
"The Cognitive Revolution"
"AI Scout" Nathan Labenz studies AI from all angles. Subscribe for interviews with startup founders, CEOs, ML researchers, safety & policy analysts – plus periodic "scouting reports" that go deep on critical topics.
Latest episodes

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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 43min
Interfacing with AI, with Linus Lee of Notion AI
Linus Lee from Notion AI discusses innovative interfaces for text and image manipulation, the future of AI reasoning capabilities, and the importance of failure analysis and model merging in AI development. The podcast explores practical AI tools like PyTorch, advancements in language models, and the societal implications of AI advancements.

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 20min
Robotics Research Update, with Keerthana Gopalakrishnan and Ted Xiao of Google Deepmind
In this podcast, they discuss breakthroughs in robotics research such as internet-scale vision-language for robots, training robots with a single human demonstration, and using language models for ethical oversight. They also cover challenges in robotics models, safety concerns, and advancements in vision-language generalization for robots.

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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 23min
The AI Email Assistant I've Been Waiting for, with Andrew Lee of Shortwave
The podcast discusses the innovative AI technology behind Shortwave, focusing on the AI assistant for efficient email management. They dive into the challenges and solutions in PG vector databases, optimizing AI email assistants, enhancing model security, and future interaction methods. The conversation also explores startup strategy and the benefits of AI email assistants for boosting productivity.

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Mar 11, 2024 • 2h 35min
The State of AI, from the 80,000 Hours Podcast
In this engaging discussion, Rob Wiblin, Head of Research at the 80,000 Hours podcast, explores the dynamic landscape of AI in 2023. He highlights what current AI systems can accomplish, particularly in healthcare and robotics. Wiblin dives into the ethical dilemmas of AI in society, the urgent need for balanced regulations, and the growing polarization in AI discourse. Personal anecdotes add depth as he examines self-driving cars' challenges and advocates for responsible innovation, urging listeners to maintain an informed perspective on AI advancements.

Mar 9, 2024 • 8min
The Evolution of the Revolution
The podcast explores the evolution of AI scouting, future research directions, new content formats, and collaborations in AI and biology. Expect deeper dives into AI topics and collaborations with other AI scouting talents.