
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

Apr 4, 2022 • 16min
Seeking Deep Understanding in Machine Learning with Una-May O'Reilly
CSAIL Professor Una-May O'Reilly discusses her work at the ALFA Group at MIT CSAIL and gives insights into the differences between Deep Learning and Deep Understanding.

Mar 7, 2022 • 39min
Creating Low-Code Applications and Online Discussion Tools with David Karger
CSAIL Professor David Karger discusses two of his research areas with CSAIL Alliances. He reviews his team's work on no-code and low-code authoring to help people create custom solutions to unique problems. Next, he discusses tools he's created to improve online discussions.
A transcript of this podcast can be found here:
https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/resource-pdfs/David%20Karger%20Podcast%20Export%201.pdf

Feb 7, 2022 • 37min
Countering Online Disinformation with David Clark
CSAIL's David Clark discusses the differences between misinformation and disinformation, and why the latter is a more serious threat. He also examines possible solutions to the disinformation problem.
You can find a transcript for this podcast here:
https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/resource-pdfs/David%20Clark%20Podcast%202022.pdf

Jan 10, 2022 • 27min
Forging the Future of Cryptography with Adam Chlipala
CSAIL Professor Adam Chlipala is working to change some of the fundamental ways we use cryptography. His latest project, Fiat Cryptography, utilizes formal methods to create complex cryptographic code to guarantee correctness. Fiat Cryptography stands to significantly change the efficiency and security of the web.
A transcript for this episode can be found here: https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/resource-pdfs/Adam%20Chlipala%20Podcast%20Export%201.pdf

Dec 6, 2021 • 12min
Improving Video Conferencing Through Vision Science with Ruth Rosenholtz
CSAIL Principal Research Scientist Ruth Rosenholtz discusses the rise of video conferencing throughout the pandemic. Rosenholtz shares fascinating insights from her vision science research that could help reshape how video conferencing platforms are used.
Please find a link to this podcast's transcript here: https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/resource-pdfs/Ruth%20Rosenholtz%20CSAIL%20Alliances%20Podcast%203.pdf

Nov 1, 2021 • 21min
Exploring the Applications of Geometric Data with Justin Solomon
Professor Justin Solomon discusses the many applications of processing geometric data including medical vision, 3D animation and autonomous vehicles. Please find a transcript for this podcast here:
https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/resource-pdfs/Justin%20Solomon%20Podcast%20Export%201%281%29.pdf

Oct 4, 2021 • 48min
Unlocking Insights on Disease through Genomics with Manolis Kellis
Professor Manolis Kellis of MIT CSAIL and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard discusses the effects COVID-19 has had on his computational biology research. Kellis believes that by being aware of genetic predispositions we can better prepare to confront each person’s unique challenges.
Access the transcript for this podcast at: https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-10/Manolis%20Kellis%20CAP%20Podcast%20Export%203.pdf

Aug 2, 2021 • 19min
Democratizing data science through machine learning with Tim Kraska
CSAIL's Tim Kraska is developing new autoML approaches to make analytics more accessible to a broader range of users and optimize database architecture systems for companies.
Access the transcript for the podcast at: http://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Tim%20Kraska%20podcast.pdf.

Jun 14, 2021 • 22min
Building the Next Generation of Systems with Sam Madden
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Professor and Cambridge Mobile Telematics founder Sam Madden discusses how far technology can be pushed into other application domains. His research explores reinforcement learning and repurposing shelf machine learning components to advance systems and solve current challenges.
Access the transcript for the podcast at: https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/Sam%20Madden%20Podcast_0.pdf.

Jun 1, 2021 • 24min
Rethinking Concepts in Software Design with Daniel Jackson
Professor Daniel Jackson of MIT CSAIL is working on a number of projects to make software more usable, reliable, and secure. By rethinking the fundamentals of software design, he says that developers can ultimately give more flexibility to users in the structure and organization of software, as well as meet more user needs.
Learn more about Professor Jackson at: https://bit.ly/3paRcsm
Access the transcript for the podcast at: https://cap.csail.mit.edu/sites/default/files/research-pdfs/Daniel%20Jackson%20Podcast.pdf