Tom Zahavy

In this conversation, Dr. Tom Zahavy, a Research Scientist at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning, discusses his journey into AI and the potential of reinforcement learning for achieving artificial general intelligence. Alongside Robert Lange, a PhD candidate and insightful blogger, they delve into the concept of meta-gradients, exploring their role in optimizing learning dynamics and hyperparameter tuning. The duo also tackles the challenges of balancing exploration and exploitation, and the significance of recognizing patterns in developing intelligent systems.