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Chris Hay

Distinguished Engineer, CTO, Customer Transformation.

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49 snips
Jan 31, 2025 • 39min

Episode 40: DeepSeek facts vs hype, model distillation, and open source competition

In this engaging discussion, Kate Soule, Director of Technical Product Management at Granite, Chris Hay, Distinguished Engineer and CTO of Customer Transformation, and Aaron Baughman, IBM Fellow and Master Inventor dive into the realities behind DeepSeek R1. They debunk myths surrounding its hype and discuss the true implications of model distillation for AI competition. The trio explores the evolving landscape of open-source AI and how recent advancements can reshape industry strategy, shedding light on efficiency and innovation in model training.
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May 30, 2025 • 44min

Claude 4 system prompt, Jony Ive at OpenAI and Microsoft’s “agent factory”

Join Chris Hay, a tech visionary at IBM, Aaron Baughman, an inventive leader, and Kate Soule, a director at Granite, as they dive into the exciting chaos of AI this week. They discuss the leaked Claude 4 system prompt and its implications for AI handling. Vibe coding takes center stage, revolutionizing how creativity meets tech. The trio also analyzes OpenAI's big move with Jony Ive's company and Microsoft's concept of 'agent factories.' Who will dominate the evolving AI landscape? Tune in for insights!
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Mar 7, 2025 • 45min

Quantum leap, Model Context Protocol, CoreWeave IPO and an AI voice companion

Blake Johnson, a distinguished engineer and quantum engine lead, shares insights on when quantum computing might make its way into consumer devices. Chris Hay, CTO of Customer Transformation, discusses the Model Context Protocol, which streamlines developer workflows. Volkmar Uhlig, AI infrastructure expert, talks about CoreWeave's shift from crypto to AI cloud services and its competitive edge. They also dive into Sesame AI's innovative voice companion, revealing how these technologies are reshaping user interaction with AI.
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May 23, 2025 • 28min

Claude 4: Everything you need to know

Shobhit Varshney, Head of Data and AI at IBM Consulting Americas, and Chris Hay, CTO of Customer Transformation, dive into the intriguing world of Claude 4.0. They unpack its unique coding capabilities and engaging personality compared to other AI models. The conversation touches on the evolving role of AI in coding, the competition among tech giants like OpenAI and Google, and the importance of safety and ethics in AI development. They also speculate on the future of AI releases and the implications of recent tech rivalries.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 50min

Manus, vibe coding, scaling laws and Perplexity’s AI phone

Join Chris Hay, a distinguished engineer and CTO of Customer Transformation; Kaoutar El Maghraoui, principal research scientist at the AI Hardware Center; and Vyoma Gajjar, AI technical solutions architect, as they delve into the exciting world of AI. They discuss Manus AI's potential to disrupt the tech landscape and the peculiar rise of vibe coding. Also on the agenda are new insights into scaling laws that challenge traditional views and the innovative collaboration behind the upcoming AI phone from Perplexity and Deutsche Telekom.
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May 2, 2025 • 40min

LlamaCon, Qwen3, DeepSeek-R2 rumors and JP Morgan’s open letter on AI

Shobhit Varshney, Head of Data and AI for the Americas, Chris Hay, CTO of Customer Transformation, and Kush Varshney, an IBM fellow on AI governance, come together for a thrilling discussion. They dive into the buzz from LlamaCon and the implications of new AI models like Qwen3 and the rumored DeepSeek-R2. The trio also examines J.P. Morgan's urgent open letter on AI security, raising concerns about the balance between innovation and safety. Join them as they reflect on the past year’s AI journey and key moments from their debut conversation!
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Feb 14, 2025 • 40min

Episode 42: Paris AI Summit, Altman's "Three Observations," and Anthropic's Economic Index

Anastasia Stasenko, CEO of pleias and open-source AI advocate, joins AI experts Marina Danilevsky and Chris Hay to dive deep into the Paris AI Summit highlights. They discuss the global advancements in AI safety and a remarkable €109 billion investment to boost European infrastructure. The trio explores the implications of an intriguing new test-time scaling technique for AI models, as well as insights from Sam Altman's latest observations. They also dissect Anthropic's Economic Index, revealing the actual scope of AI adoption across industries.
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May 16, 2025 • 37min

Mistral Medium 3, OpenAI HealthBench and AI chips to Saudi Arabia

Join Volkmar Uhlig, AI Infrastructure Portfolio Lead, Chris Hay, CTO of Customer Transformation, and Kaoutar El Maghraoui, Principal Research Scientist, as they dive into the launch of Mistral Medium 3 and its potential to elevate Europe’s AI stature. They assess NVIDIA's AI chip sales to Saudi Arabia, highlighting the region's growing tech landscape. The conversation also critiques new AI performance benchmarks from OpenAI and IBM, pushing for more nuanced evaluations that reflect real-world applications in healthcare and beyond.
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Apr 4, 2025 • 43min

OpenAI goes open, Anthropic on interpretability, Apple Intelligence updates and Amazon AI agents

This discussion features Aaron Baughman, an esteemed IBM Fellow known for his innovative work in AI, Ash Minhas, a Lead AI advocate focusing on model interpretability, and Chris Hay, the CTO of Customer Transformation with insights into open-source AI. They delve into whether OpenAI will fully transition to open source by 2027. The conversation also highlights Anthropic's advancements in AI interpretability while critiquing Apple's AI development and exploring Amazon's emerging AI strategies. A compelling mix of insights awaits!
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Feb 7, 2025 • 38min

Episode 41: OpenAI deep research, o3-mini, AI Action Summit, and Anthropic’s Constitutional Classifiers

Joining the conversation are Marina Danilevsky, a senior research scientist focused on AI ethics; Chris Hay, a distinguished engineer and CTO specializing in AI product development; and Nathalie Baracaldo, an expert in AI safety and security. They explore OpenAI’s recent deep research and the o3-mini model, discussing its capabilities and limitations. Insights on the upcoming AI Action Summit highlight its significance in navigating AI governance and ethical implications. The trio also dissects Anthropic’s Constitutional Classifiers and Microsoft’s new unit studying AI's impact on society.

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