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The Observer Book Club at Hay with Jamie Bartlett

Invited experts

Patricia Clarke

Technology Reporter

Jamie Bartlett

Patricia Clarke

Technology Reporter

Jamie Bartlett

It’s likely that at some point today, you spoke to a machine that used Artificial Intelligence, a technology that is reshaping society faster than any other in modern history.

In this timely event Jamie Bartlett, one of the UK’s leading technology writers and thinkers, discusses this new world with the Observer’s technology reporter Patricia Clarke, deepening our understanding of how AI systems work, how to make the most of them, and what the dangers of them might be for us now and in the future.

Bartlett’s previous books include The Dark Net and The People vs Tech, which was longlisted for the 2019 Orwell Prize for Political Writing.

As part of The Observer Culture Club, subscribers can book tickets to see this Book Club live from Hay Festival.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Meadow Stage at Hay Festival

Invited experts

Patricia Clarke

Technology Reporter

Jamie Bartlett

Patricia Clarke

Technology Reporter

Jamie Bartlett

It’s likely that at some point today, you spoke to a machine that used Artificial Intelligence, a technology that is reshaping society faster than any other in modern history.

In this timely event Jamie Bartlett, one of the UK’s leading technology writers and thinkers, discusses this new world with the Observer’s technology reporter Patricia Clarke, deepening our understanding of how AI systems work, how to make the most of them, and what the dangers of them might be for us now and in the future.

Bartlett’s previous books include The Dark Net and The People vs Tech, which was longlisted for the 2019 Orwell Prize for Political Writing.

As part of The Observer Culture Club, subscribers can book tickets to see this Book Club live from Hay Festival.

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