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ACM ByteCast is a podcast series from ACM’s Practitioners Board in which hosts Rashmi Mohan, Bruke Kifle, Scott Hanselman, Sabrina Hsueh, and Harald Störrle interview researchers, practitioners, and innovators who are at the intersection of computing research and practice. In each episode, guests will share their experiences, the lessons they’ve learned, and their own visions for the future of com... more

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In this episode of ACM ByteCast, Rashmi Mohan hosts 2025 ACM Fellow Cynthia Rudin, the Gilbert, Louis, and Edward Lehrman Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Statistical Science, Mathematics, and Biostati... more

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In this episode of ACM ByteCast, our special guest host Scott Hanselman (of The Hanselminutes Podcast) welcomes ACM Fellow Eric Allman, a foundational figure of the early Internet as the developer of Sendmail and its precursor Delivermail (for the or... more

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In this episode of ACM ByteCast, Rashmi Mohan hosts 2024 ACM/AAAI Allen Newell Award recipient Peter Stone, Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and Chief Scientist at Sony AI. He received the award for significant contributions to the theo... more

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In this episode, part of a special collaboration between ACM ByteCast and the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)’s For Your Informatics podcast, Sabrina Hsueh and Li Zhou host Monica Bertagnolli, a surgical oncologist, physician-scientis... more

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Cynthia Rudin
Gilbert Lewis and Edward Lehrman Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, Duke University
Duke University
Episode: Cynthia Rudin - Episode 86
Eric Allman
Computer programmer who developed Sendmail and its precursor Delivermail
Sendmail, Incorporated
Episode: Eric Allman - Episode 85
Peter Stone
Professor of Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin; Chief Scientist, Sony AI
University of Texas at Austin; Sony AI
Episode: Peter Stone - Episode 84
Monica Bertagnolli
Surgical oncologist, physician-scientist, President of the National Academy of Medicine
National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
Episode: Monica Bertagnolli - Episode 83
Ray Eitel-Porter
Former lead of data and AI at Accenture, current independent advisor, and author of "Governing the Machine"
Cambridge University, Accenture
Episode: Ray Eitel-Porter - Episode 82
Nicole Forsgren
Senior Director of Developer Intelligence at Google, co-founder of DORA, and former professor.
Google
Episode: Nicole Forsgren - Episode 81
Dr. Dawn Song
Professor in computer science at UC Berkeley and co-director of the Berkeley Center on Responsible Decentralized Intelligence
UC Berkeley
Episode: Dawn Song - Episode 79
Russ Cox
Distinguished Engineer and lead developer of Go at Google
Google
Episode: Russ Cox - Episode 78
Anusha Nerella
Senior Principal Engineer leading fintech automation at a global fintech firm
Global Fintech Firm
Episode: Anusha Nerella - Episode 77

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Scott Hanselman
Host of Hanselminutes; Host of ACM ByteCast
Rashmi Mohan
Host of ACM ByteCast
Bruke Kifle
Host of ACM ByteCast
Dr. Sabrina Hsueh
Host of ACM ByteCast; AI Enablement and External Innovation Lead Advisor

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Best one of 2025

    This is so relevant to the world around us now check it out Torsen Hoefler is very clear and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gardener Me
    United States9 months ago
  • Guests Are Great

    Great guests, high school level interviewing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    EvilMisterSpock
    United States4 years ago
  • Great insights

    Rashmi and Jessica do a great job of getting guests to tell their stories and link the threads of how computing all got to where it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eclipser42
    United States5 years ago
  • I came to know that D.Knuth had appeared on the podcast , and I decided to come .

    Podcast Addict
    5
    zuhail
    6 years ago

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Guests are consistently strong; hosts guide conversations with clear expertise.
Interviews connect storytelling with technical depth and practical relevance.
High quality guests and insightful threads across topics.

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#53
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#122
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#225
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Cynthia Rudin - Episode 86
Q: Can you describe what an interpretable ML model is and how you contrast it with a black-box model?
She outlines interpretable models as ones that humans can understand and use in high-stakes decisions, contrasting them with black-box systems whose internal workings are not transparent, and shares examples across healthcare and infrastructure.
Cynthia Rudin - Episode 86
Q: Introduction and what drew you into computer science in the first place?
Cynthia introduces herself, discusses her focus on interpretable ML, and explains how her early work with Con Edison and in power grids sparked a path toward models that can be understood and trusted by domain experts.
Eric Allman - Episode 85
Q: Did you foresee AI's dramatic trajectory, or did the ChatGPT moment come as a surprise?
Hanselman and Allman reflect that the AI trajectory was underway with neural networks and faster hardware, but the explosive uptake and branding moment came with recent large language models; they discuss uncertainties about consciousness and usefulness.
Eric Allman - Episode 85
Q: So you are currently retired. I'm curious what made you retire.
Allman explains retirement was influenced by COVID-related changes at UC Berkeley, a shift in project direction, and personal circumstances including caring for a husband with a degenerative neural disease, prompting a transition away from active development.
Peter Stone - Episode 84
Q: What led you to your role at Sony AI and what kinds of projects are you pursuing there?
Stone explains starting Cogitai with colleagues to push continual learning, which evolved into Sony AI; he discusses GT Sophy and broader projects like ethical data sets (Phoebe) and AI for entertainment, emphasizing ambitious, impactful research aligned with Sony's goals.

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A technically focused interview series at the intersection of computing research and practical application. Episodes consistently explore real-world impact of AI, software engineering, data governance, and high-performance computing, often framed through guest-led dives into historical context, current challenges, and future direction. Notable throughlines include responsible AI, governance, developer culture, and the translation of complex research into industry impact, with many conversations featuring leading researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want depth on technical topics delivered with practical insight and industry perspectives, including governance, ethics, and interdisciplinar... more

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4. Monica Bertagnolli
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7. Dr. Dawn Song
8. Russ Cox

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