Data Science at Home

Francesco Gadaleta
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Data Science at Home

Artificial Intelligence, algorithms and tech tales that are shaping the world. Hype not included.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Humans vs. Bots: Are You Talking to a Machine Right Now? (Ep. 273)

    In this episode of Data Science at Home, host Francesco Gadaleta dives deep into the evolving world of AI-generated content detection with experts Souradip Chakraborty, Ph.D. grad student at the University of Maryland, and Amrit Singh Bedi, CS faculty at the University of Central Florida.  Together, they explore the growing importance of distinguishing human-written from AI-generated text, discussing real-world examples from social media to news. How reliable are current detection tools like DetectGPT? What are the ethical and technical challenges ahead as AI continues to advance? And is the balance between innovation and regulation tipping in the right direction?    Tune in for insights on the future of AI text detection and the broader implications for media, academia, and policy.   Chapters    00:00 - Intro  00:23 - Guests: Souradip Chakraborty and Amrit Singh Bedi  01:25 - Distinguish Text Generation By AI  04:33 - Research on Safety and Alignment of Generative Model  06:01 - Tools to Detect Generated AI Text   11:28 - Water Marking 18:27 - Challenges in Detecting Large Documents Generated by AI  23:34 - Number of Tokens  26:22 - Adversarial Attack 29:01 - True Positive and False Positive of Detectors  31:01 - Limit of Technologies  41:01 - Future of AI Detection Techniques  46:04 - Closing Thought   Subscribe to our new YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome

    50 min

  2. 20 NOV

    AI bubble, Sam Altman’s Manifesto and other fairy tales for billionaires (Ep. 272)

    Welcome to Data Science at Home, where we don’t just drink the AI Kool-Aid. Today, we’re dissecting Sam Altman’s “AI manifesto”—a magical journey where, apparently, AI will fix everything from climate change to your grandma's back pain. Superintelligence is “just a few thousand days away,” right? Sure, Sam, and my cat’s about to become a calculus tutor.   In this episode, I’ll break down the bold (and often bizarre) claims in Altman’s grand speech for the Intelligence Age. I’ll give you the real scoop on what’s realistic, what’s nonsense, and why some tech billionaires just can’t resist overselling. Think AI’s all-knowing, all-powerful future is just around the corner? Let’s see if we can spot the fairy dust.   Strap in, grab some popcorn, and get ready to see past the hype!   Chapters   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - CEO of Baidu Statement on AI Bubble 03:47 - News On Sam Altman Open AI 06:43 - Online Manifesto "The Intelleigent Age" 13:14 - Deep Learning 16:26 - AI gets Better With Scale 17:45 - Conclusion On Manifesto   Still have popcorns? Get some laughs at https://ia.samaltman.com/    #AIRealTalk #NoHypeZone #InvestorBaitAlert

    19 min

  3. 13 NOV

    AI vs. The Planet: The Energy Crisis Behind the Chatbot Boom (Ep. 271)

    In this episode of Data Science at Home, we dive into the hidden costs of AI’s rapid growth — specifically, its massive energy consumption. With tools like ChatGPT reaching 200 million weekly active users, the environmental impact of AI is becoming impossible to ignore. Each query, every training session, and every breakthrough come with a price in kilowatt-hours, raising questions about AI’s sustainability.   Join us, as we uncovers the staggering figures behind AI's energy demands and explores practical solutions for the future. From efficiency-focused algorithms and specialized hardware to decentralized learning, this episode examines how we can balance AI’s advancements with our planet's limits. Discover what steps we can take to harness the power of AI responsibly!   Check our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome   Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Findings on Summary Statics 05:15 - Energy Required To Querry On GPT 07:20 - Energy Efficiency In BlockChain 10:41 - Efficicy Focused Algorithm 14:02 - Hardware Optimization 17:31 - Decentralized Learning 18:38 - Edge Computing with Local Inference 19:46 - Distributed Architectures 21:46 - Outro     #AIandEnergy #AIEnergyConsumption #SustainableAI #AIandEnvironment #DataScience #EfficientAI #DecentralizedLearning #GreenTech #EnergyEfficiency #MachineLearning #FutureOfAI #EcoFriendlyAI #FrancescoFrag #DataScienceAtHome #ResponsibleAI #EnvironmentalImpact

    22 min

  4. 6 NOV

    Love, Loss, and Algorithms: The Dangerous Realism of AI (Ep. 270)

    Subscribe to our new channel https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome   In this episode of Data Science at Home, we confront a tragic story highlighting the ethical and emotional complexities of AI technology. A U.S. teenager recently took his own life after developing a deep emotional attachment to an AI chatbot emulating a character from Game of Thrones. This devastating event has sparked urgent discussions on the mental health risks, ethical responsibilities, and potential regulations surrounding AI chatbots, especially as they become increasingly lifelike.   🎙️ Topics Covered: AI & Emotional Attachment: How hyper-realistic AI chatbots can foster intense emotional bonds with users, especially vulnerable groups like adolescents. Mental Health Risks: The potential for AI to unintentionally contribute to mental health issues, and the challenges of diagnosing such impacts. Ethical & Legal Accountability: How companies like Character AI are being held accountable and the ethical questions raised by emotionally persuasive AI.   🚨 Analogies Explored: From VR to CGI and deepfakes, we discuss how hyper-realism in AI parallels other immersive technologies and why its emotional impact can be particularly disorienting and even harmful.   🛠️ Possible Mitigations: We cover potential solutions like age verification, content monitoring, transparency in AI design, and ethical audits that could mitigate some of the risks involved with hyper-realistic AI interactions. 👀 Key Takeaways: As AI becomes more realistic, it brings both immense potential and serious responsibility. Join us as we dive into the ethical landscape of AI—analyzing how we can ensure this technology enriches human lives without crossing lines that could harm us emotionally and psychologically. Stay curious, stay critical, and make sure to subscribe for more no-nonsense tech talk!   Chapters 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Emotions In Artificial Intelligence 04:00 - Unregulated Influence and Misleading Interaction 06:32 - Overwhelming Realism In AI 10:54 - Virtual Reality 13:25 - Hyper-Realistic CGI Movies 15:38 - Deep Fake Technology 18:11 - Regulations To Mitigate AI Risks 22:50 - Conclusion   #AI#ArtificialIntelligence#MentalHealth#AIEthics#podcast#AIRegulation#EmotionalAI#HyperRealisticAI#TechTalk#AIChatbots#Deepfakes#VirtualReality#TechEthics#DataScience#AIDiscussion #StayCuriousStayCritical

    24 min

  5. 28 OCT

    VC Advice Exposed: When Investors Don’t Know What They Want (Ep. 269)

    Ever feel like VC advice is all over the place? That’s because it is. In this episode, I expose the madness behind the money and how to navigate their confusing advice!   Watch the video at https://youtu.be/IBrPFyRMG1Q Subscribe to our new Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome      00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - The Wild World of VC Advice 02:01 - Grow Fast vs. Grow Slow 05:00 - Listen to Customers or Innovate Ahead 09:51 - Raise Big or Stay Lean? 11:32 - Sell Your Vision in Minutes? 14:20 - The Real VC Secret: Focus on Your Team and Vision 17:03 - Outro

    18 min

  6. 21 OCT

    AI Says It Can Compress Better Than FLAC?! Hold My Entropy 🍿 (Ep. 268)

    Can AI really out-compress PNG and FLAC? 🤔 Or is it just another overhyped tech myth? In this episode of Data Science at Home, Frag dives deep into the wild claims that Large Language Models (LLMs) like Chinchilla 70B are beating traditional lossless compression algorithms. 🧠💥 But before you toss out your FLAC collection, let's break down Shannon's Source Coding Theorem and why entropy sets the ultimate limit on lossless compression. We explore: ⚙️ How LLMs leverage probabilistic patterns for compression 📉 Why compression efficiency doesn’t equal general intelligence 🚀 The practical (and ridiculous) challenges of using AI for compression 💡 Can AI actually BREAK Shannon’s limit—or is it just an illusion? If you love AI, algorithms, or just enjoy some good old myth-busting, this one’s for you. Don't forget to hit subscribe for more no-nonsense takes on AI, and join the conversation on Discord! Let’s decode the truth together. Join the discussion on the new Discord channel of the podcast https://discord.gg/4UNKGf3   Don't forget to subscribe to our new YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome     References Have you met Shannon? https://datascienceathome.com/have-you-met-shannon-conversation-with-jimmy-soni-and-rob-goodman-about-one-of-the-greatest-minds-in-history/

    21 min

  7. 12 OCT

    What Big Tech Isn’t Telling You About AI (Ep. 267)

    Are AI giants really building trustworthy systems? A groundbreaking transparency report by Stanford, MIT, and Princeton says no. In this episode, we expose the shocking lack of transparency in AI development and how it impacts bias, safety, and trust in the technology. We’ll break down Gary Marcus’s demands for more openness and what consumers should know about the AI products shaping their lives.   Check our new YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome and Subscribe!    Cool links https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262551069/taming-silicon-valley/ http://garymarcus.com/index.html

    19 min

  8. 8 OCT

    Money, Cryptocurrencies, and AI: Exploring the Future of Finance with Chris Skinner [RB] (Ep. 266)

    We're revisiting one of our most popular episodes from last year, where renowned financial expert Chris Skinner explores the future of money. In this fascinating discussion, Skinner dives deep into cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, AI, and even the metaverse. He touches on government regulations, the role of tech in finance, and what these innovations mean for humanity. Now, one year later, we encourage you to listen again and reflect—how much has changed? Are Chris Skinner's predictions still holding up, or has the financial landscape evolved in unexpected ways? Tune in and find out!

    41 min
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Artificial Intelligence, algorithms and tech tales that are shaping the world. Hype not included.

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  • Creator
    Francesco Gadaleta
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    268
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