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…
-COMMANDERS WIN 23-20! Chris opens with his thoughts on the first playoff win since 2005 -Chris breaks down some of the awful officiating this weekend + Call lines open on the win -Right out to your calls on the Commanders' big win over Tampa last night -More of your calls on the Commanders' playoff win over Tampa -Right back out to your calls on the Commanders’ big win in Tampa -More of your calls on the Commanders’ win and the emotions around it -Chris and Matt talk about the ice in Jayden Daniels’ veins at the end of the game -Closing out the hour with your calls on the win in Tampa Bay -Jay Gruden joins the show to break down the Playoff win in Tampa. Jay talks about the importance of Jayden, the ability of this team to go for it on 4th down, how they ran tempo with changing personnel, how the defense held up against the Buccs, and looking at the matchup against Detroit next week. Chris and Jay also recap the rest of the Wildcard weekend and tonight's game between the Vikings and the Rams. -Chasing 895: Ovechkin scored goal 873 Saturday against the Predators in the 4-1 win. This was Alex’s 20th goal of the season which was his 20th straight season of doing so -Listening to Dan Quinn's press conference the day after the big win in Tampa Bay + closing out your calls on the win -DDOTD: Man accused of stealing Hot Pockets from Michigan store was eating Hot Pockets when cops found him
-COMMANDERS WIN 23-20! Chris opens with his thoughts on the first playoff win since 2005 -Chris breaks down some of the awful officiating this weekend + Call lines open on the win -Right out to your calls on the Commanders' big win over Tampa last night -More of your calls on the Commanders' playoff win over Tampa -Right back out to your calls on the Commanders’ big win in Tampa -More of your calls on the Commanders’ win and the emotions around it -Chris and Matt talk about the ice in Jayden Daniels’ veins at the end of the game -Closing out the hour with your calls on the win in Tampa Bay -Jay Gruden joins the show to break down the Playoff win in Tampa. Jay talks about the importance of Jayden, the ability of this team to go for it on 4th down, how they ran tempo with changing personnel, how the defense held up against the Buccs, and looking at the matchup against Detroit next week. Chris and Jay also recap the rest of the Wildcard weekend and tonight's game between the Vikings and the Rams. -Chasing 895: Ovechkin scored goal 873 Saturday against the Predators in the 4-1 win. This was Alex’s 20th goal of the season which was his 20th straight season of doing so -Listening to Dan Quinn's press conference the day after the big win in Tampa Bay + closing out your calls on the win -DDOTD: Man accused of stealing Hot Pockets from Michigan store was eating Hot Pockets when cops found him
It's the first day of Free Agency and we're off and running as the Commanders have signed DT Javon Kinlaw to a 3 year deal worth up to $45 Million. Plus a few notable QBs come off the board with Sam Darnold going to Seattle and Justin Fields on his way to the New York Jets. Then, Ovechkin lit the lamp once more to get even closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goal Scoring Record. Finally, Dumb Dumb of the Day!…
NFL Free Agency has just begun and the Washington Commanders have made one move so far signing former Jets DT Javon Kinlaw. How do you feel about this signing and the relative silence from Washington on the free agency front?
The Commanders have reached an agreement with Javon Kinlaw on a 3-year deal worth up to $45 million. How do Commanders fans feel on the signing? Plus, two of the first QBs come off the board as Sam Darnold is taking his talents to Seattle and Justin Fields is on his way to New York to reunite with Garrett Wilson.…
As Free Agency news continues to roll in, Dyami Brown is on his way to Jacksonville to team up with Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. Plus, Ovechkin lit the lamp once more over the weekend to close within 10 of passing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal scoring record. Finally, Dumb Dumb of the day!
In interviews on WJFK & WTEM this week, Kyle Finnegan talks about his new contract with the Nationals; Nic Dowd weighs in on Ovechkin's goal chase; Justin Champagnie talks about his new contract with the Wizards; Gary Clark shares his excitement with the Deebo Samuel trade; Jay Gruden weighs in on Samuel…
In the best of the Capitals on WTEM/WJFK this week, Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the goal record; TNT broadcaster makes ridiculous comment about Ovechkin; Darren Pang calls in to defend his controversial comment;Tarik El-Bashir joins BMitch & Finlay on Trade Deadline day; Smokin Al talks Caps with BMitch & Finlay; Chalie Lindgren gets an extension…
Hour 3: The differences in trying to acquire Myles Garret and Trey Hendrickson / Charles Barkley goes after Kendrick Perkins for his Lakers coverage / Mark Cuban comments on the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade / Dum Dum of the day
Hour 2: Jon Allen is being released, but what does that mean going forward? / Is it possible that Jon Allen could end up in Washington next year? / Is it worth trying to get Trey Hendrickson to come to Washington? / Is Trey Hendrickson the edge rusher Bobby Wagner needs to succeed in 2025?
Hour 1: Bobby Wagner may be the most well rounded player on the Commanders in years / The Commanders are releasing Jon Allen / Nationals CF Jacob Young talks about how the Nats spring training is going / Follow up on the interview with Jacob Young in the previous segment
The Rooster recaps the Capitals' electric win over the Rangers headlined by Wilson's game-winning goal. With such a deep draft and free agency filled with edge rushers, we debate where Joey Bosa stacks up. We react to Jay Gruden's list of breakthrough players while The Rooster gives his thoughts and his own list. Also we award the Dum Dum of the Day after receiving the breaking news surrounding Trey Hendrickson.…
We react to Jay Gruden's list of breakthrough players while The Rooster gives his thoughts and his own list. Also we award the Dum Dum of the Day after receiving the breaking news surrounding Trey Hendrickson.
With such a deep draft and free agency filled with edge rushers, we debate where Joey Bosa stacks up and why or why not he would fit in with the Commanders.
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