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’s strategy for generative AI, and how the company aims to serve everyone, even those with very little...
Mar 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 91
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 Carrier focuses on. The importance of prompt engineering. What makes him excited about the new iteration...
Mar 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 90
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, why adversarial datasets will need to be audited, and much more. To hear the full scope of our conversa...
Feb 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 89
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 that fascinate her the most. Why elegance is an important element in Joelle's machine learning systems. H...
Feb 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 88
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 in a career in machine learning. Quotes: “Amii is all about capacity building, so we’re not a tradition...
Jan 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 87
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
Dec 08, 2023•27 min•Ep. 86
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-changer and much more! Join us as we unpack the nuances of industrial AI, its vast potential, and how it...
Dec 05, 2023•32 min•Ep. 85
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 discuss the findings of the latest Machine Learning (ML) Pulse report, published each year by our friends a...
Nov 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 84
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 shifted his focus to AI, his thoughts on the nobility of ChatGPT and applications beyond advertising for ...
Nov 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 83
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 Doug and his team are able to remain agile in such a huge organization like Amazon before getting a...
Oct 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 82
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 GeekFest Conference, what it is about, and key takeaways from the event. We then delve into her profes...
Oct 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 81
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 will ultimately transform the industry for the better. AgriSynth is revolutionizing how AI can be traine...
Oct 12, 2023•34 min•Ep. 80
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, the cultural aspect of her work, and starting with the end in mind. We also delve into her approach ...
Sep 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 79
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 how BNY Mellon is continually innovating for the benefit of their customers and their employees, along w...
Sep 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 78
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 why people should be given more access to AI and time to play around with it. Tune in for a breakdo...
Aug 31, 2023•28 min•Ep. 77
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 technology and AI that he encounters daily. The importance of fully understating what problem you want your new t...
Aug 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 76
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 and efficacy. Chris discusses the differences between legacy and generative AI, how LLMs have transfo...
Aug 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 75
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-making, the responsibility she feels these companies hold, and the importance of innovation. We delve in...
Aug 11, 2023•34 min•Ep. 74
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-stage AI companies. How to assess whether someone is a tourist or truly committed to something. Approac...
Aug 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 73
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. In this episode, she offers some insight into Wayfair’s ML-driven decision-making processes, how they...
Jul 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 72
Bob highlights the importance of building interdepartmental relationships and growing a talented team of problem solvers, as well as the key role of continuous education. He also offers some insight into the technical and not-so-technical skills of a “data science champion,” tips for building adaptable data infrastructures, and the best career advice he has ever received, plus so much more. For an insider’s look at the data science operation at FreeWheel and valuable advice from an analytics lea...
Jul 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 71
Low-code platforms provide a powerful and efficient way to develop applications and drive digital transformation and are becoming popular tools for organizations. In today’s episode, we are joined by Piero Molino, the CEO, and Co-Founder at Predibase, a company revolutionizing the field of machine learning by pioneering a low-code declarative approach. Predibase empowers engineers and data scientists to effortlessly construct, enhance, and implement cutting-edge models, ranging from linear regre...
Jul 12, 2023•28 min•Ep. 70
dRisk uses a unique approach to increasing AV safety: collecting real-life scenarios and data from accidents, insurance reports, and more to train autonomous vehicles on extreme edge cases. With their advanced simulation tool, they can accurately recreate and test these scenarios, allowing AV developers to improve the performance and safety of their vehicles. Join us as Chess and Rav delve into the exciting world of AVs and the challenges they face in creating safer and more efficient transporta...
Jun 30, 2023•35 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, we learn about the common challenges companies face when it comes to developing and deploying their AV and how Stantec uses military and aviation best practices to remove human error and ensure safety and reliability in AV operations. Corey explains the importance of collecting edge cases and shares his take on why the autonomous mobility industry is so meaningful. Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Autonomous Mobility Strategist and Stantec GenerationAV Founder Corey Clo...
Jun 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 68
Vishnu provides valuable advice for data scientists who want to help create high-quality data that can be used effectively to impact business outcomes. Tune in to gain insights from Vishnu's extensive experience in engineering leadership and data technologies. Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to Vishnu Ram, his background, and how he came to Credit Karma. His prior exposure to AI in the form of fuzzy logic and neural networks. What Credit Karma needed to do before the injection of A...
May 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 67
Algolia is an AI-powered search and discovery platform that helps businesses deliver fast, personalized search experiences. In our conversation, Sean shares what ignited his passion for AI and how Algolia is using AI to deliver lightning-fast custom search results to each user. He explains how Algolia's AI algorithms learn from user behavior and talks about the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI in search and discovery processes. We discuss improving the user experience through AI, ...
May 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 66
Today’s guest is a Developer Advocate and Machine Learning Growth Engineer at Roboflow who has the pleasure of providing Roboflow users with all the information they need to use computer vision products optimally. In this episode, Piotr shares an overview of his educational and career trajectory to date; from starting out as a civil engineering graduate to founding an open source project that was way ahead of its time to breaking the million reader milestone on Medium. We also discuss Meta’s Seg...
Apr 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 65
In our conversation, we learn about her professional journey and how this led to her working at DataRobot, what she realized was missing from the DataRobot platform, and what she did to fill the gap. We discuss the importance of bias in AI models, approaches to mitigate models against bias, and why incorporating ethics into AI development is essential. We also delve into the different perspectives of ethical AI, the elements of trust, what ethical “guard rails” are, and the governance side of AI...
Mar 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 64
Kristen is also the founder of Data Moves Me, a company that offers courses, live training, and career development. She hosts The Cool Data Projects Show, where she interviews AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) experts about their projects. Points From This Episode: Kristen’s background in the data science world and what led her to her role at Comet. What it means to be a developer advocate and build community. Some of the coolest AI, ML, and DL ideas from The Cool Data Projects S...
Mar 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, we learn the benefits of blue-collar AI education and the role of company culture in employee empowerment. Dr. Borne shares the history of data collection and analysis in astronomy and the evolution of cookies on the internet and explains the concept of Web3 and the future of data ownership. Dr. Borne is of the opinion that AI serves to amplify and assist people in their jobs rather than replace them and in our conversation, we discover how everyone can benefit if adequately inf...
Mar 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 62
