Manu Sharma

Manu Sharma, CEO of Labelbox and an expert in data labeling for AI, joins to discuss the evolution of data labeling from supervised learning to advanced reinforcement learning. He highlights how the shift to foundation models and generative AI has transformed the industry, emphasizing the emerging role of 'aligners'—top professionals who ensure high-quality training data. Manu also touches on the competitive landscape of AI, particularly the impact of recent acquisitions like Meta's purchase of Scale AI, underscoring the growing importance of data and talent in the AGI race.

Manu Sharma, founder of Labelbox, discusses the transformative impact of AI data management in this engaging talk. He highlights the shift from traditional data labeling to advanced AI alignment, employing Ph.D.-level experts. The conversation dives into the role of reinforcement learning from human feedback and the efficiency benefits of model distillation. Sharma also explores the economic implications and productivity enhancements offered by generative AI, stressing how it's reshaping industries and the future potential of AI assistants.