Best Aditya Kumar Podcasts (2024)

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Will Cockrell on the mavericks of Mount Everest 53:15

21h ago53:15

53:15

Will Cockrell’s book, “Everest Inc” tells the story of “The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World”. It is a refreshing take on climbers who may not have a background in mountaineering but have the means to embrace the suffering and the challenge. Instead of taking a condescending view on these thrill seekers, Will inves…

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How Flowd is Revolutionizing Water Management with CTO Marc Locchi 44:00

7h ago44:00

44:00

In this episode of "How We Made That App," host Madhukar Kumar, CMO of SingleStore, sits down with Marc Locchi, the CTO of Flowd, a groundbreaking water management company from Australia. Marc shares his journey from a frustrated programmer to leading the development of Flowd, an app that’s transforming how businesses detect and manage water leaks …

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Carl Öhman on what happens to our data after we die 47:04

3d ago47:04

47:04

In his short and punchy book, "The Afterlife of Data", Carl Öhman writes about "What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care". After crunching lots of numbers, he found that in the next few decades the dead on Facebook will outnumber the living. The power around what to do with "digital remains" lies with a handful firms li…

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Geoff White on digital transformation of money laundering 43:32

17d ago43:32

43:32

Geoff White is an investigative journalist who has covered financial crime for over two decades. His latest book is titled "Rinsed - From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks". In this podcast Geoff talks about money laundering 101 and how it has changed over the years. How has technology and social…

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Dr Erica Thompson on how mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it 46:44

1M ago46:44

46:44

We live in a world that is increasingly being dictated by data. But the models that govern different outcomes need a lot of work. Dr Erica Thompson's fascinating book, "Escape from Model Land: How mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it" is all about it. For all their vaunted prowess, models can often mislead. In this pod…

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Kelly Clancy on her book, “Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World” 49:24

1M ago49:24

49:24

Games have shaped humanity for thousands of years. The premise of Kelly Clancy's book is that games play us. In this podcast Dr Clancy, a neuroscientist talks about games people or companies play to our benefit and detriment. How have games shaped geopolitics? Why do gamblers continue to bet despite losing? How does uncertainty trigger dopamine eve…

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Tamal Bandyopadhyay's roller coaster affair with banking 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a prolific journalist who has covered the world of finance for many decades. He has authored several books. In this podcast he gives us a glimpse into his latest book, "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking" which is an absolute joy to read. The book as well as this conversation is peppered with anecdotes that are both amusi…

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Cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf on what reading does to the brain 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Maryanne Wolf is a cognitive neuroscientist who conducts research on “what the brain does when it reads and why some children and adults have greater difficulty learning how to read than others”. She has written some fascinating books including “Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain” and “Reader come home: The Reading Bra…

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Gregory Zuckerman on his book "The Man Who solved the market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution" 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

Gregory Zukerman writes for the Wall Street Journal. Over the last few decades he has written several books. In 2019 he wrote "The Man Who solved the market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution" which became a runaway hit. It tells the story of a genius mathematician who used modern quantitative techniques to make money for himself and his…

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Alex Duff on his book, "Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC" 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

Alex Duff talks about how Brentford football club used data and analytics to improve and retain its spot in the English Premier League. His book, "Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford" is a fascinating account of how the club instilled new values and respected number crunching to make key decisions on deciding plays on the field and in the t…

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Ananyo Bhattacharya on his book The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John Von Neumann 53:59

3M ago53:59

53:59

Ananyo Bhattacharya's "The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John Von Neumann" is a fascinating book about the Hungarian-American mathematician. It's a shame that most of us know little about the man. Dr Bhattacharya digs deep into the mathematician's early days and how he went on to have a lasting impact in different fields including nano…

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How Flowise is Changing the GenAI App Revolution 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

Join us on this intriguing journey where host Madhukar Kumar uncovers the story of FlowiseAI, an AI-powered chatbot tool that soared to fame in the open-source community. Henry Heng, the Founder of FlowiseAI, shares the inception of FlowiseAI was out of the need to streamline repetitive onboarding queries. Listen in as Henry shares the unexpected e…

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Pioneering AI Teaching Models with Dev Aditya 45:39

4M ago45:39

45:39

On this episode of How We Made That App, join host Madukar Kumar as he delves into the groundbreaking realm of AI in education with Dev Aditya, CEO and Co-Founder of the Otermans Institute. Discover the evolution from traditional teaching methods to the emergence of AI avatar educators, ushering in a new era of learning. Dev explores how pandemic-i…

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Revolutionizing Analytics Through User Privacy with Jack Ellis 40:48

5M ago40:48

40:48

In this episode of How We Made That App, host Madhukar welcomes Jack Ellis, CTO and co-founder of Fathom Analytics, who shares the inside scoop on how their platform is revolutionizing the world of web analytics by putting user privacy at the forefront. With a privacy-first ethos that discards personal data like IP addresses post-processing, Fathom…

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Dennis Yi Tenen on his book Literary Theory of Robots: How Computers Learned to Write 51:04

5M ago51:04

51:04

In this podcast Prof Dennis Yi Tenen, a software engineer turned literary scholar, leans on history of computer programming to tell modern tales of Artificial Intelligence. How did robots learn to write so quickly? Is it a good thing? Do technologies like ChatGPT make us lazy? Not quite, says Prof Tenen. He argues that such advances do not diminish…

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87 | Navigating Scams in India with Fluent Hindi 24:16

5M ago24:16

24:16

Is India safe for foreign travelers? I believe that in 95% of situations, having the right skills and language will help you get out of sketchy situations. But how? With most Hindi travel guides out there, the book is going to teach "Namaste, Mera naam Jessica hai. Aap kaise hain? Aapka naam kya hai?" While these are not bad things to learn, but ac…

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Revolutionizing Language Models and Data Processing with LlamaIndex 40:43

5M ago40:43

40:43

On this episode of How We Made That App, host Madhukar Kumar welcomes Co-Founder and CEO of LlamaIndex, Jerry Liu! Jerry takes us from the humble beginnings of GPT Index to the impactful rise of Lamaindex, a game-changer in the data frameworks landscape. Prepare to be enthralled by how Lama Index is spearheading retrieval augmented generation (RAG)…

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Tom Wainwright on Facebook turning 20 35:22

5M ago35:22

35:22

In February this year Facebook celebrated its 20th birthday. Tom Wainwright, tech and media editor of The Economist has written a brilliant cover story on the company's evolution since it began in a dorm room at Harvard. With a market capitalisation of $1.2trn and 3bn users, Facebook operates in a new social media order. Tom writes that "public pos…

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Data Dreams and AI Realities with Premal Shah 1:03:09

6M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

In this engaging episode, host Madhukar Kumar dives deep into the world of data architecture, deployment processes, machine learning, and AI with special guest Premal Shah, the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at 6sense. Join them as Premal traces the technological evolution of Sixth Sense, from the early use of FTP to the current focus on stream…

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David Bodanis on his book, “The Art of Fairness:The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean” 49:52

6M ago49:52

49:52

Do nice guys finish last? Not quite. David Bodani’s brilliant book, “The Art of Fairness:The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean” is filled with anecdotes of leaders from various fields who may have been fair and firm to get the job done but never mean or condescending. In this podcast David shares some of his thoughts on why it might be worth …

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Expanding Education Through Tech and STEM Accessibility with Numerade Co-Founder Alex Lee 33:28

7M ago33:28

33:28

On this episode of How We Made That App, embark on a captivating journey into STEM education with host Madhukar Kumar and the Co-Founder of the brilliant app Numerade Alex Lee! Alex gives an in-depth and fascinating fusion of philosophy and technology that propels Numerade's innovative learning platform. Alex unveils the intricate layers of AI and …

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Zeke Faux on his book, “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall” 48:36

7M ago48:36

48:36

The cryptosphere is, well, cryptic. Even the best of the best find it hard to explain the whole thing without fumbling. Zeke Faux has managed to put it all together in his fascinating book, "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall". Zeke planted himself within the crypto-mad community to learn more about the trade. He has interv…

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The Revolution of AI and Databases in App Development 30:06

7M ago30:06

30:06

Discover the groundbreaking potential of a Squirrel Bot (SQrL) in transforming your interactions with JIRA users! Join us in this episode as we sit down with Dave Eyler, Senior Director of Product Management at SingleStore. From his journey as a software engineer to a product manager, Dave takes us through the evolution of his career. Tune in and e…

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AutoCAD Evolution: From 2D to AI with Autodesk’s Marcus O’Brien 41:43

8M ago41:43

41:43

In this episode, we delve into a fascinating conversation with Marcus O'Brien, VP of Product, AutoCAD, at Autodesk, focusing on the evolution of AutoCAD. Marcus takes us on a journey, discussing how AutoCAD has evolved since the 1980s, establishing itself as a go-to tool for architects, engineers, and designers worldwide. From creating 2D and 3D ob…

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Kenneth Miller on his book, “Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep” 52:08

8M ago52:08

52:08

We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping. Give or take. And yet until fifty years ago, scientists didn’t know much about sleep. Kenneth Miller shines a spotlight on the subject in his fabulous book, Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep. Why do we sleep and why is it important that we get enough of …

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Daniel Knowles on his book, “How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It” 39:34

8M ago39:34

39:34

In this podcast, Daniel Knowles reflects upon a world with fewer cars. The use of a car becomes less effective once everyone has got one. Anyone who has been stuck for hours in Mumbai or New York traffic should know. Are electric cars a solution? What can we learn from places like Singapore, Tokyo, Amsterdam and London? It is reassuring that most o…

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86| MUST KNOW Phrases for Asking Questions in Hindi 12:52

9M ago12:52

12:52

Asking questions in Hindi might be the most important thing you can learn. In this episode, Jessica talks about the importance of asking questions and not just making declarative statements in Hindi. In this episode, we talk about "kya - what." "Kya" is the most important word you need to know to be able to ask questions in Hindi. This video is a s…

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The Future of Parking with EasyPark 31:23

9M ago31:23

31:23

In this riveting podcast episode, host Madhukar Kumar engages in a deep and enlightening conversation with Scott Booker, the Chief Customer Officer at EasyPark. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the fascinating story behind EasyPark, from its inception and the intricate process of its creation to the breadth of its operational territori…

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Developing Your Second Brain: How Quivr is Changing Data Storage 31:18

9M ago31:18

31:18

Who wouldn't desire a second brain? Envision a transformative tool that serves as the custodian of your thoughts and files, liberating your mind for unbridled creativity. Today, we embark on a captivating exploration with Stan Girard, the visionary mind behind Quivr and the head of Gen AI at Theodo. Quivr, a groundbreaking generative AI application…

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85| Top 10 Pro Tips for Travel to India 24:05

11M ago24:05

24:05

If this is your first trip to India or eighth, this episode highlights the top 10 pro pointers you need to known to reduce the headaches, inconveniences and ripoffs that are likely to happen while visiting India. Download the new e-booklet "The Traveler's Guide to India" What's Included in the e-booklet? 30+ pages of practical tips, which will put …

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Welcome to How We Made That App! 1:34

11M ago1:34

1:34

Welcome to “How We Made That App”, where we explore the crazy, wild, and sometimes downright bizarre stories behind the creation of some of the world's most popular apps. I'm your host, the always charming and devastatingly handsome Madhukar Kumar. After starting my career as a developer and then as a product manager, I am now the Chief Marketing O…

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Kiran Verma, on a 21,000 km walk to raise awareness on blood donation 28:25

12M ago28:25

28:25

Kiran Verma has pledged to walk a staggering 21,000 km across India to raise awareness around blood donation in the country. His NGO, Simply Blood, world's first virtual blood donation platform, connects donors and seekers in real time. In this podcast Kiran talks about what got him to quit his day job and pursue his cause. "Nobody should die waiti…

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From Dashboards to Dialogues: Building Revolutionary AI with Ryan Janssen of Zenlytic 32:20

1y ago32:20

32:20

In this episode of Unleashing AI, host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Ryan Janssen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Zenlytic. Join us as we discuss the revolutionary impact of AI in the field of data analytics; the challenges of building defensible AI products; and the importance of building great software and solving real problems to create a justifiable po…

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Using AI to Enhance Business Operation Efficiency: Insights from Kumar Vishwesh, Product Manager at Intel 23:47

1y ago23:47

23:47

In this episode of Unleashing AI, host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Kumar Vishwesh, Product Manager and Lead of AI, ML, Data Science, and Analytics at Intel. Join us as we discuss the importance of integrating AI into business operations, identifying AI use cases, and how AI can make operations more efficient and improve business outcomes. Join us as…

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Measuring the Impact of AI: Insights from Eli Finkelshteyn, Founder and CEO of Constructor 21:09

1y ago21:09

21:09

In this episode of Unleashing AI, host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Eli Finkelshteyn, Founder and CEO of Constructor, an AI-first search and discovery platform for data-driven search experiences. Join us as we discuss the common mistakes businesses make when implementing AI and the importance of measuring its impact on business metrics. The topics we…

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Insights from Eight Industry Leaders on Using AI to Grow Your Business: Special Compilation 16:46

1y ago16:46

16:46

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, we have something different for you. Your host Pavel Fakanov is bringing you a selection of the best insights from our previous episodes to help you explore the wonders of innovative and custom-built AI, and how it can help to grow your business. Let’s start by reintroducing the eight legends on today’s…

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The Future of AI is Autonomous AI with Kence Anderson, Director of Autonomous AI at Microsoft and Co-Founder and CEO of Composabl 26:53

1y ago26:53

26:53

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, we feature our first Greatest Hits! Your host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Kence Anderson, Director of Autonomous AI at Microsoft and Co-Founder and CEO of Composabl. The company offers a platform for building intelligent autonomous agents that infuse automation with more human-like decision-making. Kence…

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What Happens Years After a Cyclone Hits? (ft. Ruhie Kumar & Surabhi Gajbhaye) 1:23:29

1y ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Cyclones are a characteristic feature of the Indian coastline and every year we see a few cyclones create severe damage to the east as well as the west coast. As we deal with the havoc left by Cyclone Biparjoy, on this episode of The Big Story, we want to understand what happens to the communities, people, and their livelihoods once they are rehabi…

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Dr Anna Lembke on her book, "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" 53:51

1y ago53:51

53:51

Dr Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist and the chief of the Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has treated patients with addiction of all kinds including alcoholism and drug use. And behavioural ones such as smartphone and the internet. Her book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the age of Indulgence…

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Can AI Revolutionise Mental Healthcare? Experts Answer (ft. Dr. Samir Parikh and Dr. Megha Gupta) 1:12:21

1y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Are AI apps the future of mental health support? Can these applications truly understand and address the complexities of our emotional well-being? What can a user expect when they get on such an application? And perhaps the most provocative question of all—can AI truly replace human therapists? Join us as we unravel the captivating potential of AI …

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Driving Business Value Using Generative and Predictive AI with Justin Swansburg, VP of Applied Data and AI at DataRobot 27:44

1y ago27:44

27:44

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, your host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Justin Swansburg, VP of Applied Data and AI at DataRobot. We discuss the differences between generative AI and predictive AI and how businesses can extract value from both. Justin provides examples of using generative AI to produce code and assist with data enrichmen…

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Aligning AI Use Cases and Business Strategies with Aditya Shankar, Chief AI Strategist, APAC at DataRobot 24:18

1y ago24:18

24:18

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, your host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Aditya Shankar, Chief AI Strategist, APAC at DataRobot. They discuss the multidimensional world of AI implementation in organizations, and Aditya emphasizes the importance of identifying AI use cases and aligning them with business strategies at your organization. Th…

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84| Navigating the Indian Medical System | Featuring Melody Crisp, Physician Assistant 26:30

1y ago26:30

26:30

Navigating the Indian medical system can be incredibly confusing, intimidating and even downright frustrating if you didn't grow up in South Asia. Knowing the ins and outs of how the medical field is run in India is crucial to being able to care for yourself and others in routine visits and especially emergencies. If you are visiting India, living …

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The Truth About HEATWAVES & Climate Change in India (ft. Aditya Pillai) 1:21:52

1y ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Heatwaves. Literally and metaphorically the “hottest” topic in climate change research. While heatwaves are becoming more and more common in India, are they still dismissed without proper knowledge? More than what we can as individuals do to save ourselves, what is being done at national and international levels? Have we understood it enough and ar…

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Ethics in AI: Opportunities and Challenges, a Discussion with Timothy Bates, CTO of Global Accounts Business at Lenovo 21:43

1y ago21:43

21:43

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, your host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Timothy Bates, CTO of Global Accounts Business at Lenovo. They discuss the current state of technology and ethics in AI and the challenges of ethics in AI and machine learning. Timothy also highlights that AI is now a part of our daily lives in various life-assisting…

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Applications and Challenges of Autonomous AI with Kence Anderson, Director of Autonomous AI Adoption at Microsoft 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, your host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Kence Anderson, Director of Autonomous AI at Microsoft. Kence is an expert in autonomous AI and describes it as AI that senses and responds in real-time to optimize or control a process or equipment. The discussion covers multiple touchpoints, including a deep dive i…

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Karnataka Results Analysis: Hindutva, Corruption & Local Leaders 37:27

1y ago37:27

37:27

What will be the consequence of Congress’ victory in the Karnataka elections? What are the prominent factors that lead to BJP’s setback in the south? What issues mattered to the voters? We are joined by Fatima Khan, principal correspondent with The Quint who was on the ground in the run-up to the elections, and Aditya Menon, our political editor to…

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Growth and Adoption of Generative AI and Large Language Models: A Discussion with Sonny Patel Ex Product and Engineer Leader at Amazon Alexa 30:21

1+ y ago30:21

30:21

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, your host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Sonny Patel, Ex Product and Engineering Leader at Amazon Alexa. Join Pavel and Sonny as they discuss the exciting advancements in AI technology, focusing on generative AI and large language models. They explore the potential benefits and challenges of using these mod…

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Demystifying AI Adoption: Insights from Katie King, CEO of AI in Business 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

31:40

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, your host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Katie King, CEO of AI in Business, A future-focused consultancy dedicated to helping businesses maintain a competitive edge in the age of AI. The free-flowing discussion pivots around adopting AI across different business processes at companies, specifically focusing…

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Using A.I. to Secure Blockchain with Valerii Babushkin, VP of Data Science at Blockchain.com 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

In this episode of the Unleashing AI podcast, the host Pavel Fakanov is joined by Valerii Babushkin, VP of Data Science at Blockchain.com Valerii shares the security features around blockchain and explains how one of the biggest Crypto exchanges is Utilising AI. align with the benefits of each configuration. He also shares how A.I. is helping in ma…

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