In this episode, Ross Dawson interviews Lindsay Richman, founder of Innerverse, to discuss her innovative work in AI and its potential to amplify human cognition. Lindsay shares her journey into the field, influenced by her father’s background in machine learning and her own experiences with linguistics. She explains how AI has advanced, particularly in natural language processing, and how these developments allow more seamless human-AI interactions. Lindsay also talks about the rapid growth of AI-powered agents and how tools like Google’s Vertex and models like GPT-4 have revolutionized the space, offering insights into how her company is shaping the future of AI-driven simulations. Lindsay delves into Innerverse’s mission to create simulations that help people achieve both personal and professional goals. She describes how these simulations provide a sandbox environment where users can practice skills, such as public speaking or work-life balance, while interacting with AI agents tailored to their preferences. The conversation also explores ethical considerations in AI development and the importance of diversity in building AI systems that support a wide range of human experiences. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolving relationship between humans and AI, highlighting the role of collaboration in future advancements.