Last Week in AI Creators of "The Gradient" on its Origins and Purpose
Jul 16, 2020
Founders discuss how their online magazine aims to make AI knowledge accessible, sharing personal anecdotes on its creation. They reflect on its evolution from factual articles to opinion pieces, highlighting the importance of diverse viewpoints. The conversation also touches on challenges faced in engaging audiences and the need to bridge research gaps for the public. Ultimately, they emphasize community engagement and the amplification of lesser-known voices in AI discourse.
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Coffee Shop Conception
- The Gradient's origin story began in a Stanford coffee shop called Coho.
- Four undergrads (Hugh, Adi, Nancy, and Eric) conceived the idea for an AI magazine.
Bridging the Gap
- The Gradient founders saw a gap between media's portrayal of AI and the reality of research.
- They aimed to address hype and make AI more accessible.
Launch and Early Network
- The Gradient launched in May 2018 after months of gathering articles.
- The initial team relied on their personal networks for writers.