The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Pixels to Concepts with Backpropagation w/ Roland Memisevic - #427
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Nov 12, 2020 
Roland Memisevic, Co-founder and CEO of Twenty Billion Neurons, dives into the evolution of AI systems aimed at understanding physical movement. He shares insights on their new fitness app, Fitness Ally, which offers personalized coaching via an interactive avatar. The conversation also covers breakthroughs in real-time exercise recognition using advanced machine learning techniques and the exciting intersection of language and video processing. Roland emphasizes the importance of privacy in AI applications and innovative data practices to enhance user experiences.
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Human-like AI vs. Narrow AI
- Roland Memisevic's vision of AI centers around human-like companions, similar to C-3PO.
- This contrasts with the current AI focus on narrow, industry-specific applications.
Verbs over Nouns
- Twenty Billion Neurons focuses on identifying actions (verbs) in videos, not just objects (nouns) like in images.
- This approach allows for a deeper understanding of context and awareness in dynamic scenes.
Hand Holding a Cup
- A single image of a hand holding a cup is ambiguous; it could be picking it up or putting it down.
- Video provides the temporal context to discern the action, crucial for real-world AI.