Craig S. Smith

Eye On A.I.

Eye on A.I. is a biweekly podcast, hosted by longtime New York Times correspondent Craig S. Smith. In each episode, Craig will talk to people making a difference in artificial intelligence. The podcast aims to put incremental advances into a broader context and consider the global implications of the developing technology. AI is about to change your world, so pay attention.

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Craig S. Smith

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Technology

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www.eye-on.ai

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

#141 Peter Voss Reveals the Future of Artificial General Intelligence 01.10.2023

This episode is sponsored by DataStax, the real-time AI company. With DataStax, any enterprise can mobilize real-time data and quickly build smart, high-growth applications at unlimited scale, on any cloud. Companies building real-time generative AI apps can leverage the DataStax vector search capabilities to build LLM, AI assistant, and more. Sign up now at https://bit.ly/3sHUdGx On episode #141...

#140 Isabelle Guyon: The Future of AI and Support Vector Machines 27.09.2023

This episode is sponsored by MindStudio by YouAi. MindStudio is the best way to build an AI business. Start driving some serious revenue before everyone else. Mind Studio allows you to use conversational language to program incredibly powerful AI tools. No coding knowledge is needed to start your AI business. Sign up now- https://bit.ly/MindStudioEyeonAI On episode #139 of Eye on AI , Craig Smith...

#139 Dmitry Shapiro: Breaking Barriers with No Code AI 20.09.2023

This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to set up an online store and sell their products. It's the leading commerce platform designed for a business of any size. Whether you're selling online, on social media, or in person, Shopify has you covered on every base. With Shopify you can sell physical and digital products. You can sell services, membersh...

#138 Dan O'Connell: How AI is Disrupting Business Communications 13.09.2023

This episode is sponsored by MindStudio by YouAi. MindStudio is the best way to build an AI business. Start driving some serious revenue before everyone else. Mind Studio allows you to use conversational language to program incredibly powerful AI tools. No coding knowledge is needed to start your AI business. Sign up now- https://youai.ai/mindstudio On episode #138 of Eye on AI. Craig Smith sits d...

#137 Raul Martynek: How AI Will Change Data Centers Forever 06.09.2023

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free at NetSuite.com/EYEONAI   On Episode #137 of Eye on AI, we dive deep into the world of data storage and its connection to A...

#135 Diaa El All: How AI Could Change Music Forever 23.08.2023

This episode is sponsored by MindStudio by YouAi. MindStudio is the best way to build an AI business. Start driving some serious revenue before everyone else. Mind Studio allows you to use conversational language to program incredibly powerful AI tools. No coding knowledge is needed to start your AI business. Sign up - YOUAI.AI/mindstudio On episode #135 of the Eye on AI podcast, Craig Smith sits...

#134 Alex Zhavoronkov: Unraveling AI's Crucial Role in Pharma 16.08.2023

This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to set up an online store and sell their products. It's the leading commerce platform designed for a business of any size. Whether you're selling online, on social media, or in person, Shopify has you covered on every base. With Shopify you can sell physical and digital products. You can sell services, membersh...

#133 Michael Jordan: How Deep Learning Has Completely Changed Industries 09.08.2023

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free, at  NetSuite.com/EYEONAI . On episode #133 of the Eye on AI podcast, Craig Smith sits down with  Michael Jordan . A revere...

#132 Scott Downes: Navigating the Language of AI & Large Language Models 02.08.2023

On episode #132 of the Eye on AI podcast, Craig Smith sits down with Scott Downes , Chief Technology Officer at Invisible Technologies. We crack open the fascinating world of large language models (LLMs). What are the unique ways LLMs can revolutionize text cleanup, product classification, and more? Scott unpacks the power of technology like Reinforcement Learning for Human Feedback (RLHF) that ex...

#131 Andrew Ng: Exploring Artificial Intelligence's Potential & Threats 26.07.2023

Welcome to episode #131 of the Eye on AI podcast with Andrew Ng. Get ready to challenge your perspectives as we sit down with Andrew Ng. We navigate the widely disputed topic of AI as a potential existential threat, with Andrew assuring us that, with time and global cooperation, safety measures can be built to prevent disaster.  He offers insight into the debates surrounding the harm AI might caus...

#130 Mathew Lodge: The Future of Large Language Models in AI 19.07.2023

Welcome to episode #130 of Eye on AI with Mathew Lodge . In this episode, we explore the world of reinforcement learning and code generation. Mathew Lodge, the CEO of Diffblue, shares insights into how reinforcement learning fuels generative AI. As we explore the intricacies of reinforcement learning, we uncover its potential in game playing and guiding us towards solutions. We shed light on the p...

#129 Alexandra Geese: Demystifying AI Regulations in Europe & Beyond 12.07.2023

Welcome to episode #129 of Eye on AI with Alexandra Geese . Navigating the complex waters of the European Union's AI Act is no simple task. Yet, that's exactly what Alexandra Geese, a member of the European Parliament, and I venture to do in this conversation. Alexandra's insights into the AI Act, its four defined categories of AI applications, and its current negotiation phase with the European C...

#128 Yoshua Bengio: Dissecting The Extinction Threat of AI 06.07.2023

Yoshua Bengio, the legendary AI expert, will join us for Episode 128 of Eye on AI podcast. In this episode, we delve into the unnerving question: Could the rise of a superhuman AI signal the downfall of humanity as we know it? Join us as we embark on an exploration of the existential threat posed by superhuman AI, leaving no stone unturned. We dissect the Future of Life Institute's role in oversee...

#127 Clemens Mewald: Redefining the Boundaries of Artificial Intelligence & GPT-4 29.06.2023

Welcome to Episode 127 of the Eye on AI podcast with host Craig Smith and guest Clemens Mewald . In this episode, we dive into the world of AI and its transformative impact on industries. Join us as we explore Instabase, the cutting-edge company led by our guest, a seasoned engineer with an impressive background at Google Brain, Databricks, and now Instabase. Discover how Instabase is revolutioniz...

#126 Noam Chomsky: Decoding the Human Mind & Neural Nets 22.06.2023

Welcome to episode #126 of Eye on AI with Craig Smith and Noam Chomsky. Are neural nets the key to understanding the human brain and language acquisition? In this conversation with renowned linguist and cognitive scientist Noam Chomsky , we delve into the limitations of large language models and the ongoing quest to uncover the mysteries of the human mind. Together, we explore the historical devel...

#125 Pascal Weinberger: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI for Creativity & Productivity 15.06.2023

Welcome to episode 125 of Eye on AI, where we embark on a journey into the realm of Generative AI. In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Pascal Weinberger, co-founder and CEO of Bardeen AI, who takes us through the evolution of AI and its incredible potential for creativity and professional endeavors. Join us as we venture behind the scenes of Telefonica's Moonshot Lab, where AI p...

#124 Sina Kian: Reshaping Privacy in the AI & Machine Learning Revolution 08.06.2023

Welcome to episode #124 of the Eye on AI podcast, where we bring you the latest insights into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Craig Smith is joined by Sina Kian , General Counsel and COO at Aleo, as they dive deep into the revolutionary realm of zero-knowledge proofs. Join us as we explore the incredible potential of zero-knowledge proofs in safeguarding sensitiv...

#123 Aidan Gomez: How AI Language Models Will Shape The Future 24.05.2023

Welcome to Eye on AI, the podcast that keeps you informed about the latest trends, obstacles, and possibilities in the realm of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we have the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Aidan Gomez, an exceptional AI developer and co-founder of Cohere. Aidan's passion lies in enhancing the efficiency of massive neural networks and effectivel...

#122 Connor Leahy: Unveiling the Darker Side of AI 10.05.2023

Welcome to Eye on AI, the podcast that explores the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the world of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we sit down with Connor Leahy , an AI researcher and co-founder of EleutherAI, to discuss the darker side of AI. Connor shares his insights on the current negative trajectory of AI, the challenges of keeping superintelligence in a sandbox,...

Danny Tobey: At the Intersection of Law and Artificial Intelligence 28.04.2023

In this podcast, we sit down with Danny Tobey , an attorney with the global law firm DLA Piper, to discuss the changing legal dynamics surrounding artificial intelligence. As one of the leading experts in the field, Danny provides valuable insights into the current state of legislation and regulation, the efforts of regulatory bodies like the Federal Trade Commission in tackling issues related to...

Yoshua Bengio: Pausing More Powerful AI Models and His Work on World Models 13.04.2023

In this episode of the Eye on A.I. podcast, host Craig Smith interviews Yoshua Bengio, one of the founding fathers of deep learning and a Turing Award winner. Bengio shares his insights on the famous pause letter, which he signed along with other prominent A.I. researchers, calling for a more responsible approach to the development of A.I. technologies. He discusses the potential risks associated...

Edo Liberty: Solving ChatGPT Hallucinations With Vector Embeddings 30.03.2023

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast featuring Edo Liberty , an AI expert and former creator of SageMaker at Amazon's AI labs. In this episode, Edo discusses how his team at Pinecone.io is tackling the problem of hallucinations in large language models like ChatGPT. Edo's approach involves using vector embeddings to create a long-term memory database for large language models. By convertin...

Ilya Sutskever: The Mastermind Behind GPT-4 and the Future of AI 15.03.2023

In this podcast episode, Ilya Sutskever , the co-founder and chief scientist at OpenAI , discusses his vision for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like GPT-4. Sutskever starts by explaining the importance of AI research and how OpenAI is working to advance the field. He shares his views on the ethical considerations of AI development and the potential imp...

Ben Sorscher: Data Pruning for Efficient Machine Learning 02.03.2023

In this episode, Ben Sorscher, a PhD student at Stanford, sheds light on the challenges posed by the ever-increasing size of data sets used to train machine learning models, specifically large language models. The sheer size of these data sets has been pushing the limits of scaling, as the cost of training and the environmental impact of the electricity they consume becomes increasingly enormous....

Yann LeCun: Filling the Gap in Large Language Models 16.02.2023

In this episode, Yann LeCun , a renowned computer scientist and AI researcher, shares his insights on the limitations of large language models and how his new joint embedding predictive architecture could help bridge the gap. While large language models have made remarkable strides in natural language processing and understanding, they are still far from perfect. Yann LeCun points out that these m...

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