No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups
Conviction
At this moment of inflection in technology, co-hosts Elad Gil and Sarah Guo talk to the world's leading AI engineers, researchers and founders about the biggest questions: How far away is AGI? What markets are at risk for disruption? How will commerce, culture, and society change? What’s happening in state-of-the-art in research? “No Priors” is your guide to the AI revolution. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com.Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment firm purpose-built to serve intelligent software, or "Software 3.0" companies. She spent nearly a decade incubating and investing at venture firm Greylock Partners.Elad Gil is a serial entrepreneur and a startup investor. He was co-founder of Color Health, Mixer Labs (which was acquired by Twitter). He has invested in over 40 companies now worth $1B or more each, and is also author of the High Growth Handbook.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 24min
Model Quality, Fine Tuning & Meta Sponsoring Open Source Ecosystem
Discover the secrets to elevating AI model performance by 10x or even 100x. Explore how fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation enhance functionality while addressing issues like AI hallucinations. Dive into Meta's support for the open-source ecosystem and its parallels with historic tech milestones. Plus, find out how emerging social media platforms harness AI for content creation, shaping new entrepreneurial landscapes and user experiences. Tune in to understand the future of AI and its impact on technology.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 37min
If DNA is Code, Can AI Help Write It? Scaling Cell Programming and Synthetic Biology, with Ginkgo Bioworks Co-founder and CEO Jason Kelly
Jason Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks and an MIT Ph.D. in Biological Engineering, dives into the intersection of AI and synthetic biology. He discusses how DNA acts as a code akin to software, highlighting innovations in protein engineering. Kelly illustrates pandemic preparedness through advancements in synthetic biology and the importance of AI in drug discovery. The conversation sheds light on corporate governance in biotech startups and the evolutionary insights that can optimize biological systems for future research.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 30min
How Replit’s AI Tools are Changing Software Development with Co-founder and CEO Amjad Masad
Amjad Masad, the CEO and co-founder of Replit, shares insights on how their AI tool, Ghostwriter, is revolutionizing software development. He explains how AI is breaking down barriers for novice programmers and enhancing coding efficiency. The conversation also delves into the future of open-source AI and its reliance on corporate support. Masad discusses innovative concepts like coding bounties and the evolving role of engineers, stressing a shift toward more adaptable models of learning in programming.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 42min
The Intersection of AI and Blockchain, with Transformers author and NEAR founder Illia Polosukhin
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR protocol and co-author of the influential Transformers paper, discusses the groundbreaking intersection of AI and blockchain. He shares insights on how these technologies can revolutionize cancer research and improve decentralized data labeling. The conversation also touches on the challenges of AI alignment, suggesting it ultimately reflects human issues. Polosukhin emphasizes the importance of innovation in user interfaces and the future of AI amidst today's GPU supply-demand challenges.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 30min
The World’s Largest AI Processor with Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman
Andrew Feldman, CEO and Co-founder of Cerebras Systems, shares his expertise on revolutionizing AI with the world's largest AI processor. He discusses the ongoing GPU supply crisis and presents Cerebras' innovative solutions. The conversation covers breakthrough data flow architecture that enhances AI workloads, and the importance of real-world benchmarks in chip performance. Feldman also highlights the need for fine-tuning AI models with unique data and addresses the challenges of cultural representation in AI.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 38min
AI Superpowers for Frontend Developers, with Vercel Founder/CEO Guillermo Rauch
Guillermo Rauch, the Founder and CEO of Vercel, shares insights from his journey in web infrastructure and AI tools. He discusses Vercel's focus on making AI accessible for frontend developers and his excitement for innovative applications like RoomGPT. Rauch touches on the evolving web architectures driven by AI, the importance of security in AI tools, and how these advancements influence programming efficiency. He also emphasizes the potential of AI to reshape the future of web development and empower engineers.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 35min
AI-Powered Biological Software with Jakob Uszkoreit, CEO of Inceptive
Jakob Uszkoreit, CEO and Co-founder of Inceptive, is a deep learning pioneer who previously co-authored the game-changing paper 'Attention is All You Need' at Google. In this conversation, he delves into the future of biological software and its pivotal role in optimizing mRNA therapies and vaccine production. He highlights the innovative intersection of deep learning and biology, discussing challenges in drug discovery and the promise of simpler model architectures driven by hardware advancements. Collaborations at Inceptive showcase the exciting frontier of biotechnological research.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 48min
The AI Tutor For Every Child and the Next Frontier of Education, From Khan Academy’s Creator Sal Khan
Sal Khan, CEO and Founder of Khan Academy, shares how AI is revolutionizing education by personalizing learning experiences. He discusses the creation of Khanmigo, an AI-powered tutor that assists students and teachers alike. Sal highlights the importance of addressing learning gaps and transforming traditional teaching methods using technology. He also examines the role of generative AI in enhancing classroom engagement and ensuring educational equity, all while pursuing his mission to provide accessible, world-class education for all.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 24min
Listener Q&A: 2024 Tech Market Predictions, Long Term Implications of Today’s GPU Crunch, and Will AI Agents Bring Us Happiness?
Listeners dive into the fascinating world of AI and technology as expert insights shed light on the 2024 tech market predictions. Discover which companies might soar in valuations and which unicorns could unexpectedly falter. The discussion highlights the implications of the ongoing GPU crunch, affecting many startups. Plus, explore a unique take on happiness through the lens of specialized AI applications, revealing unexpected use cases in the AI landscape.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 44min
Eradicating Machine Learning Pain Points with Weights & Biases CEO Lukas Biewald
Lukas Biewald, CEO and co-founder of Weights & Biases, previously founded Figure Eight and holds degrees from Stanford. He shares insights on the transformative role of machine learning across industries like gaming, agriculture, and finance. Lukas discusses the evolution of ML engineering, emphasizing the significance of customer feedback for AI founders. He also touches on the necessity for user-friendly tools and the challenges of balancing open-source strategies with developer needs in the fast-paced AI landscape.
