

Chris Lattner
CEO and Co-Founder of Modular AI, the company behind Mojo. Renowned systems engineer known for his contributions to computer science, including LLVM, the Clang compiler, and the Swift programming language.
Top 5 podcasts with Chris Lattner
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May 22, 2025 • 56min
Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner
In this discussion, Chris Lattner, CEO and Co-Founder of Modular AI, shares his vision for Mojo, a new programming language merging Python's simplicity with C's performance and Rust's safety. He highlights Mojo’s potential to replace CUDA by addressing inefficiencies in current GPU programming. Chris emphasizes the importance of language design focused on composability and ease of use for developers. He also explores the growth of the Mojo community and the movement towards democratizing AI through accessible technology.

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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 29min
Doing it the Hard Way: Making the AI engine and language 🔥 of the future — with Chris Lattner of Modular
Chris Lattner, a renowned compiler engineer who created LLVM and Swift, discusses the future of AI development. He dives into why AI software is currently lacking and how his team at Modular is tackling fragmented platforms. He delves into Mojo, a new programming language aimed at enhancing performance and user productivity. Lattner emphasizes the importance of collaboration in AI frameworks and the need for effective AI compiler designs. The conversation also touches on the potential for innovative user interfaces in reshaping AI's public perception.

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Jun 19, 2023 • 57min
Mojo: A Supercharged Python for AI with Chris Lattner - #634
In a captivating discussion, Chris Lattner, co-founder and CEO of Modular AI and creator of the Swift programming language, dives into Mojo, a groundbreaking programming language designed for AI developers. He explains how Mojo bridges the gap between Python's ease of use and C++'s performance, tackling the limitations posed by Python, particularly the global interpreter lock. Lattner emphasizes Mojo's compatibility with existing Python libraries, its potential to enhance AI workflows, and the need for a unified approach in AI model deployment.

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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 4min
Expanding AI chip capabilities beyond Nvidia with Modular CEO Chris Lattner | E1808
Chris Lattner, CEO of Modular and a veteran of Apple, Tesla, and Google, dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI hardware. He discusses the challenges in deploying AI models and the complexities of the current technology stack. Lattner explains how Nvidia's dominance shapes the market and what Modular is doing differently. He also emphasizes the importance of collaboration in AI development and predicts a future filled with innovative, specialized applications that could disrupt the status quo.

Oct 13, 2023 • 56min
679: Creator of Swift, Tesla Autopilot & Tensorflow. New AI language Mojo with Chris Lattner
Chris Lattner, the mastermind behind the Swift programming language and key AI developer, discusses his latest creation, Mojo, a new programming language tailored for AI development. He shares insights on the importance of simplifying machine learning for developers and the future of programming languages. Lattner reflects on Python's role in AI, the innovative use of emojis in file extensions, and how Mojo aims to revolutionize AI model training. Plus, he weighs in on how AI is transforming developer roles, enhancing roles rather than replacing them.