CSAIL Alliances Podcasts

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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