

JJ Zhuang, Instacart: "How AI can solve the 'Whats for dinner' problem.
11 snips Dec 18, 2023
JJ Zhuang, Chief Architect at Instacart, discusses the impact of AI on grocery shopping and the customer experience. Topics include the transformative power of generative AI, Instacart's innovative AI initiatives, and the democratization of AI within organizations. The use of AI in search and the potential for voice-enabled cooking assistance are also explored. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and AI enthusiasts.
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AlphaGo's Impact
- JJ Zhuang became interested in AI when AlphaGo beat Lee Sedol in 2017.
- As a Go player, he was shocked by AI solving this "unsolvable" game.
Democratization of AI
- Generative AI marked a shift towards accessible AI tools, even for non-scientists.
- This democratization began around 2019-2020 as AI seemingly passed the Turing test.
Discovering LLMs
- JJ Zhuang's awareness of large language models started with GPT-2.
- GPT-3's capabilities then made real-world applications possible.