How open-source AI will reshape power dynamics in tech w/ Hugging Face CSO Thomas Wolf

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   19 Nov 2024 · 50 min

   Building an AI creator community w/ Civitai founders Justin Maier and Maxfield Hulker

   Ever since generative AI tools like Midjourney became available to the public in 2022, curious users and AI fanatics alike have been experimenting with the technology. But for tech aficionados and AI enthusiasts like Justin Maier and Maxfield Hulker, Midjourney’s closed-source model wasn’t enough — they wanted to go deeper. That’s why Justin and Max created Citivai, an open-source generative AI tool and social platform where users can create, share, and experiment with new image generation models. They sit down with Bilawal to discuss why community is so important to open-source development,…

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   12 Nov 2024 · 31 min

   An AI chatbot that talks back w/ ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode

   When it comes to preparing for an interview or making an important life decision, more and more people are turning to AI for advice. ChatGPT’s new voice interface, Advanced Voice Mode, allows users to speak out loud and converse with a chatbot as they would with another human — but is it really as seamless as a chat with a friend? Bilawal runs a series of experiments with Advanced Voice Mode to test the limits of this new technology and its potential uses, from weighing the pros and cons of a cross-country move to coaching an intense personal workout. He and producer Dominic Girard discuss…

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   5 Nov 2024 · 55 min

   How AI is changing national security w/ Kathleen Fisher

   We’ve had conversations about AI’s online influence on politics, from deepfakes to misinformation. But AI can also have profound effects on hardware – especially when it comes to national security and military capabilities like weapons and stealth technologies. Kathleen Fisher is an office director at DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency tasked with the research and development of emerging technologies for use by the U.S. military. Despite its bureaucratic name, DARPA is anything but conventional – and they’re solving problems that are thrillingly complex. Kathleen shares how…

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   22 Oct 2024 · 39 min

   How AI is changing who gets hired – and who doesn’t w/ Hilke Schellmann

   From vetting resumes to screening candidates, many employers are using AI tools to identify top talent. But what happens when companies start relying on AI to help them decide who to hire or promote…and who to fire? Bilawal speaks with journalist Hilke Schellmann, whose research on the rapidly growing use of AI in the workplace highlights where algorithms are helping – and hurting – business. Hilke shares the surprising (and not surprising) ways AI works in the hiring process, and argues that transparency, regulation, and oversight are essential if AI is going to actually benefit employees…

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   15 Oct 2024 · 50 min

   How Meta wants to shape our digital future with open source AI w/ Ragavan Srinivasan

   Llama is Meta’s Large Language Model trained on over 15 trillion tokens of publicly available information. It’s available to anyone – from people making custom fan-made entertainment on a smartphone… to, potentially, complex projects that may not have the public’s well-being in mind. So if Llama is such a widely available and powerful product, why is Meta releasing it – for free? Bilawal chats with Meta’s own Vice President of Product, Ragavan Srinivasan, to discuss the pressing questions around Llama’s benefits and risks. For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit…

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   8 Oct 2024 · 36 min

   Is Google’s reign over? The future of AI search w/ Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas

   Whether finding a restaurant or fact-checking a new claim, search engines are one of the main avenues we use to navigate the world. So why are modern engines so clunky and frustrating – and how is AI already changing the infrastructure we use to access information on the internet? Bilawal sits down with CEO of Perplexity AI Aravind Srinivas to discuss how we got to a world with too many links, and what the future may hold for your experience on the web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   10 Jul 2026 · 28 min

   The Data Center Next Door with Dr. Sacoby Wilson | from TED Tech

   Imagine if one day, your quiet neighborhood came alive with a steady hum… and it never went away? All throughout the United States, data centers are popping up next door and in your backyards. These buildings guzzle millions of water, cause noise pollution, and are raising homeowners’ utility bills. In this first episode of a four-part miniseries, Sherrell interviews environmental health scientist Dr. Jacoby Wilson on what happens when data centers infiltrate a neighborhood. They discuss why data centers disproportionately undermine working class communities and how Dr. Wilson is working…

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   15 Apr 2025 · 41 min

   Trends for 2025: AI x Crypto - From Agents in Games & DePIN to Proof of Personhood and More | web3 with a16z crypto

   Today, we are sharing a special episode from the chart-topping tech podcast web3 with a16z crypto. Produced by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, the podcast explores the technology, people, and business ideas driving the next era of internet innovation. This episode – part of a series covering leading “Trends for 2025” – covers the intersection of crypto and AI. Topics range from why having a unique ID matters in a world of deepfakes to AI agents in games to truly autonomous chatbots. You’ll also get to hear from a16z crypto team members, including chief technology officer Eddy…

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   11 Apr 2025 · 46 min

   The magic intelligence in the sky | Good Robot

   This episode is part of a feed swap from our friend at Vox’s Unexplainable podcast. Good Robot is a miniseries hosted by Julia Longoria. Today’s episode, “The magic intelligence in the sky” examines how before AI became a mainstream obsession, one thinker sounded the alarm about its catastrophic potential. So why are so many billionaires and tech leaders worried about… paper clips? Good Robot was made in partnership with Vox’s Unexplainable team. Episodes will be released on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more, go to vox.com/goodrobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    21 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    How Pokemon Go and augmented reality are transforming how we’ll navigate the world w/ Niantic's Brian McClendon

    Whether you’re trying to find your way around a new city or just looking for a place to eat, it’s become second nature to many people to turn to Google Maps to get us from point A to point B. On the last episode of this season of The TED AI Show, we’re chatting with Keyhole (now known as Google Earth) founder and current Niantic SVP of Engineering Brian McClendon. Brian and Bilawal discuss how even the most detailed digital maps have blind spots, how Pokemon Go could be an unlikely partner to fill in the blanks – and how augmented reality is making the future of navigation immersive. In the…

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