Me, Myself, and AI

Prem Natarajan, Chief scientist at Capital One, discusses applying AI in fraud detection, the transformative power of large language models and generative AI, evolving composition of AI teams, and the potential applications of generative AI in summarizing papers and comparing documents.

Vandi Verma, chief engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses the opportunities for AI in robotics and automation on Mars. She explains how AI is used in digital twin simulations for practicing driving skills before controlling rovers. Verma explores the similarities between risk decisions in Mars exploration and autonomous driving, highlighting the importance of simulations. She also addresses the potential and misconceptions surrounding AI, personal aspirations, challenges in neural networks, limitations of AI in space exploration, and lessons applicable to other areas.

Chevron's first chief data officer, Ellen Nielsen, discusses the company's use of AI and machine learning in various areas such as tank inspection, digital twins for simulation, and equipment monitoring. She also talks about Chevron's citizen development program, which empowers employees with AI tools. The podcast explores the potential of AI in healthcare, climate transition, and education systems.

Director of product for Shopify, Miqdad Jaffer, talks about how generative AI enhances Shopify's offerings, allowing users to complete administrative tasks quickly. He explains the importance of keeping users in control and shares Shopify's approach. AI-powered tools like Shopify Magic and Shop.AI help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses efficiently.

Ayelet Israeli, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, discusses the opportunities and limitations of generative AI in market research. She explores how AI can simulate focus groups and surveys, reducing time and cost. They also discuss the rationality of marketing strategies and the challenge of finding extreme ideas. Israeli highlights the potential of AI in addressing bias and generating unbiased outcomes, mentioning the improvement in AI models over time.

Shilpa Prasad, entrepreneur in residence at LG Nova's innovation incubator, discusses the role of AI in the enterprise and its transformative potential. She explores bringing AI technologies to market, the challenges of measuring impact, and the importance of collaboration with startups.

Anders Sjögren, Technical leader for a major automaker, explains Volvo's use of data and AI in manufacturing, driver experience, and safety. He discusses smart technology for keeping drivers alert, Volvo's approach to technology-driven innovation, and the intersection of AI and safety. Also, the guest expresses concerns about the development of super powerful language models and discusses the future of AI for the common good.

Matt Mahmoudi and Damini Satija discuss the importance of AI regulation in addressing harms caused by the technology. They highlight the dangers of AI tools and envision a future where power structures are dismantled. They emphasize the ethical responsibility of workers in relation to AI technology and call for continued support of the podcast.

Amnesty International researchers discuss the risks of AI tools for human rights and highlight examples like facial recognition tracking of social activists and automated decisions in public housing. They emphasize that fixing bias and discrimination requires human intervention and changes to public policy.

Pinterest's Jeremy King discusses the role of AI in their image-driven platform, including the use of generative AI and graph databases. They also explore how AI analyzes images and unstructured text, and the challenges and potential of language translation technologies. Rapid fire questions and a sponsorship mention wrap up this informative and entertaining episode.