

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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Oct 4, 2023 • 51min
The AI Gods Must be Crazy!
The hosts talk with their colleague, the CEO of CerebrumEdge, about Nvidia's potential to win in the AI race, the FOMO faced by billion-dollar companies like Tesla, and how cloud server companies are benefiting from VC investments in AI startups. They also discuss the anti-hype of Gen AI, the enhancement of computer vision by Gen AI, the challenges faced by AI startups, and the importance of benchmarking and understanding the limitations of AI models. Finally, they delve into the use of computer vision and biomechanics in enhancing athletic performance and worker safety, and the challenges of funding for deep tech companies.

Sep 27, 2023 • 48min
How will Gen AI change the future of Indian Medtech and healthcare?
Dr. Raheel Sayeed, an internal medicine physician and informatics researcher, discusses the role of Generative AI in MedTech and healthcare, including its impact on electronic and longitudinal healthcare records. They explore how progress in this field can empower patients, change the doctor-patient relationship, and improve decision-making in healthcare. The episode also delves into the maturity of classical AI, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and resolving issues unique to the Indian healthcare system.

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 1min
What's stopping India from becoming AI superpower?
Debjani Ghosh, President of nasscom, discusses India's position in the AI industry. They cover issues like India's lack of presence on the global AI map, the country's AI talent pool, low investment in research and development, and strategies to become an AI leader. They also touch on the competitive landscape of LMS, the impact of AI on climate change, investment challenges faced by Indian startups, gender equality in the industry, and India's potential as an AI superpower.

Sep 18, 2023 • 52min
Transforming Investment Landscape with AI 2.0 with Debashish Bose, partner OAKS Asset Management
Debashish Bose, partner at OAKS Asset Management and core team member of IDFC Neo, discusses the revolutionary impact of AI on investment screening, due diligence, and exit strategies. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in an AI-first world, the explosive growth of the LLM space, Spain's pioneering move in AI regulation, and building robust portfolios. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of investment and the role of trust protocols, traceable currency, and deep tech startups.

Sep 6, 2023 • 43min
AI for Enterprises | Possibilities & Pitfalls
Explore the clash between multilingual AI models in India, the aftermath of Samsung's ChatGPT ban, and Paytm's ambition to build an AGI software stack. Discover the implications of Meta's seamless M4T, the transformation of Generative AI, and the nuances of enterprise-specific models. Uncover the fine-tuning required for seamless integration and potential security concerns. Delve into the dangers of AI tracking and impersonation. Highlight the importance of consistency in startups and the need for Indian companies to develop their own version of GPT.

Aug 30, 2023 • 38min
Guide to Becoming an AI Startup Founder with Aakrit Vaish - CEO, Haptik
Aakrit Vaish, co-founder and CEO of Haptik, discusses the entrepreneurial journey of an AI company founder, the impact of generative AI on their services, the effects of GAI on the economy and government policy, and the challenges and expectations of launching a business in an emerging field.

Aug 23, 2023 • 35min
AI 1.0 vs 2.0 | How it is changing the way we work
Co-hosts discuss the impact of Generative AI 1.0 and 2.0, including its use in Formula E cars and its role in automating businesses. They explore the controversy around job losses and the challenges of finding a balance with automation. The future of software-driven vehicles and the potential shift to a subscription model for car features are also explored.

Aug 17, 2023 • 32min
AI Revolution: Big leap forward into usefulness
AI Rising Podcast's inaugural episode features tech expert Sam Altman. They discuss the definition of AI, its applications, and the success of OpenAI's Generative AI through ChatGPT. They also explore the impact of chat GPT on the perception of AI and the importance of usability and utility value in technology.