Ashley Llorens hosts Chris Bishop to discuss the state of deep learning, their new textbook on the subject, and the potential for 'super copilots' in scientific breakthroughs. They explore advancements in deep learning, including pre-training and zero-shot learning, and highlight the applications of AI in healthcare and materials, such as molecule design and sustainable energy solutions.

Chris Bishop, Technical Fellow at Microsoft Research AI4Science and a leading figure in machine learning, discusses his newly co-authored textbook 'Deep Learning: Foundations and Concepts.' He delves into the evolution of deep learning, emphasizing the importance of a probabilistic approach. The conversation covers the nature of large models like GPT-4, AI's role in scientific discovery, and strategies for improving model training with geometric priors. Bishop also reflects on the paradox of deep learning effectiveness and the ethical considerations in AI development.

Dr. Chris Bishop, Associate Professor at Middlesex University, discusses the intricacies of asymmetries in sports performance. He emphasizes the need for context-aware analysis and highlights the limitations of relying solely on asymmetry metrics. Chris explores correlations, challenges with force plates, and selecting meaningful metrics for fatigue monitoring and injury rehab.

Chris Bishop, Dr Erik Monasterio, Liam Hehir, Jenée Tibshraeny, and Josephine Bartley discuss the coalition government's priorities, urgency in passing legislation, Reserve Bank's focus on inflation, proposed changes in cigarette sales, impact of Jacinda Ardern's resignation and COVID lockdowns, challenges faced by a student with autism and dyslexia in school, and addressing challenges in education.

Chris Bishop, guest who discusses the election win for National. They talk about the analysis of the party vote support, surprising outcomes in Auckland seats, speculations on Chris Hippkins' future, and potential government formation. They also analyze the election results, assess Chris Hopkins' future as Labor Party leader, and reflect on the election outcome.