chAIcast

Chai Show

A podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and work of South Asians in Artificial Intelligence.

Episodes

  1. 07/19/2022

    Ep 4: Priya Donti

    Priya Donti is a Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. She is also a co-founder and chair of Climate Change AI, an initiative to catalyze impactful work in climate change and machine learning. Her work focuses on machine learning for forecasting, optimization, and control in high-renewables power grids. Specifically, her research explores methods to incorporate the physics and hard constraints associated with electric power systems into deep learning models. Timestamps 1:22 Background 4:58 Climate change around the world 9:34 Identity as a superpower 16:58 Bringing AI to climate change 22:40 Smartgrids 27:37 Climate Change AI 35:41 Why Ph.D.? 40:28 Advice

  2. 06/24/2022

    Ep 3: Education in AI

    In this episode of chAIcast, hosts Isha Bhatt and Rupal Nigam discuss education in AI based on their personal experiences. Timestamps 0:00-0:31 Intro 0:32-6:29 Why study AI? 6:30-8:22 HRI 8:23-11:19 Getting started 11:20-13:00 Free resources 13:01-15:30 Math 15:31-21:48 University classes 21:49-22:58 Learning while in industry 22:59-28:18 Staying up to date 28:19-35:52 CS in K-12 35:53-37:46 Your first project 37:47-42:14 Our identities 42:15-43:01 Closing

  3. 05/15/2022

    Ep 2: Karthik Urs

    Karthik currently is a roboticist in EMBiR Lab at the University of Michigan, where he is building legged robots for biomechanical and evolutionary research into legged locomotion of animals. He recently earned an MS in Robotics from Michigan, where he previously earned a BSE in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Later this year, he will join NASA Jet Propulsion Lab as a mechatronics engineer, building the next generation of robots to explore our solar system. Overall, Karthik's interests are in creating capable robots as tools of scientific discovery, specifically in mechanism design and controls. Timestamps 0:00-1:40: Introductions 1:41-8:52: Background and Education 8:53-14:32: Why robots? 14:33-22:06: Identity and Culture 22:07-25:56: EMBiR Lab and Legged locomotion 25:57-33:03: JPL and Space robotics 33:04-38:51: Future of robots 38:52-43:12: Advice and Closing

  4. 02/10/2022

    Ep 1: Welcome & the Origins of Chai

    In this episode we introduce ourselves and the purpose of this podcast. Listen as we discuss the role chai has played in our lives, the origins of chai, and AI. 0:00-2:55: Show and host intros 2:55-7:08: What is AI, and why is it important? 7:08-13:44: Chai and its origins 13:44-20:10: Our relationship with chai 20:10-21:48: Show logistics and conclusion

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About

A podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and work of South Asians in Artificial Intelligence.

Information

  • Creator
    Chai Show
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chai Show
  • Show Website
    chAIcast