Charles Sutton

In this conversation with Charles Sutton, a Research Scientist at Google Brain and an Associate Professor at the University of Edinburgh, the focus is on his innovative work in deep learning. He discusses the evolution from structured models like Conditional Random Fields to today's powerful language models. The conversation delves into program synthesis with CrossBeam's unique methods, and the challenges of model training. Sutton also reflects on the unpredictability of academic journeys and the importance of mentorship in research.