Inside AI

Anton Osika, CEO and co-founder of Lovable, discusses his journey with the fastest-growing AI startup. He shares how recent advancements in large language models have fueled Lovable’s success in app development. Anton highlights the challenges of growth, including security issues and evolving coding practices. He also emphasizes how Lovable democratizes app creation for non-coders and reflects on the startup environment in Europe. The conversation is filled with insights about the future of AI and its role in software development.

In this mind-bending episode of Inside AI, we dive into the fascinating world of human-AI hybrid systems. Forget your sci-fi dystopias — Marcel and Nicholas Christakis talk about bots that make us better humans. From robots that crack jokes to boost group morale, octopus's consciouness, and digital assistants that might be raising your kids (politely or not), we explore how social AIs can change the way we interact — with each other and with machines. Christakis also explains why your AI co-pilot should maybe come with flaws (on purpose), how simple bots can catalyze group cooperation, and why your emotional bond with ChatGPT might be more revealing than you think.

In this episode, Marcel speaks with Charlotte Bunne, professor at EPFL specializing in AI and molecular medicine. Charlotte's groundbreaking research focuses on using AI to tackle challenges in personalized medicine, particularly oncology. They discuss her work on developing AI systems inspired by biological structures, the creation of AI Virtual Cells that integrate multiple biological scales, and the concept of Digital Twins to enhance diagnostics and treatment. From better understanding disease mechanisms to predicting the efficacy of new drugs, Charlotte explains how AI is transforming medicine at a molecular level.

In this episode, Marcel sat down with Daniel Yanisse,Co-Founder and CEO of Checkr, a background screening platform revolutionizing hiring with AI. Daniel shares his journey from EPFL to Silicon Valley, how Y Combinator helped turn Checkr into a unicorn, and the role AI plays in reshaping the HR industry. He also offers candid insights into the challenges of scaling a startup, navigating regulation, and the differences between the European and U.S. startup ecosystems. Tune in for a deep dive into entrepreneurship, AI, and the future of work!

Nicolas is a partner at Y Combinator, the legendary startup accelerator. We draw from his experience as both a successful startup founder and investor. He has now a front row seat to AI’s rapid evolution and its impact across the startup ecosystem. With his international outlook and deep expertise and scaling companies, Nicolas shares his insights on startups, keys to founders’ success and why we might be on the cusp of the next consumer AI revolution.

How will AI shape education, work, and society? In this episode Marcel Salathé speaks with Daniel Huttenlocher, Dean of MIT’s Schwarzman College of Computing. They discuss AI’s role in reshaping learning, the future of jobs, and the geopolitical shifts driven by AI.

In this episode, we sit down with Urs Hölzle, Google Fellow and former SVP of Technical Infrastructure at Google. He joins us in his personal capacity to talk about many issues, including one of AI’s biggest topics: energy consumption. From optimizing data centers to the future of AI efficiency, Urs shares his unique perspective on balancing AI’s rapid evolution with sustainability. We also cover the role of AGI, autnomous vehicles, economic sustainability, and Europe’s AI outlook

JP Fricker, co-founder of Cerebras Systems, shares his journey in the AI chip industry, discussing the innovative birth of his company amidst casual Palo Alto meet-ups. He delves into the rapid advancements in AI and the increasing demand for optimized hardware. JP reveals insights on pitching in Silicon Valley and the importance of collaboration in startups. The conversation touches on the competitive landscape of AI, the need for strategic partnerships, and the role of academia in bridging gaps with industry. His take on resilience and navigating self-doubt in entrepreneurship adds a personal touch.