Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

843: Safe, Fast and Efficient AI, with Protopia’s Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi

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Dec 10, 2024

Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi, CEO of Protopia AI and former NVIDIA scientist, dives into the hurdles that AI projects face regarding data security and scalability. He reveals strategies to avoid 'proof of concept purgatory' and discusses the balance of cost, speed, and safety in AI implementations. Eiman shares insights on the innovative Stained Glass Transform, enhancing data protection while maintaining performance. He also draws inspiration from Alan Watts’ philosophy, illustrating how it can fuel creativity and innovation in AI.

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Protopia's Broad Scope

Protopia helps secure data for AI models, not just third-party LLMs.
It minimizes data exposure when using various machine learning models.

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Protopia vs. Utopia

Perfect data security (Utopia) is unattainable; Protopia strives for minimizing data exposure.
It aims to make data as secure as possible without making the system unusable.

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Stained Glass Transform's Data Protection

Protopia's Stained Glass Transform protects data sent to LLMs.
Even if intercepted, the transformed data is meaningless.

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The wisdom of insecurity

A Message for an Age of Anxiety

Alan Watts

In this book, Alan Watts draws on Eastern philosophy and religion to argue that true security and peace can only be achieved by understanding and embracing the impermanence and insecurity of life. He critiques the modern quest for security and certainty, highlighting the futility of chasing moving goalposts such as financial success, stability, or escape from pain. Watts emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, letting go of the past and future, and accepting the uncertainty of life to find true freedom and fulfillment.

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

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Kurt Vonnegut

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Out of Your Mind

Alan Watts

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