In this episode of "People & AI," host Karthik Ramakrishnan engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Darren Wilson, the chief product officer at Soul Machines. With over two decades of experience in product design and development, Darren dives into the transformative potential of avatar technology, highlighting its applications from language practice and personal coaching to enterprise and film industry uses. Together, they explore the ethical considerations and guardrails needed in creating digital companions and therapy bots, share insights on the future of AI in improving workflows, and emphasize the importance of speed, agility, and customer value in the fast-paced startup world. Join Karthik and Darren as they balance groundbreaking innovation and empathetic leadership in the evolving landscape of AI and digital avatars.

In this episode, Julianna Ianni from Proscia discusses the transformative power of AI in medical imaging and pathology with host Karthik Ramakrishnan. They explore the importance of diverse data for model development, the global applicability of AI models, and the exciting future of AI in accelerating diagnosis and improving accuracy. Julianna emphasizes the need to understand business aspects and improve communication skills for researchers. They also discuss Proscia's innovations in digitizing pathology slides, automated quality control, and balancing innovation with practicality. The conversation highlights regulatory challenges, the impact on healthcare accessibility, and advice for women in the AI industry. The podcast concludes with Julianna's career journey and key breakthroughs in AI, including DeepMind's AlphaFold.

In this episode of 'People in AI,' host Karthik Ramakrishnan converses with AI and innovation expert Dan Chuparkoff. They dive into the misconceptions and realities of AI's role in the future of work, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human creativity and the necessity for adaptability. Chuparkoff provides a nuanced discussion on the limitations of AI, the importance of emotional connection and autonomy in teams, and the significant shift required in leadership mindsets to navigate AI transformation successfully. Through anecdotes from his impactful careers at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian, Chuparkoff shares insights on digital transformation, the democratization of information, and the evolving landscape of remote work and decision-making. Tune in to explore the interplay of human intellect and artificial intelligence in shaping the future workplace.

In this episode of "People + AI," which first aired in February 2022, host Karthik Ramakrishnan sits down with renowned AI luminary Dr. Yoshua Bengio to delve into the cutting edge of artificial intelligence research and its practical applications. Dr. Bengio, a pivotal figure in developing deep learning technologies, shares his profound insights on the necessity of aligning AI systems with human ethics, the challenges in achieving out-of-distribution generalization, and the critical need for responsible AI governance globally. Highlighting his groundbreaking work on system one and system two thinking integration and modular neural networks, Dr. Bengio also discusses the societal and ethical implications of AI, including the mitigation of biases and the potential to significantly impact fields such as healthcare, environmental sustainability, and global security. This episode not only illuminates Dr. Bengio’s contributions to AI but also explores the broader landscape of AI development, invoking a thoughtful reflection on how this technology should evolve in harmony with human values and global needs.

Karthik Ramakrishnan sits down with George Davis, the visionary founder and CEO of Frame AI. George shares his journey from academia at Carnegie Mellon to revolutionizing customer support with AI through his company, Frame AI. The episode delves into how Frame AI leverages generative AI and real-time analysis to transform unstructured data from customer interactions into actionable insights, vastly improving customer relationships and reducing operational costs.

In this of People + AI, host Karthik Ramakrishnan engages with Var Shankar, Executive Director of the Responsible AI Institute. Together, they dissect the complexities and necessities of advocating for ethical artificial intelligence – a critical conversation in today's advancing tech world. Var brings knowledge from diverse arenas, including international policymaking and legal academia, to illuminate the operational challenges and international standards shaping responsible AI. Listen in as they delve into the intersection of law and AI governance, AI implementation in enterprises, and decode policy instruments like the G7 code of conduct and ISO 42. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the implications and evolution of AI ethics and governance.

In this episode of People in AI, join host Karthik Ramakrishnan and his guest, Patricia Thaine, CEO and co-founder of Private AI, as they unravel the complexities of AI in a privacy-centric world. Patricia illuminates the risks of creating embeddings with personal information and shares essential advice on selling technical products to large enterprises. The duo discusses the nuances of deploying AI models, the intricacies of data privacy regulations, and the evolving business landscapes in the post-GPT era. With a rich linguistics and computer science background, Patricia offers unique insights into the importance of privacy in innovation, revealing how Private AI technology is pioneering in data anonymization. Do not miss this insightful conversation filled with expert analysis, personal anecdotes, and a shared admiration for the intersection of AI and privacy.

On this episode of People & AI, host Karthik Ramakrishnan welcomes Marta Janczarski and Phil Dawson for an in-depth discussion on SO standards, regulatory compliance, and AI systems. Marta, an expert in AI governance, delves into the intricate world of ISO standards that she helped create like 9001 and 27001, and their adaptability for organizations of all sizes, alongside the newly introduced ISO 2005 for impact assessment. Phil queries the practicality of these standards in the face of evolving regulations, sparking a comprehensive conversation on how ISO certifications serve as a foundation for risk management and play a pivotal role in the burgeoning relationship between AI standards and the insurance industry. The trio also explores the development of industry-specific handbooks and the necessity for standards to evolve with AI technology, reinforcing the importance of a common language across stakeholders in AI governance and risk mitigation.