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François Chollet

Star AI researcher and philosopher, creator of Keras and the ARC AGI benchmark. Co-founder of the ARC Prize and the research lab Ndea.

Top 5 podcasts with François Chollet

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239 snips
Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 42min

280 | François Chollet on Deep Learning and the Meaning of Intelligence

François Chollet, a deep learning researcher at Google and creator of the Keras library, explores what true intelligence means in the context of AI. He questions whether large language models like ChatGPT possess real intelligence, highlighting their capabilities versus limitations. The conversation dives into the intricacies of how these models operate, the evolution of AI from symbolic to connectionist approaches, and the significant breakthroughs needed for genuine understanding. Chollet also discusses the importance of democratizing access to deep learning tools.
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Oct 12, 2024 • 46min

It's Not About Scale, It's About Abstraction - Francois Chollet

François Chollet, a pioneering AI researcher known for Keras, critiques Large Language Models and offers insights into advancing AI. He discusses the limitations of LLMs in logical reasoning and emphasizes the need for a new paradigm based on abstraction and generalization. Chollet introduces the Abstraction and Reasoning Corpus as a benchmark for AI progress, advocating for innovations outside major tech labs. He believes breakthroughs will emerge from fresh approaches, urging researchers to rethink the fundamentals of intelligence in AI.
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Sep 14, 2019 • 57min

François Chollet: Keras, Deep Learning, and the Progress of AI

François Chollet, the creator of Keras and a prominent AI researcher at Google, shares insights on the evolution of Keras and its integration with TensorFlow. He discusses the complexity of AI intelligence, challenging the notion of an intelligence explosion and exploring the hybridization of symbolic and deep learning. The impact of data quality in deep learning is emphasized, alongside algorithmic influences on user autonomy. Chollet also dives into the alignment problem, examining how human values may be embedded in AI systems to assure more ethical outcomes.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 1min

Beyond Brute Force: Chollet & Knoop on ARC AGI 2, the Benchmark Breaking LLMs and the Search for True Machine Intelligence

Join François Chollet, a leading AI researcher and philosopher behind Keras, and Mike Knoop, co-founder of Zapier and the ARC Prize, as they explore the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI). They discuss the launch of ARC AGI 2 and how current language models fall short in true intelligence benchmarks. Tune in to hear about advancements like the O3 model, the significance of test-time adaptation, and the philosophical underpinnings of intelligence. Their new research lab, Ndea, aims to revolutionize AI and foster rapid scientific progress.
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Aug 31, 2020 • 2h 35min

#120 – François Chollet: Measures of Intelligence

François Chollet, an AI researcher at Google and creator of Keras, delves into the complex measurements of intelligence. He discusses the philosophical underpinnings of intelligence, contrasting human and machine capabilities. The limitations of GPT-3 are examined, alongside the importance of reasoning in AI. Chollet also critiques traditional IQ tests while introducing innovative approaches like the ARC challenge for measuring creativity. He highlights the evolving relationship between human cognition and technology, advocating for alternative frameworks in understanding intelligence.