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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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May 4, 2023 • 40min
Personalizing AI Models with Kelvin Guu, Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google Brain
Kelvin Guu, a Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google Brain, leads innovations in retrieval-augmented language models. In this discussion, he unpacks how to personalize AI models efficiently, exploring the advantages of using external data sources for training. Kelvin also shares insights on the REALM model's architecture, emphasizing its modular and adaptive nature. The conversation dives into the complexities of knowledge representation in AI and the importance of aligning models with user values, providing a glimpse into the future of AI innovations.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 34min
Listener Q&A: AI Investment Hype, Foundation Models, Regulation, Opportunity Areas, and More
Listeners dive into the evolving world of open-source AI models and the competitive landscape shaping the industry. The hosts discuss the excitement and hype surrounding AI investments, drawing parallels with past tech trends. They examine the delicate balance between necessary regulation and innovation, particularly in addressing potential risks. The impact of AI on healthcare and drug development is explored, highlighting how targeted AI applications can enhance efficiency and improve clinical outcomes. It's a thought-provoking look at the future of technology!
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Apr 20, 2023 • 45min
The Computing Platform Underlying AI, with Jensen Huang, Founder & CEO of NVIDIA
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, a key player in GPUs and AI, shares insights from his remarkable journey in tech. He discusses how NVIDIA's A100 GPU is revolutionizing AI, shifting the landscape beyond gaming. The conversation delves into long-term bets in healthcare and climate science, highlighting innovative tools like Earth 2 and Clara. Jensen also reveals his perspective on entrepreneurship, balancing innovation with market demands, and ends with a light-hearted chat about his iconic leather jackets.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 30min
Your AI Friends Have Awoken, With Noam Shazeer
Noam Shazeer, Co-founder and CEO of Character AI and AI pioneer from Google, dives into the fascinating world of personalized AI bots. He discusses his groundbreaking work on the Transformer architecture and its role in modern AI. Noam reveals how users can engage with customized bots that embody various personalities, from famous figures to fictional characters. He also touches on user engagement strategies and the ethical considerations in launching advanced AI systems, hinting at a promising future for AI interaction.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 39min
The Future is Small Models, with Matei Zaharia, CTO of Databricks
Matei Zaharia, Cofounder and Chief Technologist at Databricks, shares insights on the evolution of AI and small models like Dolly. With just $30 and one server, anyone can now create capable AI models. Zaharia discusses the shift away from massive data sets and manual training annotations. He reflects on his journey from a PhD student working on Spark to leading a critical data infrastructure company. The episode also explores the future of AI in tech decision-making and the importance of streamlined data management.
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Mar 30, 2023 • 36min
What’s Beyond GitHub Copilot? With Copilot's Chief Architect and founder of Minion.AI Alex Graveley
Dive into the revolutionary impact of AI on coding with insights from the Chief Architect of GitHub Copilot. Discover how this groundbreaking tool reshapes developer workflows and fuels numerous AI startups. The conversation also explores the evolution of personal assistance technologies and the vision behind Minion, designed to simplify daily tasks. Tune in for thoughts on the hiring challenges in AI, the intricacies of scaling these technologies, and the broader implications for society amidst rapid advancements.
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Mar 23, 2023 • 39min
How do we go from search engines to answer engines? With Perplexity AI’s Aravind Srinivas and Denis Yarats
Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI and former OpenAI research scientist, along with Denis Yarats, Co-founder and CTO with a machine learning background from Facebook AI, discuss the future of search. They explain how their startup aims to transform traditional search engines into conversational answer engines. Topics include the importance of rapid iteration in tech, innovative hiring practices, and navigating the shift from academia to industry in AI. Their insights reveal a vision for more intuitive and trustworthy digital information retrieval.
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Mar 16, 2023 • 36min
What is the future of search? With Neeva’s Sridhar Ramaswamy
Sridhar Ramaswamy, the co-founder of Neeva and a former Google executive, dives into the future of search and the challenges posed by AI. He discusses how LLMs are transforming traditional search methods and the competitive landscape with giants like Google and Bing integrating AI. Ramaswamy also highlights the importance of privacy in search and shares insights on the distribution challenges faced by new platforms. He wraps up with bold predictions on AI's broader impact on industries and user experiences.
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Mar 9, 2023 • 47min
What is the role of academia in modern AI research? With Stanford Professor Dr. Percy Liang
Dr. Percy Liang, a Stanford computer science professor and director of the Stanford Center for Research on Foundation Models, discusses the pivotal role of academia in AI research. He highlights the shift from human-like to superhuman intelligence ambitions. The conversation delves into innovative language models like GPT-3 and the necessity of transparency in AI development. Liang also advocates for community-driven AI initiatives and the use of decentralized computing to propel future advancements, stressing the ethical responsibilities that come with these technologies.
Mar 2, 2023 • 46min
How AI can make drug discovery fail less, with Daphne Koller from Insitro
Daphne Koller, CEO of Insitro and a former Stanford professor, discusses the transformative role of AI in drug discovery. She shares her journey from tech to biotech, emphasizing the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells. Koller dives into how machine learning can tackle significant challenges in drug development, including the complexities of diseases like schizophrenia. She also highlights the importance of creating a collaborative culture that bridges biology and computer science for meaningful innovation.
