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Building 32 - a Podcast from MIT CSAIL Alliances

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Welcome to Building 32 from MIT CSAIL Alliances. Building 32 is the iconic Stata Center, home to the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) where hundreds of curious researchers are building the future of computing. On Building 32, we go behind the research to explore the ideas, breakthroughs, and people behind MIT's largest lab, from technologies already shaping our l... more

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MIT has a new podcast. Announcing Building 32, from MIT CSAIL Alliances. Behind every technological breakthrough is a story. From email to the fax machine to the Roomba and even OkCupid, innovations that shape our daily lives trace back to MIT's Comp... more

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Professor Armando Solar-Lezama, MIT CSAIL Associate Director, says there are currently three camps in AI discourse: the utopian thinkers, the alarmists, and the skeptics. And all of them are wrong. Plus, hear his thoughts on AI Agents, neurosymbolic ... more

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This month we’re featuring a special guest episode from our friends at MIT OpenCourseWare's Chalk Radio. Host Sarah Hansen sits down with Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management and CSAIL PI Andrew Lo for a wide-ranging conversatio... more

What does AI really mean for jobs, productivity, and the future of work? Recorded with a live audience at the MIT Museum! In this special live taping of the CSAIL Alliances Podcast, host Kara Miller explores big questions on AI and the future of work... more

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Armando Solar-Lezama
Associate Director and COO of CSAIL; Distinguished Professor in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
MIT CSAIL
Episode: How Enterprises are Getting AI Wrong with MIT CSAIL Armando Solar-Lezama
Andrew Lo
MIT Financial Economist and Professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Episode: Chalk Radio: MIT Economist Andrew Lo on Finance, AI, and Human Behavior (Guest Episode)
Neil Thompson
Director of the FutureTech Research Project at CSAIL and a principal research scientist at the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
MIT CSAIL
Episode: AI and Our Time at Work: Featuring MIT Neil Thompson and David Autor
Russ Tedrake
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT and Senior Vice President of Robotics Research at Toyota Research Institute
Toyota Research Institute
Episode: The Future of Robotics: Hype, Breakthroughs, and Challenges with Professor Russ Tedrake
Manya Ghobadi
Principal Investigator at CSAIL, Professor in MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MIT
Episode: Bridging the AI Gap: Inside MIT’s Systalyze Startup with Associate Professor Manya Ghobadi
Bilal Zuberi
Founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Red Glass, with a PhD in Physical Chemistry from MIT and previously worked at Lux and General Catalyst.
Red Glass
Episode: Investing in the Age of AI: Deep Tech, Risk, and Reward with Bilal Zuberi
Polina Golland
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Principal Investigator at CSAIL
MIT
Episode: How AI is Reshaping Medical Imagery with MIT CSAIL Professor Polina Golland
Chris Miller
Professor of International History at Tufts University and author of 'Chip War'
Tufts University
Episode: The Promise and Peril of Computer Chips with Tufts Professor Chris Miller
Andy Ellis
Partner at YL Ventures and former Chief Security Officer at Akamai
YL Ventures
Episode: Beyond the Hype: How AI is Actually Reshaping Business with Andy Ellis

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Kara Miller
Principal host of CSAIL Alliances-focused content; frequently discusses AI, robotics, and industry-academic partnerships.
Cara Miller
Co-host with a focus on bridging CSAIL research and industry/government outreach; covers AI deployment, governance, and education implications.

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Chalk Radio: MIT Economist Andrew Lo on Finance, AI, and Human Behavior (Guest Episode)
Q: What is the Adaptive Markets Hypothesis and how does it differ from the Efficient Markets Hypothesis?
The Adaptive Markets Hypothesis suggests markets are generally efficient but can deviate when human behavior dominates, requiring an integration of behavioral insights with financial theory; it's not always true, but it explains why adaptation occurs in markets.
Investing in the Age of AI: Deep Tech, Risk, and Reward with Bilal Zuberi
Q: What does AI mean for the future of professions like engineering and healthcare?
Zuberi believes AI will help reduce the burden on professionals by handling tedious tasks, allowing them to focus on innovative solutions while giving them capabilities they previously lacked.
Investing in the Age of AI: Deep Tech, Risk, and Reward with Bilal Zuberi
Q: Are the areas where you feel like you're finding the most compelling investments in climate change, energy availability, or other sectors?
Zuberi argues that most investors are focused on transforming existing SaaS applications with AI, but he believes that deeper industries still hold untapped potential for innovation.
Driving Behavior by Design: MIT CSAIL Professor Sam Madden on the Science of Safer Roads with AI
Q: What challenges do you face in convincing people to utilize this technology?
Madden emphasized the challenge of gaining user trust, especially regarding privacy concerns, but noted the appeal of safety benefits and financial incentives offered by insurance companies.
Driving Behavior by Design: MIT CSAIL Professor Sam Madden on the Science of Safer Roads with AI
Q: How do you see the numbers of drivers around the world using this technology growing?
Madden noted that over 10 million people in the U.S. use the technology, indicating growth and effectiveness in promoting road safety.

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