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Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Large Language Models
Agentic AI
Openai
Multi-Agent Systems
Cloud Computing
Reinforcement Learning
Google Cloud
Biotechnology
Unstructured Data
Open Source
Natural Language Processing
Software Development
Consciousness
Deep Learning
Customer Service
AI Customer Support

Eye on A.I. is a biweekly podcast, hosted by longtime New York Times correspondent Craig S. Smith. In each episode, Craig will talk to people making a difference in artificial intelligence. The podcast aims to put incremental advances into a broader context and consider the global implications of the developing technology. AI is about to change your world, so pay attention.

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Most companies think they're transforming with AI. They're not, and the gap between what they believe and what's actually happening on the ground is costing them far more than they realize.

In this episode, Craig Smith sits down with Chris Blackbu... more

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Nobody has ever built a cell from scratch - assembled entirely from purified molecules on a shelf - that can feed itself, grow, and split into daughter cells through its own genetic activity. Until now. Dr. Kate Adamala, a synthetic biologist and a p... more

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Every company is creating content that nobody reads, nobody watches, and nobody remembers, and the CEO of the AI platform that 90% of Fortune 100 companies use to fix that just explained what comes next.

In this episode, Craig Smith sits down with... more

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Companies are spending billions building AI factories, but most of them can't tell you why their AI workloads are failing, whether their GPUs are actually being used, or what their infrastructure is going to cost them when agents start running at sca... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Blackburn
Founder and CEO of Liatrio
Liatrio
Episode: Real AI Transformation Costs HALF of Everyone's Salary for 2 Years | Chris Blackburn, Liatrio
Kate Adamala
Professor of origin of life and synthetic biology
Episode: "According to NASA's Definition of Life, I'm Not Alive" - Why Nobody Can Define Life | Dr. Kate Adamala
Victor Riparbelli
Co-founder and CEO of Synthesia
Synthesia
Episode: Video Is About to Stop Being One-Way (and That Changes Everything) | Victor Riparbelli, Synthesia
Paul Appleby
CEO of Virtana
Virtana
Episode: 6 in 10 Enterprises Can't Find the Root Cause When Their AI Workloads Fail | Paul Appleby, Virtana
Bradon Rogers
Chief Customer Officer
Island
Episode: Inside the Enterprise Browser Rebuilding Security for the AI Era | Bradon Rogers, Island
Kriti Sharma
CEO of Nexus Black (IFS's new unit)
IFS/Nexus Black
Episode: What Industrial AI Actually Looks Like | Kriti Sharma, Nexus Black
Vin Singh
Chairman, Founder and CEO of BullFrog AI
BullFrog AI
Episode: Big Pharma Fails 50% of the Time in Phase Three. AI Can Fix That | Vin Singh, BullFrog AI
Alberto Pan
Chief Technology Officer of Denodo and member of the founding team
Denodo
Episode: AI Agents Are Failing and It's Almost Never the Model's Fault | Alberto Pan, Denodo
Philip Goff
Philosopher advocating panpsychism
University of Essex (philosophy)
Episode: How Modern Science Got Consciousness Wrong From the Start | Philip Goff

Host

Craig S. Smith
Host of Eye On AI, longtime NYT correspondent

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 312 ratings
  • Ahead of the curve

    After each podcast I feel well informed. More than just surface level highlighting of latest developments, it presents case studies on how to think about AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    987362847
    United States5 months ago
  • Featuring insightful conversations

    An insightful podcast that makes complex AI topics accessible and easy to understand. It is a a great listen for anyone interested in the future of technology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SM405
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic podcast…

    Review: bamdiggity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Info_Sprinkles
    United States2 years ago
  • Game-Changing! Redefining the AI Landscape

    Craig's guests are seriously rocking the tech scene, flipping the script on what it means to be a techie in this AI-dominated industry! Packed with all the classic elements that make an AI show absolutely informative, plus that extra dash of authenticity and insight you won't get anywhere else. Big shoutout to you, Craig—your show is absolutely fantastic, keep up the awesome work! 🚀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Well researched, great quality guests and calm, level headed interviewing

    Just what I was looking for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    josepcpea
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for informative, accessible discussions that unpack AI topics with depth.
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Audience notes the conversations are tightly focused on enterprise relevance and policy implications.

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#176
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

6 in 10 Enterprises Can't Find the Root Cause When Their AI Workloads Fail | Paul Appleby, Virtana
Q: What metrics matter most for ROI and governance in large AI deployments?
The host asks about ROI metrics, and Appleby emphasizes aligning operational efficiency, resilience, and business impact with AI investments, while Virtana provides cost analysis and links these metrics to broader business outcomes.
6 in 10 Enterprises Can't Find the Root Cause When Their AI Workloads Fail | Paul Appleby, Virtana
Q: Can you talk about why root-cause is so hard in AI factories compared to traditional IT?
Appleby explains that AI factories are a sprawling, heterogeneous mix of data pipelines, AI workloads, and infrastructure layers, so problems can originate anywhere and tracing causality requires full-system visibility and real-time correlation.
Video Is About to Stop Being One-Way (and That Changes Everything) | Victor Riparbelli, Synthesia
Q: What is the core first-use case where your technology proved valuable in education or enterprise?
Explanatory and educational videos became the initial gateway because they directly address the problem of unreadable or forgotten long text, offering a scalable way to present and reinforce complex content.
Video Is About to Stop Being One-Way (and That Changes Everything) | Victor Riparbelli, Synthesia
Q: How did you get your first investor and what stood out about your approach?
We pursued a broad list of angel investors, cold-e-mailed Mark Cuban after learning he had previously engaged with related research, and had a long email dialogue that convinced him to invest based on the real potential of AI-driven film production from a laptop.
Big Pharma Fails 50% of the Time in Phase Three. AI Can Fix That | Vin Singh, BullFrog AI
Q: What is the current state of pharma adoption and what are your near-term goals?
We're in discussions with several big pharma firms in 2026, aiming to secure pilot deals that validate the technology, followed by larger multi-million dollar agreements as confidence grows and data-driven results are demonstrated.

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What is Eye On A.I. about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with leading AI researchers, industry executives, and policy-focused experts, exploring practical implications, governance, and real-world deployments of artificial intelligence. Episodes balance deep technical detail with strategic perspective, covering topics from quantum computing and privacy-conscious AI to agentic automation, enterprise infrastructure, and education. The format often centers on how emerging technologies scale, the challenges of production readiness, and the intersection of AI with business outcomes, security, and public policy. A few guests repeatedly bring a strong focus on enterprise adoption, governance, and global AI ecosystems, making it valuable for listeners who want to ... more

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2. Kate Adamala
3. Victor Riparbelli
4. Paul Appleby
5. Bradon Rogers
6. Kriti Sharma
7. Vin Singh
8. Alberto Pan

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