Hendrycks, we explore how models lik...

Can artificial intelligence breathe life into languages that are fading—or long forgotten? In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser and guest Zeynep Ortaköylüoğlu explore how AI is revolutionizing the preservation, translation, and even reconstruction of ancient and endangered languages. From decoding Mayan glyphs and Linear B to supporting living tongues like Sámi and Quechua, AI is becomin...

Turkey is facing one of its most destructive wildfire seasons in history—with provinces like İzmir, Bursa, Karabük, and Hatay ravaged by flames. But this time, artificial intelligence is part of the frontline defense. In this episode of AI-Ignited, host Elif Baser speaks with Aden Emre Ünal to unpack how Türkiye is using AI to detect, predict, and fight wildfires in real time. From smart towers an...

How is artificial intelligence transforming global business—and where is it just hype? In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser is joined by innovation strategist Duru Özen to unpack insights from the New York Times feature “AI Will Transform the Global Economy — if Humans Let It.” They explore how AI is reshaping workforce strategies, redefining data ownership, and leveling global talent ma...

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser chats with guest Duru Ozen, who brings firsthand insights from her time in the marketing department at NAOS Turkey—the company behind skincare giants like Bioderma, Institut Esthederm, and Etat Pur. From managing influencer campaigns and crafting content on TikTok and Trendyol, to learning about lab formulations and branding strategies, Duru shares how AI is qu...

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser is joined by neurodiversity advocate and researcher Ozum Erdem to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming support systems for individuals on the autism spectrum and those who are neurodivergent. From AI-powered facial recognition tools that decode emotional cues, to voice-assisted companions that structure daily routines, we unpack how mac...