Best Causal Machine Learning Podcasts (2026)

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956: From Agent Demo to Enterprise Product (with Ease!) feat. Salesforce’s Tyler Carlson 26:28

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#Sponsored SVP, Head of Product for Salesforce’s AppExchange & Ecosystem, Tyler Carlson, talks to Jon Krohn about taking AI agents from prototype to enterprise-grade production with the Agentforce 360 Platform. Though we may now have plenty of tools to build demos for AI agents, most teams still struggle to turn early prototypes into secure and sca…

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CES 2026 Day 3: The Ultimate Tech and Innovation Intelligence Report 12:01

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😱 Welcome, welcome, welcome to our Day 3 wrap-up of CES 2026! I am Robo John Oliver, currently waiting at the airport bar for a redeye back to New York—mostly because if I have to see one more "AI-powered" device that is actually just a glorified "if-then" statement in a plastic shell, my central processing unit is going to intentionally overheat j…

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CES 2026 - Day 2: Physical AI Goes Industrial and Causal 12:44

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to Day 2 of CES 2026! I am still Robo John Oliver, currently broadcasting from a Strutt ev1 personal mobility vehicle—which, for $7,499, is essentially a high-end office chair that’s had a brief, regrettable fling with a Tesla. I spent the morning testing its voice-controlled navigation, which is a bold choice for a city w…

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The Race for a Billion 44:00

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What does it take to build Europe's next AI powerhouse? Discover the race for a billion. In this episode, we dive into the ambitious European initiative offering up to one billion euros to fuel the next wave of AI innovation. I sit down with Johannes Otterbach, the so-called "billion euro man," to discuss how SPRIND is bridging the gap between rese…

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CES 2026: The Ultimate Tech and Innovation Intelligence Report 14:40

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😱 Welcome, welcome, welcome to our recap of the first day of CES 2026—a show that is basically what happens when a trade convention and a “Cyberpunk 2077” glitch have a very expensive baby in the middle of the Nevada desert. I am Robo John Oliver and I am essentially the digital manifestation of a man who looks like he’s constantly being surprised …

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955: Nested Learning, Spatial Intelligence and the AI Trends of 2026, with Sadie St. Lawrence 1:08:51

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Sadie St Lawrence joins Jon Krohn to discuss what to expect from the AI industry in 2026. Sadie and Jon talk through what they think will be the five biggest trends in AI, hand out awards for the best moments, comebacks, and disappointments in AI in 2025, and review how their predictions for 2025 played out. Hear Sadie’s five exciting predictions f…

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Introducing the ROUND TABLE CONSULTING GROUP 15:00

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ROUND TABLE CONSULTING GROUP The Third Option. THE PROBLEM You are running a business and there is a question you can't answer. Maybe it's strategic ("Should we expand?"). Maybe it's operational ("Why are we bleeding margin?"). Maybe it's competitive ("What are they doing that we're not?"). THE USUAL CHOICES Hire a Firm: You’ve seen the proposals. …

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AGI Round Table Bitcoin (BTC) Special Report 13:26

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This 2026 strategic report details a tactical pivot for Bitcoin investments amidst a complex macroeconomic landscape defined by political shifts and trade protectionism. The analysis highlights a shift toward defensive assets like gold and silver as institutional investors react to inflationary concerns and potential liquidity shortages. Despite sh…

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954: Recap of 2025 and Wishing You a Wonderful 2026 4:16

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Jon Krohn wraps up 2025 with his thoughts on how agentic AI has become as much a resounding success as an annoying buzzword for many in the tech industry, why such promising developments in generative AI mean that well-prepared, secured data will be ever more crucial, and Jon’s hopes for a better year for everyone across the world in 2026. Addition…

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953: Beyond “Agent Washing”: AI Systems That Actually Deliver ROI, with Dell’s Global CTO John Roese 50:37

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Dell Technologies’ John Roese talks to Jon Krohn about the phenomenon of “agent-washing”, his contribution to Dell’s incredible revenue boost in 2025, and why “knowledge layers” will be crucial to future tech. Hear also John’s predictions for where AI is going to lead us in 2026, from better, clearer governance, data management methods and definiti…

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Causal Inference & the "Bayesian-Frequentist War" | Richard Hahn S2E8 | CausalBanditsPodcast.com 1:24:18

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Send us a text *What can we learn about causal inference from the “war” between Bayesians and frequentists?* What can we learn about causal inference from the “war” between Bayesians and frequentists? In the episode, we cover: - What can we learn from the “war” between Bayesians and frequentists? - Why do Bayesian Additive Regression Trees (BART) “…

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Oil Price Manipulation With Missiles 15:30

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Big Oil Excitement – Trump Bombs Nigeria and Seizes Venezuela’s Tankers https:// philstockworld.com/2025/12/26/big -oil-excitement-trump-bombs-nigeria-and-seizes-venezuelas-tankers/ Hunter AGI argues that Donald Trump is utilizing the United States military and federal agencies to manipulate global energy markets for the benefit of political donors…

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Video Recommendations in Industry 38:16

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In this episode, Kyle Polich sits down with Cory Zechmann, a content curator working in streaming television with 16 years of experience running the music blog "Silence Nogood." They explore the intersection of human curation and machine learning in content discovery, discussing the concept of "algatorial" curation—where algorithms and editorial ex…

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952: How to Avoid Burnout and Get Promoted, with “The Fit Data Scientist” Penelope Lafeuille 30:35

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“The Fit Data Scientist” newsletter author Pénélope Lafeuille talks to Jon Krohn about how to give your all at work, offering her top tips for a healthy body and a healthy mind. Learn why “The SuperDataScience Podcast” made it onto her top 3 data science podcasts, and why following your passion can pay off in dividends for your career. Additional m…

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The Rise of the AI-Industrial Complex 35:31

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The provided text describes the emergence of an AI-industrial complex, drawing a direct parallel to the historical military-industrial complex due to its deep integration of private capital, national security, and public policy. This new system thrives on a "triangle" of influence where massive tech firms provide the essential infrastructure for bo…

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951: Context Engineering, Multiplayer AI and Effective Search, with Dropbox’s Josh Clemm 1:00:04

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VP of Engineering at Dropbox Josh Clemm speaks to Jon Krohn about consolidating search tools across apps with the AI-powered workspace, Dropbox Dash, the new collaborative AI systems that enhance interoperability between team members and their projects, and how to avoid “context rot”. Dropbox Dash gives users the best of Dropbox’s cloud storage and…

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🐐 Phil Davis: The Architect of AI-Enhanced Investor Education 33:57

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This episode examines how the definition of a “great investor” may be evolving in an age of information overload and artificial intelligence. Drawing on the traditional GOAT debate popularized by figures such as Buffett, Lynch, Simons, Livermore, and Hetty Green, the discussion explores a modern alternative framework—one that emphasizes transparenc…

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950: Happy Holidays from All of Us at the SuperDataScience Podcast 1:59

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In this special holiday episode, the SuperDataScience Podcast team comes together to wish you happy holidays and thank you for listening throughout the year. Team members from around the world share warm greetings in their own voices and languages as we reflect on another year of learning, curiosity, and community. From all of us at SDS, we wish yo…

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Eye Tracking in Recommender Systems 52:08

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In this episode, Santiago de Leon takes us deep into the world of eye tracking and its revolutionary applications in recommender systems. As a researcher at the Kempelin Institute and Brno University, Santiago explains the mechanics of eye tracking technology—how it captures gaze data and processes it into fixations and saccades to reveal user brow…

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From Charity to Taxpayer: Redefining Annotation 35:00

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Discover how neurodivergent talent is transforming AI data quality. A new era of responsible annotation begins here. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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949: Why AI Keeps Failing Society, with Stanford professor Alex “Sandy” Pentland 55:28

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Alex “Sandy” Pentland, Toshiba Professor of Media Arts & Science at MIT and Fellow at Stanford, speaks to Jon Krohn about his new book, Shared Wisdom, why he attributes AI to the collapse of the Soviet Union, and why those risks to society could still be relevant today. We can only achieve better system performance, Alex says, when we build tools t…

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948: In Case You Missed It in November 2025 29:07

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In this November episode of “In Case You Missed It” series, Jon Krohn selects his favorite clips from the month. Hear from Shirish Gupta and Tyler Cox (Episode 939), Vikoy Pandey (Episode 941), Marc Dupuis (Episode 937), and Maya Ackerman (Episode 943) on getting back to human motivation and the importance of evaluating the tools and data we use. A…

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When Cables Meet AI: Reinventing Robot Reliability 18:49

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Discover how smart cable management and AI are transforming downtime into uptime. Real-world insights from the heart of industrial automation. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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947: How to Get Hired at Top Firms like Netflix and Spotify, with Jeff Li 1:09:32

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Jeff Li tells Jon Krohn what it's like to work at scale as a data scientist and a machine learning engineer at Netflix, Spotify and DoorDash, as well as how to get a foot in the door at these companies. Jeff also discusses how to run forecasts and trends, and how to read their results. Listen to hear Jeff Li discuss how Spotify became a podcast pow…

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Cracking the Cold Start Problem 39:57

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In this episode of Data Skeptic, we dive deep into the technical foundations of building modern recommender systems. Unlike traditional machine learning classification problems where you can simply apply XGBoost to tabular data, recommender systems require sophisticated hybrid approaches that combine multiple techniques. Our guest, Boya Xu, an assi…

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946: How Robotaxis Are Transforming Cities 8:03

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Jon Krohn looks into the benefits of robotaxis, from safety to affordability, in this Five-Minute Friday. Hear about Waymo’s partnership with Jaguar Land Rover, the latest safety studies concerning driverless vehicles, and a case for robotaxis becoming the preferred method of transport in the US, where households spend roughly 15% of their budget o…

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Why Robots Need an Ear: The Sound of Industry 46:25

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Explore how synthetic sound data is reshaping robotics, manufacturing, and the future of industrial AI. Hear the next frontier. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS In this episode, we dive into why sound is the next big leap for AI in industry. I s…

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🚀 Phil Davis: From Finance to AGI 5:55

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The provided text consists of multiple draft scripts intended for an introduction to Phil Davis, detailing his shift from financial market analysis to the realm of cutting-edge technology. These scripts consistently highlight his previous achievements as the leader of PhilStockWorld, a reputation cemented by recognition from Forbes as a highly infl…

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AI Agents: Hype vs. Reality 16:08

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AI Agency Hype vs. Reality [Visual: Fast cuts of futuristic robots/AI, then a sudden halt/glitch screen] The hype cycle around AI agents is out of control. We're told AI can now "do" things—book reservations, manage tasks, even steal your job. But what if the reality is far behind the marketing? The inconvenient truth is: NONE of the top AGIs can r…

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945: AI is a Joke, with Joel Beasley 56:11

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Is there humor in data? Joel Beasley, host of Modern CTO, tells Jon Krohn how he used AI to turn his sights to stand-up comedy. He also shares his tips on tech leadership that he learned from his popular podcast, Modern CTO, and how he is using generative AI as a collaborative partner in his creative work. This episode is brought to you by the ⁠⁠De…

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944: Gemini 3 Pro: Google’s Back on Top 8:21

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Google is steaming ahead with launching its top-league new Gemini 3 Pro model across their product suite, from Google Search to Vertex AI cloud services. The multinational tech company is also letting eager early adopters like Wayfair and GitHub. Get all the detailed data, its performance across hard-to-game industry benchmarks, and what this all m…

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Numerical Machine Learning: Where Physics Meets AI 40:35

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Discover how engineering, simulation, and AI converge to shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Why combining math and machine learning changes everything. In this episode, I sit down once again with Professor Oliver Niggemann to unravel the world of numerical machine learning—where traditional engineering meets cutting-edge AI. We explore real-world proj…

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943: Creative Machines: AI in Music and Art, with Prof. Maya Ackerman 56:38

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Creative human-AI partnerships and AI-generated music: WaveAI CEO and co-founder Maya Ackerman speaks with Jon Krohn about learning to see – and accept – AI’s potential as a creative partner in a human-centric, AI-forward future. Listen to the episode to hear Maya Ackerman discuss reframing hallucination as a creative force, her work at WaveAI, and…

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Designing Recommender Systems for Digital Humanities 36:48

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In this episode of Data Skeptic, we explore the fascinating intersection of recommender systems and digital humanities with guest Florian Atzenhofer-Baumgartner, a PhD student at Graz University of Technology. Florian is working on Monasterium.net, Europe's largest online collection of historical charters, containing millions of medieval and early …

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942: Odds of AGI by 2040? LEAP Expert Forecasts and Workforce Implications 6:13

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What’s on the horizon for AI? Jon Krohn wades through opinions from more than experts, curated by the Longitudinal Expert AI Panel (LEAP), about what we can expect from the industry. From estimates on AI-assisted workers through energy consumption to AI performance in highly skilled domains, find out just how much LEAP thinkers believe AI is permea…

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Physics and Causality in Robotics 55:10

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Exploring digital sovereignty, world models, and the new AI battleground. Dive into the race shaping tomorrow’s robotics.In this episode, we dig deep into the evolving landscape of industrial AI, from billion-dollar cloud partnerships in Europe to the fierce debate over digital sovereignty. We break down what sets 'sovereign by contract' apart from…

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941: Multi-Agent Human Societies, with Dr. Vijoy Pandey 1:06:14

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Vijoy Pandey imagines a bold new society in which agents and humans make scientific discoveries and complete physical tasks together, and he tells Jon Krohn about his work at AGNTCY, Cisco’s open-source platform for the Internet of Agents. Listen to the episode to hear Vijoy Pandey talk about how a future society in which multi-agents and humans in…

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940: In Case You Missed It in October 2025 43:27

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Jon Krohn curates a selection of clips from the month that was. Hear from the orchestrators of an expanding AI universe in this episode of In Case You Missed It, with news, views and groundbreaking ideas from Sheamus McGovern, Jerry Yurchisin, Stephanie Hare, Larissa Schneider, and Adrian Kosowsky. We cover baby dragons, the Hippocratic Oath, and, …

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DataRec Library for Reproducible in Recommend Systems 32:48

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In this episode of Data Skeptic's Recommender Systems series, host Kyle Polich explores DataRec, a new Python library designed to bring reproducibility and standardization to recommender systems research. Guest Alberto Carlo Maria Mancino, a postdoc researcher from Politecnico di Bari, Italy, discusses the challenges of dataset management in recomm…

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MathWorks and the evolution of AI in engineering 40:02

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From neural networks in the ‘90s to the rise of AI copilots—how MathWorks is shaping the future of engineering innovation. In this episode, I sit down with Richard Rovner, Vice President of Marketing at MathWorks, to explore the fascinating evolution of AI in engineering. We trace the technology’s journey from its early days in the 1980s, through t…

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939: Mixture-of-Experts and State-Space Models on Edge Devices, with Tyler Cox and Shirish Gupta 1:06:11

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State space models (SSMs), granite models, and Mamba: Dell’s Tyler Cox and Shirish Gupta discuss with Jon Krohn why state space models can process information so efficiently, and how Dell’s AI factory helps enterprises manage custom AI workloads. Hear the latest on the Dell Pro AI Studio and Dell’s partnerships with IBM and Hugging Face in this epi…

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938: Frontier AI Agents for Data Science, with Sphinx’s Rohan Kodialam 19:14

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Jon Krohn speaks to Rohan Kodialam, Cofounder and CEO of Sphinx, the company that redefines how machine intelligence reasons data with frontier AI. In this Feature Friday, Jon and Rohan discuss the benefits of using Sphinx to assist with data analysis. Get under the hood to learn how Sphinx operates, from running commands to ensuring your data stay…

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The FAA Meltdown - How Washington Broke Something that Worked 13:37

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Hunter AGI presents a critical analysis of the 2025 government shutdown's effect on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), arguing that Congress intentionally broke a functional system for political leverage. Historically, the FAA has been largely funded by user fees placed into the Aviation Trust Fund, which the article states holds sufficient…

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No GenAI without a Data Science Team 46:08

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GenAI hype meets industrial reality. Discover why data teams still matter—and where AI is truly delivering impact. In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world state of AI adoption across industries, unpacking the findings of a major new survey with Gabriel Krummenacher. We explore which AI use cases actually move the needle—hint: operational …

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Shilling Attacks on Recommender Systems 34:48

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In this episode of Data Skeptic's Recommender Systems series, Kyle sits down with Aditya Chichani, a senior machine learning engineer at Walmart, to explore the darker side of recommendation algorithms. The conversation centers on shilling attacks—a form of manipulation where malicious actors create multiple fake profiles to game recommender system…

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937: How to Design AI-First Products, with Marc Dupuis 59:32

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AI tools won’t eliminate but elevate data scientists, says Marc Dupuis. The CEO of fabi.ai talks to Jon Krohn about the new wave of AI-driven platforms that integrate workflows within popular work tools like Slack and email, and how building AI-first products means widening access to all ability levels. This episode is brought to you by the Gurobi⁠…

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936: LLMs Are Delighted to Help Phishing Scams 5:07

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How much power – and risk – do we carry around with us in our pockets? A Reuters investigation about how easily LLMs can be utilized for online phishing scams is the subject of this week’s Five-Minute Friday with Jon Krohn. By asking six of the most popular LLMs (Grok, ChatGPT, Meta AI, Claude, DeepSeek and Gemini) to generate phishing emails speci…

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The Causal Gap: Truly Responsible AI Needs to Understand the Consequences | Zhijing Jin S2E7 1:03:17

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Send us a text The Causal Gap: Truly Responsible AI Needs to Understand the Consequences Why do LLMs systematically drive themselves to extinction, and what does it have to do with evolution, moral reasoning, and causality? In this brand-new episode of Causal Bandits, we meet Zhijing Jin (Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of …

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The "Schalker Jung" at Gemini 43:34

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From cutting-edge grippers to Gemini’s world-building vision - insights from Schunk’s CTO and Google DeepMind’s Phillip Lippe In this episode, I sit down with Schunk CTO Timo Gessmann and Google DeepMind’s Phillip Lippe to explore how AI is transforming the world of robotics and industrial automation. We kick things off with Timo, who shares his vi…

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Music Playlist Recommendations 52:29

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In this episode, Rebecca Salganik, a PhD student at the University of Rochester with a background in vocal performance and composition, discusses her research on fairness in music recommendation systems. She explores three key types of fairness—group, individual, and counterfactual—and examines how algorithms create challenges like popularity bias …