The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence)
Sam Charrington
Machine learning and artificial intelligence are dramatically changing the way businesses operate and people live. The TWIML AI Podcast brings the top minds and ideas from the world of ML and AI to a broad and influential community of ML/AI researchers, data scientists, engineers and tech-savvy business and IT leaders. Hosted by Sam Charrington, a sought after industry analyst, speaker, commentator and thought leader. Technologies covered include machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, natural language processing, neural networks, analytics, computer science, data science and more.
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Jan 13, 2022 • 30min
Building Public Interest Technology with Meredith Broussard - #552
Meredith Broussard, an associate professor at NYU and research director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology, dives into the critical junction of technology and societal fairness. She discusses her NeurIPS talk on making technology anti-racist and accessible, emphasizing the importance of algorithmic accountability to combat biases in areas like predictive policing. The conversation also explores the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in education, advocating for inclusive tech solutions that address systemic inequalities and foster responsible practices.
Jan 10, 2022 • 39min
A Universal Law of Robustness via Isoperimetry with Sebastien Bubeck - #551
Sebastian Bubeck, a Senior Principal Research Manager at Microsoft, discusses his award-winning paper on the universal law of robustness via isoperimetry. He explains the significance of convex optimization in machine learning and its applications to multi-armed bandit problems. The conversation delves into the necessity of overparameterization in neural networks for data interpolation and its implications for adversarial robustness. Bubeck also explores isoperimetry’s connection to neural networks and the challenges of scaling training methods.
Jan 6, 2022 • 1h 18min
Trends in NLP with John Bohannon - #550
Join John Bohannon, Director of Science at Primer AI, as he dives into the evolving landscape of NLP. He shares key insights on how NLP has shifted from rapid innovation to a more incremental phase and is now ‘eating’ the rest of machine learning. The discussion also covers groundbreaking advancements like multilingual models, the integration of NLP with computer vision, and the ethical implications of large language models. Explore challenges in benchmarking and innovative future applications in context management and gaming.
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Jan 3, 2022 • 58min
Trends in Computer Vision with Georgia Gkioxari - #549
Georgia Gkioxari, a research scientist at Meta AI specializing in computer vision, dives into the year's groundbreaking advancements. She discusses how Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) are reshaping 3D scene reconstruction and the advantages of transformers over CNNs in image recognition. Gkioxari examines the evolving role of ImageNet and the exciting challenges posed by emerging fields like the metaverse. Additionally, she highlights promising startups and the collaborative future for hardware and software researchers in the AI landscape.
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Dec 27, 2021 • 37min
Kids Run the Darndest Experiments: Causal Learning in Children with Alison Gopnik - #548
In this engaging discussion, Alison Gopnik, a UC Berkeley professor known for her work in psychology and philosophy, delves into how children learn about the world through causal inference. She reveals how kids' exploration mirrors the scientific method, highlighting parallels between their learning and advancements in AI. Gopnik emphasizes the importance of understanding complex causal relationships and encourages using insights from children's learning to improve machine learning models and address social biases in AI design.
Dec 23, 2021 • 36min
Hypergraphs, Simplicial Complexes and Graph Representations of Complex Systems with Tina Eliassi-Rad - #547
In this engaging conversation, Tina Eliassi-Rad, a Northeastern University professor specializing in network science and machine learning, dives into the intricacies of graph representations in complex systems. She highlights the challenges of accurately modeling epidemics and the implications of asymmetric information in economic networks. Tina also discusses her workshop talk, emphasizing the disconnect between data sourcing and modeling practices. With insights on graph theory and network interventions, this discussion is a treasure trove for AI enthusiasts!
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Dec 20, 2021 • 53min
Deep Learning, Transformers, and the Consequences of Scale with Oriol Vinyals - #546
Oriol Vinyals, Lead of the Deep Learning team at DeepMind, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of AI. He discusses the state of transformer models and their potential limitations, as well as the recent paper on StarCraft II Unplugged, exploring the depth of offline reinforcement learning. The conversation delves into translating gaming AI innovations into real-world applications and examines advancements in multimodal few-shot learning. Vinyals also reflects on the consequences of scale in deep learning, inviting thoughts on future directions.
Dec 16, 2021 • 46min
Optimization, Machine Learning and Intelligent Experimentation with Michael McCourt - #545
Michael McCourt, Head of Engineering at SigOpt, dives into the world of optimization and its pivotal role in machine learning. He shares his journey from theoretical mathematics to practical applications, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and intelligent experimentation. The conversation touches on the intricacies of optimizing ML models, the synergy between active learning and optimization, and the exciting interdisciplinary work emerging from the latest NeurIPS conference, particularly in areas like drug discovery and climate modeling.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 57min
Jupyter and the Evolution of ML Tooling with Brian Granger - #544
Join Brian Granger, a senior principal technologist at Amazon Web Services and co-creator of Project Jupyter, as he shares insights on the evolution of interactive computing. He discusses Jupyter’s journey from academia to enterprise, highlighting the balance between different user needs. Brian also explores AWS’s investment in Jupyter and the complexities of machine learning tooling. Discover the features of Amazon SageMaker StudioLab, tailored for beginner accessibility, and the importance of user experience in advancing machine learning environments.
Dec 9, 2021 • 35min
Creating a Data-Driven Culture at ADP with Jack Berkowitz - #543
Jack Berkowitz, Chief Data Officer at ADP, shares his insights on cultivating a data-driven culture within the company. He discusses the evolution of machine learning at ADP and how they manage large-scale data processing for their vast client base. The conversation highlights the balance between innovation and data governance, the integration of legacy systems with cloud technologies, and the challenges of attracting top talent to drive growth in such a sizable organization. Berkowitz emphasizes the importance of collaboration and ethical practices in navigating this landscape.
