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Jim Fan

AI researcher leading NVIDIA's Embodied AI "GEAR" group, focusing on foundation models for humanoid robots and virtual world agents.

Top 5 podcasts with Jim Fan

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Sep 17, 2024 • 49min

Jim Fan on Nvidia’s Embodied AI Lab and Jensen Huang’s Prediction that All Robots will be Autonomous

In this engaging discussion, Jim Fan, a pioneering AI researcher leading NVIDIA's Embodied AI "GEAR" group, shares insights from his impressive career, including his early days at OpenAI. He elaborates on the significance of a hybrid data approach for robotics, combining internet, simulation, and real robot data. Fan supports Jensen Huang's vision of a future where all moving entities will be autonomous. The episode highlights exciting projects like NVIDIA’s Project GR00T and explores the potential of humanoid robots in transforming daily life.
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Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 16min

01: Applications of Generative AI with NVIDIA's Jim Fan

Jim Fan, a research scientist at NVIDIA with a PhD from Stanford, dives into the fascinating world of generative AI. He discusses the groundbreaking advancements from the recent NVIDIA GTC event and the transformative power of multimodal technology. The conversation highlights how AI alignment with human values enhances ethical standards and explores the complexities of utilizing generative AI in coding. Lastly, Jim reflects on AI's potential to revolutionize software development, emphasizing the shift towards collaboration and communication skills.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 38min

NVIDIA’s Jim Fan Delves Into Large Language Models and Their Industry Impact - Ep. 204

NVIDIA's Jim Fan discusses using large language models to create AI agents, focusing on the development of Voyager, an AI bot built with Chat GPT-4 that can autonomously play Minecraft. The podcast explores the concept of AI agents and their relationship to large language models, training models on video data, the capabilities of language models in Minecraft, and the industry impact and applications of large language models.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 12min

The next grand challenge for AI | Jim Fan

Researcher Jim Fan discusses the next grand challenge in AI: creating a 'foundation agent' to operate in virtual and physical worlds. He envisions this technology impacting video games, metaverses, drones, and humanoid robots. The podcast explores the potential of a single model mastering skills across different realities, including AI capabilities in Minecraft and advancements in lifelong learning and multi-body control.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 10min

The next grand challenge for AI | Jim Fan

Jim Fan, a pioneering researcher, introduces the concept of the 'foundation agent'—an AI that can navigate both the virtual and physical realms. He discusses the future of AI in gaming with intriguing examples like Minecraft, where AI learns and evolves. The potential of the Voyager project and the Metamorph initiative reveals how robots could be seamlessly controlled. Fan also addresses the ethical challenges AI faces and emphasizes the importance of innovation and collaboration to tackle future societal impacts.