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 Fine Ale Countdown is a comedy-cum-(hehehe)-beer review podcast, thrown together by 5 friends who used to performed sketch comedy together. The only catch is none of them know anything about beer, and it’s really just an excuse to meet up and drink. Surprisingly entertaining to listen to. New Episode out every Thursday at 8pm (Irish Time). You can reach the show via Twitter or Instagram @FAleCountdown.
The Fine Ale Countdown is a comedy-cum-(hehehe)-beer review podcast, thrown together by 5 friends who used to performed sketch comedy together. The only catch is none of them know anything about beer, and it’s really just an excuse to meet up and drink. Surprisingly entertaining to listen to. New Episode out every Thursday at 8pm (Irish Time). You can reach the show via Twitter or Instagram @FAleCountdown.
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A well thought out and timely analysis of the US Presidential Election would have been a nice idea for an episode. Instead, here's this. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick voted for RFK Sr. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.
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Sorry we're late and sorry we're here now. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick swings, but he also roundabouts. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.
Hopefully you aren't still full from lunch, because we've got a big steaming bowl of Olympics for you to slurp down. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick stubbed his toe competing in the Limp-ics. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.
Olympics courting controversy with suspended sentence debacle. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick can't remember which groups he's prejudiced against but hopes it doesn't affect his run for the Áraas. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.
Local elections, vocal erections, and giving the B team a shot. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick ate the dogs homework. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.
Noel Edmonds and Usain Bolt compete for the affections of Mr. Blobby. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick HATES drama. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.
There's an unsettling number of unfortunate flags on this trip to the Southern USA. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! "Neil Fitzpatrick is personally responsible for all content on this show. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.
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