Building an Inclusive AI with John Pasmore of Latimer.ai, "BlackGPT"

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John Pasmore (he/him), CEO & Founder of Latimer.ai, collaborates with Joan to explore the importance of an inclusive LLM. Latimer.ai, an AI-driven B2B SaaS platform, enhance the representation of Black & Brown histories & cultures in LLMs. The goal is to provide a more accurate & bias-free reflection of diverse cultures & histories.
John shares his journey of founding Latimer.ai, highlighting the need to address the lack of diverse representation in current LLMs & emphasizing the significance of inclusivity in AI. Committed to authenticity, factual data sourcing, & ethical data use, Latimer.ai leads in creating AI technologies that encompass a broader spectrum of human history & culture, paving the way for tech that is inclusive of all people.

Note: Both Latimer.ai & ChatGPT were utilised to create these show notes.

John Pasmore Quotes

🚀 "We've built what we believe is a premier inclusive large language model trained with additional content on Black & Brown histories & cultures to reflect accurately & without bias."

💡 "Latimer talks about 'formerly enslaved people.’ It's a slightly different use of language, but it frames the people differently."

📚 "I think ultimately, Black & Brown people should own their own history.”
Resources

• Latimer.ai
• New York Amsterdam News
• deeplearning.ai - for those interested in learning more about AI & deep learning.
• Coursera - Resources for AI, coding, & more, including by Andrew Ng
• Tanya Lewis Lee's documentary "Aftershock," a Hulu documentary discusses healthcare disparities faced by Black & Brown women in the U.S.
• Ruth Health partners w/ women on the journey through pregnancy & beyond. Disclaimer: Joan is an investor in this startup

Connect

• Connect with John on LinkedIn
• Latimer.ai: Check out the product for free today

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Chapters

1. Introduction & Overview (00:00:00)

2. Building an Inclusive Large Language Model (00:01:03)

3. Latimer.ai Product Overview and Use Cases (00:01:41)

4. Differences from ChatGPT (00:04:38)

5. Data Collection and Sourcing (00:05:44)

6. RAG Model and Future Technology (00:08:27)

7. Surprises and Learnings (00:11:43)

8. John's Background and Career Path (00:18:45)

9. Inspiration to Build Latimer.ai (00:22:40)

10. Value of Libraries and Ownership of Data (00:25:05)

11. AI in Healthcare and Other Fields (00:30:13)

12. AI Education and Resources (00:36:04)

13. Importance of Paying Attention to AI (00:38:25)