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Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact. Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy. We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.

Episodes

759: Full Encoder-Decoder Transformers Fully Explained, with Kirill Eremenko

Encoders, cross attention and masking for LLMs: SuperDataScience Founder Kirill Eremenko returns to the SuperDataScience podcast, where he speaks with Jon Krohn about transformer architectures and why they are a new frontier for generative AI. If you’re interested in applying LLMs to your business portfolio, you’ll want to pay close attention to this episode!This episode is brought to you by Ready Tensor, where innovation meets reproducibility, by Oracle NetSuite business software, and by Intel ...

Feb 20, 20242 hr 43 min

758: The Mamba Architecture: Superior to Transformers in LLMs

Explore the groundbreaking Mamba model, a potential game-changer in AI that promises to outpace the traditional Transformer architecture with its efficient, linear-time sequence modeling.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/758Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.

Feb 16, 20248 min

757: How to Speak so You Blow Listeners' Minds, with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

Explore mind-blowing storytelling with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic in this episode. Audience favorite and author of "Storytelling with You," Cole returns to share essential tips for crafting impactful presentations, emphasizing narrative construction and audience engagement. Learn how to effectively communicate data and stories, enhancing your presentations with insights from a leading expert in the field.This episode is brought to you by CloudWolf, the Cloud Skills platform. Interested in sponsorin...

Feb 13, 20241 hr 29 min

756: AlphaGeometry: AI is Suddenly as Capable as the Brightest Math Minds

AlphaGeometry, intuitive AI, and geometric deduction: In this week’s Five-Minute Friday, Super Data Science host Jon Krohn looks into developments from DeepMind, Google’s ground-breaking AI lab, and explores how this is a critical step towards a future of broadly accessible AI solutions across scientific disciplines.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/756Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.

Feb 09, 20249 min

755: Brewing Beer with A.I., with Beau Warren

ChatGPT applications and data-driven beer: Beer brewer and Super Data Science regular listener Beau Warren talks to Jon Krohn about the wonders of “sweaty ales”, how to brew beer with data, and how to get started on creative machine learning projects even without a degree in data science.This episode is brought to you by CloudWolf, the Cloud Skills platform. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.In this epi...

Feb 06, 20242 hr 36 min

754: A Code-Specialized LLM Will Realize AGI, with Jason Warner

Explore the future of coding with poolside co-founder and CEO Jason Warner as he explores the potential of code-specialized LLMs and their revolutionary impact on the developer's role. Tune in for insights on the shift towards an AI-led development paradigm.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/754Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.

Feb 02, 202437 min

753: Blend Any Programming Languages in Your ML Workflows, with Dr. Greg Michaelson

Explore the future of collaborative ML workflows in this engaging episode with Dr. Greg Michaelson, Co-Founder of Zerve. Dr. Michaelson introduces the groundbreaking Zerve IDE and Pypelines project, addressing the critical gap in AutoML for commercial use and pinpointing why many A.I. projects don't meet their objectives. Gain insights into steering AI initiatives towards success and enhancing project communication, all in this insightful session. This episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuit...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 26 min

752: AI is Disadvantaging Job Applicants, But You Can Fight Back

Jon Krohn interviews Hilke Schellmann about the ethics of recruitment algorithms, the field’s current state of play, and what can be improved about AI used in recruiting.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/752Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.

Jan 26, 202451 min

751: How to Found and Fund Your Own A.I. Startup, with Dr. Rasmus Rothe

Venture capital and AI, and how to succeed with an AI company in 2024: Rasmus Rothe, Cofounder of Merantix, speaks to Jon Krohn about the Merantix campus in Berlin, how a venture capitalist identifies the best AI startups, the surefire ways for AI company founders to raise venture capital, and the jobs that are most and least vulnerable to disruption by automation.This episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite business software, by QuickChat customized AI assistants, and by Prophets of AI, th...

Jan 23, 20241 hr 18 min

750: How A.I. is Transforming Science

Explore the transformative power of AI in science. Jon Krohn reviews the groundbreaking AI-driven discoveries at MIT and beyond, showcasing how AI is reshaping various scientific fields, from pharmaceuticals to climate science, and pondering the balance between AI's capabilities and human ingenuity.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/750Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.

Jan 19, 202410 min

749: Data Science for Clean Energy, with Emily Pastewka

Data science for clean energy takes center stage as Emily Pastewka from Palmetto joins Jon Krohn this week, exploring innovative paths to a sustainable future. This episode covers the impact of AI on smart energy choices, the creation of a smart grid, and the wide array of professionals required to bring cleantech data solutions to life.This episode is brought to you by Prophets of AI, the leading agency for AI experts. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfr...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 17 min

748: The Five Levels of AGI

Artificial General Intelligence gets a new definition: This episode introduces Google DeepMind’s paper, “Levels of AGI: Operationalizing Progress on the Path to AGI”. Hear how its authors have organized narrow and general AI into hierarchical categories defined by human capability, from Level 0 (no AI) and Level 1 (equal to or somewhat better than an unskilled human) to Level 5 (able to outperform 100% of humans). A scary thought? Or a vision of a better future? Host Jon Krohn details the streng...

Jan 12, 202411 min

747: Technical Intro to Transformers and LLMs, with Kirill Eremenko

Attention and transformers in LLMs, the five stages of data processing, and a brand-new Large Language Models A-Z course: Kirill Eremenko joins host Jon Krohn to explore what goes into well-crafted LLMs, what makes Transformers so powerful, and how to succeed as a data scientist in this new age of generative AI.This episode is brought to you by Intel and HPE Ezmeral Software Solutions, and by Prophets of AI, the leading agency for AI experts. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast e...

Jan 09, 20242 hr 7 min

746: A Continuous Calendar for 2024

Jon’s continuous calendar for 2024 is here! Now in an updated format, learn about its unique layout and benefits, and how it can revolutionize your planning for the new yearAdditional materials: www.superdatascience.com/746Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.

Jan 05, 20243 min

745: 2024 Data Science Trend Predictions

2024 data science trends take the spotlight in this special episode, where Jon joins Sadie St. Lawrence to analyze last year's predictions and delve into the emerging technologies reshaping the field. From AI hardware accelerators to the transformative role of large language models, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the future of data science. This episode is brought to you by CloudWolf, the Cloud Skills platform. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Po...

Jan 02, 20242 hr 30 min

744: To a Peaceful 2024

2023: A year of great movement and change. Technological developments have rocketed generative AI’s capabilities into the stratosphere of possibilities for future approaches to work, health, and play. Host Jon Krohn recognizes the benefits we have seen over the past year, discusses the important role we all have in ensuring ethics remains at the core of AI development and use, and he ends the year with a musical surprise for his listeners!Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/744Interes...

Dec 29, 20236 min

743: How to Integrate Generative A.I. Into Your Business, with Piotr Grudzień

Chatbots, large language models and generative AI: Founder of Quickchat AI Piotr Grudzień believes the key to any successful AI platform is to ensure it can be tailored to a company’s specific needs. He speaks to host Jon Krohn about helping clients generate realistic and satisfying conversations that help their customer base find what they need quickly. This episode is brought to you by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligence Leader, and by CloudWolf, the Cloud Skills platform. Interested in sponsori...

Dec 26, 20231 hr 19 min

742: Happy Holidays from All of Us

Join us on a brief journey through the AI world in 2023. A year ago, GPT-3.5 crafting our holiday message was a marvel, but now, with GPT-4's arrival, we're seeing an even more astounding evolution in AI. As we wave goodbye to the trend of generative AI, the Super Data Science Podcast team is bringing a personal touch back. Tune in for our heartfelt Happy Holidays message and a big thank you to all our listeners for your unwavering support.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/742Intere...

Dec 22, 20232 min

741: How to Visualize Data Effectively, with Prof. Alberto Cairo

Data visualization remains at the forefront as Dr. Alberto Cairo from the University of Miami guides us beyond numerical figures, exploring the art of weaving compelling narratives through data. In his book, "The Art of Insight," he reveals the varied motivations driving visualization experts and highlights the serene, meditative process inherent in crafting visualizations. Emphasizing the fusion of scientific principles and personal style for effective data communication, Dr. Cairo also discuss...

Dec 19, 20231 hr 18 min

740: Q*: OpenAI's Rumored AGI Breakthrough

Sam Altman’s exit and rehiring, AGI, and OpenAI’s Q*: In this week’s Five-Minute Friday, Jon Krohn peeks behind the curtains of OpenAI, where development of the world’s first model that can solve complex, nonlinear logical problems, Q*, might be well underway. This episode casts light on the rumors behind OpenAI’s Q*, what its emergence could mean for the future of AI, and the controversies already surrounding an agent that has not yet reached the market.Additional materials: www.superdatascienc...

Dec 15, 202311 min

739: AI is Eating Biology and Chemistry, with Dr. Ingmar Schuster

AI Protein design, machine learning and cancer care, and pharmaceuticals: At Exazyme, CEO and Co-Founder Ingmar Schuster uses AI to design proteins. He speaks with Jon Krohn about their wider applications in pharmaceuticals and chemistry, how Kernel methods make the design of synthetic biological catalysts more efficient, and when to use shallow machine learning over deep learning.This episode is brought to you by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligence Leader. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScie...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 22 min

738: Engineering Biomaterials with Generative AI, with Dr. Pierre Salvy

Bioengineering and Generative AI converge under the visionary leadership of Dr. Pierre Salvy at Cambrium GmbH, propelling material science into uncharted territories. He sits down with Jon Krohn live at Merantix A.I. Campus in Berlin to discuss how he's transforming material design, exemplified by his swift development of NovaColl, a vegan collagen crafted within two years.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/738Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKroh...

Dec 08, 202323 min

737: scikit-learn's Past, Present and Future, with scikit-learn co-founder Dr. Gaël Varoquaux

scikit-learn co-founder Gaël Varoquaux and Jon Krohn are live at the historic Sorbonne in Paris, where they discuss the evolution of scikit-learn. From its origins as a memory-efficient Python implementation of support vector machines to its present-day status as a pivotal resource in machine learning, Gaël paints a vivid picture of its remarkable growth. Join us for a glimpse into scikit-learn's evolution, the realm of open-source collaboration, and the transformative power of data-driven insig...

Dec 05, 20232 hr 30 min

736: How to Officially Certify your AI Model, with Jan Zawadzki

AI certification and EU regulation: Jan Zawadzki, CTO and CO Managing Director of Certif.ai, talks to Jon Krohn about the future of certification for AI startups and keeping within rigorous international regulations. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/736Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKrohn.com/podcast for sponsorship information.

Dec 01, 202315 min

735: A.I. Product Management, with Google DeepMind's Head of Product, Mehdi Ghissassi

Artificial General Intelligence, AlphaGo, and Google DeepMind: Jon Krohn speaks to Mehdi Ghissassi, Director of Product Management at Google DeepMind, about the ethics and social impact of AI, keeping up with AI releases with safety in mind, and other pressing AI problems that keep him awake at night. In this episode, Mehdi and Jon also take a broader look at the current AI landscape, the opportunities for AI investors and startups, and what AI product managers need to get ahead.This episode is ...

Nov 28, 20231 hr 22 min

734: Humanoid Robot Soccer, with the Dutch RoboCup Team

Robot Soccer takes center stage as Jon Krohn and Dário Catarrinho, Secretary of the Dutch Nao Team and an AI student at the University of Amsterdam, discuss the intricate machine learning that enables robots to navigate the field, make decisions in real-time, respond to sound, and compete against each other in a gripping display of skill and strategy.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/734Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKrohn.com/podcast for spons...

Nov 24, 202317 min

733: OpenAssistant: The Open-Source ChatGPT Alternative, with Dr. Yannic Kilcher

Yannic Kilcher, a leading ML YouTuber and DeepJudge CTO, teams up with Jon Krohn this week to delve into the open-source ML community, the technology powering Yannic’s Swiss-based startup, and the significant implications of adversarial examples in ML. Tune in as they also unpack Yannic's approach to tracking ML research, future AI prospects and his startup challenges.This episode is brought to you by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligence Leader, and by CloudWolf, the Cloud Skills platform. Interest...

Nov 21, 20232 hr 40 min

732: Data Science for Astronomy, with Dr. Daniela Huppenkothen

Exploring our vast universe, in this episode Jon Krohn meets with Daniela Huppenkothen at the University of Amsterdam's astronomy department for a wide-ranging discussion about building instrumentation for telescopes, collecting data from outer space and how to sort astronomy’s problem of enormous amounts of data.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/732Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKrohn.com/podcast for sponsorship information.

Nov 17, 202344 min

731: A.I. Agents Will Develop Their Own Distinct Culture, with Nell Watson

Ethics and machine intelligence pioneer Nell Watson speaks to host Jon Krohn about the differences between AI ethics and AI safety, how crying wolf may result in future complications for AI development and the importance of ensuring IEEE standards to mitigate and regulate AI risks. She also touches on what she considers a “second Enlightenment”, in which we may start to form intimate relationships with AI—to both parties’ benefit.This episode is brought to you by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligenc...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 29 min

730: How GitHub Operationalizes AI for Teamwide Collaboration and Productivity

In this episode, Kyle Daigle, COO of GitHub, joins Jon Krohn to discuss the transformative impact of generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot. Learn how these tools streamline software development, enhance collaboration, and accelerate code reviews. Discover innovative approaches to collaboration and innersourcing, reshaping the future of teamwork in the digital age.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/730Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKrohn.com/po...

Nov 10, 202319 min