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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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Jun 6, 2024 • 36min
The evolution and promise of RAG architecture with Tengyu Ma from Voyage AI
Tengyu Ma, an Assistant Professor at Stanford and co-founder of Voyage AI, shares insights from his journey in AI. He discusses the rise of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture and its efficiency in data retrieval. Tengyu emphasizes how RAG systems are becoming the go-to for enterprises due to their accuracy and cost-effectiveness. He reflects on his transition from academia to groundbreaking work in entrepreneurship and the role of foundational data in AI’s evolution. Expect exciting predictions for the future of AI with RAG!
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May 23, 2024 • 40min
How YC fosters AI Innovation with Garry Tan
Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator and a seasoned founder-turned-investor, dives deep into how AI is shaping the future of startups. He discusses the shifting demographics of YC founders and highlights the surge of younger entrepreneurs in the AI space. The conversation touches on the essence of fostering innovation in-person in San Francisco. Garry also predicts the longevity of early-stage startups leveraging AI and emphasizes creating a motivating culture at YC to make it a beacon for creators.
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May 22, 2024 • 39min
The Data Foundry for AI with Alexandr Wang from Scale
In this discussion, Alexandr Wang, the dropout founder and CEO of Scale AI, dives into the critical importance of data in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. He reveals how Scale started with autonomous vehicles and has now extended its reach to supporting research labs and government initiatives. The conversation touches on the need for high-quality data to build trust in AI, the complexities of human-AI collaboration, and the challenges of optimizing AI models for better outcomes. Wang also addresses future prospects and the evolution of AI infrastructure.
May 16, 2024 • 30min
Music consumers are becoming the creators with Suno CEO Mikey Shulman
Mikey Shulman, CEO and co-founder of Suno and a Harvard PhD in physics, discusses the merging worlds of music creators and consumers. He shares insights on how Suno democratizes music creation, allowing users to generate songs from text prompts. The conversation delves into challenges in evaluating music aesthetics and quality in AI, as well as surprising use cases for Suno's technology. A highlight is a live demonstration where they create a song together, showcasing AI's potential to revolutionize music production.
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May 9, 2024 • 29min
Context windows, computer constraints, and energy consumption with Sarah and Elad
Dive into the latest advancements in AI, from Meta's innovative assistant to the realm of generative music technologies that could redefine content creation. Discover how smaller AI models are evolving and the implications of device-specific hardware. The discussion delves into the complexities of platform dependencies and the balance between cloud and client-side computing. Energy constraints and geopolitical factors also take center stage, along with fun anecdotes that keep the conversation lively.
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May 2, 2024 • 29min
Cognition’s Scott Wu on how Devin, the AI software engineer, will work for you
Scott Wu, co-founder and CEO of Cognition, is a top coder and competitive programming expert creating innovative AI solutions. He introduces Devin, an AI software engineer meant to complement human engineers rather than replace them. The discussion highlights Devin's user-friendly interface that allows engineers to see the coding process in real-time, improving results. Scott also shares insights on how the rise of AI will shape engineering roles, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and creativity in the evolving tech landscape.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 31min
OpenAI’s Sora team thinks we’ve only seen the "GPT-1 of video models"
Tim Brooks leads the Sora team at OpenAI, working on groundbreaking generative video models. He dives into the capabilities of these models, which create high-definition video clips from text prompts, emphasizing we're still in the early stages of this technology. The team discusses the importance of safety to prevent deep fakes and misinformation, as well as the role of user feedback in refining the model. They touch on how advancements in video generation may bring us closer to achieving artificial general intelligence while balancing innovation and responsibility.
Apr 18, 2024 • 25min
The Future of AI Artistry with Suhail Doshi from Playground AI
Suhail Doshi, founder of Playground AI, discusses the intersection of AI and artistry. He elaborates on how multimodal models enhance creativity by integrating language and vision. The conversation dives into Playground AI's user-friendly interface, promoting accessibility in AI-generated art. Suhail shares insights on the evolution of AI architectures, particularly diffusion models, and their applications in various artistic domains. Excitingly, he envisions a future where AI continues to revolutionize creative processes, unlocking new possibilities for artists.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 26min
Hyperscaler strategy in AI, the application landscape heats up, and what we know now about agents with Sarah and Elad
Sarah and Elad dive into the exciting world of AI, comparing its rapid evolution to the internet boom. They explore significant investments in AI, including the Microsoft/Inflection deal, and discuss emerging trends in voice cloning and video technology. The conversation highlights advances in agentic user interfaces, making interactions with AI more intuitive. Lastly, they uncover the growing prosumer market, emphasizing how advanced tools like Canva are shaping user adoption and enhancing decision-making in the digital landscape.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 38min
The argument for humanoid AI robots with Brett Adcock from Figure
In this discussion, Brett Adcock, Founder and CEO of Figure AI, dives into the evolution of humanoid robots designed to take on dull and dangerous tasks. He shares why now is the ideal time for these robots to enter both industrial and domestic spaces. Brett reveals impressive capabilities of his robots, such as walking and making coffee, and highlights strategic partnerships with BMW and OpenAI. The conversation also touches on addressing social acceptance for AI robots and the vital role of innovative teamwork in shaping their future.
