Best Intelligent Video Analytics Podcasts (2025)

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The AI engineer skills gap 45:33

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5d ago45:33

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Chris and Daniel talk with returning guest, Ramin Mohammadi, about how those seeking to get into AI Engineer/ Data Science jobs are expected to come in a mid level engineers (not entry level). They explore this growing gap along with what should (or could) be done in academia to focus on real world skills vs. theoretical knowledge. Featuring: Ramin…

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Technical advances in document understanding 49:18

13d ago49:18

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Chris and Daniel unpack how AI-driven document processing has rapidly evolved well beyond traditional OCR with many technical advances that fly under the radar. They explore the progression from document structure models to language-vision models, all the way to the newest innovations like Deepseek-OCR. The discussion highlights the pros and cons o…

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Chris on AI, autonomous swarming, home automation and Rust! 1:37:09

19d ago1:37:09

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This episode is a special crossover between the Practical AI podcast and The Changelog podcast. Chris was recently invited by longtime friends Jerod Santo and Adam Stacoviak, cohosts of The Changelog, to join them on the show. They discuss AI, drones, robotics, swarming technology, and the rise of high-performance edge computing with Rust. Chris po…

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Beyond note-taking with Fireflies 48:59

27d ago48:59

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Fireflies CEO, Krish Ramineni shares how the company is transforming AI-powered note-taking into a deeper layer of knowledge automation. He breaks down the technology behind real-time functionality like Live Assist, the user behavior patterns driving product evolution, and how Fireflies is innovating far beyond meetings. Krish also shares insights …

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Autonomous Vehicle Research at Waymo 52:08

1M ago52:08

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Waymo’s VP of Research, Drago Anguelov, joins Practical AI to explore how advances in autonomy, vision models, and large-scale testing are shaping the future of driverless technology. The conversation dives into the dual challenges of building an onboard driver and testing that driver (via large scale simulation). Drago also gives us an update on w…

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Are we in an AI bubble? 49:41

1M ago49:41

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Dan and Chris unpack whether today’s surge in AI deployment across enterprise workflows, manufacturing, healthcare, and scientific research signals a lasting transformation or an overhyped bubble. Drawing parallels to the dot-com era, they explore how technology integration is reshaping industries, affecting jobs, and even influencing human cogniti…

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While loops with tool calls 44:45

2M ago44:45

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Dan and Chris sit down (again) with Jared Zoneraich, co-founder and CEO of PromptLayer, to discuss how prompt engineering has evolved into context engineering (and while loops with tool calls). Jared shares insights on building flexible AI applications, managing tool calls, testing and versioning prompts, and empowering both technical and non-techn…

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Tiny Recursive Networks 48:23

2M ago48:23

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In this fully connected episode, Daniel and Chris explore the emerging concept of tiny recursive networks introduced by Samsung AI, contrasting them with large transformer based models. They explore how these small models tackle reasoning tasks with fewer parameters, less data, and iterative refinement, matching the giants on specific problems. The…

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Dealing with increasingly complicated agents 54:56

2M ago54:56

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As AI systems move from simple chatbots to complex agentic workflows, new security risks emerge. In this episode, Donato Capitella unpacks how increasingly complicated architectures are making agents fragile and vulnerable. These agents can be exploited through prompt injection, data exfiltration, and tool misuse. Donato shares stories from real-wo…

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The impact of AI on the workforce: A state-level case study 44:04

2M ago44:04

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Daniel sits down with Chelsea Linder, VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at TechPoint, to explore the what AI innovation and impact look like on the ground. They discuss Chelsea's journey from the VC world into economic development/ innovation, the growth of an AI innovation network in Indiana (funded by the SBA), lessons learned from fostering …

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We've all done RAG, now what? 43:35

3M ago43:35

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Longtime friend of the show Rajiv Shah returns to unpack lessons from a year of building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and reasoning models integrations. We dive into why so many AI pilots stumble, why evaluation and error analysis remain essential data science skills, and why not every enterprise challenge calls for a large langua…

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Creating a private AI assistant in Thunderbird 53:08

3M ago53:08

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In this episode, Daniel and Chris are joined by Chris Aquino, software engineer at Thunderbird to hear the story of how they developed a privacy-preserving AI executive assistant. They discuss various design decisions including remote (but confidential) inference, local encryption, and model selection. Chris A. does an amazing job describing the jo…

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Cracking the code of failed AI pilots 46:44

3M ago46:44

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In this Fully Connected episode, we dig into the recent MIT report revealing that 95% of AI pilots fail before reaching production and explore what it actually takes to succeed with AI solutions. We dive into the importance of AI model integration, asking the right questions when adopting new technologies, and why simply accessing a powerful model …

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GenAI risks and global adoption 43:20

4M ago43:20

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Daniel and Chris sit with Citadel AI’s Rick Kobayashi and Kenny Song and unpack AI safety and security challenges in the generative AI era. They compare Japan’s approach to AI adoption with the US’s, and explore the implications of real-world failures in AI systems, along with strategies for AI monitoring and evaluation. Featuring: Rick Kobayashi –…

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Inside America’s AI Action Plan 43:52

4M ago43:52

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Dan and Chris break down Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan, issued by the White House in July 2025. Structured as three "pillars" — Accelerate AI Innovation, Build American AI Infrastructure, and Lead in International AI Diplomacy and Security — our dynamic duo unpack the plan's policy goals and its associated suggestions — while also expl…

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Confident, strategic AI leadership 47:40

4M ago47:40

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Allegra Guinan of Lumiera helps leaders turn uncertainty about AI into confident, strategic leadership. In this conversation, she brings some actionable insights for navigating the hype and complexity of AI. The discussion covers challenges with implementing responsible AI practices, the growing importance of user experience and product thinking, a…

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Educating a data-literate generation 44:41

4M ago44:41

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Dan sits down with guests Mark Daniel Ward and Katie Sanders from The Data Mine at Purdue University to explore how higher education is evolving to meet the demands of the AI-driven workforce. They share how their program blends interdisciplinary learning, corporate partnerships, and real-world data science projects to better prepare students acros…

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Workforce dynamics in an AI-assisted world 44:06

5M ago44:06

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We unpack how AI is reshaping hiring decisions, shifting job roles, and creating new expectations for professionals — from engineers to marketers. They explore the rise of AI-assisted teams, the growing compensation bubble, why continuous learning is now table stakes, and how some service providers are quietly riding the AI wave. Featuring: Chris B…

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Reimagining actuarial science with AI 40:59

5M ago40:59

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In this episode, Chris sits down with Igor Nikitin, CEO and co-founder of Nice Technologies, to explore how AI and modern engineering practices are transforming the actuarial field and setting the stage for the future of actuarial modeling. We discuss the introduction of programming into insurance pricing workflows, and how their Python-based calc …

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Agentic AI for Drone & Robotic Swarming 46:27

5M ago46:27

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In this episode of Practical AI, Chris and Daniel explore the fascinating world of agentic AI for drone and robotic swarms, which is Chris's passion and professional focus. They unpack how autonomous vehicles (UxV), drones (UaV), and other autonomous multi-agent systems can collaborate without centralized control while exhibiting complex emergent b…

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AI in the shadows: From hallucinations to blackmail 44:50

5M ago44:50

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In the first episode of an "AI in the shadows" theme, Chris and Daniel explore the increasing concerning world of agentic misalignment. Starting out with a reminder about hallucinations and reasoning models, they break down how today’s models only mimic reasoning, which can lead to serious ethical considerations. They unpack a fascinating (and slig…

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Finding Nemotron 46:23

6M ago46:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Joey Conway to explore NVIDIA's open source AI, from the reasoning-focused Nemotron models built on top of Llama, to the blazing-fast Parakeet speech model. We chat about what makes open foundation models so valuable, how enterprises can think about deploying multi-model strategies, and why reasoning is becoming th…

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AI hot takes and debates: Autonomy 45:36

6M ago45:36

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Can AI-driven autonomy reduce harm, or does it risk dehumanizing decision-making? In this “AI Hot Takes & Debates” series episode, Daniel and Chris dive deep into the ethical crossroads of AI, autonomy, and military applications. They trade perspectives on ethics, precision, responsibility, and whether machines should ever be trusted with life-or-d…

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Behind-the-Scenes: VC Funding for AI Startups 41:48

6M ago41:48

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It seems like we are bombarded by news about millions of dollars pouring into AI startups, which have crazy valuations. In this episode, Chris and Dan dive deep into the highs, lows, and hard choices behind funding an AI startup. They explore early bootstrapping, the transition to venture capital, and what it’s like to trade in code commits for inv…

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AI-Automated Film Making 43:02

6M ago43:02

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An recent article in Variety was titled: "Sylvester Stallone-Backed Largo.ai Teams With Brilliant Pictures for ‘World’s First Fully AI-Automated Film Company’". Obviously this caught our attention! We sit down with Sami Arpa, CEO of Largo.ai, to unpack how films are developed, funded, and brought to life using AI. We discover how tools like script …

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Federated learning in production (part 2) 45:25

6M ago45:25

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Chong Shen from Flower Labs joins us to discuss what it really takes to build production-ready federated learning systems that work across data silos. We talk about the Flower framework and it's architecture (supernodes, superlinks, etc.), and what makes it both "friendly" and ready for real enterprise environments. We also explore how the generati…

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Federated learning in production (part 1) 44:38

7M ago44:38

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In this first of a two part series of episodes on federated learning, we dive into the evolving world of federated learning and distributed AI frameworks with Patrick Foley from Intel. We explore how frameworks like OpenFL and Flower are enabling secure, collaborative model training across silos, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare. The …

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Emailing like a superhuman 47:27

7M ago47:27

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Loïc Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, joins us to discuss how AI and LLMs are reshaping the email experience. He highlights challenges related to the variability of user prompts and infrastructure optimization. Loïc emphasizes that a deep focus on user experience and real human workflows is key to building AI tools people actually love …

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Model Context Protocol Deep Dive 42:23

7M ago42:23

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In this episode, Daniel and Chris unpack the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a rising standard for enabling agentic AI interactions with external systems, APIs, and data sources. They explore how MCP supports interoperability, community contributions, and a rapidly developing ecosystem of AI integrations. The conversation also highlights some real-wo…

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Seeing beyond the scan in neuroimaging 42:58

8M ago42:58

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In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI, machine learning, and healthcare through the lens of neuroimaging and epilepsy diagnosis. Dr. Gavin Winston shares insights from his work using MRI data and machine learning to uncover subtle abnormalities in brain function. We discuss the cultural and ethical barriers to AI adoption in medicine, …

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Open source AI to tackle your backlog 42:04

8M ago42:04

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Vibe coding, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted pull requests? In this episode, Daniel and Chris chat with Robert Brennan and Graham Neubig of All Hands AI about how AI is transforming software development—from senior engineer productivity to open source agents that address GitHub issues. They dive into trust, tooling, collaboration, and what it me…

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Orchestrating agents, APIs, and MCP servers 42:52

8M ago42:52

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In this episode, Daniel sits down with Pavel Veller, EPAM’s Chief Technologist, to explore the practical challenges of orchestrating many AI agents and managing connections to disparate systems/tools. Pavel shares insights from his hands-on work with agentic architectures and internal tools like "DIAL". Pavel also helps us understand things like MC…

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Software and hardware acceleration with Groq 43:24

9M ago43:24

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How do you enable AI acceleration (at both the hardware and software layers) that stays ahead of rapid industry shifts? In this episode, Dhananjay Singh from Groq dives into the evolving landscape of AI inference and acceleration. We explore how Groq optimizes the serving layer, adapts to industry shifts, and supports emerging model architectures. …

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AI Video Forensic Validity – Hailo AI Ep 7 15:55

9M ago15:55

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In this Edge AIsle episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving sphere of AI video forensics. As AI tools become ever more powerful, investigators face the challenge of sifting genuine data from AI-generated embellishments. Explore how AI-driven video enhancement is transforming the landscape of forensic evidence. Learn why distinguishing them is cri…

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AI-assisted coding with GitHub's COO 50:04

9M ago50:04

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Kyle Daigle, COO of GitHub, joins the hosts to discuss the evolving role of AI in software development, GitHub Copilot’s impact, and the challenges of AI-assisted coding. The conversation covers licensing concerns, ethical considerations, and how developers can navigate these complexities. Kyle also shares his vision for ambient AI, which seamlessl…

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Optimizing for efficiency with IBM’s Granite 43:38

9M ago43:38

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We often judge AI models by leaderboard scores, but what if efficiency matters more? Kate Soule from IBM joins us to discuss how Granite AI is rethinking AI at the edge—breaking tasks into smaller, efficient components and co-designing models with hardware. She also shares why AI should prioritize efficiency frontiers over incremental benchmark gai…

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Automotive Edge AI: From Sensors to Silicon – Hailo AI Ep 6 26:35

9M ago26:35

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Join us on the Hailo AI Podcast for a deep dive into automotive edge intelligence. In this episode, we explore the challenges of scanning in modern locomotives and the silicon innovations that are reshaping automotive AI. We discuss market dynamics of AI in ADAS and automated driving, explore critical performance metrics like TOPS AI, and examine h…

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Build a workspace of AI agents 47:39

9M ago47:39

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How can every single person build a personal AI protégé and then accumulate (and share) a host of other assistants? In this episode, we dive into the world of no-code AI with Scott Meyer from Chipp.ai. We discuss AI tooling for people that can't code, the cultural shift that needs to happen for widespread AI adoption in businesses, and the predicte…

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GenAI hot takes and bad use cases 30:36

10M ago30:36

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It seems like all we hear about are the great use cases for GenAI, but where should you NOT be using the technology? On this episode Chris and Daniel share their hot takes and bad use cases. Some may surprise you! Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 3 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: Domo –…

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Exploring Edge AI: Hailo’s Latest Innovations Ep 5 50:19

10M ago50:19

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In this episode of the Hailo AI Podcast, we take you on a journey through the dynamic world of edge computing and AI. Learn how innovations in low-latency processing and on-device inference are setting new benchmarks in real-time analytics and decision making. Our conversation features insights on the different types of AI used at the edge—from per…

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Tool calling and agents 45:00

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It seems like everyone is uses the term “agent” differently these days. In this episode, Chris and Daniel dig into the details of tool calling and its connection to agents. They help clarify how LLMs can “talk to” and “interact with” other systems like databases, APIs, web apps, etc. Along the way they share related learning resources. Join the dis…

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AI-Powered Cameras – Hailo AI Ep 4 10:36

10M ago10:36

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AI-powered smart cameras are revolutionizing video analytics and image quality. In this Edge AIsle episode, we examine how Hailo’s AI vision processors, including the Hailo-15 family, are pushing the boundaries of video processing by seamlessly integrating AI into cameras. From enhancing video clarity to running advanced analytics like facial recog…

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Deep-dive into DeepSeek 50:47

11M ago50:47

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There is crazy hype and a lot of confusion related to DeepSeek’s latest model DeepSeek R1. The products provided by DeepSeek (their version of a ChatGPT-like app) has exploded in popularity. However, ties to China have raised privacy and geopolitical concerns. In this episode, Chris and Daniel cut through the hype to talk about the model, privacy i…

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Video generation with realistic motion 45:09

11M ago45:09

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We seem to be experiencing a surge of video generation tools, models, and applications. However, video generation models generally struggle with some basic physics, like realistic walking motion. This leaves some generated videos lacking true motion with disappointing, simplistic panning camera views. Genmo is focused on the motion side of video ge…

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Hailo AI - AI in Video Management Systems - Ep 3 12:34

11M ago12:34

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The future of Video Management Systems (VMS) lies in AI scalability, and in this episode, we explore how AI enhances VMS capabilities to meet modern-day security challenges. Traditional video analysis systems rely heavily on manual monitoring, leading to inefficiencies and high costs. AI changes this by automating video analytics, providing faster …

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Hailo AI - AI in Public Safety - Ep 2 8:08

12M ago8:08

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Edge AI is transforming the way cities approach public safety, offering a way to keep people secure while protecting their privacy. With urban surveillance systems becoming more sophisticated, the need to find a balance between security and personal freedoms has never been more crucial. Edge AI helps achieve this by processing data locally, reducin…

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Mozart to Megadeth at CHRP 53:53

12M ago53:53

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Daniel and Chris groove with Jeff Smith, Founder and CEO at CHRP.ai. Jeff describes how CHRP anonymously analyzes emotional wellness data, derived from employees’ music preferences, giving HR leaders actionable insights to improve productivity, retention, and overall morale. By monitoring key trends and identifying shifts in emotional health across…

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Sidekick is an AI Shopify expert 51:37

1y ago51:37

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Today, Chris explores Shopify Magic and other AI offerings with Mike Tamir, Distinguished ML Engineer and Head of Machine Learning, and Matt Colyer, Director of Product Management for Sidekick. They talk about how Shopify uses generative AI and LLMs to enhance their products, and they take a deeper dive into Sidekick, a first-of-its-kind, AI-enable…

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Hailo AI - Evolution of AI on the Edge - Ep 1 8:16

1y ago8:16

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In this Edge AIsle episode, we discuss the transformation of artificial intelligence at the edge, moving beyond traditional perception tasks and stepping into the realm of content creation with generative AI. This evolution has enabled machines to not only understand but also create, bridging the gap between visual intelligence and innovation. From…

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Full-duplex, real-time dialogue with Kyutai 50:03

1y ago50:03

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Kyutai, an open science research lab, made headlines over the summer when they released their real-time speech-to-speech AI assistant (beating OpenAI to market with their teased GPT-driven speech-to-speech functionality). Alex from Kyutai joins us in this episode to discuss the research lab, their recent Moshi models, and what might be coming next …