

Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
Jon Krohn
The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact.Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy.We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 20min
816: Explaining AGI to a 94-Year-Old
Jon Krohn takes on a listener's challenge to explain his work in data science to his 94-year-old grandmother, Annie. This heartwarming conversation covers what data is, the role of a data scientist, and breaks down artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) in simple terms. The episode provides a fresh take on how to communicate complex topics to a lay audience, offering both clarity and insight.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/816Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 27min
815: Polars: Faster DataFrame Ops, with Marco Gorelli
Polars, Python, Narwhals, Rust, and Pandas: Marco Gorelli talks to Jon Krohn about the many ways to use the newest data libraries available, the joys of open-source development, and the best method to win prizes in forecasting competitions.This episode is brought to you by AWS Inferentia and AWS Trainium, by Babbel, the science-backed language-learning platform, and by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligence Leader. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.In this episode you will learn:• When to use Polars vs Pandas [08:26]• How Polars optimizes string operations and data processing [20:08]• Where Narwhals outstrips Polars and Pandas [48:37]• The benefits of using Altair [55:21]• Addressing the lack of women in data science [1:09:58]• How to win a forecasting competition [1:16:58]Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/815

Aug 30, 2024 • 4min
814: Summer Reflections
As summer winds down, this episode shifts focus from the usual tech discussions to something more personal: reflecting on the importance of balancing work with life’s simple pleasures. While the world of data science and AI continues to evolve rapidly, it's essential to remember that true success isn't just about professional milestones. It’s also about cherishing the moments that make life meaningful. Tune in for a brief but impactful reflection on how to redefine success to include not just achievements, but also the everyday joys that often go unnoticed.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/814Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 44min
813: Solving Business Problems Optimally with Data, with Jerry Yurchisin
Jerry Yurchisin from Gurobi joins Jon Krohn to break down mathematical optimization, showing why it often outshines machine learning for real-world challenges. Find out how innovations like NVIDIA’s latest CPUs are speeding up solutions to problems like the Traveling Salesman in seconds.Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.In this episode you will learn:• The Burrito Optimization Game and mathematical optimization use cases [03:36]• Key differences between machine learning and mathematical optimization [05:45]• How mathematical optimization is ideal for real-world constraints [13:50]• Gurobi’s APIs and the ease of integrating them [21:33]• How LLMs like GPT-4 can help with optimization problems [39:39]• Why integer variables are so complex to model [01:02:37]• NP-hard problems [01:11:01]• The history of optimization and its early applications [01:26:23]Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/813

Aug 23, 2024 • 12min
812: The AI Scientist: Towards Fully Automated, Open-Ended Scientific Discovery
In this episode of Five-Minute Friday, Jon Krohn investigates published findings from the startup Sakana AI and its paper’s co-authors from the University of Oxford, the University of British Columbia and the Vector Institute in Toronto. These authors explore the potential of The AI Scientist, a framework that could change the way we conduct scientific research forever.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/812Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 14min
811: Scaling Data Science Teams Effectively, with Nick Elprin
Nick Elprin talks to Jon Krohn about how and when to scale a data science team and its workflows to secure a company’s commercial viability. You’ll also hear how to launch your own data science startup and why it’s so important to understand that AI tools are not one-size-fits-all.This episode is brought to you by AWS Inferentia and AWS Trainium. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.In this episode you will learn:• How Nick served enterprises with his AI startup, Domino Data Lab [05:36]• About the Navy’s own mine detection models [17:43]• The hype surrounding GenAI [30:35]• How AI platforms integrate with business strategies [39:49]• When it’s time to integrate an AI tool into your business [51:12]• Why Nick started Domino Data Lab [1:03:53]Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/811

Aug 16, 2024 • 9min
810: The Five Levels of Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are here, and Jon Krohn is breaking down the five levels of automation that could change driving forever. From full human control at Level 0 to cars that drive themselves in any condition at Level 5, get the real story on what these levels mean. With firsthand insights from a recent autonomous vehicle experience, this episode cuts through the buzz and tells you what’s coming next.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/810Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 10min
809: Agentic AI, with Shingai Manjengwa
Shingai Manjengwa from ChainML, a pioneer in blockchain and AI, discusses the revolutionary impact of Agentic AI. He explains how AI agents are automating everyday tasks and collaborating to tackle complex problems. The conversation highlights the synergy between blockchain technology and AI, fostering transparency and trust. Listeners learn about the innovative Theoriq protocol and the transformative Council Analytics tool, which allows natural language interactions with datasets. Shingai also addresses the challenges and future of multi-agent systems.

Aug 9, 2024 • 38min
808: In Case You Missed It in July 2024
Advice for emerging data scientists, the latest in model merging, and how GenAI can supercharge your creativity: Host Jon Krohn gives us his highlights from a month of interviews, packed with tips from some of the leading names in data science and beyond. Guests include Daliana Liu, Charles Duhigg, Charles Goddard, Rosanne Liu and Andrey Kurenkov.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/808Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 9min
807: Superintelligence and the Six Singularities, with Dr. Daniel Hulme
The singularity could soon be upon us. The PESTLE framework, developed by this episode’s guest Daniel Hulme, expresses not one but six types of singularity that could occur: political, environmental, social, technological, legal and economic. Jon Krohn and Daniel Hulme discuss how each of these singularities could bring good to the world, aligning with human interests and pushing forward progress. They also talk about neuromorphic computing, machine consciousness, and applying AI at work.This episode is brought to you by AWS Inferentia and AWS Trainium, and by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligence Leader. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.In this episode you will learn:• About the six singularities [03:43]• How the singularity could improve life on earth [09:01]• The credibility of AI experts [32:51]• How the decentralization of technology could benefit earth [43:14]• How AI might enhance creativity [1:04:33]Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/807