This episode is sponsored by Oracle. AI is revolutionizing industries, but needs power without breaking the bank. Enter Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): the one-stop platform for all your AI needs, with 4-8x the bandwidth of other clouds. Train AI models faster and at half the cost. Be ahead like Uber and Cohere.

If you want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic - take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/eyeonai

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), where we explore the impact of AI on research and innovation.

Dr. Panchanathan delves into his journey from PhD student in machine learning to leading one of the most pivotal science organizations in the world. With a background in vector quantization and neural networks, his extensive experience positions him at the forefront of AI advancements.

Discover how the NSF is revolutionizing AI through strategic investments and initiatives like the AI Institutes and the National AI Research Resource (NAIR). Dr. Panchanathan explains how these programs democratize access to cutting-edge computational resources, fostering innovation across diverse regions and disciplines.

Learn about NSF’s $828 million investment in AI for 2023 and the agency’s unique approach to allocating funds across various scientific domains. Dr. Panchanathan shares insights on the importance of partnerships with industries, educational institutions, and international bodies, emphasizing the need for a collaborative ecosystem to drive AI progress.

He also touches on the role of AI in addressing societal challenges and the ethical considerations in AI development.

Tune in to understand how NSF is leading the charge in AI research and development, ensuring the US remains at the cutting edge of technological innovation.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more deep dives into the technologies shaping our world.

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

This episode is sponsored by Vanta, The security and compliance platform trusted by more than 7,000 customers.With Vanta, you can unify your security program management with a built-in risk register and reporting, and proactively manage security reviews with AI-powered security questionnaires.

Listeners get $1,000 off Vanta at https://vanta.com/eyeonai

(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(02:31) Dr. Panchanathan’s Background and Path to NSF

(05:45) Overview of NSF's Funding and Research Initiatives

(08:17) AI Funding and Allocation Strategy at NSF

(11:57) Importance of AI Institutes and Collaborative Efforts

(14:55) Democratizing AI Access through NAIR

(20:04) NAIR Pilot Projects and Partnerships

(24:23) Accessing Compute Resources via NAIR

(27:43) Scaling NAIR and Future Projections

(30:14) Broader NSF Funding Allocation and Strategic Planning

(33:34) Utilizing AI for NSF Operations

(37:09) International Collaborations and Comparisons

(42:05) Staying Ahead in Global Research Investments

(46:03) Focus on Innovation and Talent Development

(48:40) Regional Innovation Engines and Future Plans for NSF

This episode is sponsored by SysAid.

Get 20% off SysAid Copilot using this link: https://www.sysaid.com/lp/sysaid-copilot-s?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=short-craig

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we delve into the cutting-edge world of AI and high-performance computing with Brian Spears, Director of the AI Innovation Incubator at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Brian shares his experience in driving AI into national security science and managing the nation’s nuclear stockpile. With a PhD in mechanical engineering, his expertise spans nonlinear dynamical systems and high-dimensional topology, making him uniquely positioned to lead groundbreaking projects in fusion ignition and AI integration.

Discover how Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved fusion ignition for the first time, harnessing the power of AI to elevate simulation models with precise experimental data. Brian explains how this approach is paving the way for commercially viable fusion energy and advancing stockpile stewardship.

Explore the relationship between high-performance computing and AI as Brian discusses the Department of Energy's FAST initiative. Brian also touches on the importance of public-private partnerships, ethical considerations in AI development, and the future potential of quantum computing.

Tune in to understand how the US is leading the global race in AI and computing technology, setting the stage for unprecedented advancements in science and security.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insights into the technologies driving the AI revolution.

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

(00:00) Preview

(01:52) Introducing Brian Spears

(03:14) Fusion Ignition and AI Integration

(06:00) Predictive Models and Experimental Data

(08:05) Challenges in Fusion Energy

(12:03) Inertial Confinement Fusion Explained

(14:12) Future of Fusion Energy

(17:15) US Leadership in AI and Computing

(19:22) Global AI Competition

(22:33) High-Performance Computing Infrastructure

(26:08) DOE’s FAST Initiative

(28:55) Transformational AI Applications

(34:01) AI Ethics and Safety

(36:24) Scientific Models and Large Language Models

(39:30) 3D Molecular Modeling

(42:47) National AI Research Resource (NAR)

(45:18) Recruitment Challenges in AI

(48:09) Comparison with China

(52:30) DOE’s Role and Future Vision

(54:19) Quantum Computing

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more.

NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more.

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Avi Kedmi, CEO of SysAid, to explore the transformative power of AI in IT service management.

Avi shares his journey from the high-tech industry to leading SysAid, a pioneer in IT service management solutions. With over 20 years of experience, Avi discusses how SysAid is leveraging AI to revolutionize service management through predictive modeling and generative AI.

Discover how SysAid's AI-driven solutions reduce ticket volumes and enhance customer satisfaction by automating IT services. Avi provides an inside look at SysAid's AI Co-Pilot, a comprehensive AI suite designed to optimize IT service delivery and support.

Explore the unique features of SysAid's platform, including its ease of use, no-code interface, and seamless integration with existing IT systems. Avi explains how SysAid's AI capabilities enable real-time data processing and decision-making, improving efficiency and response times.

Learn about the future of AI in IT service management, as Avi delves into the potential for AI-driven automation and the development of smarter IT solutions. He also highlights SysAid's strategic approach to staying competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Tune in to understand how SysAid is setting new standards in AI-powered IT service management and what this means for the future of IT support.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insights into the technologies driving the AI revolution.

Get 20% off SysAid Copilot using this link: https://www.sysaid.com/lp/sysaid-copilot-s?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=short-craig

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(02:38) Avi Kedmi's Background

(04:37) SysAid's Role in the ITSM Market

(06:39) SysAid Co-Pilot: AI-Powered IT Solutions

(08:31) Importance of Generative AI in Service Management

(12:23) Conversational Interfaces and Large Language Models

(14:20) AI Applications in IT Service Management

(21:16) Automated Pre-Processing and Document Handling

(25:33) AI's Role in Reducing Ticket Volumes

(28:56) Ensuring Accuracy and Relevance

(30:46) Cross-Channel Accuracy Management

(34:03) SysAid’s Mid-Market Focus and Strategic Positioning

(37:52) Market Segmentation and Competitive Advantage

(39:17) Digitization and Future Market Trends

(43:54) Challenges with Knowledge Base Maintenance

(46:48) Future Developments and Industry Trends

(47:39) SysAid's Vision for AI and IT Service Management

This episode is sponsored by TrialKey.ai, the market leader AI-driven clinical trial design optimization, and predictor that improves trial design and execution. With over 90% accuracy based on precision/recall, TrialKey.ai predicts the success of clinical trials more precisely than any other tool on the market.

Maximize clinical trial success while minimizing costs – book a demo at https://trialkey.ai/ or sign up for free!

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Mrinal Manohar, CEO of Casper Labs, to explore the intersection of blockchain technology and AI governance.

Mrinal delves into his journey from Wall Street to founding Casper Labs, a leading enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure company. With a strong background in computer science and experience in AI governance, Mrinal shares how Casper Labs is setting new standards in AI compliance and security.

Discover how Casper Labs uses blockchain to create tamper-proof, auditable records, ensuring the integrity and security of AI systems. Mrinal explains the innovative use of blockchain for multi-party access and version control, highlighting the company's collaboration with IBM to develop cutting-edge solutions integrated into the Watson X platform.

Explore the implications of upcoming AI legislation, such as the EU AI Act, and how Casper Labs is helping enterprises navigate these regulatory changes. Mrinal provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in AI governance, discussing real-world use cases and the future of secure AI systems.

Learn how Casper Labs is positioning itself ahead of the curve, with technical differentiators and strategic partnerships that set it apart in the industry.

Tune in to understand how Casper Labs is transforming AI compliance and security with blockchain, and what this means for the future of AI.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insights into the technologies driving the AI revolution.

Checkout Casper Labs:

Website: https://casperlabs.io/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/Casper_Labs

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(01:37) Overview of Casper Labs

(03:46) Proof of Concept and Collaboration with IBM

(06:58) AI Governance and Compliance Needs

(08:38) Key Components of Blockchain for AI Governance

(10:22) Training Data Integrity and Auditability

(14:22) Challenges in AI Governance

(17:15) Real-World Use Cases and Partnerships

(19:24) Technical Differentiators of Casper Labs

(23:39) Future Vision and Product Launch

(26:23) Scalability and Hybrid Networks

(27:52) Product Integration and User Experience

(31:54) Support and Onboarding for Enterprises

(33:11) Building the Blockchain Network

(36:02) Market Response and Future Prospects

(39:16) Differentiating from Competitors

(41:06) Expansion Plans and Future Vision

(45:43) Global Compliance and Availability

(55:44) Closing Thoughts

This episode of Eye on AI is sponsored by BetterHelp.

If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge.

Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/eyeonai today to get 10% off your first month.

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join host Craig Smith as he engages with Russell Palmer, CEO & Co-Founder at CyberFilm AI.

Russell delves into the transformative journey of integrating AI with storytelling, emphasizing the role of strong narratives in creating impactful AI films. He shares his extensive background, from his early days at Microsoft and JP Morgan to co-founding a startup with his brother that pioneers AI tools for the film industry.

Explore how their innovative app supports writers and filmmakers by offering structured templates, AI-generated plot ideas, character arcs, and storyboards. Discover the startup's mission to democratize filmmaking, making high-quality tools accessible to film students, hobbyists, and professionals alike.

Russell discusses the future of AI in filmmaking, highlighting the potential for AI to enhance creativity, support diverse storytelling, and bridge the gap between aspiring creators and Hollywood-level productions. Learn about their plans to expand features, including video generation and script analysis, while maintaining ethical AI use and respecting intellectual property.

Join us for an insightful conversation on how AI is shaping the future of storytelling and filmmaking, and gain valuable perspectives on navigating this evolving landscape.

Tune in to learn how AI can empower you to create compelling stories and films.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more on groundbreaking AI technologies.

Check out CyberFilms’ Latest Product:

Website: https://writeonsaga.com

Social: https://www.tiktok.com/@writeonsaga

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(02:59) Russell's Background and Early Career

(05:07) Importance of Story in Filmmaking

(06:52) Early Reception and Writer Strike Impact

(08:16) Evolution Video Generation AI Tools

(11:10) Democratizing Filmmaking for All

(14:24) AI in Hollywood and Cost Reduction

(17:21) Addressing Predictability in AI-Generated Stories

(20:39) Creativity and Originality in AI

(25:04) Expanding Storytelling to Global and Cultural Narratives

(29:22) Demonstration of the AI Storytelling App- Saga

(35:28) Enhancing Script Writing with AI

(37:59) Integrating Storyboards and Cinematography

(42:05) Opportunities for Aspiring Filmmakers

(45:52) Final Thoughts

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more.

NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more.

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join host Craig Smith as he sits down with Itamar Friedman, co-founder and CEO of CodiumAI, a pioneering company in the realm of intelligent coding systems.

Itamar shares the ambitious vision of CodiumAI, where developers can aim for zero bugs and issues in their code. Dive into the innovative solutions CodiumAI offers, including Codiumate and PR Agent, tools designed to assist developers in planning, writing, analyzing, and reviewing code with high integrity.

Explore the concept of flow engineering and how CodiumAI's research project, AlphaCodium, outperforms DeepMind's AlphaCode by using fewer LLM calls and no fine-tuning.

Itamar delves into the future of coding, where AI not only generates code but ensures its quality through robust verification systems.Itamar offers valuable advice for both developers and enterprises on navigating the evolving landscape of AI in software development.

Tune in to gain insights into how CodiumAI is leading the way in creating a future where coding is more efficient, reliable, and free from bugs.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more on groundbreaking AI technologies.

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

This episode is sponsored by Oracle. AI is revolutionizing industries, but needs power without breaking the bank. Enter Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): the one-stop platform for all your AI needs, with 4-8x the bandwidth of other clouds. Train AI models faster and at half the cost. Be ahead like Uber and Cohere.

If you want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic - take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/eyeonai

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Lukas Biewald, CEO & co-founder of Weights & Biases, the AI developer platform with tools for training models, fine-tuning models, and leveraging foundation models.

Lukas takes us through his journey, from his early days at Stanford and his work in natural language processing, to the founding of CrowdFlower and its evolution into a major player in data annotation. He shares the insights that led him to start Weights and Biases, aiming to provide comprehensive tools for the entire machine learning workflow.

Lukas discusses the importance of high-quality data annotation, the shift in AI applications, and the role of reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF) in refining large models.

Discover how Weights and Biases helps ML practitioners with data lineage and compliance, ensuring that models are trained on the right data and adhere to regulatory standards. Lukas also highlights the significance of tracking and visualizing experiments, retaining intellectual property, and evolving the company's products to meet industry needs.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the world of ML Ops, data annotation, and the critical tools that support machine learning practitioners in deploying reliable models.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more on groundbreaking AI technologies.

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

(00:00) Preview and Intro

(01:39) Lukas's Background and Career

(04:09) Founding CrowdFlower and Early Machine Learning

(06:59) Current Trends in Machine Learning

(08:46) Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF)

(12:43) Weights and Biases: Origin and Mission

(16:44) Visualizations and Compliance in AI

(22:43) US vs. EU AI Regulations

(25:20) Importance of Experiment Tracking in ML

(28:47) Evolving Products to Meet Industry Needs

(30:38) Prompt Engineering in Modern AI

(33:34) Challenges in Monitoring AI Models

(37:25) Monitoring Functions of Weights and Biases

(39:33) Future of Weights and Biases

This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program.

Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more.

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, join us as we sit down with Jonathan Gillham, founder of Originality AI, a company specializing in AI detection technology.

Jonathan delves into the origins of Originality AI, born out of the need to distinguish between human and AI-generated content in the content publishing industry.

Discover how Originality AI uses supervised learning to build sophisticated models that accurately predict the presence of AI in written content, addressing the challenges of AI detection and adversarial prompts.Learn about the diverse use cases of Originality AI, from web publishers to academia, and how the technology helps mitigate the risk of AI-generated spam in the eyes of Google.

Understand the ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI-generated content, and why transparency and labeling are crucial in this evolving landscape. Jonathan also shares insights into the company's business model, growth trajectory, and future developments, including automated fact-checking and enhancing mixed-use case detection.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into how AI detection technology is shaping the future of content publishing and ensuring content authenticity.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more on groundbreaking AI technologies.

This episode is sponsored by Vanta, The security and compliance platform trusted by more than 7,000 customers.With Vanta, you can unify your security program management with a built-in risk register and reporting, and proactively manage security reviews with AI-powered security questionnaires.

Listeners get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/eyeonai

Stay Updated:

Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI