

AI Rising Podcast
HT Smartcast
AI is all around us – in our search engines, when recommending movies or books, when playing video games, or even when making digital payments. AI flies airplanes, drives cars, helps speed up drug discovery, and even predicts the next storm. But the AI treadmill moves at a very rapid pace with its own pros and cons. Case in point, Generative AI like Chat GPT, Mid Journey, etc.
So, dive into the world of AI with Mint's weekly podcast, AI Rising! Join Mint Sr. Associate Editor & Tech expert Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla as they speak to students, academics, business leaders, policymakers, lawyers, artists, gamers, and scientists to explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in our lives and work. Uncover its wonders and drawbacks, like deep fakes and privacy concerns. Are we on the brink of AI sentience? Tune in to explore.
This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
So, dive into the world of AI with Mint's weekly podcast, AI Rising! Join Mint Sr. Associate Editor & Tech expert Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla as they speak to students, academics, business leaders, policymakers, lawyers, artists, gamers, and scientists to explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in our lives and work. Uncover its wonders and drawbacks, like deep fakes and privacy concerns. Are we on the brink of AI sentience? Tune in to explore.
This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 44min
How NoBroker Changing the Real Estate Game with AI
Akhil Gupta, Co-founder and CTO of NoBroker, talks about how the platform is disrupting the real estate industry by eliminating middlemen and leveraging AI. They discuss the broader implications of AI in revolutionizing business practices and the critical role of regulatory frameworks like RERA. This episode uncovers how NoBroker and AI are rewriting the rules of real estate transactions, exploring topics such as AI regulation, call center operations, generative AI in marketing and interior design, and technology adoption in the industry.

Dec 21, 2023 • 34min
Unveiling Google's Latest AI Breakthrough and Its Impact on the Global Landscape
Discover Google's Gemini Project, a revolutionary multi-modal AI that pushes the boundaries of innovation. Dive deep into comparing Gemini with OpenAI's GPT models, explore AI innovation in China and the Middle East, and get a sneak peek into Elon Musk's Neuralink venture. Plus, learn about Sarvam AI's USD 41 million initiative for linguistic models tailored to diverse Indian languages.

Dec 11, 2023 • 45min
How ChatGPT converted 8 Billion of Us into Coders by its 1st Birthday!
Reflecting on ChatGPT's success, the shocking board actions, OpenAI's impact on the industry, the definition of AGI, and the future of AI. Also, the incident involving Microsoft, Open AI, and the debate on AI for profit versus responsible AI development, as well as the dominance and popularity of ChatGPT in the AI tool sector.

Nov 29, 2023 • 33min
Andrew Ng on India's approach to Regulating AI
Dive into a captivating episode with podcast host, Leslie D’monte and guest, Andrew Ng as they addresses pressing questions surrounding the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence. Andrew provides insightful perspectives on the aftermath of the Sam Altman and OpenAI controversy, shedding light on its impact on the AI sector and investor sentiment.
Tune in as Andrew Ng explores the nuanced considerations that CXOs should contemplate in adopting Gen AI and gives valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs venturing into the dynamic AI field. Uncover the traction of Gen AI courses, its implications for individuals and businesses, and the potential future landscape of AI-generated content.
Join Andrew on a personal exploration of AI realities, from deep tech innovations to the ethical considerations surrounding sentient machines. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the transformative power and challenges of artificial intelligence.

Nov 22, 2023 • 41min
AI & Mental Health with Susanna Sjoberg
Susanna Sjoberg, an Organizational Mental Health Expert, discusses the importance of workplace well-being, the acceptance of AI in mental health, establishing trust through remote conversations, the impact of stress in the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare, and the potential of AI in mental health intervention.

Nov 17, 2023 • 51min
The Millennial Perspective on AI
Join Deepti Ahuja, Content Head at HT Smartcast and the producer of AI Rising, as she shares her insights on the AI ecosystem, the impact of deepfakes on mental health, and the transformative power of AI in creative work and fact-checking.

Nov 9, 2023 • 41min
AGI Debate Sparked by Elon Musk Explained!
Exploring the AGI debate, tech visionaries like Elon Musk, Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, Andrew Ng, and Yann LeCun discuss global AI policy, practical applications in AI research, scalability challenges, impact of LLMs on regulations and businesses, and Boston Dynamics' use of LLMs to train robots.

Nov 2, 2023 • 48min
Gen AI’s Impact on Automation in the Auto Industry with Mr. Rajesh Uppal
When it comes to the auto industry, the rest of the world is so advanced that cities like California are halting operations of self-driven level-5 cars whereas, India is still dealing with levels 2 & 3 of autonomous driving. Will India ever catch up and how will such technological adoption be different in our country? This is the note on which hosts, Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla begin this episode with Mr. Rajesh Uppal, MEB (HR, IT, Safety & DE), Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
As they proceed toward the meat of the episode, they discuss the tech developments over 30 years in India and how the Gartner Hype Curve offers the universal truth to understand the lifecycle of every technology. They speak about the agility framework to understand the impact of tech by creating early prototypes. They also reason why it's important to encourage a culture of continuous innovation and how can it be applied to the automotive industry which takes a comparatively longer time to release reliable products. Mr. Uppal brings to the fore, with the advent of Gen AI,
- How has the focus shifted from efficiency to effectiveness or a customer-first approach?
- How advanced is the application of AI and robotics in the auto sector?
- How can companies achieve measurable impact on this metric successfully?
- What are the challenges of automating legacy applications?
- How can the workforce be guided to ease into change management?
If you have a keen interest in the Indian auto industry and what drives it, this episode is for you. Tune in now!

Oct 19, 2023 • 50min
Humans Vs AI: We don’t give ourselves enough credit!
The podcast explores the Israel-Palestine conflict, the impact on the AI industry, and questions about AGI. It challenges the idea of replicating human-like behavior in AI, discusses the future of AI techniques, and explores advancements in decoding human thoughts and lucid dreaming.

Oct 12, 2023 • 51min
Law is Glacial. How will it keep up with AI?
N.S. Nappinai discusses the challenges of AI regulations, copyright issues, and the balance between social media charges and user base. They also delve into the potential challenges of data protection bills in tackling AI-fueled situations.