
CSAIL Alliances Podcasts
MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Alliances serves as a gateway into the lab for industry and governmental institutions seeking a closer connection to the work, researchers, and students of CSAIL. Our podcast aims to provide inside access to topics covered by CSAIL and other leaders advancing computer science and AI research.
Latest episodes

Mar 30, 2023 • 25min
Creating Change in Cloud Computing with Christina Delimitrou
Hear from CSAIL Professor Christina Delimitrou as she outlines advances being made in the cloud computing space.
A full transcript of this podcast will be available at cap.csail.mit.edu

Mar 6, 2023 • 21min
Protecting Against Data Breaches Today and Tomorrow with Henry Corrigan-Gibbs
CSAIL Professor Henry Corrigan-Gibbs shares insights into his research that builds computer systems using ideas from cryptography, computer security, and computer systems.
A transcript of this podcast can be found at cap.csail.mit.edu

Feb 6, 2023 • 30min
The Future of High Dimensional Statistics with Sam Hopkins
CSAIL Professor Sam Hopkins gives an overview of the landscape of high dimensional statistics, and shares some of the research that he and his colleagues at CSAIL are working on to shape it.
Professor Hopkins would like to note one correction, when he refers to the "planted clique" problem, it should be "max clique in a random graph".
A full transcript of this podcast is available at cap.csail.mit.edu

Jan 17, 2023 • 22min
Addressing Computer Architecture Vulnerabilities with Mengjia Yan
Professor Mengjia Yan shares insights into her cybersecurity research.
A full transcript of this podcast will be available at cap.csail.mit.edu

Dec 5, 2022 • 16min
The Intersection of Art and Science with Karl Sims
Cambridge based visual artist and MIT alumni Karl Sims shares his insights on art, science and business.

Oct 3, 2022 • 28min
Advantages of Near Flash Computing with Arvind
CSAIL Professor Arvind details his work in near-storage computing. He explains how he's using flash storage instead of massive amounts of DRAM for big data problems.
A transcript of this podcast will be available at cap.csail.mit.edu

Sep 12, 2022 • 29min
Understanding Quantum Computing with Peter Shor and Will Oliver
MIT Professors Peter Shor and Will Oliver join for a conversation on the current state and future possibilities of quantum computing.
A transcription for this podcast can be found at cap.csail.mit.edu

Aug 8, 2022 • 19min
Exploring Changes in Computing as Moore's Law Ends with Neil Thompson
CSAIL Professor Neil Thompson explains how the end of Moore's Law will affect the computing stack, and what industry leaders should consider when facing this problem.
Accessible captions can be found at cap.csail.mit.edu

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Jun 6, 2022 • 29min
Becoming a Flexible Programmer with Gerald Jay Sussman
Gerald Jay Sussman, a renowned MIT professor, engages listeners with his insights on flexible programming and the interplay between academia and industry. He discusses software fragility and the significance of adaptability in programming practices. The conversation highlights Postel's Law and the evolving role of AI in making software development more user-friendly. Sussman also reflects on his mentorship experiences and innovative research, sharing details about the fascinating Digital Orrery project that addresses challenges in orbital mechanics.

May 2, 2022 • 27min
Implementing AI in Healthcare with John Guttag
CSAIL Professor John Guttag discusses the process of incorporating AI into healthcare. Guttag also talks about the process of bringing an idea out of the lab and into a full-fledged business.