

Data Science at Home
Francesco Gadaleta
Cutting through AI bullsh*t.Come join the discussion on Discord! https://discord.gg/4UNKGf3
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Dec 1, 2023 • 26min
Destroy your toaster before it kills you. Drama at OpenAI and other stories (Ep. 244)
Brace yourselves, dear friends!
In this episode, we delve into the earth-shattering revelation that OpenAI might have stumbled upon AGI (lol) and we're all just seconds away from being replaced by highly sophisticated toasters (lol lol).
Spoiler alert: OpenAI's CEO is just playing 7D chess with the entire human race. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this totally not ominous exploration into the 'totally not happening' future of AI!

Nov 20, 2023 • 32min
The AI Chip Chat 🤖💻 (Ep. 243)
Dive into the cool world of AI chips with us! 🚀 We're breaking down how these special computer chips for AI have evolved and what makes them different. Think of them like the superheroes of the tech world!
Don't miss out! 🎙️🔍 #AIChips #TechTalk #SimpleScience

Nov 9, 2023 • 23min
Rolling the Dice: Engineering in an Uncertain World (Ep. 242)
Hey there, engineering enthusiasts! Ever wondered how engineers deal with the wild, unpredictable twists and turns in their projects? In this episode, we're spilling the beans on uncertainty and why it's the secret sauce in every engineering recipe, not just the fancy stuff like deep learning and neural networks!
Join us for a ride through the world of uncertainty quantification. Tune in and let's demystify the unpredictable together! 🎲🔧🚀
References
https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1428000
https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/pdf/10.2514/6.2010-124
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.10411

Oct 22, 2023 • 26min
How Language Models Are the Ultimate Database(Ep. 241)
In this episode, dive deep into the world of Language Models as we decode their intricate structure, revealing how these powerful algorithms exploit concepts from the past.
But... what if LLMs were just a database?
References
https://fchollet.substack.com/p/how-i-think-about-llm-prompt-engineering

Oct 9, 2023 • 24min
Elon is right this time: Rust is the language of AI (Ep. 240)
In this episode, I delve into Elon Musk's foresight on the future of AI as he champions Rust programming language.
Here is why Rust stands at the forefront of AI technology and the potential it holds.
References
https://github.com/WasmEdge/mediapipe-rs
https://blog.stackademic.com/why-did-elon-musk-say-that-rust-is-the-language-of-agi-eb36303ce341

Sep 18, 2023 • 22min
Attacking LLMs for fun and profit (Ep. 239)
As a continuation of Episode 238, I explain some effective and fun attacks to conduct against LLMs. Such attacks are even more effective on models served locally, that are hardly controlled by human feedback.
Have great fun and learn them responsibly.
References
https://www.jailbreakchat.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/10tevu1/new_jailbreak_proudly_unveiling_the_tried_and/
https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.13860

Sep 11, 2023 • 28min
Unlocking Language Models: The Power of Prompt Engineering (Ep. 238)
Explore the world of prompt engineering and its potential in language models. Learn how prompt engineering improves performance and understanding of context. Discover chain of thought prompting and its evolution for complex tasks. Unlock language models with retrieval augmented generation and tree of potential sequences. Enhance model performance with multimodal COT prompting.

Aug 30, 2023 • 24min
Erosion of Software Architecture Quality in the Age of AI Code Generation (Ep. 237)
The erosion of software architecture quality and the impact of AI-powered code generation are discussed. Different types of software architectures and methods of connecting objects throughout history are explored. The relationship between code size, development velocity, and bug introduction is examined. The risks of bugs in code generated by automated tools utilizing large language models are highlighted.

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Aug 17, 2023 • 27min
The new dimension of AI: Vector Databases (Ep. 236)
Delve into the emerging trend of vector databases and their influence on AI and ML. Explore the importance of vectors in machine learning and AI, and how they are used for similarity search. Discover options for implementing vector search, including popular databases like ElasticSearch and specialized ones like Pinecone and Quadrant. Learn about the advantages of using post-grass as a vector database and its capabilities in data storage and database technology.

Aug 4, 2023 • 48min
Building Self Serve Business Intelligence With AI and LLMs at Zenlytic (Ep. 235)
In this episode, we dive into the world of data analytics and artificial intelligence with Ryan, the CEO, and Paul, the CTO of Zenlytic. Having graduated from Harvard and with extensive backgrounds in venture capital, consulting, and data engineering, Ryan and Paul provide valuable insights into their journey of building Zenlytic, a cutting-edge analytics platform.
Join us as we explore how Zenlytic's natural language interface enhances user experiences, enabling seamless access and analysis of analytics data. Discover how their self-service platform empowers teams to leverage business intelligence effectively, and learn about the unique features that set Zenlytic apart from other analytics platforms in the market. Delve into the crucial aspects of data security and privacy while granting team access, and find out how Zenlytic's analytics capabilities have transformed companies into data-driven decision-makers, ultimately improving their performance.
References
Zenlytic Website: https://www.zenlytic.com/product
AI Will Save the World (a16z): https://a16z.com/2023/06/06/ai-will-save-the-world/
Llama AI (ai.meta.com): https://ai.meta.com/llama/
"Llama 2: Open Foundation and Fine-Tuned Chat Models" (arxiv.org): https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.09288
"GPT-4 Technical Report" (arxiv.org): https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.08774


