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85 snips
Apr 3, 2025 • 28min

Public Markets, Image Gen, and Specialized Models, with Sarah and Elad

Explore the fascinating advancements in image generation technology, fueled by platforms like MidJourney. Discover how public market fluctuations impact the tech industry and the rise of specialized AI models. Learn about the Model Context Protocol, which enhances efficiency by integrating diverse data sources. The conversation also highlights what expertise will be critical for future innovation, amidst growing consumer interest in AI applications. Dive into the evolving landscape of technology and the incredible potential it holds!
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104 snips
Mar 27, 2025 • 39min

Conversations Are the Source of Truth in Healthcare with Abridge CEO Shiv Rao

Shiv Rao, CEO and founder of Abridge, discusses his innovative journey as both a cardiologist and entrepreneur. He highlights how Abridge uses AI to alleviate clerical burdens, enabling doctors to focus more on patient care. Shiv shares insights on building trust within existing healthcare systems and the unique opportunities present in today's healthcare AI landscape. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between medical professionals and tech developers, aiming to transform doctor-patient interactions for better health outcomes.
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289 snips
Mar 20, 2025 • 35min

The Robotics Revolution, with Physical Intelligence’s Cofounder Chelsea Finn

Chelsea Finn, cofounded Physical Intelligence and is an Associate Professor at Stanford, where she focuses on enabling AI systems to learn general-purpose skills. In this engaging discussion, she sheds light on how robots acquire intelligence and the necessity for diverse data in training. Chelsea compares robotics advancements to self-driving cars and reveals the importance of innovative sensory systems. She shares insights about the evolving open-source landscape and emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts in robotics to achieve effective real-world functionality.
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317 snips
Mar 13, 2025 • 51min

Copilot, Agent Mode, and the New World of Dev Tools with GitHub’s CEO Thomas Dohmke

This episode dives into the innovative features of GitHub Copilot, emphasizing its 'agent mode' for collaborative coding. The discussion highlights Copilot's evolution from a simple tool to a team player in software development. Competition in the developer tools market is explored, with insights into the strategic importance of understanding developer needs. They also analyze AI's impact on software pricing and what Copilot's success means for Microsoft and the industry at large, plus Thomas shares his fascinating journey from East Berlin.
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49 snips
Mar 5, 2025 • 36min

National Security Strategy and AI Evals on the Eve of Superintelligence with Dan Hendrycks

Dan Hendrycks, the Director of the Center for AI Safety and an advisor to xAI and Scale AI, discusses crucial topics around AI's risks. He highlights the stark difference between alignment and safety in AI, underscoring its implications for national security. The potential weaponization of AI is explored, along with strategies like 'mutually assured AI malfunction.' Dan also advocates for policy measures to govern AI development and the need for international cooperation in mitigating risks. His insights reveal the urgency of managing AI’s dual-use nature.
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90 snips
Feb 27, 2025 • 41min

Building the Platform for Scientific Breakthrough, with Noubar Afeyan of Moderna and Flagship Pioneering

Noubar Afeyan, Co-founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering and a key figure behind Moderna, shares his insights on fostering scientific breakthroughs. He discusses the challenges of navigating regulatory terrain and the urgency of innovation in healthcare. Noubar explores the vital role of AI in medicine and reflects on lessons learned from pandemic responses. He introduces his innovative concept of polyintelligence, emphasizing collaboration between human, nature, and machine intelligence for future discoveries.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 58min

Virtual Cell Models, Tahoe-100 and Data for AI-in-Bio with Vevo Therapeutics and the Arc Institute

In this engaging discussion, Nima Alidoust, CEO of Vevo Therapeutics, and Patrick Hsu, CEO of the Arc Institute, dive into the revolutionary Tahoe-100M dataset that is reshaping drug discovery. They explore the fascinating potential of virtual cell models and AI in understanding disease behaviors at a cellular level. The conversation highlights challenges in data collection and the critical need for high-quality datasets in biomedical research. They also discuss the importance of open-sourcing data to foster collaboration and innovation in the biotech field.
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71 snips
Feb 20, 2025 • 38min

Building Hard Tech in Hard Markets: Kyle Vogt on Cruise, Twitch, and The Bot Company

Kyle Vogt, a serial entrepreneur known for co-founding Twitch and Cruise, now leads The Bot Company, focusing on AI-driven home robotics. In this conversation, he discusses the journey of building transformative tech and the challenges of scaling autonomous systems. Vogt believes home robots are the next frontier and draws parallels between autonomous vehicles and robotics. He also addresses consumer skepticism, the differences in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing practices, and the regulatory needs to bolster a competitive domestic robotics industry.
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486 snips
Feb 14, 2025 • 50min

How Harvey AI is Changing the Legal Industry with Winston Weinberg

Winston Weinberg, Co-founder and CEO of Harvey, dives into how AI is revolutionizing the legal industry. He shares insights on building user-friendly AI platforms that improve legal workflows and address skepticism around automation. Winston discusses the vital role of collaboration with established firms and offers advice for aspiring founders navigating the AI landscape. He reflects on challenges, product evolution, and the transformative impact of AI on cost-efficiency in legal practices, while predicting future trends in this rapidly evolving sector.
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176 snips
Feb 7, 2025 • 23min

DeepSeek, Deep Research, and 2025 Predictions with Sarah and Elad

The hosts delve into the launch of DeepSeek, an innovative open-source AI model, exploring its low costs and market dynamics. They discuss the commoditization of AI models and the implications of emerging synthetic data technologies. The conversation shifts to bold predictions for 2025, covering advancements in autonomous vehicles, self-driving technology, and new AI applications. They also highlight the evolving role of AI in content creation and the integration of reasoning models in tech solutions, hinting at exciting breakthroughs on the horizon.

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