Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast

Jesse Silver, co-founder of a platform empowering OnlyFans creators with AI chatbots, explores the lesser-known aspects of adult content technology. He discusses how NSFW chatbots enhance fan interactions and boost revenue while tackling the challenges of maintaining brand voice. The growth of 'AI waifus' has reshaped engagement, with intriguing insights into prompt injections and the importance of safety in AI conversations. Jesse emphasizes the innovative potential in this field, especially in enhancing the connection between creators and their audiences.

In this engaging discussion, Joscha Bach, an AI researcher specializing in cognitive architectures, and Karan Malhotra, CEO of Nous Research, explore the untapped potential of simulative AI. They dive into interactive AI capabilities, highlighting WebSim's creative tools and alternate realities. The duo also examines the evolving relationship between AI and creativity, touching on ethical considerations and the quest for consciousness in AI systems. With insights into the challenges of language models and community dynamics in AI, the conversation offers a captivating glimpse into the future of technology.

Jason Liu, the creator of the Instructor library and former machine learning engineer at Stitch Fix, discusses his journey from skepticism to embracing AI technologies. He shares insights on the evolution of prompt engineering, revealing how his tool simplifies interactions with AI and enhances JSON handling. The conversation delves into the challenges of tech entrepreneurship, emphasizing personal agency and lessons from failures. Liu also highlights the impact of structured outputs in AI development and the growing importance of flexibility in tech projects.

Andreas Stuhlmüller and Jungwon Byun, co-founders of Elicit, share their journey from a non-profit to a Public Benefit Corporation, emphasizing impactful reasoning and decision-making tools. They discuss the transformative effects of GPT advancements on AI tools, detailing the evolution of practical applications for research. The duo dives into optimizing AI research workflows, innovative summarization techniques, and balancing cost with functionality in model performance. Their insights on enhancing user experience highlight the importance of collaborative workflows in academic research.

NLW, the insightful host of AI Breakdown, dives into the current landscape of AI, discussing critical battlegrounds in the industry and the significance of strategies over mere access to data. Dylan Patel from SemiAnalysis shares his thoughts on Groq's advancements and the challenges in AI hardware. The chat also touches on Apple’s AI ambitions and its impact on user trust. Finally, the conversation highlights the evolving roles of AI engineers and the exciting future of multimodal AI, creating a lively and informative discussion.

Join Sam Schillace, Deputy CTO of Microsoft known for his early work on GPT-4, and Ben Dunphy, co-organizer of the AI Engineer conferences, as they unveil the upcoming AI Engineer World's Fair. They discuss the explosive growth of AI engineering since its inception and the triumphant return of in-person events. Expect exciting talks from major players like OpenAI and deep dives into topics such as prompt engineering and AI memory management. This fair promises to be a collaborative hub for innovation in the AI community.

David Luan, Co-founder and CEO of Adept, previously led efforts at Google and OpenAI. He shares fascinating insights about why Google lagged in creating GPT-3 despite their early lead in AI research. Luan discusses the shift from reinforcement learning to transformer models, emphasizing the significance of multimodal agents for achieving artificial general intelligence. He also highlights how Adept's AI agents aim to revolutionize productivity, seamlessly integrating into workflows to enhance human capabilities in software tasks.

Mikey Shulman, CEO and co-founder of the music generation startup Suno, shares his journey from finance to creating innovative AI-driven audio experiences. The discussion dives into the fascinating challenges of transforming text into music and the unique complexities tied to audio creation. They explore the balance between accessibility and artistry, the emotional depth AI can express, and even compose a humorous country tune about cloud computing hurdles. Shulman also highlights the evolving role of AI in music sampling and audience participation.

Florent Crivello, founder of Lindy.ai, and Eugene Cheah, CEO of RecursalAI, dive into the latest research trends in AI. They explore the impact of OpenAI's Sora and Google's Gemini Pro 1.5, including long inference features and multimodal capabilities. The conversation highlights Lindy.ai's innovative productivity tools and RWKV’s advancements as a transformer alternative. They also tackle the complexities of AI integration and the challenges of data management, all while celebrating their first anniversary in the AI podcasting scene.

In this conversation, Soumith Chintala, Engineering Lead at Meta AI and creator of PyTorch, discusses his journey from aspiring animator to AI pioneer. He highlights the importance of intrinsic motivation in tech innovation and dives into the exciting developments in open-source AI. The dialogue touches on Meta's impressive GPU resources, the evolution of PyTorch applications in diverse fields, and the challenges of integrating Mojo. Chintala also advocates for fair practices in the LLM inference market and emphasizes the ethical implications of synthetic data in AI.