
Chris Hay
Distinguished engineer and technical expert who contributes deep-technical explanations and thought leadership on topics like model training and manifolds.
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Mar 1, 2025 • 24min
Bonus: OpenAI GPT-4.5: And the future of pre-training is...
In this insightful discussion, Kate Soule, a veteran in AI, and Chris Hay, an experienced AI analyst, dive deep into the unveiling of OpenAI's GPT-4.5. They explore whether pre-training is becoming obsolete, examining the shift toward inference-focused models. Insights on model selection and the balance of cost versus performance are highlighted. Additionally, they tackle the evolving dynamics of AI pricing and the impact of sophisticated tools on user experience. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of AI.

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Sep 12, 2025 • 42min
Why language models hallucinate, revisiting Amodei’s code prediction and AI in the job market
Ailey McConnan, a tech news writer at IBM Think, shares the week's AI headlines, while Chris Hay, a distinguished engineer, dives deep into the intricacies of language model hallucinations and their implications for reliability. Skyler Speakman, a senior research scientist, discusses the evolving role of AI in coding jobs and the significant impact on the job market. They also explore the fascinating potential of running language models on ultra-compact hardware, reshaping how we think about AI technology in our everyday lives.

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Oct 10, 2025 • 44min
IBM partners with Anthropic, plus OpenAI drops AgentKit
Join Olivia Buzek, a savvy AI developer advocate, Chris Hay, a distinguished engineer, and Mihai Criveti, an expert in agentic AI, as they dive into the latest in AI partnerships and products. They discuss OpenAI's AgentKit, exploring its accessibility and trade-offs between code and no-code solutions. The trio also unpacks IBM's collaboration with Anthropic, highlighting the importance of secure enterprise AI. Finally, they ponder whether AI could replace radiologists, navigating the balance between automation and human intuition in healthcare.

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Aug 29, 2025 • 44min
Monster prompt, OpenAI’s business play, nano-banana and US Open experimentations
Join Aaron Baughman, an IBM Fellow and Master Inventor, and Chris Hay, a distinguished engineer, as they dive into the fascinating world of AI. They discuss KPMG's ambitious 100-page prompt that powers its TaxBot, revealing the complexities behind effective AI prompts. The duo also explores OpenAI's potential move into selling infrastructure. Get ready to giggle with Gemini's quirky 'nano-banana' image generation tech and learn about innovative features at the US Open, like real-time match stats and probabilities, all aimed at enhancing fan engagement.

Jul 19, 2024 • 31min
Episode 12: Goldman Sachs Gen AI report, Claude 2.0 Engineer, and RIAA lawsuits
Tech expert Chris Hay, software engineer Marina Danilevsky, and legal expert Brent Smolinski discuss Goldman Sachs' Gen AI report, Cloud Engineer 2.0, RIAA lawsuits. They delve into costs vs benefits of AI, coding agents, and legal implications of generative music AI. Will modern AI disrupt the music industry?


