Jill Berkowitz

160 Characters

In the world of communications, there are so many both familiar and untold stories, surrounding the ever-evolving technology landscape. Join us as we discover, learn, and unpack the many ideas and innovations being forged within the telecom space - and beyond. Welcome to 160 Characters. What was, what is, and what will be.

Author

Jill Berkowitz

Category

Technology

Podcast website

160.fm

Latest episode

Sep 27, 2024

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Episodes

Understanding Natural Language Processing: What it is, How it Works, and Why it Matters 27.09.2024

In this week's episode, Will & Jill discuss Natural Language Processing (NLP), explaining its goals, applications, and challenges. They break down NLP into subtopics, covering its definition, how it works, and different use cases such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and transcription software. They also touch on the challenges NLP faces, including understanding context, idiomatic expressions, and...

What is Machine Learning, Where Does the Data Come From, and How do Algorithms Work? 19.09.2024

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How AI Works In Everyday Life 12.09.2024

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From Turing to Today: The Fascinating Origins of Artificial Intelligence 05.09.2024

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The Human Side of AI: Navigating Change & Keeping Our Spirit 23.08.2024

AI is a multifaceted world - and yes, it has potential and pitfalls. This week Will & Jill chat about deepfakes, their potential for misuse, and the implications for trust in the digital age. They also discuss PwC's Global Artificial Intelligence Study and their collaboration with TED, highlighting perspectives on AI's future. They address the critical importance of trust and transparency in AI, e...

Google is in its AI Era 15.08.2024

Will and Jill chat about the significance of LMSYS as a platform for AI model evaluation, the potential uses of Gemini Live, and the innovation in Google's latest hardware. The discussion highlights Google's emphasis on on-device AI processing for enhanced privacy and security. Resources: Made by Google 2024 Keynote Gemini Live for Gemini Advanced Subscribers Pixel Buds Pro 2 Pixel 9 Pro Fold Phon...

The Battle for Trustworthy AI: Microsoft, OpenAI, and Zoom 07.08.2024

Resources: OpenAI co-founder leaves for Anthropic Microsoft says OpenAI is now a competitor in AI and search Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs Method prevents an AI model from being overconfident about wrong answers Connect with Jill: linkedin.com/in/jill-berkowitz Connect with Will: linkedin.com/in/william-jonathan-bowen ___ Check out Will’s AI Digest ___ 160 Characters...

How AI is Impacting the 2024 Summer Olympics 30.07.2024

Curious how AI is being implemented into the Olympics? Will and Jill covered the use of AI for daily Olympic recaps, the Olympic AI agenda, and the controversy surrounding AI security and mass surveillance. They chat about the implications of AI voice replicas, the transparency of AI usage in the Olympics, and the concerns over privacy and bias in AI security systems. Resources AI Voice Model for...

Big Brother, Big Tech, Big Questions 19.07.2024

AI is officially making its way into pop culture as it’s now a part of the popular TV show Big Brother. This week Will and Jill discuss companies using YouTube videos to train AI models and the need for transparency and accountability in AI training. They also talk about the availability of Gemini workspace extensions for Google Workspace users and the potential benefits of integrating Gemini with...

The AI Effect: From the Fashion Runway to Search Results 11.07.2024

Resources: AI Fashion Assistants:  https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2024/06/28/michael-kors-s-ai-styling-assistant-helps-shoppers-find-the-perfect-date-outfit Azure’s Access to GPT-powered generative AI functionalities: https://www.techradar.com/pro/openai-may-not-be-available-in-china-but-microsoft-azure-china-might-offer-an-unexpected-loophole Microsoft and Apple’s OpenAI Board Seats: https://...

Jailbreaks, Ethics, and Musk’s AI Startup 02.07.2024

Jill and Will chat this week's top topics including OpenAI, Elon Musk's AI startup, hackers jailbreaking AI models, and Google's principles for AI regulation. Get caught up to speed with a breakdown of 4 news briefs in under 15 minutes.  Resources: Will OpenAI block access in China?: https://mashable.com/article/openai-plans-block-api-access-china-chinese-ai-companies-moving-in-to-replace Elon Mus...

AI Lessons from OpenAI, Adobe, Salesforce, and Amazon 24.06.2024

Chapters 00:00 - 01:18 Intro 01:19 - 03:53 Safe Superintelligence Launch 03:54 - 07:19 Adobe's Success with AI Features and Transparency Concerns 07:20 - 09:56 Salesforce's LLM Benchmark for CRM 09:57 AI Cameras and Emotion Detection in UK Train Stations Resources: OpenAI co-founder, Ilya Sutskever, launched Safe Superintelligence (SSI Inc): https://www.ft.com/content/68cb9b1f-c3bb-4a90-a8b6-17b7e...

Riding the Wave: Revathi Pillai's Journey in Engineering, Tech, and Leadership 21.06.2024

Revathi Pillai, Chief Engineering Officer at Mutualink, discusses her experiences as a female leader. Revathi shares the values instilled in her by her family, which have shaped her perception of life and her ability to go against the norm. She highlights the importance of finding your own right and making decisions based on what feels right for you. Revathi also talks about her role at Mutualink...

Government Investigations, Musk vs. Apple, and Mistral AI’s Funding Round 13.06.2024

Chapters 00:00 - 01:00 Introduction and Overview 01:01 - 02:34 Investigations into AI Giants 02:35 - 04:30 Elon Musk's Stance on Apple 04:31- 08:46 Apple Intelligence Announcement 08:47 Mistral AI's Major Funding Round ___ Resources: Investigations of Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/technology/nvidia-microsoft-openai-antitrust-doj-ftc.html Apple Intelligence: http...

From Fake Pizza Tips to Robotic Third Thumbs: This Week in AI with Will and Jill 06.06.2024

Chapters: 00:00 - 01:19 Introduction and Weekly Rundown 01:20 - 03:29 Funny AI Mishap with Pizza Cheese 03:30 - 07:39 AI Collaboration with Media Outlets 07:40 - 11:25 Teens and AI Usage Survey 11:26 - 14:48 AI-Generated Sound Effects 14:49 - 17:17 The Third Thumb Innovation 17:18 Conclusion and Reflections Resources: Cheese Pizza & AI: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/05/31/google-ai-g...

Ethical Dilemmas, Innovations, and Legislation - This Week in AI with Will & Jill 28.05.2024

Hosts Will and Jill chat about the latest developments in AI, covering OpenAI's Voice Assistant controversy involving Scarlett Johansson, Microsoft's AI Recall feature, Anthropic's advancements in understanding AI 'black boxes', Google's SynthID watermarking technology for AI-generated content, and emerging AI legislation spearheaded by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. They also touch upon th...

AI’s Impact on Healthcare, Collaboration, Autonomous Driving, and Ethics 18.05.2024

This week’s topics include: digital doppelgangers, AI in medicine, iPad updates, and self-driving car technology. Jill and Will unpack how AI can augment and amplify human talent, the potential of AI in medicine, the New York Times' AI initiatives team, and more.  Chapters: 00:00 - 02:56 Insights from the Content Entrepreneur Expo 02:57 - 06:09 The Emotional Rollercoaster of AI Adoption 06:10 - 10...

Terry Chevalier on Entrepreneurship and Telecom Trends 10.05.2024

Terry Chevalier, Managing Director of Sunstone Associates and author of The Telecom Corner newsletter, shares his role as a management consultant, assisting leaders in helping bring their visionary projects to fruition and the complexities surrounding regulations, customer behavior, and innovations in telecom. The discussion further explores Terry's extensive career, highlighting his focus on tech...

The Week's AI News with Jill and Will 07.05.2024

Chapters 00:00 - 01:37: Should we rename the series with the help of ChatGPT? 01:38 - 2:08: World Password Day 2:09 - 4:09: AI-generated Videos 4:10 - 5:38: Generative AI Platforms for Enterprises 5:39 - 7:36: Claude Mobile App  7:37 - 9:33: ChatGPTs Temporary Chat 9:34 - 13:17: Microsoft's Responsible AI Team Expansion 13:18 - 15:26: Tesla's Humanoid Robot, Optimus 15:27 - 17:51: AI-assisted Codi...

Derek Kerton on Streaming, Tech Journalism, Innovative Trends, and AI 30.03.2024

Chapters: 0:00 - 1:24: Derek’s intro and background 1:25 - 4:28: Working at Infoseek 4:29 - 7:33: The origin of device streaming 7:34 - 9:50: The Kerton Group and its councils 9:51 - 11:47: Journalism at Tech Dirt 11:48 - 17:15: Current trends in telecom 17:16 - 25:13: Products at CES 2024 25:14 - 28:58: Comparison of AI to baseball 28:59 - 30:41: How will telecom evolve? 30:42 - 31:50: How to rea...

The Latest AI News: Catching up on the Week's Top Stories 26.03.2024

Chapters:   0:00 - 3:29: Apple considering Google Gemini to power iPhone AI features 3:30 - 7:08: NVIDIA and the “world's most powerful chip” 7:09 - 9:59: Companies benefitting from the boom of AI 10:00 - 11:08: An open robotics project 11:09 - 13:20: Mustafa Suleyman is heading to Microsoft   Connect with Jill: linkedin.com/in/jill-berkowitz Connect with Will: linkedin.com/in/william-jonathan-bow...

The Latest AI News: Catching up on the Week's Top Stories 16.03.2024

Chapters: 0:00 - 0:39: Intros 0:40 - 2:17: AI & the Media 2:18 - 5:51: Gemini & its Response to Global Elections 5:52 - 8:20: AI & Ethics 8:21 - 11:16: Anthropic’s AI Constitutional Harmlessness 11:17 - 15:53: Midjourney vs. Stability AI 15:54 - 18:35: AI & Coding - Cognition’s Devin   Connect with Jill: linkedin.com/in/jill-berkowitz Connect with Will: linkedin.com/in/william-jonathan-bowen 160 C...

Eugina Jordan on the Intersection of Telecom and Marketing 23.02.2024

Chapters: 0:00 - 2:41: Meeting Eugina, a technologist and marketing leader 2:42 - 8:29: How telecom marketing has evolved 8:30 - 12:24: Milestones in telecom 12:25 - 15:03: Cisco’s memorable tagline 15:04 - 18:01: Perspective, resilience, and redirection 18:02 - 21:18: The Telecom Infra Project 21:19 - 25:01: TIP’s role in connecting needs and solutions 25:02 - 29:14: Insights from Fyuz 29:15 - 32...

Kelly Colman on Laser Optics, Growth, and Future Trends 19.01.2024

0:00 - 0:42: Introduction 0:43 - 3:33: Evolution of a Career 3:34 - 5:56: Learn and Adapt 5:57 - 8:07: Business Growth Insights 8:08 - 10:33: Leveraging Flexibility 10:34 - 13:58: From Rotary Dials to Laser Optics 13:59 - 16:41: Laser Optic Telecommunications 16:42 - 26:17: Global Connectivity Challenges 26:18 - 29:39: Security of the Xenesis Laser Optics 29:40 - 34:08: Xenesis and Airbus 34:09 -...

Insights and Innovation: Purple Cloud's Evolution in Retail Communication 08.12.2023

Chapters: 0:00 - 1:13: Introduction & Welcome 1:14 - 2:42: Building Purple Cloud: A Focus on Customers 2:43 - 3:59: Scaling vs. Customer Needs 4:00 - 8:09: From Chat to Call Tracking 8:10 - 9:07: Inside the Mind of a Coder 9:08 - 11:43: Purple Cloud’s Integrated Approach 11:44 - 13:33: Call Tracking Accuracy 13:34 - 14:28: Customer Education 14:29 - 17:48: Purple Cloud & VoIP 17:49 - 23:44: Data f...

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