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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 24min

E55: Google’s Multimodal Med-PaLM with Vivek Natarajan and Tao Tu

Google's Med-PaLM team members Vivek Natarajan and Tao Tu discuss the clinically superhuman abilities of Med-PaLM M, Google's AI agent for medical tasks. They explore the use of genomic data and Google's Deep Variant. The podcast also covers the successes and failures behind the incredible pace of progress, the research culture at Google, Med-PaLM M's architecture, working with different model sizes, and AI's potential in identifying tuberculosis. They touch on clinical trials and real-world testing, regulatory considerations, and the mutual benefits of AI and human intelligence in medicine.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 2min

E54: The Presentation Revolution with Jon Noronha, Co-Founder of Gamma

Jon Noronha, co-founder of Gamma, discusses the journey of building Gamma and the opportunity for AI A/B testing. From using AI for onboarding to generating near-complete presentations. Searching for the right structure for AI and the choice of model(s). The potential of open-source models to improve cost, speed, and quality. Exploring UI for gathering training data and prompt engineering & optimization.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 25min

E53: The AI Revolution in Education with Shawn Jansepar, Director of Engineering at Khan Academy

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Shawn Jansepar, Director of Engineering at Khan Academy, to discuss their GPT-4 powered Socratic tutor, Khanmigo. In this conversation, Shawn and Nathan chat about Khan Academy’s collaboration with OpenAI and how they helped fine-tune GPT-4, how Khan Academy leveraged GPT-4 to build Khanmigo, and the impact of providing access to an AI tutor to any student. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitiveWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode Preview: Education 10 years from now(04:42) Khan Academy’s early access partnership with OpenAI(06:31) Khanmigo: journey from Chrome extension to AI tutor(11:36) GPT-4’s ability to be Socratic vs 3.5(15:05) Sponsors: Netsuite | Omneky(16:40) Integrating Khan Academy’s Pedagogy into AI(20:06) The future of education 10 years from now (22:37) Khan Academy’s models(27:20) Demo-driven development process(31:16) Sculpting the behaviour of a Socratic tutor model (35:59) Khan Academy’s contribution to GPT-4’s fine-tuning and RLHF(38:41) Being data-informed vs data-driven as a practice (42:10) Incurring tech debt to get ahead of the curve(45:28) The boundary for what an AI can/can’t t tutor (49:30) Identifying when the user is confused and avoiding AI hallucinations(53:54) Khanmigo’s development patterns (59:11) Making Khanmigo jailbreak resistant (01:01:50) Delivering personalized education with AI (01:04:08) How Shawn and his team are thinking about AI education(01:05:33) Khanmigo’s future multimodal interactivity(01:08:42) Evaluating Khanmigo’s efficacy for student learning (01:11:41) How widely is Khanmigo deployed today and what is the future for universal public access?(01:05:11) Distribution through teachers and districts(01:16:30) What are the reactions from teachers and education institutions to AI?(01:18:15) Khanmigo’s pricing model(01:19:03) The future roadmap for Khanmigo(01:20:45) How will the AI tutor change the world at large?LINKS:Khanmigo: khan.co/khanmigo23Benjamin Bloom’s 2-Sigma Problem: https://web.mit.edu/5.95/www/readings/bloom-two-sigma.pdfX/TWITTER:@shawnjan8 (Shawn)@labenz (Nathan)@eriktorenberg@CogRev_PodcastSPONSORS: Shopify | NetSuite | OmnekyShopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitiveNetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitive and download your own customized KPI checklist.Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 41min

E52: Advancements in AI: Updating the Scouting Report, Task Automation, and Google Breakthroughs

Join Nathan Labenz and Erik Torenberg as they analyze the last month in AI advancements. Nathan takes us through the meaningful updates to his Scouting Report (released last month, linked below), discusses highlights from recent episodes of The Cognitive Revolution, and gives us a sneak peek at upcoming interviews with Google researchers. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitiveWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.TIMESTAMPS:(01:00) How does the AI Scouting Report hold up a few weeks later?(03:29) Zvi’s feedback on Nathan’s Tale of the Cognitive Tape(10:25) The universal LLM jailbreak and adversarial examples(12:53) Human performance is much more variable than AI performance(14:45) Sponsors: NetSuite | Omneky(16:09) Nathan’s AI Task Automation: What are good targets for tasks that can be automated for average businesses? (20:05) Is GPT-4 getting worse or better?(22:00) Getting explicit about what good looks like(24:00) Prompting best practices are very accessible(26:35) Ghostwriting - and the art of the hook(28:05) Live Players: Which companies have say so over how the future goes?(31:10) Upcoming guests from Google AI(35:40) Possible post-transformer architecturesLINKS:SCOUTING REPORT Part 1: https://youtu.be/0hvtiVQ_LqQSCOUTING REPORT Part 2: https://youtu.be/ovm4MbQ4G9ESCOUTING REPORT Part 3: https://youtu.be/QJi0UJ_DV3E3 Blue 1 Brown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@3blue1brownTale of the Cognitive Tape in Part 1 of the Scouting Report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hvtiVQ_LqQ&t=3043sAnalyzing the Frontier with Zvi Mowshowitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4q-QAsoU8&t=1sTyler Cowen’s Interview with Jonathan Swift: https://conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/jonathan-gpt-swift/X:@labenz (Nathan)@eriktorenberg (Erik)@cogrev_podcastSPONSORS: Shopify | NetSuite | OmnekyShopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitive NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitive and download your own customized KPI checklist. Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 42min

E51: Replit's VP of AI, Michele Catasta, on Artificial Developer Intelligence

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Replit’s VP of AI, Michele Catasta. Replit is building what CEO Amjad Masad calls "the perfect substrate for AGI." In this discussion, Michele and Nathan discuss Replit's state of AI development report, advantages when it comes to AI development, and the company's custom models. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitiveWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode Preview(00:00:57) Introduction(04:44) What is artificial developer intelligence?(15:05) Sponsors: Netsuite | Omneky(16:58) Michele's background at Google & decision to join Replit(19:16) Startups vs incumbents(24:42) Whether Replit identifies as an e/acc company(26:37) Staying apolitical on AI while being responsible(30:36) The rise of LangChain and polarized reactions(35:14) Estimates on developer productivity gains from AI assistance (2x-10x)(38:35) Democratizing software development through easy customization(44:02) AI generating disposable single-use software(51:33) Optimism about humanity's ability to handle transformative AI(55:01) The need for nuanced AI safety discussions(56:14) Replit's data advantage from user code execution(01:04:31) Replit's approach to training custom AI models(01:08:51) The value of both open source and commercial models(01:13:18) Michele’s highlights from being a Google researcher(01:15:47) World knowledge needs in AI development(01:20:37) Replit’s approach to AI safety(01:24:28) The advantage of having a commercial model(01:25:54) The costs of serving AI features to millions of users(01:28:49) Modeling cost per user with AI workloads(01:30:50) Pushing AI inference to the edge(01:32:18) Ghostwriter integrating more deeply into Replit's IDE(01:33:37) Replit as a potential "substrate for AGI"LINKS:https://replit.com/Replit's State of AI Development Report: https://blog.replit.com/ai-on-replitX:@pirroh (Michele)@labenz (Nathan)@eriktorenberg (Erik)@cogrev_podcastSPONSORS: Shopify | NetSuite | Omneky- Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitive- NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitive and download your own customized KPI checklist.- Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off. MUSIC CREDIT: MusicLM
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Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 50min

E50: The Future of Software Development with Tyler Angert of Replit

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Tyler Angert, Product Designer at Replit, to discuss the future of software development. Replit is building what CEO Amjad Masad calls "the perfect substrate for AGI." In this discussion, Tyler and Nathan discuss how Replit is leveraging AI to enhance its current product, bot-bot interactions, the design and ethical considerations around AI agents, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitiveWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode Preview(01:10) Nathan’s Intro(09:24) Tyler's role at Replit(11:37) Replit as the "perfect substrate for AGI"(14:55) Sponsor: Netsuite | Omneky(15:45) Defining AGI(19:26) How AI agents might interact with Replit(23:20) Replit's "virtual developer" product(31:11) Current state of Replit's AI features like Ghostwriter(41:48) Measuring productivity boost from AI coding tools(45:29) Potential for massive developer productivity gains from AI(48:34) Technical gaps still remaining to achieve advanced AI agents(51:45) Core AI breakthroughs have already occurred(57:35) Timeline for functional AI agents interacting online(01:01:20) Safety considerations for powerful AI agents on Replit(01:08:47) Ethical considerations around AI and consciousness(01:20:36) What constitutes consciousness in an AI system(01:26:30) Should AI systems have rights and protections?(01:30:32) Being polite to AI systems(01:31:59) Advice for beginners looking to leverage AI(01:36:58) Using AI with a Neuralink brain implant(01:43:02) Hopes and fears about AI's impact on societyLINKS:https://replit.com/X:@tylerangert (Tyler)@labenz (Nathan)@eriktorenberg (Erik)@cogrev_podcastSPONSORS: Shopify | NetSuite | Omneky Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitive-NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform: NetSuite (http://netsuite.com/cognitive) and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months. -Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off. MUSIC CREDIT: MusicLM This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 3h 2min

E49: Open AI, Anthropic, and Meta | Analyzing the AI Frontier with Zvi

This isn't news, it's analysis! Nathan Labenz sits down for an with Zvi Mowshowitz, the writer behind Don't Worry About the Vase to talk about the major players in AI over the last few months. In this extended conversation, Nathan and Zvi debate if AI has attained the intelligence of a well-read college graduate (per OpenAI's Jan Leike), a live player analysis (who to count/ who not to count), and the role of independent red teaming organizations. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitiveDefinitely also take a moment to subscribe to Zvi's blog Don't Worry About the Vase (https://thezvi.wordpress.com/) - Zvi is an information hyperprocessor who synthesizes vast amounts of new and ever-evolving information into extremely clear summaries that help educated people keep up with the latest news. Highly recommend.We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode preview(03:15) Is AI as intelligent as a college grad?(07:45) Memories and context processing(15:45) Sponsor: NetSuite | Omneky(17:13) Is AI as intelligent as a college grad? cont'd(20:47) Strengths and weaknesses of AI vs human(31:05) OpenAI Superalignment(37:23) The relationship between OpenAI and Anthropic(44:31) Anthropic's security recommendations and adversarial attacks(50:50) Is OpenAI using a constitutional AI approach? (01:01:26) Context and stochastic parrots(01:10) Is more context better?(01:15:29) Should Nathan work at Anthropic?(01:21:35) Google DeepMind's RT-2(01:27:47) Multi-modal Med-PaLM(01:31:50) Speculating about Gato(01:35:10) Skepticism about Med-PaLM usage in radiology(01:41:37) Llama 2 - what is going on at Meta??(01:51:14) Llama 2 vs other models(01:55:29) Who are the live players?(02:01:38) China's AI developments(02:02:41) Character AI and Inflection(02:05:26) Replit as the perfect substrate for AGI(02:10) AI girlfriends(02:18:53) AI safety: The White House(02:25:43) Bottlenecks to progress(02:35:27) Can new players influence AI policy?(02:39:00) Liabilities(02:47:54) Independent red teaming organizations(02:57:18) Mechanistic interpretabilityX:@labenz (Nathan)@thezvi (Zvi)@eriktorenberg (Erik)@cogrev_podcast SPONSORS: Shopify | NetSuite | OmnekyShopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitive-NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform: NetSuite (http://netsuite.com/cognitive) and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months.-Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that *actually work* customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off.MUSIC CREDIT:MusicLM
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Jul 27, 2023 • 2h 14min

E48: Mechanizing Mechanistic Interpretability with Arthur Conmy

Arthur Conmy sits down with Nathan Labenz for an accessible deep dive into the state of interpretability research online today. They discuss how pioneering researchers have painstakingly worked to isolate the sub-circuits within transformers that are responsible for different aspects of AI capabilities. Arthur also introduces us to a new ACDC approach that he and his co-authors have taken to automating some of the most time-consuming parts of this work. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitiveWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.RECOMMENDED PODCAST:The HR industry is at a crossroads. What will it take to construct the next generation of incredible businesses – and where can people leaders have the most business impact? Hosts Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich have been through it all, the highs and the lows – IPOs, layoffs, executive turnover, board meetings, culture changes, and more. With a lineup of industry vets and experts, Nolan and Kelli break down the nitty-gritty details, trade offs, and dynamics of constructing high performing companies. Through unfiltered conversations that can only happen between seasoned practitioners, Kelli and Nolan dive deep into the kind of leadership-level strategy that often happens behind closed doors. Check out the first episode with the architect of Netflix’s culture deck Patty McCord.https://link.chtbl.com/hrhereticsThe Cognitive Revolution is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: Turpentine.coTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode Preview(04:40) What attracted Arthur to mechanistic interpretability?(07:49) LLM information processing: General Understanding vs Stochastic Parrot Paradigm(14:00) ACDC paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.14997 (14:45) Sponsors: NetSuite | Omneky(24:30) Putting together data sets (32:39) How to intervene in LLMs network activity(36:00) Defining metrics to evaluate the production of correct completions(44:20) The future of the mechanistic interpretability research (50:00) Extracting upstream activations in the ACDC project and evaluating impact on downstream components.(56:00) Anthropic research findings (01:08:00) 3-Step process of the ACDC approach(01:22:00) Setting a threshold and validation(01:27:00) Goal of the approach(01:32:00) Compute requirements Correction: at (01:33:00), Arthur meant to say = "quadratic in nodes"(01:35:30) Scaling laws for mechanistic interpretability(01:40:00) Accessibility of this research for casual enthusiasts(01:46:00) Emergence discourse(01:56:00) Path to AI safetyLINKS:https://arthurconmy.github.io/https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.14997 X:@labenz (Nathan)@arthurconmy (Arthur)@cogrev_podcastSPONSORS: NetSuite | Omneky-NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform: NetSuite (http://netsuite.com/cognitive) and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months.-Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that *actually work* customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off.This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 3min

E47: GPUMaxing with Dr. Ronen Dar of Run:ai

Nathan Labenz sits down with Dr. Ronen Dar, CTO and co-founder of Run:ai, an Israel-based company that helps enterprises train and deploy AI models by optimizing GPU usage. The discussion covers how chip makers can meet the soaring demands, geopolitical fears, to the best practices companies can secure compute capacity. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitiveWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.RECOMMENDED PODCAST:The HR industry is at a crossroads. What will it take to construct the next generation of incredible businesses – and where can people leaders have the most business impact? Hosts Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich have been through it all, the highs and the lows – IPOs, layoffs, executive turnover, board meetings, culture changes, and more. With a lineup of industry vets and experts, Nolan and Kelli break down the nitty-gritty details, trade offs, and dynamics of constructing high performing companies. Through unfiltered conversations that can only happen between seasoned practitioners, Kelli and Nolan dive deep into the kind of leadership-level strategy that often happens behind closed doors. Check out the first episode with the architect of Netflix’s culture deck Patty McCord.https://link.chtbl.com/hrhereticsRECOMMENDATION: The AI Scouting ReportPlaylist Parts 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hvtiVQ_LqQ&list=PLVfJCYRuaJIXooK_KWju5djdVmEpH81eeTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode Preview(00:51) Introduction to Dr. Ronen Dar(03:30) Run:ai's technology and what differentiates it from other solutions(06:00) Today's market compared to when Dr. Ronen started five years ago(13:40)Run:ai on market competitors like mosaicML(14:55) Sponsors: NetSuite | Omneky(22:00) The process and best practices by which companies secure compute capacity(25:00) Dr. Ronen explains the GPU shortage(31:50) GPU solutions(36:00) Relative pricing across major providers(41:00) What other chip makers are going to be relevant?(49:00) Global outlook for chip production(52:45) Worldview around the US-China AI race(58:00) Can controls on hardware actually control access to AI?LINKS:https://www.run.ai/SOCIAL MEDIA:@labenz (Nathan)@ronen_dar@runailabs (Run:ai)@cogrev_podcastSPONSORS: Shopify | NetSuite | OmnekyShopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitive-NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform -> NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitive and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months.-Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that *actually work* customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 4min

E46: AI Scouting Report - Part 2 of 3: Implementation Trends [Bonus YouTube Episode]

Head over to YouTube to watch Part 2 of The AI Scouting Report (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovm4MbQ4G9E), supported by slides and visual aides. In Part 2, Nathan Labenz builds on Part 1: AI Fundamental and delves into recent trends and practical applications for AI. Nathan's aim is to impart the equivalent of a high school AP course understanding to listeners in 90-minute installments.We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.RECOMMENDED PODCAST:The HR industry is at a crossroads. What will it take to construct the next generation of incredible businesses – and where can people leaders have the most business impact? Hosts Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich have been through it all, the highs and the lows – IPOs, layoffs, executive turnover, board meetings, culture changes, and more. With a lineup of industry vets and experts, Nolan and Kelli break down the nitty-gritty details, trade offs, and dynamics of constructing high performing companies. Through unfiltered conversations that can only happen between seasoned practitioners, Kelli and Nolan dive deep into the kind of leadership-level strategy that often happens behind closed doors. Check out the first episode with the architect of Netflix’s culture deck Patty McCord.https://link.chtbl.com/hrhereticsListener comments on Part 1:"Incredible summary! I’ve watched probably 20 videos like this and I’ve always been left with unanswered questions.""This is a really excellent overview! Enjoyed going through this and looking forward to episode 2. Thank you for sharing it on here for free!""Best 90 minutes this old PhD physicist has spent in a long time!"LINKS:Part 1: https://youtu.be/0hvtiVQ_LqQPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovm4MbQ4G9EPart 3 released later this week!Questions or topics you want us to review on the podcast? Email TCR@turpentine.coThe Cognitive Revolution is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: Turpentine.coTWITTER:@CogRev_Podcast@labenz (Nathan)@eriktorenberg (Erik)SPONSOR:Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitiveThis show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

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Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

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highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode