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…
Hello world! Huan and Quentin on the mic. We’re an international couple traveling around the world for love, work and the pursuit of wonder. Through this podcast, we invite you to come along with us as we discover places near and far while treading lightly and not breaking the bank!
Hello world! Huan and Quentin on the mic. We’re an international couple traveling around the world for love, work and the pursuit of wonder. Through this podcast, we invite you to come along with us as we discover places near and far while treading lightly and not breaking the bank!
This week, we are in Santiago, taking a well-deserved rest at the end of this incredible adventure! But we can't help travel a bit further to check out the end of the world in Finisterre, before heading out for our final stop in this journey: Porto in Portugal. Stay tuned as we discuss archbishops, guitar performances, and lighthouses!…
This week, following an unexpected break in our journey, we pick ourselves up and walk the 120km left to reach Santiago de Compostela! As our trip slowly comes to an end, we ponder and discuss mossy forests, monasteries, and chance encounters.
We have reached the halfway point! After a much-needed break, we make our way through Asturias and encounter the best - and the worst! - of what albergue life has to offer. This week, we're discussing Portuguese milk industry, torrential rain, and what to do when you have to change your plans very suddenly...…
Continuing our walk through Cantabrias, this week we say goodbye to some old friends and hello to new ones! We also explore some beautiful coastal spots and we talk bus stations, language woes, and birthday dinners.
After a tough week climbing up and down the Basque country, we make our way to the beautiful city of Bilbao, where we take a quick break before diving into Cantabria, the next stage of the Camino for us. Stay tuned as we discuss contemporary art museums, retired priests, and stale bread!
A bit of a delayed episode as we search for wi-fi through the Spanish countryside, this week takes us through the beguiling Basque country and its crown jewel of San Sebastian! As we walk our way through mountains and beaches, we talk pintxos, monasteries, and Guernica.
As September rolls around, we start the last leg of our trip - emphasis on "leg", as we're about to walk 860km from the French-Spanish border all the way to Santiago de Compostela! Sit with us and put up your feet as we tell you about our quick week in France, and how we've commenced the infamous Camino de Santiago.…
This week, we are making a quick jump across the Pacific Ocean to land in the heart of the Canadian Rocky moutains to celebrate our friends' wedding in Banff. Join us as we discuss Tim Hortons coffee, hiking spots, and canoe rental prices!
Our time in South-east Asia has come to an end, but we are thrilled to make a stop in Australia! The gorgeous harbor of Sydney is our home for this week, where we'll discuss fish markets, Chinese contemporary art and very hungry seagulls. Come have a listen!
After our dip in the world of scuba diving, it's time to sightsee on dry land! This week, we are visiting four cities on the western coast of Malaysia, following along the traces of an incredibly rich and multicultural history. We're talking food, confusing sidewalks, and canopy walks, and can't wait to share all that with you!…
In this episode, we take a deep breath and get our heads underwater! The beautiful Tioman island is known for its beautiful waters and this is where we had the wonderful opportunity to learn to scuba dive. On the menu this week: flattened fish, shoddy shacks and a whole lot of scuba stuff!
This week, we are flying to the beautiful city-state of Singapore! As a fairly new country, Singapore's glow-up is a joy to experience. Come along with us as we wander through the Garden City and discuss hawker centers, design, multiculturalism, and merlions!
From mystical temples to floating villages, Cambodia is a must-see destination in South-East Asia. To celebrate the tenth episode of the Invited Along Podcast, we’ve added a bonus reflection of our trip so far, a review of our gear, and some open-hearted thoughts on life on the road!
After a nightmarish sleeper bus and a dreamy train ride later, we arrived in central Vietnam! In this episode, follow along as we explore the cities of Hue and Hoi An with a few day trips to the beach.
Goodbye Thailand, hello Vietnam! This week we are diving into the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, before cruising through the natural beauty of Cat Ba and Ninh Binh. Join us for an episode full of bicycle rides, hidden cafes, and mildly annoyed goats...
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