Richard Berk delves into the exciting world of machine learning in a thought-provoking discussion on a wide range of topics. They explore the potential for Westworld-style androids, considerations in the criminal justice system, ethical implications of AI in warfare, and the challenges of understanding uncertainty in real-world data. From advanced language models and genetic algorithms to the impact of AI on everyday life, get ready for a fascinating and insightful conversation that will expand your understanding of the evolving landscape of machine learning.

Michael and Ben take a deep dive into the insightful journey spanning nuclear engineering, software development, and mentorship at Databricks. They delve into the complexities of career progression, the importance of humility and honesty in mentoring relationships, and the value of fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments and impactful lessons that have shaped Ben's career and influenced their perspective on the ever-evolving tech industry.

Piotr Skalski is a computer vision engineer at Roboflow. They dive deep into the world of computer vision and AI technology, exploring the utilization of video, photo, and imagery data in array processing and NLP. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by these fields, as well as the impact of AI technology on various industries, including civil engineering and manufacturing. Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of technology, innovation, and the future of software development.

Are you looking at all the layoffs and uncertainty going on and wondering if your company is the next to cut back?

In today's episode, we speak with Neil Theise, a pathologist at NYU and author of Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness and Being. Expect to learn about complexity theory and its implications for sentience, how great ideas are formed, whether AGI can be built with silicon-based computers, and much more!

In today's episode we speak with Agata Checinska (Spotify) and Kasia Batko-Toluc (Citizen Network Watchdog Poland) about data privacy, accessibility, and accuracy. Expect to learn about how Poland approaches these sensitive topics, the power of deep fakes, and much more!

In today's episode we speak with Pierre Eliseeff, co-founder of Analyzr and causal inference expert. Expect to learn a 3-step blueprint for doing causal analysis, thinking critically about data, creating successful projects, and much more!

In today's episode, we chat with Sylvain Lesage from Hugging Face, a specialist in data visualization and software engineering. Dive in to discover insights about Hugging Face's software engineering environment, invaluable data visualization techniques, and more!

In today's episode, we chat with Adam Ross Nelson - a data scientist, career mentor, and writer. Our primary focus is understanding when you've achieved "good enough" skills. Additionally, we explore team dynamics, the importance of soft skills, and offer career guidance for budding data scientists.

In today's episode, we delve into a popular topic at Databricks: building recommendation engines. We'll guide you on how to plan such projects, measure your model's success, suggest effective algorithms, and cover many other insights!

Ben and Michael delve into the world of data science and software development. They discuss the importance of setting standards and documentation in project development, the struggle of reviewing and maintaining code changes, and the need for programmatic solutions to automate review processes. They explore the journey of building prototypes, tackling uncertainties, and the quest for a more reliable and efficient review process.

In today's episode we speak with Paul Allen, the creator of Ancestry.com. Currently, he is CEO of Soar.com, a platform that leverages AI to make you live a more fulfilled and effective life. Expect to learn about applying LLMs to personal productivity, how Paul thinks about viral content, new applications for LLMs, and much more!

In today's episode, we speak with Anand Das, the CTO and co-founder of bito.ai, an LLM-powered code assistant. Expect to learn about managing LLM context, keeping LLMs up-to-date, common user pitfalls, and much more!

In today's episode, we speak with Shivek Sachdev, product owner at a seed-to-sale Cannabis company. Expect to learn about disrupting new industries, applying LLMs to daily work, and much more!

In today's episode we speak to Eric Daimler, a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, professor at Carnegie Mellon, and the current CEO of Conexus. Expect to learn about how AI is impacting the military, general workforce, and our understanding of sentience! Oh, and make sure you use farm animals when explaining technical concepts.