How AI Happens

Bobak further opines on the pros and cons of Perplexity and GPT 4.0, why the technology uses both models, the differences, and the pros and cons. Finally, our guest tells us why Brilliant Labs is open-source and reminds us why public participation is so important.  Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Bobak Tavangar to today’s episode of How AI Happens.  Bobak tells us about his background an...

Andrew shares how generative AI is used by academic institutions, why employers and educators need to curb their fear of AI, what we need to consider for using AI responsibly, and the ins and outs of Andrew’s podcast, Insight x Design.  Key Points From This Episode: Andrew Madson explains what a tech evangelist is and what his role at Dremio entails.  The ins and outs of Dremio.  Understanding the...

Tom shares further thoughts on financing AI tech venture capital and whether or not data centers pose a threat to the relevance of the Cloud, as well as his predictions for the future of GPUs and much more.  Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Tomasz Tunguz, General Partner at Theory Ventures. What he is currently working on including AI research and growing the team at Theory. How he goes a...

Kordel is the CTO and Founder of Theta Diagnostics, and today he joins us to discuss the work he is doing to develop a sense of smell in AI. We discuss the current and future use cases they’ve been working on, the advancements they’ve made, and how to answer the question “What is smell?” in the context of AI. Kordel also provides a breakdown of their software program Alchemy, their approach to col...

After describing the work done at StoneX and her role at the organization, Elettra explains what drew her to neural networks, defines data science and how she overcame the challenges of learning something new on the job, breaks down what a data scientist needs to succeed, and shares her thoughts on why many still don’t fully understand the industry. Our guest also tells us how she identifies an in...

 Mike Miller is the Director of Project Management at AWS, and he joins us today to share about the inspirational AI-powered products and services that are making waves at Amazon, particularly those with generative prompt engineering capabilities. We discuss how Mike and his team choose which products to bring to market, the ins and outs of PartyRock including the challenges of developing it, AWS’...

Key Points From This Episode: Welcoming Seth Walker to the podcast. The importance of being agile in AI. All about Seth’s company, Carrier, and what they do. Seth tells us about his background and how he ended up at Carrier. How Seth goes about unlocking the power of AI. The different levels of success when it comes to AI creation and how to measure them. Seth breaks down the different things Carr...

 Philip recently had the opportunity to speak with 371 customers from 15 different countries to hear their thoughts, fears, and hopes for AI. Tuning in you’ll hear Philip share his biggest takeaways from these conversations, his opinion on the current state of AI, and his hopes and predictions for the future. Our conversation explores key topics, like government and company attitudes toward AI, wh...

Joelle further discusses the relationship between her work, AI, and the end users of her products as well as her summation of information modalities, world models versus word models, and the role of responsibility in the current high-stakes of technology development.   Key Points From This Episode: Joelle Pineau's professional background and how she ended up at Meta. The aspects of AI robotics tha...

Key Points From This Episode: Amii’s machine learning project management tool: MLPL. Amii’s ultimate goal of building capacity and how it differs from an agency model.  Asking the right questions to ascertain the appropriate use for AI.  Instances where AI is not a relevant solution.  Common challenges people face when adopting AI strategies.  Mara’s perspective on the education necessary to excel...

Jerome discusses Meta's Segment Anything Model, Ego Exo 4D, the nature of Self Supervised Learning, and what it would mean to have a non-language based approach to machine teaching.  For more, including quotes from Meta Researchers, check out the Sama Blog

Bryan discusses what constitutes industrial AI, its applications, and how it differs from standard AI processes. We explore the innovative process of deep reinforcement learning (DRL), replicating human expertise with machines, and the types of AI approaches available. Gain insights into the current trends and the future of generative AI, the existing gaps and opportunities, why  DRL is a game-cha...

2023 ML Pulse Report   Joining us today are our panelists, Duncan Curtis, SVP of AI products and technology at Sama, and Jason Corso, a professor of robotics, electrical engineering, and computer science at the University of Michigan. Jason is also the chief science officer at Voxel51, an AI software company specializing in developer tools for machine learning. We use today’s conversation to discu...

Sama 2023 ML Pulse Report ML Pulse Report: How AI Happens Live Webinar AMD's Advancing AI Event Our guest today is Ian Ferreira,  the Chief Product Officer for Artificial Intelligence over at Core Scientific until they were purchased by his current employer Advanced Micro Devices, AMD, where he is now the Senior Director of AI Software. In our conversation, we talk about when in his career he shif...

Generative AI is becoming more common in our lives as the technology grows and evolves. There are now AI companions to help other AI models execute their tasks more efficiently, and Amazon CodeWhisperer (ACW) is among the best in the game. We are joined today by the General Manager of Amazon CodeWhisperer and Director of Software Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Doug Seven. We discuss how...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dalia Shanshal, Senior Data Scientist at Bell, Canada's largest communications company that offers advanced broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media, and business communications services. With over five years of experience working on hands-on projects, Dalia has a diverse background in data science and AI. We start our conversation by talking about the recent Ge...

  EXAMPLE: AgriSynth Synthetic Data-- Weeds as Seen By AI Data is the backbone of agricultural innovation when it comes to increasing yields, reducing pests, and improving overall efficiency, but generating high-quality real-world data is an expensive and time-consuming process. Today, we are joined by Colin Herbert, the CEO and Founder of AgriSynth, to find out how the advent of synthetic data wi...

Jennifer is the founder of Data Relish, a boutique consultancy firm dedicated to providing strategic guidance and executing data technology solutions that generate tangible business benefits for organizations of diverse scales across the globe. In our conversation, we unpack why a data platform is not the same as a database, working as a freelancer in the industry, common problems companies face,...

 Joining us today to provide insight on how to put together a credible AI solutions team is Mike Demissie, Managing Director of the AI Hub at BNY Mellon. We talk with Mike about what to consider when putting together and managing such a diverse team and how BNY Mellon is implementing powerful AI and ML capabilities to solve the problems that matter most to their clients and employees.   To learn h...

Mercedes-Benz is a juggernaut in the automobile industry and in recent times, it has been deliberate in advancing the use of AI throughout the organization. Today, we welcome to the show the Executive Manager for AI at Mercedes-Benz, Alex Dogariu. Alex explains his role at the company, he tells us how realistic chatbots need to be, how he and his team measure the accuracy of their AI programs, and...

Tarun  dives into the game-changing components of Watsonx, before delivering some noteworthy advice for those who are eager to forge a career in AI and machine learning.  Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Tarun Chopra and a brief look at his professional background.  His intellectual diet: what Tarun is consuming to stay up to date with technological trends.  Common challenges in technolog...

Creating AI workflows can be a challenging process. And while purchasing these types of technologies may be straightforward, implementing them across multiple teams is often anything but. That’s where a company like Veritone can offer unparalleled support. With over 400 AI engines on their platform, they’ve created a unique operating system that helps companies orchestrate AI workflows with ease a...

AI is an incredible tool that has allowed us to evolve into more efficient human beings. But, the lack of ethical and responsible design in AI can lead to a level of detachment from real people and authenticity. A wonderful technology strategist at Microsoft, Valeria Sadovykh, joins us today on How AI Happens. Valeria discusses why she is concerned about AI tools that assist users in decision-maki...

  Key Points From This Episode: She shares her professional journey that eventually led to the founding of Gradient Ventures. How Anna would contrast AI Winter to the standard hype cycles that exist. Her thoughts on how the web and mobile sectors were under-hyped. Those who decide if something falls out of favor; according to Anna. How Anna navigates hype cycles. Her process for evaluating early-s...

Wayfair uses AI and machine learning (ML) technology to interpret what its customers want, connect them with products nearby, and ensure that the products they see online look and feel the same as the ones that ultimately arrive in their homes. With a background in engineering and a passion for all things STEM, Wayfair’s Director of Machine Learning, Tulia Plumettaz, is an innate problem-solver. I...