Gradient Dissent: Conversations on AI Lukas Biewald

In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Together AI co-founder and Stanford Associate Professor Percy Liang joins host, Lukas Biewald, to discuss advancements in AI benchmarking and the pivotal role that open-source plays in AI development.
He shares his development of HELM—a robust framework for evaluating language models. The discussion highlights how this framework improves transparency and effectiveness in AI benchmarks. Additionally, Percy shares insights on the pivotal role of open-source models in democratizing AI development and addresses the challenges of English language bias in global AI applications. This episode offers in-depth insights into how benchmarks are shaping the future of AI, highlighting both technological advancements and the push for more equitable and inclusive technologies.
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In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Isomorphic Labs Chief AI Officer Max Jaderberg, and Chief Technology Officer Sergei Yakneen join our host Lukas Biewald to discuss the advancements in biotech and drug discovery being unlocked with machine learning.
With backgrounds in advanced AI research at DeepMind, Max and Sergei offer their unique insights into the challenges and successes of applying AI in a complex field like biotechnology. They share their journey at Isomorphic Labs, a company dedicated to revolutionizing drug discovery with AI. In this episode, they discuss the transformative impact of deep learning on the drug development process and Isomorphic Labs' strategy to innovate from molecular design to clinical trials.
You’ll come away with valuable insights into the challenges of applying AI in biotech, the role of AI in streamlining the drug discovery pipeline, and peer into the  future of AI-driven solutions in healthcare.
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🚀 Discover the cutting-edge AI hardware development for enterprises in this episode of Gradient Dissent, featuring Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems. 
Rodrigo Liang’s journey from Oracle to founding SambaNova is a tale of innovation and determination. In this episode, Rodrigo discusses the importance of specialized hardware in unlocking AI's potential for Enterprise businesses and SambaNova's mission to deliver comprehensive AI solutions from chips to models. 
Explore the critical insights on navigating the challenges of introducing AI to executives and the evolution of AI applications within large enterprises, and get a glimpse into the future of AI in the business world.
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🚀 This episode of Gradient Dissent welcomes Edo Liberty, the mind behind Pinecone's revolutionary vector database technology.
As a former leader at Amazon AI Labs and Yahoo's New York lab, Edo Liberty's extensive background in AI research and development showcases the complexities behind vector databases and their essential role in enhancing AI's capabilities.
Discover the pivotal moments and key decisions that have defined Pinecone's journey, learn about the different embedding strategies that are reshaping AI applications, and understand how Pinecone's success has had a profound impact on the technology landscape.
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🚀 In this episode of Gradient Dissent, we explore the revolutionary impact of AI across industries with Clara Shih, CEO of Salesforce AI and Founder of Hearsay Systems. 
Dive into Salesforce AI's cutting-edge approach to customer service through AI, the importance of a trust-first strategy, and the future of AI policies and education. Learn how Salesforce empowers businesses and shapes the future with AI innovations like Prompt Builder and Copilot Studio. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a business leader, or someone curious about the future of technology, this discussion offers valuable insights into navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI.
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In the newest episode of Gradient Dissent, we explore the intersecting worlds of AI and Healthcare with John Halamka, President of the Mayo Clinic Platform.
Journey with us down John Halamka's remarkable path from his early tech startup days to leading innovations as the President of the Mayo Clinic Platform, one of the world's most esteemed healthcare institutions. This deep dive into AI's role in modern medicine covers the technology's evolution, its potential to redefine patient care, and the visionary work of Mayo Clinic Platform in harnessing AI responsibly.
Explore the misconceptions surrounding AI in healthcare and discover the ethical and regulatory frameworks guiding its application. Glimpse into the future with Halamka's visionary perspective on AI's potential to democratize and revolutionize healthcare across the globe. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the challenges, triumphs, and the horizon of AI in healthcare through the lens of John Halamka's pioneering experiences.
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