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The 21st Century began with the rise of the Internet and social media. The next decade will mark the rise of the Intelligent Machines. AI will inhabit all our devices from cars and appliances to smart phones and robots. The Intelligent Machines podcast explores the most exciting revolution humanity has ever seen, filled with promise and peril. More than ever we need to understand what these new devices will bring to our lives and how to make best use of them as the 21st century unfolds. On t ...
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In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.
In this episode, Alec Crawford speaks with Andriy Burkov, who holds a PhD in artificial intelligence and is the author of several books including "The Hundred Page Machine Learning Book" and "Machine Learning Engineering." The conversation dives into Andriy's academic background in multi-agent systems and computational game theory, highlighting his significant contributions to algorithms for Nash Equilibrium in multi-turn games. Andriy shares insights into his transition from academia to industry, recounting his experiences with companies like Fujitsu and innovative startups in Quebec. The discussion shifts to how AI is revolutionizing software development, with Andriy emphasizing the increased productivity for experienced engineers and the challenges faced by recent computer science graduates in a competitive job market. The episode concludes with Andriy's perspectives on the ethical implications of AI and his advice for businesses starting their AI journey.
Summary:
- Guest Introduction: Andriy Burkov discusses his academic background and contributions to AI, particularly in multi-agent systems.
- Career Transition: Shares experiences moving from academia to industry, working with Fujitsu and innovative startups.
- AI in Software Development: Explores how AI is enhancing productivity for experienced software engineers.
- Challenges for Graduates: Addresses the competitive job market for computer science graduates and offers advice for gaining experience.
- Ethical Considerations: Discusses the importance of understanding AI's limitations and the potential risks in its deployment.
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Books:
- The Hundred Page Machine Learning Book
- Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
Movies:
- Terminator 2
- Alien
- Harry Potter
- The Lord of the Rings
TV Shows:
- Breaking Bad
- Game of Thrones
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