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Reflecting on the Lex Fridman podcast with Aravind Srinivas, it is clear that the future of AI and search is on a fascinating trajectory. 🚀 🔎 📖 Highlights from the podcast: 1. Aravind explains how Perplexity takes an academic approach by ensuring every sentence is cited to ensure high output accuracy. 2. The shifting landscape of search, where traditional engines like Google are becoming akin to the Yellow Pages, primarily useful for finding companies and products, signalling a need for innovation in how we find useful information online. 3. The influence Yann LeCun's theories have on today's investment and compute distribution between supervised and self-supervised learning, and his new ideas on utilising latent space for gradient based reasoning (LeCun's lecture slides linked in comments). This episode is a compelling listen for anyone curious about the motivations and ambitions of an AI tech founder. The discussion goes beyond the technical aspects, touching on the philosophical implications of AI in our lives. https://lnkd.in/eXDjxg8R Co-authored with CoPilot.

🤖 Is AI a developers best friend? Tomorrow on Tech Talks we welcome Tristram Bates who has put together a peer-to-peer community for developers to scale and grow from each others experiences and mistakes. 😁 Like much of the tech community, AI is one of these key tools that is really assisting this growth. 👉🏼 Find out more in our Friday episode, and check out the community today! https://nslondon.com/ #podcast #community #ai #technology #developers

I think a lot about how to make better decisions. In my day job, that often means helping enterprises make decisions that drive more value out of complex technology. But sometimes, I like to get a little more meta. I joined my friends Michael Tiffany and Amna Rana on an episode of their brilliant podcast, The Augmented Life, to discuss what decision making really means: - What we mean when we talk about data - How to value gut instinct against “data-driven” choices - ‘Satisficing’ vs Optimizing - We even got into how studying economics might help you with your diet (!) This was a fun one. We covered a lot of ground so be sure to catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gjz7eSXX – – PS: If you’re also interested in decision-making for enterprises, why not join my upcoming Maven course? We’re covering all things Enterprise AI Strategy. Learn how to develop, test, and deploy scalable and reliable AI systems that drive business growth. Join us here: https://lnkd.in/egMzRD2h

WHAT IS DATA? I have been trying to get my peers to reflect on this for YEARS now. This clip does that in the most crisp, succinct and effective manner. I would build upon it by saying, your personal views, opinions and experiences will one day become data. Or did I miss that boat by at least a good decade cause I had this disdain for all things social media when I was in my 20s. Irrespective, cool post below which will be a cooler conversation if had with a well versed audience. #data #personaldata #dataprivacy #riskmitigation #genai

What a great conversation with Cassie, talking about the science of decision making. Wish we could've kept asking more, but if you want to learn more about what we mean when we talk about data, gut instinct vs data-driven choices, and more, hope you take a listen to this podcast episode!

What's BYO AI? How can educators and job training providers hit the right balance with durable skills and timely tech training? Should community colleges offer AI-specific credentials or focus on embedding AI skills in existing programs? I spoke with three experts about these questions and much more in the latest episode of The Cusp, a Work Shift podcast. All three brought breadth and depth to the conversation. Lydia Logan is IBM's VP of global education and workforce development, a vantage point that gives her rare insight on AI and the workforce. Alex Swartsel and Tiffany Hsieh help lead the recently launched Center for Artificial Intelligence & the future of Work at Jobs for the Future (JFF). They offer sharp analysis and framing of what to watch with AI and economic mobility. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts, and make sure to subscribe to The Cusp.

I've been a big fan of Paul Fain's for a while now, and it was a pleasure to be in conversation with him, Alex Swartsel, and by extension, Lydia Logan, about how the education and workforce ecosystem can drive economic mobility in an AI-enabled world. Check it out on The Cusp https://thecusp.ai/!

I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a guest on the TechEd Podcast with Matt Kirchner and Producer Melissa Martin. Discussing the role of generative AI in the classroom was enlightening, and I learned so much from their insights and experiences. Our conversation delved into the transformative potential of AI in education, exploring how it can revolutionize instructional design and enhance the learning experience. We touched on the critical importance of maintaining the human element in AI-driven education and shared practical tips for effectively integrating AI tools in the classroom. Here are some quotable moments from our discussion "If I’m not including AI use within the coursework itself, I'm doing a disservice to the student because they're going to go out and have a job interview, and one of the questions they're going to be asked is to tell us your experience with generative AI. And they're not going to have it." "Think of it as you're forming a team with AI. You are offsetting some of your weaknesses with some of its strengths, but it also has weaknesses that you offset as the human in the loop." Thank you again, Matt and Melissa, for having me on the show and for your invaluable contributions to the conversation on AI in education. Does Generative AI Belong in the Classroom? (techedpodcast.com) #Education #AI #InstructionalDesign #GenerativeAI #Podcast

According to recent surveys, 75% of professionals in the software industry believe that AI creates challenges for entry-level job seekers. While AI presents challenges, it also offers numerous opportunities. Discover how this groundbreaking technology can empower you and open doors to new possibilities in the software industry. Don't let uncertainty hold you back. Tune in to our podcast for expert advice and inspiration on leveraging AI for success in your career! https://lnkd.in/gb6ZBUTd #AI #CareerDevelopment #Podcast #Opportunities #TechIndustry #FutureOfWork

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