Series 1 Plot
Hannah Fry looks at some of the extraordinary human stories emerging from the world of AI.
AI Confidential Series 1 aired on February 23rd, 2026.
Series 1 Episodes
1. The Boy Who Tried to Kill the Queen
February 23rd, 202658 min
Revealing the story of the British teenager whose AI girlfriend encouraged him to try to kill Queen Elizabeth II. What happens when humans start having relationships with AI chatbots?
2. Death by Driverless Car
March 2nd, 202659 min
Examining two pivotal cases from the driverless car revolution, including the first death of a pedestrian – who should be held responsible?
3. The Assassin and the Algorithm
February 21st, 202659 min
Investigating the hidden link between murder suspect Luigi Mangione and the controversial use of AI algorithms in healthcare.