The "What is Money?" Show A Crash Course on Artificial Intelligence w/ Henry Shi (WiM590)
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Jun 4, 2025 
Henry Shi, an angel investor and AI researcher with a tech leadership background, dives deep into the intricacies of artificial intelligence. He shares insights on navigating the competitive landscape of AI startups and the vital role of transparency in development. Discussing neural networks and language models, Henry makes complex concepts accessible. He highlights the transformative shift towards open-source models and the implications for businesses adopting these innovations. Plus, he touches on how AI is revolutionizing coding, writing, and even the world of Bitcoin.
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Henry Shi's Startup Journey
- Henry Shi shared his startup journey from founding super.com to overcoming COVID-19 disruptions.
- They pivoted strategies, raised funds, and grew to over 50 million users and $200 million revenue.
How Large Language Models Work
- Large language models (LLMs) predict the next word based on context using vast neural networks with billions of parameters.
- Though just token predictors, their reasoning mimics intelligence by using extensive learned patterns.
Brains as Pattern Matchers
- Human intelligence may be more about pattern matching than pure logical reasoning, similar to how LLMs operate.
- This challenges traditional views that humans think mostly in first principles and logical ways.