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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Babbel is conversation-based learning built with science-backed cognitive tools like spaced repetition and interactive lessons created by real language teachers and voiced by real native speakers. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription 👉 https://babbel.com/eyeonai   Unveil the transformative power of AI in business and society. Join us on #165 of the Eye on AI podcast as we sit down with Andy Hock, VP of Product at Cerebras Systems, an AI hardware...

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free at https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI Explore the frontiers of AI with Hrant Khachatrian and discover how Armenia is carving its niche in the global AI landscape on Eye on AI.  In this episode Hrant shares his journey...

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free at https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI Discover the heart of Armenia’s tech revolution with the latest guest of the Eye on AI podcast, Rem Darbinyan. Discover how this small nation is sprinting towards becoming a powerhouse...

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free at https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI   On episode #162 of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Vasi Philomin, Vice President of Generative AI at Amazon Web Services. Vasi shares his journey in AI and ML, detailing his...

This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Babbel is conversation-based learning built with science-backed cognitive tools like spaced repetition and interactive lessons created by real language teachers and voiced by real native speakers. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription 👉 babbel.com/eyeonai   On episode #161 of Eye on AI, join Craig Smith as he sits down with Harut Martirosyan, CTO of Intent.ai.  In this episode, we explore Harut's journey in AI, highlighting his role in shaping ad...

This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to set up an online store and sell their products. Whether you’re selling online, on social media, or in person, Shopify has you covered on every base. With Shopify you can sell physical and digital products. You can sell services, memberships, ticketed events, rentals and even classes and lessons. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at http://shopify.com/eyeonai On episode #160 of Eye on AI,...

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 episode #159 of Eye on AI, Craig...

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free at NetSuite.com/EYEONAI   On episode 158 of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith dives deep into the world of AI safety, governance, and open-source dilemmas with Connor Leahy, CEO of Conjecture, an AI company specializing in...