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The Analytics Engineering Podcast
How the Media Covers Gen AI (w/ Matthew Lynley, Supervised)
Mar 24, 2024
Journalist/data practitioner Matthew Lynley discusses the rise of Gen AI in the media, his journey from mathematics to journalism, encountering Chat GPT, challenges of monetizing an AI newsletter, AI content creation, and the convergence of fields in AI development.
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- The rise of Gen AI in popular media reflects the evolving landscape of AI coverage and public interest.
- Optimization challenges persist in AI models, pushing towards exploration of alternative architectures and mid-layer models for performance enhancement.
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The Intersection of Journalism and Data Practitioners: A Unique Perspective on AI
Matt Lindley, a journalist with a background in applied mathematics, shares his journey transitioning from journalism to hands-on data practitioner roles. Having covered early AI developments at TechCrunch, he returned to journalism with a technical perspective, focusing on tools like Snowflake and Weights and Biases. The conversation delves into the rise of AI in popular media and how Matt's hybrid experience brings a distinct viewpoint to the AI landscape.
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