
James Zou
Stanford assistant professor working on machine learning, with applications in genomics and computational health. He teaches data science and AI courses at Stanford.
Top 5 podcasts with James Zou
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Feb 21, 2024 • 52min
AI Frontiers with James Zou: The Future of Multi-Modal AI in Medicine
Expert in AI research, James Zou, discusses the future of multi-modal AI in medicine. Topics include using social media for medical data, ethical implications of AI, and challenges of model drift. Explore the convergence of genomics, machine learning, and medicine, as well as the unique use of Twitter for medical image discussions. Learn about training AI algorithms in medicine and the behavior changes of Chat GPT-4 over time. Dive into personal interests and AI art perception in the field of medicine.

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Apr 30, 2025 • 22min
Will AI Replace Scientists?
Dr. James Zou, an Associate Professor of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford and creator of an AI scientist research lab, discusses the evolving role of AI in scientific inquiry. He explores AI's limitations in mimicking scientific methodology and the importance of validating AI-generated findings through real-world experiments. The conversation also touches on lab-grown meat as a sustainable food solution and the promising use of MDMA in treating PTSD, highlighting the intersection of technology and healthcare.

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Sep 4, 2023 • 42min
Is ChatGPT Getting Worse? with James Zou - #645
In this conversation, James Zou, an assistant professor at Stanford known for his work in biomedical data science, dives into the evolving landscape of ChatGPT. He examines its fluctuating performance over recent months, discussing intriguing comparisons between versions. The potential for surgical AI enhancements inspires thoughts on the future of large language models. Zou also shares innovative insights on using Twitter data to build medical imaging datasets, addressing the challenges of data quality and oversight in AI for healthcare applications.

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Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
Breakthroughs in AI for Biology: AI Lab Groups & Protein Model Interpretability with Prof James Zou
In this engaging discussion, Stanford Professor James Zou, a leader in AI and biology research at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, shares insights on innovative AI frameworks. He highlights how a virtual lab produced novel COVID treatments with minimal human intervention and discusses how protein language models like InterPLM reveal new biological features. Zou emphasizes the transformative impact of AI in drug discovery and protein design, showcasing how AI enhances research efficiency and uncovers hidden biological motifs.

May 13, 2020 • 37min
Data Science and AI for COVID-19 with Professor James Zou and Dr. Irena Fisher-Hwang
Professor James Zou, a machine learning expert from Stanford, teams up with Dr. Irena Fisher-Hwang, a bioinformatics researcher, to discuss their innovative course on Data Science and AI for COVID-19. They delve into how interdisciplinary approaches are vital for tackling pandemic challenges, highlighting student projects that fight misinformation. They also reflect on the swift transition to online learning, sharing insights on resilience and the collaborative spirit that emerged during this time. Their discussion emphasizes the transformative potential of combining academia and journalism.