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Practical AI

Practical AI LLC
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Machine Learning
Data Science
Openai
Large Language Models
AI Agents
Cybersecurity
Federated Learning
Prompt Engineering
Generative Models
AI Adoption
Software Development
Education
E-Commerce
Open Source
Shopify
Healthcare
AI Collaboration
Multimodal AI

Making artificial intelligence practical, productive & accessible to everyone. Practical AI is a show in which technology professionals, business people, students, enthusiasts, and expert guests engage in lively discussions about Artificial Intelligence and related topics (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, GANs, MLOps, AIOps, LLMs & more). The focus is on productive implementations... more

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In this Fully-Connected episode, Dan and Chris start with Anthropic's Mythos frontier model, parsing what is publicly known about its cybersecurity capabilities and projecting its possible implications from "We've been here before. 🙄" to "See ya, cy... more

Autonomous driving is not just a big tech or closed-source game, it's becoming accessible through open innovation and real-world deployment. Dan and Chris sit down with Harald Schäfer, CTO at Comma AI, to explore how OpenPilot is bringing self-drivin... more

In this fully connected episode, Dan and Chris break down the Anthropic Claude Code leak, what went wrong and what it reveals about agentic systems, AI architecture, and AI safety. They also explore how the open source community is responding and why... more

AI is rapidly transforming how software is built, shifting economic incentives from open source code and collaboration toward on-demand, personalized development through agentic coding a.k.a. vibe coding. In this episode, Chris speaks with Miklós Kor... more

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Recent Guests

Harald Schäfer
Chief Technology Officer at Comma AI
Comma AI
Episode: Open Source Self-Driving with Comma AI
Miklós Koren
Professor of Economics at Central European University
Central European University
Episode: Agentic Coding and the Economics of Open Source
Brandon Shibley
Edge AI Solutions Engineering Lead at Edge Impulse
Edge Impulse (Qualcomm company)
Episode: AI at the Edge is a different operating environment
Steve Klabnik
Software engineer with Rust/Ruby/Rails background and creator of Roo/Rue project
East River Source Control
Episode: Humility in the Age of Agentic Coding
Ben Buchanan
Assistant professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS; former White House AI special advisor
Johns Hopkins University SAIS; White House AI advisor
Episode: AI policy and the battle for computing power
Deb Golden
Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte
Deloitte
Episode: Cognitive Synthesis and Neural Athletes
Sean McGregor
Co-founder and lead research engineer at the AI Verification & Evaluation Research Institute and founder of the AI Incident Database
AI Verification & Evaluation Research Institute
Episode: AI incidents, audits, and the limits of benchmarks
Ali Khatri
Founder of Rynx, with experience in AI safety and anti-abuse systems from Meta and Roblox
Rynx
Episode: Controlling AI Models from the Inside
Jason Beutler
CEO at RoboSource
RoboSource
Episode: Beyond chatbots: Agents that tackle your SOPs

Hosts

Daniel Whitenack
CEO at Prediction Guard, Co-host of the Practical AI Podcast.
Chris Benson
Principal AI Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin, Co-host of the Practical AI Podcast.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 615 ratings
  • Sponcon?

    I’ve listened to the show since pre-ChatGPT and have learned so much from you two. But not on the Deloitte episode. I hope it paid well!

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    3
    CorkyPuttPutt
    United States2 months ago
  • I genuinely think this podcast is great

    Which is why it pains me to write this review. I have been listening to the show religiously for over year now and the quality of the interviews and the topic matter is always well researched, insightful, and largely, although not always…practical. The most recent episode with Deborah Golden was so awful that couldn’t listen to it. She spoke ad nauseam in generic “consulting speak” that had absolutely no practical component to what she was talking about. Now I realize this may sound harsh, but I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jtstudent
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect AI Podcast

    I love this podcast to keep me in touch with the AI industry, and I’ve learned so much about it and how to better use AI professionally and personally. Thanks for my daily brief!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Bresmeth
    United States4 months ago
  • Da best

    Da best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not a Santo
    United States6 months ago
  • The Go‑To Podcast for AI

    It cuts through hype with episodes like “Reimagining Actuarial Science” that show what’s actually getting done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SM405
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the podcast is highly rated for its relevance and informative nature in the AI space.
The practical insights offered are valuable to both professionals and novices alike.
Some feedback indicates that certain episodes may be too technical for casual listeners, suggesting a tendency toward jargon-heavy content at times.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions that break down complex AI topics.

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#60
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#61
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI incidents, audits, and the limits of benchmarks
Q: What can organizations do to ensure AI implementations are safe?
Organizations need to engage in third-party audits and ensure their AI systems are tested rigorously in various contexts.
AI incidents, audits, and the limits of benchmarks
Q: How do you define safety in the context of AI?
Safety involves preventing harm and having a definition of an incident where harm has taken place.
Cognitive Synthesis and Neural Athletes
Q: What do you think is the importance of vulnerability in leadership and AI adoption?
Vulnerability is crucial for empathy and authentic leadership, allowing leaders to connect with their teams and address challenges openly.
Cognitive Synthesis and Neural Athletes
Q: How do you bring a level of real understanding to where folks in an organization are coming from with respect to this adoption of AI?
By engaging with leaders on the hard work needed for actual adoption rather than merely chasing speed in AI integration.
Controlling AI Models from the Inside
Q: How should I as a new user potentially think about starting off with AI models in my company?
Ali suggests first understanding the categories of bad content generally undesired or illegal, and then considering context-specific risks relevant to each use case.

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What is Practical AI about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the practicalities of artificial intelligence, this podcast brings together industry professionals, business leaders, and enthusiastic learners for vibrant discussions on the evolving landscape of AI. The topics range from machine learning and deep learning to neural networks and AI governance, all focusing on making AI applications understandable and actionable for everyone. Particularly noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world implementations and the challenges that come with integrating AI into varied sectors, which leaves listeners equipped with practical insights to apply in their own endeavors. This inclusive approach aims to bridge the gap between complex concepts and everyday understanding, making it suitable for both novi... more

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1. Harald Schäfer
2. Miklós Koren
3. Brandon Shibley
4. Steve Klabnik
5. Ben Buchanan
6. Deb Golden
7. Sean McGregor
8. Ali Khatri

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