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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 secure their position at the forefront of technological advancement. From the pivotal CHIPS Act to th ..read more

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 Join host Craig Smith in episode #178 of Eye on AI for an enlightening conversation with Terry Sejnowski, President of the NeurIPS Foundation and is the Francis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies where he directs the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory  In t ..read more

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 stable diffusion, a key innovation by Bjorn's team that is setting new standards in the democratizati ..read more

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 learn manipulation skills and generalize across diverse tasks, transforming the potential of home r ..read more

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 traditional method of sifting through links.   Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs in dev ..read more

Join host Craig Smith on episode #174 of Eye on AI as he sits down with Tianmin Shu, Assistant Professor at Hawkins 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, and interact within it.   Explore the intricate dance between AI and cognitive science as Tianmin shares insights ..read more

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 reason and act with unprecedented flexibility and intelligence.  Discover the challenges, techno ..read more

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, discussing their development, applications, and the future of creative expression through AI.Discove ..read more