Flora Lichtman
Science journalist and regular host of Science Friday who guides the conversation, introduces guests, and closes the episode.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 18min
How AI Chatbots Can Reinforce Racial Bias In Medicine
Guest host Flora Lichtman talks with Dr. Jenna Lester and Dr. Roxana Daneshjou about their study on AI-powered chatbots perpetuating racist ideas in medicine. They tested chatbots like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard and found that they provided incorrect, racist information. The conversation explores racial bias in large language models, the inclusion of race in measuring kidney function, algorithmic justice, and the potential and limitations of AI chatbots in healthcare.
Nov 20, 2025 • 15min
Super Food Science Excellence Trivia Blow Out! with Science Friday
In this fun-filled trivia challenge, Flora Lichtman, a science communicator from Science Friday, teams up with contestant Emily, a trivia champion and medical student. They delve into fascinating food science topics such as why pandas can’t taste umami and the evolution of their bamboo diet. Emily impresses with her knowledge of the Maillard reaction and the Scoville scale, while Flora reveals quirky facts about peanut butter diamonds and honey's impressive shelf life. Expect laughter and learning in this exciting blend of science and fun!
