Data Science at Home

AI bubble, Sam Altman’s Manifesto and other fairy tales for billionaires (Ep. 272)

Welcome to Data Science at Home, where we don’t just drink the AI Kool-Aid. Today, we’re dissecting Sam Altman’s “AI manifesto”—a magical journey where, apparently, AI will fix everything from climate change to your grandma's back pain. Superintelligence is “just a few thousand days away,” right? Sure, Sam, and my cat’s about to become a calculus tutor.
 
In this episode, I’ll break down the bold (and often bizarre) claims in Altman’s grand speech for the Intelligence Age. I’ll give you the real scoop on what’s realistic, what’s nonsense, and why some tech billionaires just can’t resist overselling. Think AI’s all-knowing, all-powerful future is just around the corner? Let’s see if we can spot the fairy dust.
 
Strap in, grab some popcorn, and get ready to see past the hype!
 
Chapters
 
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - CEO of Baidu Statement on AI Bubble
03:47 - News On Sam Altman Open AI
06:43 - Online Manifesto "The Intelleigent Age"
13:14 - Deep Learning
16:26 - AI gets Better With Scale
17:45 - Conclusion On Manifesto
 
Still have popcorns? Get some laughs at https://ia.samaltman.com/ 
 
#AIRealTalk #NoHypeZone #InvestorBaitAlert

AI vs. The Planet: The Energy Crisis Behind the Chatbot Boom (Ep. 271)

In this episode of Data Science at Home, we dive into the hidden costs of AI’s rapid growth — specifically, its massive energy consumption. With tools like ChatGPT reaching 200 million weekly active users, the environmental impact of AI is becoming impossible to ignore. Each query, every training session, and every breakthrough come with a price in kilowatt-hours, raising questions about AI’s sustainability.
 
Join us, as we uncovers the staggering figures behind AI's energy demands and explores practical solutions for the future. From efficiency-focused algorithms and specialized hardware to decentralized learning, this episode examines how we can balance AI’s advancements with our planet's limits. Discover what steps we can take to harness the power of AI responsibly!
 
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Findings on Summary Statics
05:15 - Energy Required To Querry On GPT
07:20 - Energy Efficiency In BlockChain
10:41 - Efficicy Focused Algorithm
14:02 - Hardware Optimization
17:31 - Decentralized Learning
18:38 - Edge Computing with Local Inference
19:46 - Distributed Architectures
21:46 - Outro
 
 
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Love, Loss, and Algorithms: The Dangerous Realism of AI (Ep. 270)

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In this episode of Data Science at Home, we confront a tragic story highlighting the ethical and emotional complexities of AI technology. A U.S. teenager recently took his own life after developing a deep emotional attachment to an AI chatbot emulating a character from Game of Thrones. This devastating event has sparked urgent discussions on the mental health risks, ethical responsibilities, and potential regulations surrounding AI chatbots, especially as they become increasingly lifelike.
 
🎙️ Topics Covered:
AI & Emotional Attachment: How hyper-realistic AI chatbots can foster intense emotional bonds with users, especially vulnerable groups like adolescents.
Mental Health Risks: The potential for AI to unintentionally contribute to mental health issues, and the challenges of diagnosing such impacts. Ethical & Legal Accountability: How companies like Character AI are being held accountable and the ethical questions raised by emotionally persuasive AI.
 
🚨 Analogies Explored:
From VR to CGI and deepfakes, we discuss how hyper-realism in AI parallels other immersive technologies and why its emotional impact can be particularly disorienting and even harmful.
 
🛠️ Possible Mitigations:
We cover potential solutions like age verification, content monitoring, transparency in AI design, and ethical audits that could mitigate some of the risks involved with hyper-realistic AI interactions. 👀 Key Takeaways: As AI becomes more realistic, it brings both immense potential and serious responsibility. Join us as we dive into the ethical landscape of AI—analyzing how we can ensure this technology enriches human lives without crossing lines that could harm us emotionally and psychologically. Stay curious, stay critical, and make sure to subscribe for more no-nonsense tech talk!
 
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:21 - Emotions In Artificial Intelligence
04:00 - Unregulated Influence and Misleading Interaction
06:32 - Overwhelming Realism In AI
10:54 - Virtual Reality
13:25 - Hyper-Realistic CGI Movies
15:38 - Deep Fake Technology
18:11 - Regulations To Mitigate AI Risks
22:50 - Conclusion
 
#AI#ArtificialIntelligence#MentalHealth#AIEthics#podcast#AIRegulation#EmotionalAI#HyperRealisticAI#TechTalk#AIChatbots#Deepfakes#VirtualReality#TechEthics#DataScience#AIDiscussion #StayCuriousStayCritical

VC Advice Exposed: When Investors Don’t Know What They Want (Ep. 269)

Ever feel like VC advice is all over the place? That’s because it is. In this episode, I expose the madness behind the money and how to navigate their confusing advice!
 
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00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - The Wild World of VC Advice
02:01 - Grow Fast vs. Grow Slow
05:00 - Listen to Customers or Innovate Ahead
09:51 - Raise Big or Stay Lean?
11:32 - Sell Your Vision in Minutes?
14:20 - The Real VC Secret: Focus on Your Team and Vision
17:03 - Outro

AI Says It Can Compress Better Than FLAC?! Hold My Entropy 🍿 (Ep. 268)

Can AI really out-compress PNG and FLAC? 🤔 Or is it just another overhyped tech myth? In this episode of Data Science at Home, Frag dives deep into the wild claims that Large Language Models (LLMs) like Chinchilla 70B are beating traditional lossless compression algorithms. 🧠💥
But before you toss out your FLAC collection, let's break down Shannon's Source Coding Theorem and why entropy sets the ultimate limit on lossless compression.
We explore: ⚙️ How LLMs leverage probabilistic patterns for compression 📉 Why compression efficiency doesn’t equal general intelligence 🚀 The practical (and ridiculous) challenges of using AI for compression 💡 Can AI actually BREAK Shannon’s limit—or is it just an illusion?
If you love AI, algorithms, or just enjoy some good old myth-busting, this one’s for you. Don't forget to hit subscribe for more no-nonsense takes on AI, and join the conversation on Discord!
Let’s decode the truth together. Join the discussion on the new Discord channel of the podcast https://discord.gg/4UNKGf3
 
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References
Have you met Shannon? https://datascienceathome.com/have-you-met-shannon-conversation-with-jimmy-soni-and-rob-goodman-about-one-of-the-greatest-minds-in-history/
 
 

What Big Tech Isn’t Telling You About AI (Ep. 267)

Are AI giants really building trustworthy systems? A groundbreaking transparency report by Stanford, MIT, and Princeton says no. In this episode, we expose the shocking lack of transparency in AI development and how it impacts bias, safety, and trust in the technology. We’ll break down Gary Marcus’s demands for more openness and what consumers should know about the AI products shaping their lives.
 
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Cool links
https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262551069/taming-silicon-valley/
http://garymarcus.com/index.html

Money, Cryptocurrencies, and AI: Exploring the Future of Finance with Chris Skinner [RB] (Ep. 266)

We're revisiting one of our most popular episodes from last year, where renowned financial expert Chris Skinner explores the future of money. In this fascinating discussion, Skinner dives deep into cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, AI, and even the metaverse. He touches on government regulations, the role of tech in finance, and what these innovations mean for humanity.
Now, one year later, we encourage you to listen again and reflect—how much has changed? Are Chris Skinner's predictions still holding up, or has the financial landscape evolved in unexpected ways? Tune in and find out!

Kaggle Kommando’s Data Disco: Laughing our Way Through AI Trends (Ep. 265) [RB]

In this episode, join me and the Kaggle Grand Master, Konrad Banachewicz, for a hilarious journey into the zany world of data science trends. From algorithm acrobatics to AI, creativity, Hollywood movies, and music, we just can't get enough. It's the typical episode with a dose of nerdy comedy you didn't know you needed. Buckle up, it's a data disco, and we're breaking down the binary!
 
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Generative AI for time series: TimeGPT Documentation
Lag-llama: GitHub (Note: The benchmark results on this one are pretty horrible)
Open source LLM: Olmo Blog Post
Quantization for LLM: Hugging Face Guide
And finally, don't miss Konrad's Substack for more nerdy goodness! (If you're there already, be there again! 😄)

AI and Video Game Development: Navigating the Future Frontier (Ep. 264) [RB]

In this episode we delve into the dynamic realm of game development and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI). Join Frag, Jim and Mike as they explore the current landscape of game development processes, from initial creative ideation to the integration of AI-driven solutions. With Mike's expertise as a software executive and avid game developer, we uncover the potential of AI to revolutionize game design, streamline development cycles, and enhance player experiences. Discover insights into AI's applications in asset creation, code assistance, and even gameplay itself, as we discuss real-world implementations and cutting-edge research.
From the innovative GameGPT framework to the challenges of balancing automation with human creativity, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice for developers looking to harness the power of AI in their game projects. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration at the intersection of technology and entertainment!
 
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References
https://mikeyoung44.itch.io/spacefreighter - Itch.io link to play the game
https://discord.gg/yaXgYZ5Ymn - Discord server for the game
https://aimodels.substack.com/ - Mike’s newsletter (links to website too)
 
 

LLMs: Totally Not Making Stuff Up (they promise) (Ep. 263)

In this episode, we dive into the wild world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their knack for… making things up. Can they really generalize without throwing in some fictional facts? Or is hallucination just part of their charm? Let’s separate the genius from the guesswork in this insightful breakdown of AI’s creativity problem.
TL;DR;
LLM Generalisation without hallucinations. Is that possible?
 
References
https://github.com/lamini-ai/Lamini-Memory-Tuning/blob/main/research-paper.pdf
https://www.lamini.ai/blog/lamini-memory-tuning