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 24, 2024 • 45min
Waymo’s Journey to Full Autonomy: AI Breakthroughs, Safety, and Scaling
Dmitri Dolgov, Co-CEO of Waymo and a pioneer in self-driving technology, discusses the remarkable journey of autonomous vehicles. He shares insights on technological breakthroughs that led to Waymo’s sixth generation of driverless cars. The conversation touches on scaling challenges in cities like Phoenix and San Francisco and the overall impact of autonomous driving on urban mobility and car ownership. Dmitri also addresses safety evaluations and the regulatory landscape necessary for fostering public trust in self-driving technology.
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Oct 17, 2024 • 29min
Gaming, Nobel Prizes and At-Risk Businesses in the AI Era
AI is revolutionizing gaming with intelligent NPCs and exciting game mechanics that enhance player interactions. Nobel Prizes are now being awarded to AI researchers, signaling a new era in scientific discovery. The discussion highlights the implications of AI in personal relationships, with the emergence of romantic connections with AI. Recent advancements, like OpenAI's O1 model and Google’s NotebookLM, raise questions about which jobs and companies will thrive or struggle amid these technological shifts. The future of human interaction faces profound changes as technology evolves.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 38min
Launching AI products with Braintrust’s CEO Ankur Goyal
Ankur Goyal, the founder and CEO of Braintrust and former VP of Engineering at SingleStore, discusses the fascinating dynamics of AI development. He highlights trends in AI tooling and the rise of open-source models, emphasizing their slow adoption in enterprises. Ankur also shares insights on building resilient AI products, the importance of a startup’s early customer base, and the evolving role of CEOs in tech—balancing coding with leadership. His perspective on the future of AI integration is equally intriguing and thought-provoking.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 26min
The Sheriff of Silicon Valley: Lina Khan’s FTC agenda for M&A, AI Acquisitions, and Non-Competes
Lina Khan, the dynamic Chair of the FTC, is shaking up tech regulation with her bold antitrust initiatives. She reveals her approach to navigating mergers and acquisitions in the booming AI sector, advocating for fairness and competition. Khan also discusses the pressing issue of banning non-compete clauses to empower workers. Delving into the challenges of leading a government agency, she highlights the scarcity of young leaders and the need for fresh perspectives in policy-making. Expect insights that could redefine tech's future!
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Sep 25, 2024 • 31min
Using AI to evaluate employee performance with Rippling’s COO Matt MacInnis
Matt MacInnis, COO of Rippling, a leading workforce management platform, introduces Talent Signal, an AI-driven tool transforming employee performance evaluations. He discusses how early adopters gain a competitive edge through data integration, emphasizing the importance of objective assessments over traditional reviews. The conversation also highlights the challenges of merging AI with human judgment and the ethical considerations necessary for successful implementation in organizations eager for innovation.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 49min
Transforming Customer Service through Company Agents, with Sierra’s Bret Taylor
Bret Taylor, Cofounder of Sierra and former co-CEO of Salesforce, discusses innovative AI strategies for enhancing customer service. He explains how company-branded AI agents with distinct personalities can revolutionize customer interactions. Taylor highlights the cost-saving potential of these agents while exploring challenges in AI implementation. He draws fascinating parallels between AI's evolution and the rise of cloud technology, and shares insights on upcoming shifts in business models and technology that could reshape the enterprise landscape.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 26min
Future of LLM Markets, Consolidation, and Small Models with Sarah and Elad
Delve into the dynamic world of large language models with a focus on recent market consolidations and strategic partnerships. Discover how firms are innovating with smaller, specialized AI models that outperform their larger counterparts. The discussion highlights the fierce competition driving down API costs and the implications of AMD's latest acquisitions in the semiconductor space. Plus, there's a humorous quest for a humanoid robot, blending tech aspirations with a touch of whimsy!
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Sep 5, 2024 • 44min
The Road to Autonomous Intelligence with Andrej Karpathy
Andrej Karpathy, a renowned AI researcher and former AI lead at Tesla, joins Sarah and Elad to discuss the evolution of self-driving cars, highlighting the contrasting approaches of Tesla and Waymo. He dives into the development challenges of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot and the bottlenecks hampering AI progress. The conversation shifts to integrating AI with human cognition and the transformative potential of AI in education. Finally, Andrej shares insights on his new venture, Eureka Labs, and advice for preparing young people for the future.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 38min
Building toward a bright post-AGI future with Eric Steinberger from Magic.dev
Eric Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of Magic.dev, shares his journey from AI research at Meta to leading a team focused on creating a revolutionary software engineer co-pilot. He discusses what distinguishes Magic from other AI co-pilots, emphasizing the importance of context in developing reliable AI. Steinberger also delves into the future of AGI, exploring the delicate balance of safety and innovation. His vision includes the transformative potential of AI as a collaborative colleague, reshaping the software development landscape.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 43min
Cloud Strategy in the AI Era with Matt Garman, CEO of AWS
In this conversation, Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services, shares insights from his extensive experience at AWS, a leader in cloud computing. He discusses the evolution of AWS and its role in the booming AI landscape, touching on critical infrastructure investments for AI startups. Garman highlights the challenges and opportunities of migrating to the cloud, partnerships that enhance AI capabilities, and the strategic importance of first-party models. Expect predictions for AWS's near-future usage and innovative approaches to open source in cloud technology.
