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The PRQL: Balancing Safety and Innovation for AI with Soheil Koushan of Anthropic

Sep 23, 2024
Soheil Koushan, an AI safety and innovation expert from Anthropic, dives into the critical balance between fostering innovation and ensuring safety in AI development. He shares insights on the latest AI advancements, the importance of ethical considerations, and common pitfalls that companies face. Soheil also discusses the implications of large language models and the future of self-driving technology. His vision for responsible AI practices sparks a thought-provoking dialogue on how to navigate this ever-evolving landscape.
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  • Sohail Koushan's background in self-driving technology informs his current efforts at Anthropic, focusing on enhancing AI capabilities for knowledge work.
  • The podcast highlights the importance of understanding practical use cases and potential pitfalls when interacting with large language models in AI applications.

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Exploring AI and Self-Driving Technology

The discussion includes a background on Sohail Kushan's experience in artificial intelligence, particularly in self-driving technology. He initially worked at a self-driving trucking company, where he focused on developing autonomous big rigs. This hands-on experience in AI provided him with valuable insights that he later brought to his current role at Anthropic. Now, he is dedicated to enhancing cloud capabilities, especially for the knowledge work sector.

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