Best Latin America Intersections Podcasts (2024)

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Gemma 2 and the Open-Source Debate: A Deep Dive with MathCo's Sayandeb Banerjee 36:29

7d ago36:29

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In the latest episode of the AI Rising podcast, hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla sit down with Sayandeb Banerjee, Cofounder and CEO of MathCo, an enterprise AI and analytics company known for developing data-driven AI models that enhance decision-making processes. The discussion dives into whether the debate of open-source vs. closed-source…

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AI, Fintech, and Latin America's Regulatory Edge: Ankur Pal Breaks it Down 44:00

4d ago44:00

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla sit down with Ankur Pal, Chief Data Scientist at Aplazo, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) FinTech platform based in Mexico. Ankur, who leads the company’s data organization, is deeply committed to democratizing financial access through innovative technology. In addition…

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Investing in AI: Insights from Venture Capitalist Anant Vidur Puri 45:41

22d ago45:41

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla are joined by Anant Vidur Puri, a seasoned Venture Capitalist from Bessemer Venture Partners. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of the Listening-while-Speaking Language Model (LSLM), a model that integrates listening and speaking capabilities, allowing for real-…

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Gen AI in Marketing: Trends and Challenges in Southeast Asia 34:39

23d ago34:39

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla are joined by Srinivas Gattamneni (Srini), CEO of ADA, a global data and AI company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The episode dives deep into how AI and Generative AI are revolutionizing digital marketing, with Srini sharing insights on funnel management, conten…

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Guillermo Rauch on AI, Scaling Vercel, and The Future of Web Apps 56:11

28d ago56:11

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Guillermo Rauch is founder and CEO of Vercel, a company that provides the developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. He was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and general partner at Village Global, an early stage venture capital firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrep…

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Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Age of AI 38:37

1M ago38:37

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla moderated the Accel Cybersecurity Summit roundtable discussion discussing the latest trends and concerns in cybersecurity, particularly in light of recent high-profile incidents and the growing influence of AI. The discussion features cybersecurity experts and industry…

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Do We Really Need an AI Appreciation Day? 33:24

2M ago33:24

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla delve into the potential impact of a newly passed bill in Karnataka which directs private firms in the state to reserve jobs for Kannadigas. As the state grapples with the implications of the legislation, questions have arisen about whether it will tarnish its reputati…

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‘Robot Suicide’ or Malfunctioning? 26:54

2M ago26:54

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla, debunk the news of a ‘robot suicide’ in South Korea and discuss what exactly went down. Recently, a case was reported from Gumi City Council in South Korea where a civil servant robot allegedly 'committed suicide', which was termed as the country’s first 'robot suicid…

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How Do Data Science and AI Intersect? 41:44

2M ago41:44

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In the latest episode of AI Rising podcast, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla delve into the latest developments in the Gen AI space, the intersection between Data Science and AI, the pros and cons of rapid AI development, and cyborgs. To discuss all this and more, we were joined by Ashwin Swarup, the VP of Data Science and Data Engineering …

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Is Claude 3.5 Sonnet Better Than OpenAI's GPT-4o? 29:11

2M ago29:11

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In the latest episode of AI Rising podcast, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla delve into the latest AI developments. They discuss Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's former chief scientist, who is venturing out to establish his own AI company, Safe Superintelligence. This move follows the attempt to unseat CEO Sam Altman in November last year. The host…

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What Explains Nvidia's Rise to the Top 31:06

3M ago31:06

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla discuss the seismic shifts in the tech world, starting with Nvidia's monumental achievement on June 18th. Nvidia has overtaken Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company, boasting a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion—more than 20 times its value in January 2020. In…

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Apple Finally Boards the AI Train 32:28

3M ago32:28

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla, discuss the major developments in the world of AI, starting with Apple's announcements of its AI features, world's first AI beauty pageant, and the rise of AI-led startups.During last week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), an information technology conference held…

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AI’s Evolving Role in the IT Sector: NIIT Chairman Shares Insights 32:54

3M ago32:54

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, we delve into the transformative impact of AI on education and the urgency of skilling for the future in a tech-dominated world. Join our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla as they speak with Mr. Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman & Co-Founder of NIIT Group.Mr. Pawar is a pioneering leader in the field of IT an…

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Encore: Secrets of Public Speaking and Oral Communication from Renowned Speaking Coach 42:20

3M ago42:20

42:20

Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…

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AI, Environment, and Carbon Credits: Kosher Climate Founder Shares Insights 41:22

4M ago41:22

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Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5th June to encourage protection and action to protect the Earth’s drastically deteriorating climate. With AI revolutionizing every industry, how is it helping climate activists fight? What is its impact on environment conservation? Join Vamsi Krishna M, Founder and Managing Director, Kosher Climate, as h…

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Are AI Agents the New Chatbots? 29:02

4M ago29:02

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Join Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla on the latest episode of AI Rising, where they discuss potential game-changer announcements such as the launch of Microsoft's Copilot+PCs, AI agents, neural processing units (NPUs), and more. Our hosts delve into the world of AI PCs, now equipped with NPUs that will accelerate AI models directly on the device…

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EU Greenlights AI Act: Member of European Parliament Shares Insights on New Law 36:16

4M ago36:16

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The European Council on 21 May approved a first-of-its-kind law aiming to harmonise rules on artificial intelligence - the AI Act. This sets a global benchmark for the regulation of a technology drastically gaining use in business and daily life. The new legislation follows a ‘risk-based’ approach, which means the higher the risk to cause harm to s…

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Encore: Brad Feld on What Nietzsche Can Teach Entrepreneurs 50:09

4M ago50:09

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Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…

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Will we get to see ChatGPT 5.0 soon? How is Microsoft hedging against OpenAI? 31:40

4M ago31:40

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In the latest episode of AI Rising Podcast, Mint Sr. Associate Editor Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla delve into the evolving landscape of AI, touching upon intriguing developments and debates. Leslie and Jayanth dissect OpenAI's recent blog post, which hints at the impending release of ChatG…

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AI and Deepfakes: PM Modi Warns Against Such Videos Amid Elections 2024 31:07

4M ago31:07

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Mint Sr. Associate Editor & Tech expert Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla are back with the second season of AI Rising Podcast. Hold on to your hats as they discuss “dogfighting” and AI, the use of AI in F1 racing via Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), the drastically advancing AI apps,…

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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase 57:45

5M ago57:45

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Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…

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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more 50:26

5M ago50:26

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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…

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Lessons from the Early Days at Uber and Advice for Founders with Kevin Novak 46:37

6M ago46:37

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We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…

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Encore Episode: John Donahoe’s Lessons on Leadership and Being a Better CEO 54:14

6M ago54:14

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This encore episode is a recording of a special masterclass roundtable session for our founders with John Donahoe. John is CEO of Nike and was previously CEO of ServiceNow and eBay. He is known as one of the most inspirational leaders in Silicon Valley and is a highly sought-after mentor to CEOs including Brian Chesky at Airbnb, Drew Houston at Dro…

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Is AI For Work Relationships As Disastrous As Online Dating? 40:17

7M ago40:17

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In the last episode of AI Rising's season 1, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla embark on a captivating journey into the future of work being redefined by AI with Carin Isabel Knoop, Executive Director, Harvard Business School. Carin identifies as a pragmatic optimist devoted to helping those who care for others. Her pragmatism shines through…

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Identifying 275M Unreported Genetic Variations To Improve Healthcare with NIH All of Us Program CTO Chris Lunt 49:08

7M ago49:08

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Chris Lunt is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience building web services and data platforms. He is in his seventh year as the CTO for the NIH's All of Us Research Program. He joined the NIH from GetInsured, where he worked to improve health insurance shopping and enrollment systems. Previously Chris ran VC-backed internet st…

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How to Build a $15 Billion Revenue Company? | Masterclass with Srikanth Velamakanni 50:14

7M ago50:14

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Will Sam Altman be able to raise $7 Trillion to reshape the semiconductor ecosystem? What is the AI roadmap? How can enterprises adopt Gen AI as part of their digital transformation strategy? What are the 5 problem areas that any enterprise needs to resolve today? How can companies keep up with the competition while strategizing and solving time-co…

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The Next Step: Learning AI Beyond Certifications 40:46

7M ago40:46

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Join Jayant and Leslie as they explore the shifting landscape of AI education, taking a closer look at the importance of continuous learning and reskilling. From the relevance of certification courses in AI to the contrasting motivations driving AI education in Eastern and Western cultures, this conversation offers a panoramic view, revealing the m…

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Building Hardware Companies and Choosing Co-Founders with Michael Hochberg 57:04

7M ago57:04

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Michael Hochberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochberg/) is a physicist and a founder of four successful startup companies in semiconductors and telecommunications, including Luxtera, acquired by Cisco in 2019, and Elenion, acquired by Nokia in 2020. He won the highest awards for young scientists in Singapore (NRF Fellowship) and the United States …

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Secondaries with Matt Pellini of Hamilton Lane 40:19

7M ago40:19

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Matt Pellini, Managing Director at Hamilton Lane, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - Matt says the secondaries market has grown over 5x from 15 years ago to now. - Selling in the secondary market used to be a sign of distress but is no longer. There are many different reasons for doing so and it’s mostly a sign of a manager being…

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Beyond the Screen: The Future of the Gen AI Era 42:00

8M ago42:00

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Step beyond the screen and into the forefront of smartphone evolution with our latest episode! where we will talk about the secrets behind the next wave of handheld technology and explore the world of Gen AI-enabled smartphones. From AI processing units to advanced LLM capabilities, discover how these devices are transforming into intuitive compani…

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Lessons Learned From Running CalSTRS with Chris Ailman 52:38

7M ago52:38

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Christopher Ailman (@CJAtheCIO), Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, was created in 1913 and is actually older than Social Security. It has over 400 members who are over 100 years old who are still receiving their pension. - Chris says …

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India is the Supermarket of Problems: Building AI Ecosystem on Data & Desperation 51:00

8M ago51:00

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India has the talent and the capital when it comes it AI. However, she doesn't have an AI ecosystem. What can an AI ecosystem do for the country? What does it take to build one? Why does the government need to become an early adopter and how will that affect India's standing in the international market? What are some of the challenges India faces w…

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Encore: Mark Pincus on Product Management, Raising Capital, and Building Zynga 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Mark Pincus (@markpinc) was interviewed by Ben Casnocha in San Francisco in front of a live audience of portfolio founders, friends of the firm, and LPs. Mark is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Zynga, and is an angel investor in Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other companies. He tal…

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Encore: Bill Gates on Advice For Founders, Mistakes, and Philanthropy 59:58

8M ago59:58

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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Bill Gates was interviewed in San Francisco by Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite. It originally took place in 2018 in front of a live audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. We are honored to count Bill Gates among our luminary LPs whose financial capital and engag…

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Tech Trends and Tomorrow's World: From Open-Source AI to Companion Robots 34:02

8M ago34:02

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Join Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla as we explore the latest trends shaping our world in 2024. From the buzz around new gadgets at CES to the growing trend of open-source tech, we're covering it all. Ever wondered how robots are learning to move like us or what's new with those companion robots you've been hearing about? We've got the scoop rig…

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Encore: Jerry Yang on Yahoo!, Early-Stage Investing, and China 56:18

8M ago56:18

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Jerry originally joined us on the podcast in 2019. He is co-founder of Yahoo! and founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures. He was interviewed in front of a live audience in San Francisco by Village Global co-founder and partner, Ben Casnocha. Jerry told stories from the early days of Yahoo! and explained his lessons learned from the experience. He a…

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AI Trends of 2024: Is Your Business Ready for the Revolution? 28:43

9M ago28:43

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Is the business world prepared for the AI wave? Join Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla as they analyze current AI trends heading into 2024. The discussion explores how AI is reshaping the business landscape and questions if organizations are ready for the innovation and challenges it brings. They highlight the contrast between tech sectors and non…

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Unveiling the Unseen Evolution of AI and Its Global Impact 41:55

9M ago41:55

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Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world, whether we are stepping into an AI-driven future, or if it's already upon us? Today's podcast merges the marvels and mysteries of AI, taking you on a journey from the evolution of classical AI to the innovative realms of generative AI. Our conversation, led by Leslie D’…

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How Superplastic Built a Social Media-Native Character Universe 44:00

9M ago44:00

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Paul Budnitz, founder of Superplastic, and Jennifer van Dijk, CEO of Superplastic, join Christina Des Vaux, head of marketing and platform at Village Global, on this episode. Takeaways: Superplastic is a creatively-led company that has managed to maintain its unique identity and artistic integrity while nevertheless running a thriving business. The…

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How NoBroker Changing the Real Estate Game with AI 43:39

9M ago43:39

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Ever wondered how technology is transforming the traditional real estate landscape? Join Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla in this riveting episode o 'Real Estate Innovators', where they delve into the disruptive world of NoBroker with its co-founder and CTO, Akhil Gupta. Discover how this innovative platform is shaking up the property market by e…

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Unveiling Google's Latest AI Breakthrough and Its Impact on the Global Landscape 33:35

9M ago33:35

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Ever wondered what's cooking behind the scenes of Google’s Gemini Project? In the newest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla discuss how this revolutionary multi-modal AI pushes the boundaries of innovation. They dive deep into the comparison of Gemini with OpenAI's GPT models, the underlying technology, the use of transf…

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How ChatGPT converted 8 Billion of Us into Coders by its 1st Birthday! 45:19

10M ago45:19

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Join hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla as they celebrate ChatGPT's one-year milestone, reflecting on its astounding success, the shocking turn of events in November with Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring, the contradictory ways in which the board acted, Microsoft’s role in OpenAI and how all this brought to fore the debate on AI for profit vs…

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Andrew Ng on India's approach to Regulating AI 33:15

10M ago33:15

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Dive into a captivating episode with podcast host, Leslie D’monte and guest, Andrew Ng as they addresses pressing questions surrounding the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence. Andrew provides insightful perspectives on the aftermath of the Sam Altman and OpenAI controversy, shedding light on its impact on the AI sector and investor sent…

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AI & Mental Health with Susanna Sjoberg 41:03

10M ago41:03

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In the latest episode of AI Rising, our host is in conversation with Susanna Sjoberg, an Organizational Mental Health Expert and registered Counselor based in Geneva, Switzerland. With a background in business, Susanna is a subject matter expert in psychosocial safety and health, neuroscience, and workplace mental wellness. She's also a nervous sys…

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The Millennial Perspective on AI 51:22

10M ago51:22

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Step into an intimate conversation with hosts - Leslie D'Monte, and Jayanth N Kolla and their guest - Deepti Ahuja, Content Head at HT Smartcast and the producer of AI Rising. Join the exploration of how millennials like Deepti find the allure of the AI ecosystem non-threatening. Delve into discussions about AI-powered CEOs and the impact of deepfa…

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AGI Debate Sparked by Elon Musk Explained! 40:50

11M ago40:50

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Join hosts Leslie and Jayanth in this episode of AI Rising as they dive into the AGI debate, exploring the perspectives of tech visionaries like Elon Musk, Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, Andrew Ng, and Yann LeCun. Discover the incident that sparked the debate and gain valuable insights into the real issues that matter to AI enthusiasts. From the U…

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Gen AI’s Impact on Automation in the Auto Industry with Mr. Rajesh Uppal 47:30

11M ago47:30

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When it comes to the auto industry, the rest of the world is so advanced that cities like California are halting operations of self-driven level-5 cars whereas, India is still dealing with levels 2 & 3 of autonomous driving. Will India ever catch up and how will such technological adoption be different in our country? This is the note on which host…

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Humans Vs AI: We don’t give ourselves enough credit! 49:57

11M ago49:57

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In this episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'monte and Jayanth N Kolla take a closer look at the Isreal-Palestine conflict, shining light on the formerly impenetrable Iron Dome, how Hamas managed to penetrate it using low-tech, and how this situation has led to funds drying up for the AI Industry. Referring to the 60-Minute interview with Geoffery …

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Law is Glacial. How will it keep up with AI? 50:32

12M ago50:32

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‘Law is glacial. Nothing happens in a tearing hurry.’, says N.S. Nappinai - Advocate, Supreme Court and Founder, Cyber Saathi, So how does it keep up with the compound effects of AI and emerging technologies today? What could become of the class-action suit filed against OpenAI by Authors Guild & authors like John Grisham for plagiarism? How will t…

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