178: From White House Advisory to AI Entrepreneurship
Feb 12, 2025
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Eric Daimler, CEO and co-founder of Conexus and the first AI advisor to the White House under Obama, shares his insights on the transformative power of AI-driven data consolidation. He dives into neuro-symbolic AI and its potential for enhancing reasoning and efficiency across sectors like healthcare and defense. Eric discusses the urgent need for responsible AI implementation, balancing innovation with ethical considerations, and the critical role of public engagement in shaping AI regulation. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation!
AI-driven data consolidation, especially through neuro-symbolic AI, is crucial for enhancing efficiency and trust in sectors like healthcare and defense.
Inclusive discussions on AI regulation are necessary to ensure ethical implementation while avoiding overregulation that could hinder innovation.
Deep dives
Innovative Data Integration with Conexus
Conexus specializes in integrating data across large systems using a combination of neurosymbolic AI and probabilistic AIs. The company addresses significant challenges in data integration, particularly in sectors like defense and healthcare, where unintegrated data hampers efficiency and effectiveness. By ensuring that data is accessible and reliable, Conexus reduces costs and improves timelines for solving complex problems. This infrastructure is designed to enhance trust in AI outputs by providing a solid foundation of verified and cohesive data inputs.
The Role of AI in Operations and Exploration
Conexus utilizes a unique approach to support the building of large language models by integrating deterministic AI to deduce facts from existing organizational data. This complements the inductive nature of large language models, which often handle exploration tasks like summarizing emails. In operational contexts, such as running a power plant or designing critical machinery, Conexus’s neurosymbolic AI provides the reliability needed for optimal performance. The collaboration between these AI methodologies creates a robust framework that benefits both operational integrity and exploratory analysis.
Regulating AI: A Call for Inclusive Conversation
The evolving conversation around AI regulation highlights the necessity for inclusive dialogue among stakeholders. Concerns over bills that may hinder innovation are pronounced, particularly when they come from centralized political hubs without a grounded understanding of technology's complexities. Advocates for AI safety stress the importance of engaging a diverse audience to foster informed discussions about potential regulations and their implications. The future of AI will largely depend on collective involvement, ensuring that developments are beneficial and ethical while avoiding overregulation that might stifle innovation.
In this episode of Alter Everything, we sit down with Eric Daimler, CEO and co-founder of Conexus, and the first AI advisor to the White House under President Obama. Eric explores how AI-driven data consolidation is transforming industries, the critical role of neuro-symbolic AI, and the evolving landscape of AI regulation. He shares insights on AI’s impact across sectors like healthcare and defense, highlighting the importance of inclusive discussions on AI safety and governance. Discover how responsible AI implementation can drive innovation while ensuring ethical considerations remain at the forefront.
Panelists:
Eric Daimler, Chair, CEO & Co-Founder @ Conexus - LinkedIn
This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.
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