Eye On A.I.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Andy Hock, VP of Product at Cerebras Systems, discusses integrating AI into business models, societal implications of AI, trends in AI research, and advice for navigating the rapidly evolving field.

Hrant Khachatrian discusses the growth of AI research in Armenia, challenges in natural language processing and clinical time series, developing deep learning algorithms for various applications, limited compute resources in Armenia, and the importance of collaboration and connectivity in the global AI research community.

Discover Rem Darbinyan, who shares his journey from Armenia to Russia and the US, and back to Armenia with a mission to make the country a global startup contender. Explore the growth of AI in Armenia, the development of the startup ecosystem, and the challenges and opportunities faced by the tech industry. Learn about the impact of tensions on the tech ecosystem and the importance of paying attention to AI's impact on the world.

Vasi Philomin, VP of Generative AI at Amazon Web Services, discusses Amazon's AI breakthroughs including Lex, Poly, Code Whisperer, and Amazon Q. He explores their AI strategy, diverse AI models, future of AI agents, and the transformative potential of generative AI across industries.