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Interconnects

Nathan Lambert
Machine Learning
Large Language Models
Rewardbench
Reinforcement Learning From Human Feedback
Gemini
AI Safety
Eleuther AI
RLHF
Openai
Bias In AI
Preference Data
DPO
Synth Labs
AI2
Mistral
Hugging Face
Gemma
Synthetic Data
NIST
Sora

Audio essays about the latest developments in AI and interviews with leading scientists in the field. Breaking the hype, understanding what's under the hood, and telling stories. www.interconnects.ai

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This talk covers everything that’s happened this year in the open model landscape — DeepSeek kickstarting the Chinese open model norms, Llama’s fade, Qwen’s dominance, GPT-OSS — and what comes next. It is my attempt to share what people need to know ... more

I spent the weekend debating AI timelines, among other things, at The Curve conference. This translates as spending the weekend thinking about the trajectory of AI progress with a mix of DC and SF types. This is a worthwhile event that served as a gr... more

Ever since ChatGPT exploded in popularity, there has been a looming “how” to its monetization plans. Much has been said about shopping and advertising as the likely paths, especially with Fidji Simo joining as CEO of Applications under Sam Altman.

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The weaknesses of today’s best models are far from those of the original ChatGPT — we see they lack speed, we fear superhuman persuasion, and we aspire for our models to be more autonomous. These models are all reasoning models that have long surpass... more

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Ross Taylor
Co-founder of Papers with Code, former lead on Galactica at Meta, and now involved in a startup focusing on AI advancements.
Papers with Code, Meta
Episode: Interviewing Ross Taylor on the state of AI: Chinese open models, scaling reasoning, useful tools, and what comes next
Amanda Askell
Researcher discussing character training and AI development
Anthropic
Episode: Character training: Understanding and crafting a language model's personality
Finbarr Timbers
AI researcher with deep technical expertise in reinforcement learning.
AI researcher
Episode: Interviewing Finbarr Timbers on the "We are So Back" Era of Reinforcement Learning
Arvind Narayanan
Professor at Princeton University and co-author of 'AI Snake Oil'
Princeton University
Episode: Interviewing Arvind Narayanan on making sense of AI hype
Riley Goodside
Staffed prompt engineer at Scale AI, focusing on prompting and AI evaluation.
Scale AI
Episode: Interviewing Riley Goodside on the science of prompting
Sebastian Raschka
A prominent educator and researcher in machine learning, previously a professor and now a staff research engineer at Lightning AI.
Lightning AI
Episode: Interviewing Sebastian Raschka on the state of open LLMs, Llama 3.1, and AI education
Dean Ball
Research fellow at the Mercatus Center, author of the Hyperdimensional Substack
Mercatus Center
Episode: Interviewing Dean Ball on AI policy

Hosts

Lee
Host known for providing insights on AI technologies and their applications, blending interviews with analysis.
Tyler Cowen
Host and influential economist discussing technology, economics, and AI in the context of contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Great show to stay up to date with RL

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rjtrl
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Top 5 AI podcast for insiders

    I listen to many AI podcasts, and this makes the top 5, along with Robot Brains, ML Street Talk, No Priors, Lex Fridman, and TwiML. Nathan captures the most important LLM trends better than anyone else and has a strong POV - I also subscribe to his paid Substack. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hermesfeet
    United Statesa year ago
  • Read by a robot?

    Sounds like a robot is reading a bullet point list. Is this a podcast or something else… I can’t figure out

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HGR2024
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interconnects for Busy People

    I’m interested in LLM but don’t have a lot of time to read? This show is the way to keep up to date with the information on Interconnects without the need to jump into Substack.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pangkarra
    United Statesa year ago

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Crafting a good (reasoning) model
Q: Are there any papers you would recommend or that you think are going to be fruitful?
I think a big thing in the academic space that's blocking research here is that experimentation is so expensive.
Crafting a good (reasoning) model
Q: How do you see the neuro-symbolic research and approaches fitting in?
I see a path for what people are doing with transformers, and that is because these models are good at generating plans and prompted to do so.
Interviewing Finbarr Timbers on the "We are So Back" Era of Reinforcement Learning
Q: Can you highlight the historical context of RL?
The discussion weaves through the evolution of reinforcement learning from early algorithms to modern iterations and their applications in the AI landscape.
Interviewing Finbarr Timbers on the "We are So Back" Era of Reinforcement Learning
Q: How do you define reinforcement learning?
Reinforcement learning can be defined as sequential decision-making under uncertainty. It involves states, rewards, and actions leading to new states and rewards.
Interviewing Dean Ball on AI policy
Q: When would this start?
Most provisions of the bill are set to begin on January 1, 2025.

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Exploring the forefront of artificial intelligence, the content emphasizes a blend of in-depth analysis and personal narratives around recent advancements. Episodes frequently feature interviews with renowned scientists, providing insights into the mechanics of AI technologies and debunking common myths. Notably, the discussions revolve around practical applications, emerging trends, and the ethical implications of AI innovations, making it valuable for listeners keen on understanding the complexities of this rapidly evolving field. This program aims to present AI developments in a relatable manner, encouraging engagement from both industry professionals and general audiences interested in technology and science.

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2. Amanda Askell
3. Finbarr Timbers
4. Arvind Narayanan
5. Riley Goodside
6. Sebastian Raschka
7. Dean Ball

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