Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith
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Mar 14, 2024 • 53min

#175 Aravind Srinivas: Revolutionizing Search with Perplexity AI

Discover how Perplexity AI aims to revolutionize online search by providing direct answers instead of links, the challenges in developing a reliable search engine, and the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the quest for information retrieval.
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Mar 10, 2024 • 49min

#174 Tianmin Shu: How World Models are Shaping The Future of AI

Explore the concept of world models and their impact on AI development. Learn about integrating language models to enhance AI's predictive capabilities. Discover the importance of world models in AI research and their potential to revolutionize technology interactions.
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Mar 9, 2024 • 33min

#173 Vincent Vanhoucke: How Is AI Helping Advance Robotics?

Discover cutting-edge robotic control with DeepMind's RT2, integrating visual perception, language understanding, and action planning. Explore the evolution of robotics through deep learning and machine learning. Uncover the future prospects of robotics and AI advancements, including open-source hardware integration and the development of a generalized robot brain.
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Mar 3, 2024 • 45min

#172 Cristóbal Valenzuela: Can AI Revolutionize How We Create Art?

Explore how Runways AI tools are revolutionizing art creation through generative models like stable diffusion. Discover the impact of model size, data, and training on video quality. Learn about the diverse user base of Runway for video creation and the intersection of AI and art in creative practices.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 54min

#171 Anna Marie Wagner: Harnessing AI for Synthetic Biology

Explore the intersection of AI and synthetic biology with Ginkgo Bioworks, from designing custom proteins to engineering self-fertilizing corn and RNA therapeutics. Learn about biosecurity, ethical considerations, and the future of sustainable materials. Discover how AI is revolutionizing genetic manipulation for agriculture and biodegradable plastics, and how Ginkgo's unique AI approach is pushing scientific boundaries.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 56min

#170 Richard Sutton on Pursuing AGI Through Reinforcement Learning

Join Richard Sutton, a pioneer in computational reinforcement learning, as he discusses the transformative potential of AI, the importance of computational power, and the vision for AI that interacts with the world through goals and learning from its environment. Explore challenges and opportunities in making AI more embodied and goal-oriented, revolutionizing our interaction with technology.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 59min

#169 Guillermo Rauch: How To Use AI to Improve Web Development

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, discusses how Vercel optimizes web development using AI, emphasizing the significance of JavaScript and the future of interactive web experiences powered by AI. They explore blending different AI models for better user experience, the capabilities of Vercel, and the benefits of using AI in web development and flexibility of Vercel for enterprises. They also touch on AI trends, challenges, disruption, and a company's project to develop an orchestration tool for dynamic query routing.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 54min

#168 Ian Bremmer on Regulating AI for a Safer Future

Join host Craig Smith as he interviews Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, in this episode. They discuss the challenges of regulating AI, the importance of international cooperation, and the parallels between AI governance and other regulatory challenges. They also explore the implications of AI testing, different approaches to regulation in the US and EU, and the concept of AI crowdsourcing for governance. Additionally, they touch on US-China competition in AI and the potential for collaboration on regulatory frameworks.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 6min

#167 Matt Powell: The Impact of AI on Security and Surveillance

Matt Powell, Managing Director at ISSVSS, discusses the impact of AI on security and surveillance. Topics include the evolution of video analytics technology, applications in urban planning and healthcare, and the unique challenges and breakthroughs in video analytics. Also, the transformation of business operations, consumer-centric applications, and the intersections between AI technology and real-world applications.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 46min

#166 Itamar Arel: Is Voice AI the Future of Customer Service?

Itamar Arel, CEO of Tenyx, discusses the evolution of voice AI in customer service and the production and design considerations when developing cutting-edge AI technology. They explore the use of text-based training data, the importance of robust evaluation and testing, and the potential of voice AI in customer service.

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