Episodes

  • Hidden Layers: AI Year in Review – Key Moments, Hot Takes, and 2025 Predictions | EP. 34
    Dec 18 2024

    In this special 2024 AI Year in Review, Ron is joined by AI experts ZZ Si (Co-Founder & Distinguished Engineer), Emma Pirchalski (AI Strategist), and Michael Wharton (VP of Engineering) to reflect on the most important AI moments of 2024. They come together to discuss the defining stories, key breakthroughs, and major challenges that shaped AI in 2024. Ron leads the conversation, drawing out their perspectives on the year's most impactful developments, unfiltered reflections, bold insights, and forward-looking predictions for the future of AI.

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    50 mins
  • Hidden Layers: Decoded (AlphaFold 3, AI Scaling, Robotic Surgery, LLaMA-Mesh, Gen AI Gaming & more) | EP.33
    Dec 4 2024

    In this episode of Hidden Layers: Decoded, Ron Green teams up with KUNGFU.AI's ZZ Si and Michael Wharton to explore groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence. From DeepMind’s AlphaFold 3 revolutionizing computational biology to debates on the limits of scaling AI models, the conversation covers all the latest AI news from the last month. Highlights include robotic surgery advancements powered by Johns Hopkins’ AI, NVIDIA’s LLaMA-Mesh for 3D mesh generation, and the rise of generative AI in gaming with the groundbreaking Oasis AI game.

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    42 mins
  • Is AI About to Replace Software Developers? Insights from Anaconda’s Peter Wang | EP. 32
    Nov 6 2024

    In this episode of "Hidden Layers," Ron Green dives into the transformative impact of AI on software development with Peter Wang, Chief AI and Innovation Officer at Anaconda. They discuss the rise of AI coding assistants, tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor, and their potential to change how developers work. From coding support to the future of AI-native languages, they explore whether AI could replace programmers or simply elevate them to a new level. Peter shares insights from his pioneering work in the Python data science community and the broader implications of AI in fields like edge computing, data privacy, and open-source development.

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    36 mins
  • Hidden Layers: Decoded (Meta’s Llama 3.2, OpenAI, Microsoft, Nobel Prize Reactions, GraphRAG & more) | EP.31
    Oct 24 2024

    In this episode of Hidden Layers, Ron Green is joined by KUNGFU.AI's Michael Wharton and Dr. Steve Kramer to discuss the latest news in AI. They cover OpenAI’s leadership turnover, the rise of smaller, more efficient AI models, and the growing importance of AI governance. Plus, they explore Meta's Llama 3.2, a new multimodal model, and share insights from recent AI conferences. The conversation concludes with a discussion of AI experts winning Nobel Prizes for their groundbreaking work in physics and chemistry.

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    41 mins
  • Cheating, Challenges, and Change: AI and Higher Education | EP. 30
    Oct 2 2024

    In this episode of Hidden Layers, host Ron Green talks with Cole Camplese, the Chief Information Officer at the University of Texas at Austin, about the transformative impact of AI in higher education. With over 25 years of experience in driving digital transformation, Cole discusses how AI is reshaping universities, from personalized learning to addressing the digital divide. They explore the challenges of adopting AI, balancing innovation with governance, and managing rapid advancements in technology. Cole also shares insights on the future of academic integrity in the "golden age of cheating" and how he uses custom AI tools, like GPT, in both his personal and professional life.

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    40 mins
  • Hidden Layers: Decoded (OpenAI o1, DeepMind AlphaProteo, Apple Intelligence, Waymo & more) | EP.29
    Sep 18 2024

    In this episode of Hidden Layers, Ron Green and Michael Wharton dive into the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, with news from DeepMind, OpenAI, Waymo, Apple, and more. They discuss OpenAI's rumored Strawberry initiative, which promises enhanced reasoning capabilities for ChatGPT, the groundbreaking potential of Alpha Proteo for computational biology, and new developments in autonomous driving with Waymo. The discussion also covers Apple’s AI-powered advancements in their new iOS release, and the implications of California's new AI regulation bill. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or AI researcher, this episode offers insights into the rapidly evolving world of AI and its applications.

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    33 mins
  • Beyond Generative AI: Rediscovering Computer Vision’s Legacy | EP.28
    Sep 4 2024

    Join Ron Green and Dr. ZZ Si, Co-founder and Distinguished Machine Learning Engineer at KUNGFU.AI as they explore the fascinating journey of computer vision. They discuss the evolution of computer vision, from the early days of handcrafted features to the revolutionary impact of deep learning and convolutional neural networks. Dr. Si shares insights from his groundbreaking work at Google and Apple, and they delve into the significance of AlexNet and ImageNet in transforming AI research.

    The conversation also covers the rise of transformers and their role in bridging computer vision and natural language processing, as well as the exciting advancements in diffusion models and flow matching. Discover how these innovations are being applied in robotics, healthcare, and more.

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    37 mins
  • Hidden Layers: Decoded (Meta's Llama 3.1, DeepMind's AlphaProof, SAM 2, FLUX.1, BRAG, and more) | EP.27
    Aug 15 2024

    In this episode of "Hidden Layers," we dive into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, with insights from Ron Green, Michael Wharton, and Nathan Mandi from KUNGFU.AI. The discussion covers Meta's groundbreaking release of Llama 3.1, an AI model that's pushing the boundaries of open-source technology, and SAM2, the latest innovation in video segmentation. We also explore the importance of high-quality data, the architecture of AI models, and how companies like Meta are driving forward the AI ecosystem.

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    43 mins