Martin Goodson
CEO and Chief Scientist at Evolution AI, specializing in generative AI for data extraction from financial documents. He's also known for his work with the London Machine Learning Meetup.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 25min
833: The 10 Reasons AI Projects Fail, with Dr. Martin Goodson
Dr. Martin Goodson, CEO and Chief Scientist at Evolution AI, dives into the pitfalls of AI projects and why practitioners must engage in policy discussions. He elaborates on his viral article detailing ten key issues that lead to project failure. The conversation highlights the importance of human oversight in AI accuracy, the evolving landscape of data extraction technologies, and fostering innovation within startups. Goodson also touches on strategies for the UK to bolster its AI presence and emphasizes simplicity in project implementation.
Jun 2, 2025 • 36min
338: From Extraction to Understanding: Martin Goodson, CEO of Evolution AI, on Why AGI Is The Wrong Goal
Martin Goodson, CEO of Evolution AI and former Oxford researcher, shares his fascinating journey from biological data to pioneering AI in optical character recognition. He discusses the shortcomings of traditional OCR and how contextual understanding transforms document intelligence. The conversation touches on the importance of domain knowledge in financial analysis and the challenges of accuracy in AI, particularly with numerical data. Goodson questions the pursuit of AGI, advocating for AI systems that enhance human capabilities rather than mimic them.
