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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Nov 21, 2024 • 44min
Model Plateaus and Enterprise AI Adoption with Cohere's Aidan Gomez
Aidan Gomez, cofounder and CEO of Cohere, shares his journey from a rural Canadian background to the forefront of AI innovation. He discusses his role in co-authoring the groundbreaking paper 'Attention is All You Need' and how it shaped his mission at Cohere. The conversation dives into the challenges enterprises face in adopting AI, including build vs. buy strategies and common pitfalls. Aidan also offers insights into the future of Artificial General Intelligence and the hurdles large language models encounter in predictive tasks.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 39min
AI and the Future of Math, with DeepMind’s AlphaProof Team
Guests Thomas Hubert and Rishi Mehta from DeepMind's AlphaProof team reveal how their AI system recently earned a silver medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad. They discuss AlphaProof's groundbreaking approach to mathematical reasoning, its challenges in scaling, and the balance between human insight and machine learning. The duo also explores the motivations behind AI's role in math, its practical applications, and the potential for enhanced collaboration in the field, all while offering advice for aspiring mathematicians.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 37min
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang on AI Chip Design, Scaling Data Centers, and his 10-Year Bets
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, shares insights into the company's explosive growth and the AI revolution reshaping data centers. He discusses their ambitious 10-year infrastructure plans and the impact of innovations like NVLink on performance. Huang emphasizes the transformative role of AI in scientific discovery and the future of digital employees. With a focus on challenges in scaling AI chip design, he envisions a world where advanced AI capabilities enhance collaboration and drive groundbreaking advancements in various industries.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 36min
Forecasting the Future with Kalshi: America’s First Regulated Prediction Market
Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi and expert in regulated financial exchanges, discusses the groundbreaking legalization of election betting in the U.S. He dives into the ethical implications of trading on elections and compares prediction markets to traditional polls, emphasizing their accuracy in forecasting significant events. Tarek also reveals insights about the psychology of betting and the evolution of futures markets. Listeners get a firsthand experience when Sarah places a live election bet, exploring the innovative world of prediction markets.
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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.
