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   S1 · E118 · 17 Dec 2024 · 56 min

   Evaluating LLMs with Chatbot Arena and Joseph E. Gonzalez

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Joseph E. Gonzalez, EECS Professor at UC Berkeley and Co-Founder at RunLLM, joins host Lukas Biewald to explore innovative approaches to evaluating LLMs. They discuss the concept of vibes-based evaluation, which examines not just accuracy but also the style and tone of model responses, and how Chatbot Arena has become a community-driven benchmark for open-source and commercial LLMs. Joseph shares insights on democratizing model evaluation, refining AI-human interactions, and leveraging human preferences to improve model performance. This episode provides…

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   S1 · E117 · 26 Nov 2024 · 50 min

   AI’s breakthrough in weather forecasting with Brightband’s Julian Green

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Julian Green, Co-founder & CEO of Brightband, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss how AI is transforming weather forecasting and climate solutions. They explore Brightband's innovative approach to using AI for extreme weather prediction, the shift from physics-based models to AI-driven forecasting, and the potential for democratizing weather data. Julian shares insights into building trust in AI for critical decisions, navigating the challenges of deep tech entrepreneurship, and the broader implications of AI in mitigating climate risks. This episode…

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   S1 · E116 · 7 Nov 2024 · 55 min

   What’s the path to AGI? A conversation with Turing Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Siddharth

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Jonathan Siddharth, CEO & Co-Founder of Turing, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss the path to AGI. They explore how Turing built a "developer cloud" of 3.7 million engineers to power AGI training, providing high-quality code and reasoning data to leading AI labs. Jonathan shares insights on Turing’s journey, from building coding datasets to solving enterprise AI challenges and enabling human-in-the-loop solutions. This episode offers a unique perspective on the intersection of human intelligence and AGI, with an eye on the expansion of new domains…

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   S1 · E115 · 24 Oct 2024 · 57 min

   Vercel’s CEO & Founder Guillermo Rauch on the impact of AI on Web Development and Front End Engineering

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Guillermo Rauch, CEO & Founder of Vercel, joins host Lukas Biewald for a wide ranging discussion on how AI is changing web development and front end engineering. They discuss how Vercel’s v0 expert AI agent is generating code and UI based on simple ChatGPT-like prompts, the importance of releasing daily for AI applications, and the changing landscape of frontier model performance between open and closed models. Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://wandb.me/apple-podcasts Listen on Spotify: http://wandb.me/spotify Subscribe to Weights & Biases:…

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   S1 · E114 · 10 Oct 2024 · 56 min

   Snowflake’s CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy on 700+ LLM enterprise use cases

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy joins host Lukas Biewald to explore how AI is transforming enterprise data strategies. They discuss Sridhar's journey from Google to Snowflake, diving into the evolving role of foundation models, Snowflake’s AI strategy, and the challenges of scaling AI in business. Sridhar also shares his thoughts on leadership, rapid iteration, and creating meaningful AI solutions for enterprise clients. Tune in to discover how Snowflake is driving innovation in the AI and data space. Connect with Sridhar Ramaswamy:…

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   S1 · E112 · 12 Sep 2024 · 1 hr 13 min

   From No-Code to AI-Powered Apps with Airtable’s Howie Liu

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Howie Lou, CEO of Airtable, joins host Lukas Biewald to dive into Airtable's transformation from a no-code app builder to a platform capable of supporting complex AI-driven workflows. They discuss the strategic decisions that propelled Airtable's growth, the challenges of scaling AI in enterprise settings, and the future of AI in business operations. Discover how Airtable is reshaping digital transformation and why flexibility and innovation are key in today's tech landscape. Tune in now to learn about the evolving role of AI in business and product…

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   S1 · E111 · 27 Aug 2024 · 53 min

   Launching the Fastest AI Inference Solution with Cerebras Systems CEO Andrew Feldman

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras Systems, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss the latest advancements in AI inference technology. They explore Cerebras Systems' groundbreaking new AI inference product, examining how their wafer-scale chips are setting new benchmarks in speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency. Andrew shares insights on the architectural innovations that make this possible and discusses the broader implications for AI workloads in production. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge of AI hardware and its impact on the…

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   S1 · E110 · 8 Aug 2024 · 49 min

   Reinventing AI Agents with Imbue CEO Kanjun Qiu

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Kanjun Qiu, CEO and Co-founder of Imbue, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss how AI agents are transforming code generation and software development. Discover the potential impact and challenges of creating autonomous AI systems that can write and verify code and and learn about the practical research involved. ✅ *Subscribe to Weights & Biases* → https://bit.ly/45BCkYz Connect with Kanjun Qiu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanjun/ https://x.com/kanjun General Intelligent Podcast: https://imbue.com/podcast/ Follow Weights & Biases:…

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   S1 · E109 · 25 Jul 2024 · 50 min

   From startup to $1.2B with Lambda’s Stephen Balaban

   In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Stephen Balaban, CEO of Lambda Labs, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss the journey of scaling Lambda Labs to an impressive $400M in revenue. They explore the pivotal moments that shaped the company, the future of GPU technology, and the impact of AI data centers on the energy grid. Discover the challenges and triumphs of running a successful hardware and cloud business in the AI industry. Tune in now to explore the evolving landscape of AI hardware and cloud services. ✅ *Subscribe to Weights & Biases* → https://bit.ly/45BCkYz Connect with Stephen…

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    S1 · E108 · 11 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 4 min

    Harnessing AI for legal practice with CoCounsel’s Jake Heller

    In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Jake Heller, Head of Product, CoCounsel, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss how AI is innovating legal practices and reshaping educational approaches for aspiring lawyers. From automating document review to enhancing legal research capabilities, explore the potential impact and challenges AI presents in the legal field. Whether you're a legal professional, a student, or simply curious about the future of law and technology, this conversation provides valuable insights and perspectives. Tune in now to explore the evolving landscape of AI in legal…