Data Science at Home

Francesco Gadaleta
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Mar 31, 2025 • 52min

WeightWatcher: The AI Detective for LLMs (DeepSeek & OpenAI included) (Ep. 278)

This week, Charles Martin, an AI specialist and the inventor of WeightWatcher, dives into the fascinating realm of large language models. He discusses how WeightWatcher acts as a detective tool for analyzing neural networks without needing internal data. The conversation explores advancements in AI, the relationship between theoretical research and practical applications, and the intricacies of model fine-tuning, comparing it to baking a cake. Martin also highlights the future of AI tools and the importance of community feedback to enhance their effectiveness.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 18min

Tech's Dumbest Mistake: Why Firing Programmers for AI Will Destroy Everything (Ep. 277)

From the viral article "Tech's Dumbest Mistake: Why Firing Programmers for AI Will Destroy Everything" on my newsletter at https://defragzone.substack.com/p/techs-dumbest-mistake-why-firing here are my thoughts about AI replacing programmers...     ✨ Connect with us! 📩 Newsletter: https://datascienceathome.substack.com 🎙 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. 🐦 Twitter: @DataScienceAtHome 📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fragadaleta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datascienceathome/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datascienceAH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-at-home-podcast Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/4UNKGf3   NEW TO DATA SCIENCE AT HOME? Welcome! Data Science at Home explores the latest in AI, data science, and machine learning. Whether you’re a data professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the field, our podcast delivers insights, interviews, and discussions. Learn more at https://datascienceathome.com   SEND US MAIL! We love hearing from you! Send us mail at: hello@datascienceathome.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for updates on the latest in AI and data science!
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Dec 23, 2024 • 49min

Scaling Smart: AI, Data, and Building Future-Ready Enterprises with Josh Miramant (Ep. 276)

In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure with Josh Miramant, CEO of Blue Orange Digital. As a seasoned entrepreneur with over $25 million raised across ventures and two successful exits, Josh shares invaluable insights on scaling data-driven businesses, integrating machine learning frameworks, and navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud data architecture. From generative AI to large language models, Josh explores cutting-edge trends shaping financial services, real estate, and consumer goods. Tune in for a masterclass in leveraging data for impact and innovation!   Links https://blueorange.digital/ https://blueorange.digital/blog/a-data-intelligence-platform-what-is-it/ https://blueorange.digital/blog/ai-makes-bi-tools-accessible-to-anyone/    
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Dec 16, 2024 • 18min

Autonomous Weapons and AI Warfare (Ep. 275)

Here’s the updated text with links to the websites included: AI is revolutionizing the military with autonomous drones, surveillance tech, and decision-making systems. But could these innovations spark the next global conflict? In this episode of Data Science at Home, we expose the cutting-edge tech reshaping defense—and the chilling ethical questions that follow. Don’t miss this deep dive into the AI arms race! 🎧 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Podbean Podcasts Player FM Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Autonomous Vehicles 03:11 - Surveillance And Reconnaissance 04:15 - Predictive Analysis 05:57 - Decision Support System 08:24 - Real World Examples 10:42 - Ethical And Strategic Considerations 12:25 - International Regulation 13:21 - Conclusion 14:50 - Outro ✨ Connect with us! 🎥Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome 📩 Newsletter: https://datascienceathome.substack.com 🎙 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. 🐦 Twitter: @DataScienceAtHome 📘 LinkedIn: Francesco Gad 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datascienceathome/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datascienceAH 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-at-home-podcast 💬 Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/4UNKGf3 NEW TO DATA SCIENCE AT HOME? Welcome! Data Science at Home explores the latest in AI, data science, and machine learning. Whether you’re a data professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the field, our podcast delivers insights, interviews, and discussions. Learn more at https://datascienceathome.com. 📫 SEND US MAIL! We love hearing from you! Send us mail at: hello@datascienceathome.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for updates on the latest in AI and data science! #DataScienceAtHome #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MilitaryTechnology #AutonomousDrones #SurveillanceTech #AIArmsRace #DataScience #DefenseInnovation #EthicsInAI #GlobalConflict #PredictiveAnalysis #AIInWarfare #TechnologyAndEthics #AIRevolution #MachineLearning  
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Dec 13, 2024 • 17min

8 Proven Strategies to Scale Your AI Systems Like OpenAI! 🚀 (Ep. 274)

Explore powerful strategies used by leading AI companies to scale their systems flawlessly. Discover the magic of stateless services, horizontal scaling, and load balancing. Learn how caching can optimize resource use and enhance efficiency. Dive into the benefits of database replication and sharding for robust data handling. Finally, uncover the secrets of asynchronous processing that help manage long-running tasks. These proven techniques will revolutionize your approach to AI infrastructure!
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Nov 25, 2024 • 50min

Humans vs. Bots: Are You Talking to a Machine Right Now? (Ep. 273)

In this episode of Data Science at Home, host Francesco Gadaleta dives deep into the evolving world of AI-generated content detection with experts Souradip Chakraborty, Ph.D. grad student at the University of Maryland, and Amrit Singh Bedi, CS faculty at the University of Central Florida.  Together, they explore the growing importance of distinguishing human-written from AI-generated text, discussing real-world examples from social media to news. How reliable are current detection tools like DetectGPT? What are the ethical and technical challenges ahead as AI continues to advance? And is the balance between innovation and regulation tipping in the right direction?    Tune in for insights on the future of AI text detection and the broader implications for media, academia, and policy.   Chapters    00:00 - Intro  00:23 - Guests: Souradip Chakraborty and Amrit Singh Bedi  01:25 - Distinguish Text Generation By AI  04:33 - Research on Safety and Alignment of Generative Model  06:01 - Tools to Detect Generated AI Text   11:28 - Water Marking 18:27 - Challenges in Detecting Large Documents Generated by AI  23:34 - Number of Tokens  26:22 - Adversarial Attack 29:01 - True Positive and False Positive of Detectors  31:01 - Limit of Technologies  41:01 - Future of AI Detection Techniques  46:04 - Closing Thought   Subscribe to our new YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome  
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Nov 20, 2024 • 19min

AI bubble, Sam Altman’s Manifesto and other fairy tales for billionaires (Ep. 272)

Welcome to Data Science at Home, where we don’t just drink the AI Kool-Aid. Today, we’re dissecting Sam Altman’s “AI manifesto”—a magical journey where, apparently, AI will fix everything from climate change to your grandma's back pain. Superintelligence is “just a few thousand days away,” right? Sure, Sam, and my cat’s about to become a calculus tutor.   In this episode, I’ll break down the bold (and often bizarre) claims in Altman’s grand speech for the Intelligence Age. I’ll give you the real scoop on what’s realistic, what’s nonsense, and why some tech billionaires just can’t resist overselling. Think AI’s all-knowing, all-powerful future is just around the corner? Let’s see if we can spot the fairy dust.   Strap in, grab some popcorn, and get ready to see past the hype!   Chapters   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - CEO of Baidu Statement on AI Bubble 03:47 - News On Sam Altman Open AI 06:43 - Online Manifesto "The Intelleigent Age" 13:14 - Deep Learning 16:26 - AI gets Better With Scale 17:45 - Conclusion On Manifesto   Still have popcorns?  Get some laughs at https://ia.samaltman.com/    #AIRealTalk #NoHypeZone #InvestorBaitAlert
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Nov 13, 2024 • 22min

AI vs. The Planet: The Energy Crisis Behind the Chatbot Boom (Ep. 271)

Explore the staggering energy demands of AI technologies like ChatGPT, which has millions of users driving its power consumption to new heights. Delve into solutions for sustainable AI, including efficiency-focused algorithms and specialized hardware. Discover the benefits of decentralized learning, where models are trained on local devices, minimizing energy use. Learn how edge computing can enhance resource management and contribute to a greener future for artificial intelligence.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 24min

Love, Loss, and Algorithms: The Dangerous Realism of AI (Ep. 270)

Subscribe to our new channel https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome   In this episode of Data Science at Home, we confront a tragic story highlighting the ethical and emotional complexities of AI technology. A U.S. teenager recently took his own life after developing a deep emotional attachment to an AI chatbot emulating a character from Game of Thrones. This devastating event has sparked urgent discussions on the mental health risks, ethical responsibilities, and potential regulations surrounding AI chatbots, especially as they become increasingly lifelike.   🎙️ Topics Covered: AI & Emotional Attachment: How hyper-realistic AI chatbots can foster intense emotional bonds with users, especially vulnerable groups like adolescents. Mental Health Risks: The potential for AI to unintentionally contribute to mental health issues, and the challenges of diagnosing such impacts. Ethical & Legal Accountability: How companies like Character AI are being held accountable and the ethical questions raised by emotionally persuasive AI.   🚨 Analogies Explored: From VR to CGI and deepfakes, we discuss how hyper-realism in AI parallels other immersive technologies and why its emotional impact can be particularly disorienting and even harmful.   🛠️ Possible Mitigations: We cover potential solutions like age verification, content monitoring, transparency in AI design, and ethical audits that could mitigate some of the risks involved with hyper-realistic AI interactions. 👀 Key Takeaways: As AI becomes more realistic, it brings both immense potential and serious responsibility. Join us as we dive into the ethical landscape of AI—analyzing how we can ensure this technology enriches human lives without crossing lines that could harm us emotionally and psychologically. Stay curious, stay critical, and make sure to subscribe for more no-nonsense tech talk!   Chapters 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Emotions In Artificial Intelligence 04:00 - Unregulated Influence and Misleading Interaction 06:32 - Overwhelming Realism In AI 10:54 - Virtual Reality 13:25 - Hyper-Realistic CGI Movies 15:38 - Deep Fake Technology 18:11 - Regulations To Mitigate AI Risks 22:50 - Conclusion   #AI#ArtificialIntelligence#MentalHealth#AIEthics#podcast#AIRegulation#EmotionalAI#HyperRealisticAI#TechTalk#AIChatbots#Deepfakes#VirtualReality#TechEthics#DataScience#AIDiscussion #StayCuriousStayCritical
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Oct 28, 2024 • 18min

VC Advice Exposed: When Investors Don’t Know What They Want (Ep. 269)

Ever feel like VC advice is all over the place? That’s because it is. In this episode, I expose the madness behind the money and how to navigate their confusing advice!   Watch the video at https://youtu.be/IBrPFyRMG1Q Subscribe to our new Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome      00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - The Wild World of VC Advice 02:01 - Grow Fast vs. Grow Slow 05:00 - Listen to Customers or Innovate Ahead 09:51 - Raise Big or Stay Lean? 11:32 - Sell Your Vision in Minutes? 14:20 - The Real VC Secret: Focus on Your Team and Vision 17:03 - Outro

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