Hidden Layers Digest (Vol. 2)

Welcome back to the Hidden Layers Digest! Stay up to date on our podcast here at KUNGFU.AI and hear from our host, Ron Green.

Hidden Layers: Exploring the People and Tech Behind AI, is a series focused on all things artificial intelligence. Hosted by our Co-Founder and CTO, Ron Green, who uses his 20+ years of AI experience to break down complex topics into digestible, engaging conversations.

If you’re a tech professional, or just looking to better understand the world of AI, you’re in the right place. Each episode will explore cutting-edge technical advances, discuss the art of the possible, and review some of the incredible work being done in the field. Over the last 6 months, we've been busy creating 25+ new episode for you to watch/listen to. Below are some highlights.

AI and the Evolution of Open Source: Insights from NVIDIA's Dr. Katrina Riehl | EP.26

In this episode of Hidden Layers, Ron Green sits down with Dr. Katrina Riehl , Principal Technical Product Manager for CUDA and Python at 英伟达 , to explore the evolving role of open source in the age of AI. They discuss the foundational impact of open source technologies, the challenges of open source licensing in the AI boom, and the distinction between free-to-use models and true open source. Dr. Riehl shares her journey in the open source community, insights on AI's impact on open source, and her work at NVIDIA. Watch/listen here!

Hidden Layers: Decoded (Microsoft’s Florence-2, GraphRAG, Claude 3.5, NVIDIA’s NIM. and more) | EP.25

In this episode, Ron Green Green and VP of Engineering Michael Wharton discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence. They explore Microsoft's Florence-2 model, Microsoft's GraphRAG, Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise offerings, and much more. The conversation also touches on Runway's Gen-3 text-to-video model, Salesforce's time series forecasting foundation model, and the recent changes in OpenAI's board structure. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the hype and reality of AI advancements and the future of AI in various industries. Watch/listen here.

Inside AI’s Golden Age with Stephen Straus | EP.15

In this episode, Ron Green has a candid conversation with his Co-founder and Managing Director of KUNGFU.AI, Stephen Straus .

In this episode you will:

• Get insights into their journey into AI and why they opted for services over products. Learn about the pivotal decisions that shaped our company's trajectory.
• Gain a deeper understanding of Generative AI's role in today's transformative landscape. Ron and Stephen delve into its implications across various domains, from computer vision to natural language processing.
• Explore the significance of culture, psychological safety, and trust in fostering innovation. Discover how these essential elements contribute to KUNGFU.AI's success.
• Understand why ethical considerations are at the forefront of their AI ventures. Hear about their decision to turn down the first potential deal and the ethical principles guiding their company through industry challenges.
• Learn how companies can navigate technological advancements while making meaningful contributions to society.

Ron and Stephen end the episode by reflecting on whether we're experiencing the "golden age" of AI, drawing parallels to the early days of the internet. Check it out here!

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