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Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smithwww.eye-on.ai
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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#195 Mrinal Manohar: Building Secure AI Systems with Blockchain

This episode is sponsored by TrialKey.ai, the market leader AI-driven clinical trial design optimization, and predictor that improves trial design and execution. With over 90% accuracy based on precision/recall, TrialKey.ai predicts the success of clinical trials more precisely than any other tool on the market. Maximize clinical trial success while minimizing costs – book a demo at https://trialkey.ai/ or sign up for free! In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Mr...

Jun 30, 20241 hr

#194 Russell Palmer: How AI is Taking Over Hollywood and Changing Filmmaking Forever

This episode of Eye on AI is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It's entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/eyeonai today to get 10% off your first month. In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join host Craig Smith as he engages wi...

Jun 26, 202449 min

#193 Itamar Friedman: How CodiumAI is Making Bug-Free Code a Reality

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more. In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join host Craig Smith as he sits down with Itamar Friedman, co-founder and CEO of CodiumAI, a pioneering company in the realm of intelligent coding systems. Itamar shares the ambitio...

Jun 13, 202454 min

#192 Lukas Biewald: How Weights and Biases Supercharges Machine Learning

This episode is sponsored by Oracle. AI is revolutionizing industries, but needs power without breaking the bank. Enter Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): the one-stop platform for all your AI needs, with 4-8x the bandwidth of other clouds. Train AI models faster and at half the cost. Be ahead like Uber and Cohere. If you want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic - take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/eyeonai In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, joi...

Jun 09, 202442 min

#191 Jonathan Gillham: AI or Human? Exploring Originality AI's Detection Technology

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more. In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Jonathan Gillham, founder of Originality AI, a company specializing in AI detection technology. Jonathan delves into the origins of Originality AI, born o...

Jun 05, 202457 min

#190 Peter Cousins: Fighting Financial Crimes with AI

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Peter Cousins, CTO at WorkFusion, a pioneering company in intelligent automation and digital workers for anti-financial crime solutions. Peter shares how WorkFusion leverages generative AI and classical AI to combat financial crime and enhance compliance. Discover how AI technologies are revolutionizing sanction screening, adverse media analysis, and KYC processes, reducing manual effort and focusing on high-risk cases. Learn ...

May 29, 202444 min

#189 Rahul Sonwalkar: The Future of Programming, AI-Powered Code Generation with Julius AI

This episode is sponsored by TrialKey.ai, the market leader AI-driven clinical trial design optimization, and predictor that improves trial design and execution. With over 90% accuracy based on precision/recall, TrialKey.ai predicts the success of clinical trials more precisely than any other tool on the market. Maximize clinical trial success while minimizing costs – book a demo at https://trialkey.ai/ or sign up for free! In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Ra...

May 24, 202459 min

#188 Edward Balassanian: The Evolution of AI Music

This episode is sponsored by Vanta, The security and compliance platform trusted by more than 7,000 customers.With Vanta, you can unify your security program management with a built-in risk register and reporting, and proactively manage security reviews with AI-powered security questionnaires. Listeners get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/eyeonai In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us for an insightful conversation with Edward Balassanian, CEO and founder of Aimi, a trailblazer in the r...

May 20, 202451 min

#187 Mohamed Elgendy: Systematic Testing for Generative AI Models with Kolena

This episode is sponsored by Oracle. AI is revolutionizing industries, but needs power without breaking the bank. Enter Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): the one-stop platform for all your AI needs, with 4-8x the bandwidth of other clouds. Train AI models faster and at half the cost. Be ahead like Uber and Cohere. If you want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic - take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/eyeonai In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, joi...

May 18, 202458 min

#186 Ronen Dar: Maximizing GPU Utilization for AI with Run:ai

This episode is sponsored by 1Password. 1Password combines industry-leading security with award-winning design to bring private, secure, and user-friendly password management to everyone. Companies lose hours every day just from employees forgetting and resetting passwords. A single data breach costs millions of dollars. 1Password secures every sign-in to save you time and money. Right now, my listeners get a free 2-week trial at: https://www.1password.com/eyeonai In this episode of Eye on AI, j...

May 12, 20241 hr 11 min

#185 Damon Rasheed & Saurabh Jain: Achieving Up to 90% Accuracy in Predicting Drug Clinical Trial Outcomes with Opyl's Trialkey.ai

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more. Unlock the secrets of clinical trial predictions with Saurabh Jain and Damon Rasheed from Opyl & TrialKey.ai on this episode of Eye on AI. In today's discussion, delve into how TrialKey's pioneering AI model can predict ...

May 06, 202452 min

#184 André van Schaik: Building An Artificial Brain With 100 Billion Neurons

Dive into the cutting-edge realm of neuromorphic computing with André van Schaik, a professor of electrical engineering at the Western Sydney University, and director of the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia In this episode of Eye on AI, André unveils the capabilities of DeepSouth, an innovative brain-scaled neuromorphic computing system designed to simulate up to 100 billion neurons in real time. Discover how DeepSouth leverages spiking neuron...

May 01, 202446 min

#183 Will Falcon: Lightning Studio, an iOS for AI Developers?

This episode is sponsored by 1Password. 1Password combines industry-leading security with award-winning design to bring private, secure, and user-friendly password management to everyone. Companies lose hours every day just from employees forgetting and resetting passwords. A single data breach costs millions of dollars. 1Password secures every sign-in to save you time and money. Right now, my listeners get a free 2-week trial at: www.1password.com/eyeonai Explore the world of AI development wit...

Apr 29, 202451 min

#182 Dragomir Anguelov: The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Waymo's Self-Driving Cars

This episode is sponsored by 1Password. 1Password combines industry-leading security with award-winning design to bring private, secure, and user-friendly password management to everyone. Companies lose hours every day just from employees forgetting and resetting passwords. A single data breach costs millions of dollars. 1Password secures every sign-in to save you time and money. Right now, my listeners get a free 2-week trial at: www.1password.com/eyeonai Dive into the world of autonomous drivi...

Apr 21, 20241 hr 3 min

#181 Nick Bostrom: The Meaning of Life in a World where AI can do Everything for Us

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more. Venture into the future of AI with Nick Bostrom, a philosopher at the University of Oxford known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, superintelligence r...

Apr 14, 202455 min

#180 Thomas Lah: Navigating AI Adoption in Tech Businesses

This episode is sponsored by Oracle. AI is revolutionizing industries, but needs power without breaking the bank. Enter Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): the one-stop platform for all your AI needs, with 4-8x the bandwidth of other clouds. Train AI models faster and at half the cost. Be ahead like Uber and Cohere. If you want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic - take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/eyeonai Explore the journey of AI within the technolo...

Apr 08, 202453 min

#179 Ylli Bajraktari: AI and National Security - The Race with China

Dive into the heart of the AI race between the US and China with Craig Smith in episode #179 of Eye on AI. This discussion features Ylli Bajraktari, the President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project, as he unveils the strategic maneuvers and policies shaping the future of artificial intelligence on a global scale. In this episode, Ylli provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of AI development and competition, illuminating the actions taken by both superpowers to secure ...

Apr 03, 202449 min

#178 Terry Sejnowski on Integrating Human Development Principles into AI Models

This episode is sponsored by Oracle. AI is revolutionizing industries, but needs power without breaking the bank. Enter Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): the one-stop platform for all your AI needs, with 4-8x the bandwidth of other clouds. Train AI models faster and at half the cost. Be ahead like Uber and Cohere. If you want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic - take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/eyeonai Join host Craig Smith in episode #178 of Eye ...

Mar 27, 202453 min

#177 Björn Ommer: Diffusion Mods Explained By Stable Diffusion's Creator

Join host Craig Smith on episode #177 of Eye on AI as he explores the cutting-edge world of generative models in artificial intelligence with Björn Ommer, a visionary AI researcher and Head of Computer Vision & Learning Group at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munic. In this episode, Björn delves into the fascinating inner workings of diffusion models, shedding light on the pivotal role these models play in advancing technology and society. Discover the groundbreaking development of stable d...

Mar 22, 202446 min

#176 Sergey Levine: Decoding The Evolution of AI in Robotics

Join host Craig Smith on episode #176 of Eye on AI as he dives deep into the realm of robotic artificial intelligence with Sergey Levine, associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley. In this episode, Sergey unveils the latest advancements in AI control of robots, exploring the implications of reinforcement learning and the concept of embodied AI. Discover how Sergey's research is pushing the boundaries of AI, enabling robots to learn manip...

Mar 17, 202443 min

#175 Aravind Srinivas: Revolutionizing Search with Perplexity AI

Join host Craig Smith on episode #175 of Eye on AI as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI. In this episode, Aravind delves into the intricacies of Perplexity AI, a groundbreaking conversational answer engine designed to redefine the landscape of online search. Discover how Perplexity AI aims to challenge the status quo of search engines by providing direct answers grounded in factual sources, contrasting with the traditional metho...

Mar 14, 202453 min

#174 Tianmin Shu: How World Models are Shaping The Future of AI

Join host Craig Smith on episode #174 of Eye on AI as he sits down with Tianmin Shu, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University in both the Computer Science and Cognitive Science departments. In this episode, Tianmin unravels the fascinating concept of world models and their intersection with artificial and human intelligence. Discover how these models, rooted in cognitive science, offer a blueprint for understanding our environment and enhancing AI's ability to interpret, predict, and inte...

Mar 10, 202449 minEp. 174

#173 Vincent Vanhoucke: How Is AI Helping Advance Robotics?

Join host Craig Smith for episode #173 of Eye on AI, featuring a groundbreaking discussion with Vincent Vanhoucke, distinguished Scientist, and Senior Director for Robotics at Google DeepMind. In this episode, Vincent dives into the cutting-edge world of robotic control with RT2, DeepMind's innovative robotic transformer system. Learn how RT2's integration of visual perception, natural language understanding, and action planning is pushing the boundaries of robotics, enabling machines to reason ...

Mar 09, 202433 min

#172 Cristóbal Valenzuela: Can AI Revolutionize How We Create Art?

Join host Craig Smith on episode #172 of Eye on AI as he sits down with Cris Valenzuela, co-founder and CEO of Runway, an applied AI research company shaping the next era of art, entertainment and human creativity Cris shares insights into the origins of Runway, highlighting how the company supports creators across various domains, from filmmaking to music production, by leveraging the power of AI. We dive deep into the fascinating world of generative models like stable diffusion, discussing the...

Mar 03, 202445 min

#171 Anna Marie Wagner: Harnessing AI for Synthetic Biology

Join host Craig Smith on episode #171 of Eye on AI, for an enlightening conversation with Anna Marie Wagner, SVP, Head of AI at Ginkgo Bioworks, renowned for their work in synthetic biology and its integration with artificial intelligence. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking projects like engineering self-fertilizing corn, pioneering RNA therapeutics, and developing sustainable materials. Discover how Ginkgo leverages its genomic library and AI to design custom proteins, pushing scientifi...

Feb 27, 202454 min

#170 Richard Sutton on Pursuing AGI Through Reinforcement Learning

Join host Craig Smith on episode #170 of Eye on AI, for a riveting conversation with Richard Sutton, currently serving as a professor of computing science at the University of Alberta and a research scientist at Keen Technologies. Sutton is considered one of the founders of modern computational reinforcement learning, having several significant contributions to the field, including temporal difference learning and policy gradient methods. In this episode, we go through the Alberta Plan for AI de...

Feb 22, 202456 min

#169 Guillermo Rauch: How To Use AI to Improve Web Development

Join host Craig Smith on episode #169 of Eye on AI as we sit down with Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, a company that optimizes frontend deployment, making web projects faster to execute and easier to scale. In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI and web development, showcasing how Vercel is pioneering the integration of generative AI technologies to revolutionize web experiences. Guillermo Rauch shares his vision on the future of web development, emphasizing the significance of Java...

Feb 14, 202459 min

#168 Ian Bremmer on Regulating AI for a Safer Future

Join host Craig Smith on episode #168 of Eye on AI as we sit down with Ian Bremmer, the founder and president of the Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk research and consulting firm. In this episode, we delve into the complex world of AI governance and the geopolitical challenges of regulating transformative technology. Ian Bremmer shares his expert insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI development and its implications for global politics, security, and economy. We discus...

Feb 07, 202454 min

#167 Matt Powell: The Impact of AI on Security and Surveillance

This episode is sponsored by ISS, a leading global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Woodbridge, N.J., ISS offers a robust portfolio of AI-powered, high-trust video analytics for streamlining security, safety and business operations within a wide range of vertical markets. So, what do you want to know about your environment? To learn more about our video intelligence solutions, visit issivs.com Join host Craig Smith on episode #167 ...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 167

#166 Itamar Arel: Is Voice AI the Future of Customer Service?

Join host Craig Smith on episode #166 of Eye on AI as we sit down with Itamar Arel, CEO of Tenyx, a company that uses proprietary neuroscience-inspired AI technology to build the next generation of voice-based conversational agents. Itamar shares his journey that started with academic research to becoming a leading tech entrepreneur with Tenyx. We explore the evolution of voice AI in customer service and the unique challenges and advancements in understanding and responding to human speech. We d...

Jan 24, 202446 minEp. 166
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