Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
Jon Krohn
The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact.Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy.We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 6min
783: Generative A.I. for Solar Power Installation, with Navdeep Martin
Navdeep Martin, Flypower co-founder, discusses using GenAI to combat climate change, tackle challenges in solar power installations, and analyze social media sentiment. Topics include AI mitigation of climate change, identifying customer questions, and avoiding hallucinations in AI models.
May 10, 2024 • 41min
782: In Case You Missed It in April 2024
Jon Krohn shares favorite April interview clips. Hadley Wickham compares Python and R. Barrett Thomas discusses using tech for business ops. Aleksa Gordić advocates for educational system overhaul. Bernard Marr talks future of GenAI.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 5min
781: Ensuring Successful Enterprise AI Deployments, with Sol Rashidi
Guest Sol Rashidi, Fortune 100 data executive, discusses selecting successful AI projects, CDO turnover reasons, value of patents, resolving data security with technology, and essential data engineers in enterprises.
May 3, 2024 • 8min
780: How to Become a Data Scientist, with Dr. Adam Ross Nelson
Dr. Adam Ross Nelson shares 10 project ideas for aspiring data scientists. Topics include portfolio projects, data augmentation strategies, showcasing skills in job interviews, and using platforms like GitHub and PythonAnywhere.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 28min
779: The Tidyverse of Essential R Libraries and their Python Analogues, with Dr. Hadley Wickham
Dr. Hadley Wickham discusses Tidyverse essentials for data scientists, Posit's goals, bringing programming languages together, principles for tech longevity, ggplot2 development, contributing to open-source projects
Apr 26, 2024 • 7min
778: Mixtral 8x22B: SOTA Open-Source LLM Capabilities at a Fraction of the Compute
Discover the revolutionary Mixtral 8x22B model by Mistral, featuring a unique mixture-of-experts architecture for superior AI task performance. Explore its open-source license, performance benchmarks, and transformative capabilities in coding and multilingual tasks.
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 9min
777: Generative AI in Practice, with Bernard Marr
World-renowned futurist and author Bernard Marr discusses how Generative AI is transforming industries and daily life, addressing ethical concerns and collaboration opportunities. Topics include AI's impact on entertainment, business data utilization, and immersive experiences like Sora. Industries like energy, healthcare, and education will be significantly impacted by Generative AI, unlocking new possibilities for various sectors.
Apr 19, 2024 • 8min
776: Deep Utopia: AI Could Solve All Human Problems in Our Lifetime
Jon Krohn discusses Nick Bostrom's book 'Deep Utopia' on AI solving human problems. Exploring a future with AI resolving major challenges, AI taking over human roles, and the impact on human existence.
Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 37min
775: What will humans do when machines are vastly more intelligent? With Aleksa Gordić
Tech entrepreneur Aleksa Gordić discusses self-directed learning, transitioning from big tech to entrepreneurship, potential solutions for LLMs, future developments in AI, role of hobbies in career, needed changes in formal education, and the impact of artificial superintelligence on society.
Apr 12, 2024 • 13min
774: RFM-1 Gives Robots Human-like Reasoning and Conversation Abilities
A.I. roboticist Pieter Abbeel discusses Covariant's RFM-1, a revolutionary robot arm merging digital intelligence with the physical world for increased efficiency and autonomy. They explore RFM-1's capabilities in industrial environments and its potential to revolutionize AI-driven robotics.
