Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…
The crew discusses the biggest news of the week and their most anticipated indie games of 2023. They discuss Ubisoft's cancelled games and the direction of the publisher, Naughty Dog's next game structured like a TV show, and more. This episode features 9 completely different indie games each host can't wait for. They're all fantastic. Check out the Gaming Trend website for news, reviews, and more: https://gamingtrend.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GamingTrend/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamingtrend Check out our streams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gamingtrend Also, chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/HXTeWMF
The crew discusses the biggest news of the week and their most anticipated indie games of 2023. They discuss Ubisoft's cancelled games and the direction of the publisher, Naughty Dog's next game structured like a TV show, and more. This episode features 9 completely different indie games each host can't wait for. They're all fantastic. Check out the Gaming Trend website for news, reviews, and more: https://gamingtrend.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GamingTrend/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamingtrend Check out our streams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gamingtrend Also, chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/HXTeWMF
It's back to talking games. David Burdette gives his impressions of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Jack Zustiak talks Unicorn Overlord, and Anthony Shelton gives his thoughts on Turnip Boy Robs a Bank. This video is sponsored by The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx, the Kickstarter for a new 5E D&D Campaign from GooeyCube and GaxxWork; Embark on a mega-adventure created with Luke Gygax and other legends of the game, celebrating the legacy of Gary Gygax in a story-driven campaign. Find out more about The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx campaign here: https://shop.gooeycube.com/back/?attribution_code=GameTrend…
Jack and Anthony follow up with each other's impressions with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Momodora: Moonlit Farewell. Their assessments are similar but how they got there is very different. The fellas talk about Warner Bros. decision to double down on live-services and mobile games, and they are most baffled by their live-service decision. 00:00:00 The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx ad 00:00:19 Intro 00:01:01 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressions from Jack 00:28:18 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown impressions from Anthony 00:46:01 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell impressions from Jack 00:55:03 Warner Bros. doubling down on live-services and mobile…
Layoffs continue to deplete the games industry. The crew discusses the implications of the layoffs, what it means for AAA games and games as a whole, and what the future could look like with all the changes happening within video games. There are some highpoints. Toys for Bob will continue on; Saber Interactive got out from Embracer Group; Gearbox could also leave Embracer very soon.…
We can't stop talking about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and since David reviewed it, we talk about it some more. Xbox officially launched four games to the PlayStation 5 and the fellas are interested in what happens next. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed already, despite the fact that it's still a rumor. David blows everyone's mind with a discovery called the Smart Water Bottle. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:51 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review 00:42:46 Wheel of Questions 00:54:02 Xbox launches four games on PlayStation 5 01:02:36 Nintendo Switch 2 delayed…
Phil Spencer talked on the Official Xbox Podcast about the future and Anthony, David, and Jack are divided about what was said. Did Phil answer everyone's questions? Will Xbox, still, end up going third-party? PlayStation is also shifting their console strategy. How much will exclusives matter in the next generation? 00:00:00 Check out The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx 00:00:18 Intro 00:00:46 Reaction to Phil Spencer on The Official Xbox Podcast 00:37:09 PlayStation changing their business strategy This video is sponsored by The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx, the Kickstarter for a new 5E D&D Campaign from GooeyCube and GaxxWork; Embark on a mega-adventure created with Luke Gygax and other legends of the game, celebrating the legacy of Gary Gygax in a story-driven campaign. Find out more about The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx campaign here: https://shop.gooeycube.com/back/?attribution_code=GameTrend…
Rumor has it that Xbox is considering putting Starfield, and other games, on PlayStation 5. Phil Spencer has since tweeted that a business update is coming but he did not deny the rumors. How would this impact Xbox if this were true? Noah also talks about While the Iron's Hot, an indie smithing simulator. 00:00:00 Check out The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx 00:00:18 Intro 00:01:14 While the Iron's Hot 00:13:57 Xbox Rumors gone wild…
Noah Rigsby is back on the podcast. The crew jokes about his audio issues. Anthony met David Burdette for the first time, while David was in town to check out Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Anthony has been gobbling up Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The crew talks about the latest Sony State of Play. They play Wheel of Questions. 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:39 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth press event impressions 00:36:12 Granblue Fantasy: Relink impressions 00:51:27 Wheel of Questions 00:57:19 State of Play…
Jack Zustiak joins the show again. Palworld is the talk of the internet this week. The crew discusses everything that's been going on concerning "Pokemon with guns." Anthony isn't sure Ubisoft meant what they were saying about not wanting people to be comfortable owning games. The guys talk about the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel including multiplayer. They lament Microsoft laying off 1,900 people in the gaming division after Xbox acquired Activision/Blizzard. Does Xbox's Indie Selects feel reminiscent of Xbox Live Arcade? 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:58 Palworld takes over gaming 00:25:13 Ubisoft doesn't want you to feel comfortable owning games 00:47:14 Cyberpunk 2077 sequel may include multiplayer 00:51:57 Microsoft and Xbox layoff 1,900 people after Activision/Blizzard acquisition 01:10:07 Is Xbox Live Arcade coming back?…
Happy new year! Anthony and David return with special guest Jack Zustiak, writer for Gaming Trend, and they discuss what they played over the holiday break. The first episode of 2024 bursts from the gate with the Xbox Developer Direct. The crew gives their reactions to all the games shown. They all hate the subtitle for Indiana Jones; Avowed looks like a pass; Senua’s Sacrifice: Hellblade II worries David and Jack a little bit; Anthony’s sick of seeing European and Nordic-ish games so often; no one’s interested in Ara: History Untold; and there may be some meat on the bone for Visions of Mana. Jack and Anthony both played Metroidvania’s to start 2024. Jack enjoys Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (he gave it an 80/100 for Gaming Trend) but finds the platforming too laborious later. Anthony played Momodora: Moonlit Farewell and finds it comparable to peanut butter and jelly. Halo Infinite’s Battle Royale has been allegedly canceled. How does this impact Halo Infinite and Xbox? 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:08 What we played over the holiday break 00:12:06 Xbox Developer Direct reaction and rating 00:56:22 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown impressions 01:11:15 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell impressions 01:22:15 Halo Infinite battle royale canceled Jack Zustiak’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review: https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-review-heir-to-elegance/…
The crew gets together one more time before 2023 ends to discuss their top 5 games of the year, as well as the news of Naughty Dog discontinuing development on The Last of Us multiplayer.
This week, Anthony, David, and Noah bemoan Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Anthony is shocked at David's reception to Modern Warfare III. There are some bright spots, but it's easily the worst of the Modern Warfare franchise. Will the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer show up at The Game Awards? David has evidence to suggest it will. The crew reacts to the nominations for most of The Game Award categories. 00:00:00 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III was doomed from the start 01:03:37 Will the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer reveal during The Game Awards? 01:15:36 The Game Awards nominee reactions…
This week, David reviewed Robocop: Rogue City and found it full of delight despite its unmistakable AA production. Anthony confirms Cities Skylines 2's poor performance but still loves it. They get into all the layers of the Bungie layoffs as well as full screen pop ads on Xbox. 00:00:00 Robocop: Rogue City review 00:36:39 Cities Skylines 2 has poor performance but is still fun 00:58:09 The multilayered problems of the Bungie layoffs 01:31:03 Xbox is placing full screen ads on your console. Terrible idea.…
This week, Super Mario Wonder is the talk of the show. Jack Zustiak gives his review on Mario Wonder and sarcastically calls it "pretty good." David dotes over Alan Wake 2. No one saw that coming. The crew also talks several news stories including the reason why Skull Island: Rise of Kong is a disaster, Cities Skylines 2's absurd reasoning for launching with poor performance, and Netflix struggling to convince its subscribers to play games. 00:00:00 Super Mario Wonder. It's pretty good. 00:53:11 Alan Wake 2 impressions 01:39:26 Cities Skylines 2 bizarre developer comments 01:48:59 Skull Island: Rise of Kong had one year of development 02:00:22 Only 1% of Netflix subscribers play on Netflix Games 02:17:32 Stuff in weird places in grocery stores…
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