

Eye On A.I.
Craig S. Smith
Eye on A.I. is a biweekly podcast, hosted by longtime New York Times correspondent Craig S. Smith. In each episode, Craig will talk to people making a difference in artificial intelligence. The podcast aims to put incremental advances into a broader context and consider the global implications of the developing technology. AI is about to change your world, so pay attention.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 53min
#178 Terry Sejnowski on Integrating Human Development Principles into AI Models
Terry Sejnowski, President of the NeurIPS Foundation, discusses the future of neural networks in AI, integrating human brain aspects into models, reinforcement learning challenges, ethical considerations, and neuromorphic engineering. The podcast delves into societal impact, industry reshaping, and the potential of neuroscience to inform AI development.

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Mar 22, 2024 • 46min
#177 Björn Ommer: Diffusion Mods Explained By Stable Diffusion's Creator
Explore the world of generative AI models and diffusion models with Björn Ommer. Learn about stable diffusion, making AI accessible on consumer hardware, open-source vs proprietary development, and the societal impact of generative AI. Delve into perception dynamics, evolution of AI models, vision processing, architecture blends, and the fallacy of scaling in AI development.

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Mar 17, 2024 • 43min
#176 Sergey Levine: Decoding The Evolution of AI in Robotics
Discover the latest advancements in AI-controlled robots with Sergey Levine, exploring reinforcement learning and embodied AI. Learn about the RTX project enhancing robots' ability to perform diverse tasks. Dive into the intersection of AI, robotics, and the quest for adaptable machines revolutionizing technology.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


