AI Rising Podcast

In the latest episode of AI Rising Podcast, Mint Sr. Associate Editor Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla delve into the evolving landscape of AI, touching upon intriguing developments and debates. Leslie and Jayanth dissect OpenAI's recent blog post, which hints at the impending release of ChatGPT 4.5 Turbo and potentially ChatGPT 5.0 in June. They scrutinize Sam Altman's candid critique of GPT-4's performance, juxtaposed against the hefty $520 million investment, as incremental steps towards achieving AGI. Financial insights into OpenAI's daily expenditure of $700,000 to maintain ChatGPT spark discussions on Microsoft's countermove with the development of Athena chips. Meanwhile, the revelation of a mysterious GPT-2 Chatbot outperforming GPT-4 ignites curiosity, raising questions about Microsoft's partnership alignment with OpenAI. Rumors swirl around the potential release of GPT-5 and its implications on ownership, while Microsoft diversifies its AI portfolio with projects like Mistral-Large and MAI-1. Leslie and Jayanth caution against taking CXOs' rumors at face value, prompting reflections on AI leadership within organizations. Tune in to the listen to the full episode.

Mint Sr. Associate Editor & Tech expert Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla are back with the second season of AI Rising Podcast. Hold on to your hats as they discuss “dogfighting” and AI, the use of AI in F1 racing via Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), the drastically advancing AI apps, and deepfakes circulating in the charged atmosphere of India’s general elections. Join in as Leslie and Jayant discuss how the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Air Combat Evolution (ACE) programme flew an F-16 against a human-piloted F-16 in close combat scenarios that are sometimes also referred to as “dogfighting”. They also noted the advancing text-to-video generator Vidu, and highlighted its pros and cons - while it blends shots smoothly for coherent storytelling and simulates real-world physics effectively, it sometimes overlooks small but important details, and may struggle with complex dynamic scenes. The duo also discussed Meta’s new releases - two pretrained and instruction-fine-tuned LLaMA-3 text-based language models. Tune in to learn the difference between Single Language Models and Large Language Models, and listen to the insightful discussion about AI chatbots and more.

In the last episode of AI Rising's season 1, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla embark on a captivating journey into the future of work being redefined by AI with Carin Isabel Knoop, Executive Director, Harvard Business School. Carin identifies as a pragmatic optimist devoted to helping those who care for others. Her pragmatism shines through as she discusses regulations and policies, and draws parallels between online dating behavior - like catfishing, breadcrumbing, and ghosting - and work relationships from recruitment to resignations. Together this dynamic trio discusses the advantages, the disadvantages, and the long-term effects of how HR and potential candidates use AI algorithms to create picture-perfect bios that lead to employee-employer mistrust. Hear them contemplate how the answers to such issues may lie in understanding human behaviors, sociology and anthropology and not in technology. They question how humans define work today and cite intriguing examples like that of Infosys and its internal marketplace as a possible solution to moonlighting. Eventually, they ask HR to Bumble Up! How? Tune in to find out.

Will Sam Altman be able to raise $7 Trillion to reshape the semiconductor ecosystem? What is the AI roadmap? How can enterprises adopt Gen AI as part of their digital transformation strategy? What are the 5 problem areas that any enterprise needs to resolve today? How can companies keep up with the competition while strategizing and solving time-consuming yet relevant problems? Why are enterprises finding it difficult to scale their AI pilots? How are the non-core-tech companies adopting AI more quickly and efficiently than the core-tech companies? What is the thought process behind Fractal's exponential growth? How is Fractal's portfolio strategy similar to Google's? What's the future of getting to a $15 Billion revenue company? Hear Srikanth Velamakanni - Fractal Co-founder, Group CEO and Vice Chairman - spill the beans on this episode with hosts Jayanth and Leslie.

Join Jayant and Leslie as they explore the shifting landscape of AI education, taking a closer look at the importance of continuous learning and reskilling. From the relevance of certification courses in AI to the contrasting motivations driving AI education in Eastern and Western cultures, this conversation offers a panoramic view, revealing the multifaceted nature of AI education and the significance of certifications from the eyes of employers. Alongside this, the integration of AI tools in HR practices is discussed, highlighting how AI certifications impact hiring decisions. In a recent conversation with the Cornell University graduation students, Jayant shared anecdotes from engaging with Gen Z students, uncovering their aspirations and concerns about AI. Gain a glimpse into China's advancements in AI innovation and the ethical considerations that come with it. Experience a fresh take on AI education, melded with personal anecdotes and expert recommendations, designed to empower you in the era of technological transformation. This episode resonates with individuals seeking to grasp the depth and breadth of AI education.

Explore the secrets behind the next wave of handheld technology and the world of Gen AI-enabled smartphones. Discover how these devices blur the lines between innovation and necessity, offering enhanced imaging capabilities and seamless integration with daily tasks. Delve into topics like India's digital public infrastructure, the government's role in the Gen AI era, and the evolution of factories. Also, learn about the shift to recurring revenue streams in the Gen AI era and how smartphones are becoming recurring revenue generators.

India has the talent and the capital when it comes it AI. However, she doesn't have an AI ecosystem. What can an AI ecosystem do for the country? What does it take to build one? Why does the government need to become an early adopter and how will that affect India's standing in the international market? What are some of the challenges India faces when it comes to building such an ecosystem? What are some of the advantages India has over other countries? If we can build this ecosystem what would be its salient features? What are some of the surprising innovations in the field of AI? And lastly, India is sitting at a cusp of opportunity. If India misses to catch the AI wave what could be the repercussions? Join hosts Leslie and Jayanth in conversation with Mr Umakant Soni, Chairman of AI foundry and co-founder of ARTPARK as they tackle these questions head-on. Apart from tech enthusiasts and curious investors, this episode is especially recommended for people working in the government, healthcare, fintech and edtech sectors!

Exploring the latest trends in technology, from open-source AI to companion robots. Highlights include AI in consumer electronics at CES, the convergence of biotechnology and synthetic biology, the role of technology in solving business problems, lack of major AI announcements from Apple, and the difference between hypercars and Formula 1 cars.

The podcast discusses the AI trends of 2024, including the evolution of language models, the rise of enterprise AI, and the importance of hybrid cloud infrastructure. It explores the changing value chain in the industry and emphasizes the uncertainty of AI investments. The speakers also discuss the ownership of AI by big tech companies and the need for global regulations.

Amitabh Nag, an expert on Large Language Models (LLMs), and Bhav, creator of the BharatGPT initiative, share insights on the evolution of AI, collaborations reshaping content creation, and the global potential of AI innovations like 'Bhashini'. They discuss the unnoticed pervasiveness of AI in everyday technologies, the profound implications of AI on a global scale, and the need for learning, unlearning, and relearning in the 21st century.