Podcasts about computer science department

'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tyler Bonnell, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Tyler's interdisciplinary background, his research into how diseases spread, his work with behavioral data science, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land  || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Hugo Sconlik is regarded as one of the pioneers of Informatics in Argentina. In 1985 he created the Computer Science Department, of which he is currently Full Professor, at the School of Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Cryptography is Hugo's focal area of research, gaining him recognition as a leading figure in this field. He is the co-author of the Argentine Electronic Signature Law enacted in 2001. That said, his research interests are not limited to cryptography and comprise other areas such as numerical analysis, mathematical models and even robotics. Hugo has published about 50 scientific papers and two books. He was awarded the 2003 Konex Platinum prize for the best trajectory in Science and Technology in Argentina of the decade 1993-2003 and in 2005 the Sadosky prize for the best trajectory in Informatics. He was twice elected Vice President at Large of IFORS (International Federation for Operations Research Societies). Hugo has also been quite active besides academia, both in the private (corporate) sector and as consultant to multiple public and international organizations, and frequently appears in the media. He was a Founding Partner of two leading firms that develop products and solutions for SET and identity protection. Hugo holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Zurich and a PhD (Honoris Causa) from the University of Cuyo in Argentina.

'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jason Ngu, aka Duck Guy, a third-year undergraduate student in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Jason's internship experience, journey to becoming a mental health advocate, his work with UCalgary's CYBERSEC club, and more!   If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.  Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land  || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

The Stanford Business School professor Michal Kosinski has spent his career warning about the corrosive impact of technology, and particularly social media, on democratic institutions and individual freedom. The Polish born academic gained notoriety for his research at Cambridge University on how social media data could predict intimate personal traits. His work became particularly relevant during the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2016, leading to significant legal consequences for Facebook, including a $50 billion fine. In this KEEN ON conversation with Kosinski, recorded in Munich at DLD, he emphasizes that Facebook wasn't inherently malicious but failed to understand the full implications of their intrusive technology. Kosinksi connects social media's rise with the growth of populism, explaining how platforms enabled figures like Trump and even Bernie Sanders to bypass traditional political gatekeepers. Kosinski also discusses his controversial 2017 research showing that AI can predict personal characteristics, including sexual orientation, from facial features. On privacy, Kosinski believes that complete privacy protection may be impossible in the modern digital age. Instead, he advocates for building social and legal systems that make privacy invasions less dangerous. Looking to the future, Kosinski expresses short-term optimism about AI's potential to improve lives but long-term concern about the risks of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He notes that while we may see increased prosperity and advancement in the near future, the exponential acceleration of technological progress means long-term risks could materialize much sooner than expected.Michal Kosinski is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. His research interests encompass both human and artificial cognition. His current work centers on examining the psychological processes in Large Language Models and leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, and computational techniques to model and predict human behavior. He co-authored Handbook of Social Psychology and Modern Psychometrics, two popular textbooks, and has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers in prominent journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Computational Science, Psychological Science, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Machine Learning, and Scientific Reports, which have been cited over 22,000 times. He is among the Top 1% of the Highly Cited Researchers according to Clarivate. His research has inspired a cover of The Economist, a 2014 theatre production titled “Privacy,” several TED talks, and a video game. It has been featured in thousands of press articles, books, podcasts, and documentaries. He received a Rising Star award from the Association of Psychological Science (2015) and an Early Achievement Award from the European Association of Personality Psychology (2023). He was behind the first press article warning against Cambridge Analytica. His research exposed the privacy risks they exploited and assessed the effectiveness of their methods. More about his role in uncovering their actions can be found in Steven Levy's insightful book Facebook: The Inside Story and Sander van der Linden's article, “Weapons of Mass Persuasion.” He earned a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and two master's degrees in psychometrics and social psychology. Before his current appointment, he held positions as a post-doctoral scholar in Stanford's Computer Science Department, Deputy Director of the University of Cambridge Psychometrics Centre, and a researcher in Microsoft Research's Machine Learning Group.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lora Oehlberg, Associate Professor of Computer Science at UCalgary. We discuss Lora's human-computer interactions research, computational media design and her multidisciplinary work as a member of the iLab and Ward for the 21st Century (W21C).     To learn more, visit:  Lora Oehlberg's Website: https://cspages.ucalgary.ca/~lora.oehlberg/  W21C: https://www.w21c.org/about/  iLab: https://ilab.ucalgary.ca/  Computational Media Design: https://science.ucalgary.ca/computational-media-design     If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land  || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Janet Leahy, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Janet's work with quantum computing, her mentors, her journey to computer science, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthetech-ucalgary/message

Special Guest: Sean Worthington – Founder of the Perfect Monetary System and Creator of CloudCoin   Points covered  ·       The Real Cost of High Interest Rates ·        Erosion of Purchasing Power Despite Wage Increases ·        Savings and Disposable Income Under Pressure ·       Challenging the 'Soft Landing' Economic Narrative ·       Strategies for Financial Resilience   Biography Sean Worthington, a tenured faculty member in the Computer Science Department at Butte College in Northern California, is an expert in computer information systems and a leading voice in monetary reform. As the founder of the Perfect Monetary System and creator of CloudCoin—the world's first cloud-based currency — Sean offers unique insights into safeguarding wealth in today's inflation-driven economy. His books, Beyond Bitcoin: The Future of Digital Currencies and Perfect Money: How Your Enslavement Ends, delve into the mechanics of a fair and sustainable economy, empowering individuals to navigate and protect their finances amid modern economic challenges. Website: https://seanworthington.com/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-worthington-27368613/   Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Michelle Cheatham, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Michelle's work with ontology alignment, binary analysis, her experience with the U.S. Air Force, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthetech-ucalgary/message

Tianqi Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Machine Learning Department and Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University and the Chief Technologist of OctoML. His research focuses on the intersection of machine learning and systems. Tianqi's PhD thesis is titled "Scalable and Intelligent Learning Systems," which he completed in 2019 at the University of Washington. We discuss his influential work on machine learning systems, starting with the development of XGBoost,an optimized distributed gradient boosting library that has had an enormous impact in the field. We also cover his contributions to deep learning frameworks like MXNet and machine learning compilation with TVM, and connect these to modern generative AI. - Episode notes: www.wellecks.com/thesisreview/episode48.html - Follow the Thesis Review (@thesisreview) and Sean Welleck (@wellecks) on Twitter - Follow Tianqi Chen on Twitter (@tqchenml) - Support The Thesis Review at www.patreon.com/thesisreview or www.buymeacoffee.com/thesisreview

In this lecture, Dr. Kevin Kindall presented a talk on Computational Finance and highlighted the importance of computer science in valuation, hedging, and risk management. Dr. Kindall is a quantitative analysis expert who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. An equity trend trader with a background in physics and computational finance, he is a frequent conference speaker and published author.The Computer Science Department at Bob Jones University will be periodically hosting lectures for the SermonAudio Technology Lecture Series that will feature informative and educational presentations focusing on the latest advancements and trends in technology utilized by the SermonAudio platform.Learn more:https://www.sermonaudio.com/news/lecture-series

'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Steve Sutcliffe, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UCalgary. We discuss Steve's academic journey, his work with user experience design, whether there is room for creativity in science, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthetech-ucalgary/message

Michael J. Freedman, the Robert E. Kahn Professor in the Computer Science Department at Princeton University, as well as the co-founder and CTO of Timescale, spoke with SE Radio host Gavin Henry about TimescaleDB. They revisit what time series data means in 2024, the history of TimescaleDB, how it integrates with PostgreSQL, and they take the listeners through a complete setup. Freedman discusses the types of data well-suited for a timeseries database, the types of sectors that have these requirements, why PostgreSQL is the best, Pg callbacks, Pg hooks, C programming, Rust, their open source contributions and projects, data volumes, column-data, indexes, backups, why it is common to have one table for your timeseries data, when not to use timescaledb, IoT data formats, Pg indexes, how Pg works without timescaledb, sharding, and how to manage your upgrades if not using Timescale Cloud. Brought to you by IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Software magazine.

In his commencement address for the Computer Science Department at the College of William & Mary, Dave Sobel, a proud graduate of thedepartment, shares his personal journey and insights with the class of 2024. He reflects on the importance of advocating for oneself, investing in relationships, and embracing change in order to navigate through successes and failures. Dave discusses his experiences from his time at college, where he learned the value of self-advocacy and building deep relationships with peers. He emphasizes the significance of investing time and effort in friendships, as they can lead to opportunities and personal growth. Through anecdotes from his career, Dave highlights the impact of personal relationships on professional success. He shares how his connections and investments in people have played a crucial role in his entrepreneurial journey and career transitions. Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social

Fei-Fei Li is widely known as the godmother of AI, thanks to her groundbreaking research in the field. You can draw a straight line from her early work to the generative AI of today. Now, she's at the forefront of what comes next, which includes bringing together generative AI and robotics for use across industries. Niala visited Dr. Li's lab at Stanford last week and spoke with her about the very latest applications of AI, and what's at stake in their development. Guests: Dr. Fei-Fei Li, professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University and co-director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute; Ryan Heath, Axios global tech correspondent and co-author of Axios AI+ Credits: 1 big thing is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, and Jay Cowit. Music is composed by Alex Sugiura and Jay Cowit. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can send questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to Niala at 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salman Avestimehr is a Dean's Professor, the inaugural director of the USC-Amazon Center for Secure and Trusted Machine Learning (Trusted AI), and director of the Information Theory and Machine Learning (vITAL) research lab. He is also the CEO and co-founder of FedML. MLOps podcast #230 with Salman Avestimehr, CEO & Founder of FedML, FedML Nexus AI: Your Generative AI Platform at Scale. A big thank you to FEDML for sponsoring this episode! // Abstract FedML is your generative AI platform at scale to enable developers and enterprises to build and commercialize their own generative AI applications easily, scalably, and economically. Its flagship product, FedML Nexus AI, provides unique features in enterprise AI platforms, model deployment, model serving, AI agent APIs, launching training/Inference jobs on serverless/decentralized GPU cloud, experimental tracking for distributed training, federated learning, security, and privacy. // Bio Salman is a professor, the inaugural director of the USC-Amazon Center for Secure and Trusted Machine Learning (Trusted AI), and the director of the Information Theory and Machine Learning (vITAL) research lab at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and Computer Science Department of the University of Southern California. Salman is also the co-founder and CEO of FedML. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from UC Berkeley in 2008. Salman does research in the areas of information theory, decentralized and federated machine learning, secure and privacy-preserving learning, and computing. // MLOps Jobs board https://mlops.pallet.xyz/jobs // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links https://www.avestimehr.com/ https://fedml.ai/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Salman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fedml/ Timestamps: [00:00] AI Quality: First in-person conference on June 25 [01:28] Salman's preferred coffee [01:49] Takeaways [03:33] Please like, share, leave a review, and subscribe to our MLOps channels! [03:53] Challenges that inspired Salman's work [06:20] Controlled ownership [08:11] Dealing with data leakage and privacy problems [10:45] In-house ML Model Deployment [13:36] FEDML: Comprehensive Model Deployment [17:27] Integrating FEDML with Kubernetes [19:46] AI Evaluation Trends [24:37] Enhancing NLP with ML [25:48] FEDML: Canary, A/B, Confidence [29:36] FEDML customers [33:21] On-premise platform for secure data management [37:16] Future prediction: data's crucial for better applications [38:18] Maturity in evaluating and improving steps [41:38] Focus on ownership [45:12] Benefits of smaller models for specific use cases [48:57] Verify sensitive tasks, trust quick, important mobile content creation [51:50] Wrap up

Sean Ren is CEO and Co-Founder of Sahara AI. An Associate Professor at USC's Computer Science Department, Sean has received several awards recognizing his research and innovation in the AI space, including Samsung AI Researcher of the Year, MIT TR Innovators Under 35 and Forbes Asia 30 Under 30. Sahara is a decentralized AI network that unlocks fair and universal success to global knowledge capital. -- Follow Sean on Twitter: @xiangrenNLP Follow Sahara AI on Twitter: @SaharaLabsAI --   Follow us on the socials:   Twitter/X: @showcrypto TikTok: @showmethecrypto Instagram: @showmethecryptopodcast   --   *Any financial compensation we receive will always be clearly identified as an advertisement or sponsored content. We don't accept payment to feature guests, and we don't accept payment to influence the coins/projects we discuss on Show Me The Crypto. Any ads will be clearly identified during the show, and information on our partners will be featured in the show notes.

Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch!My Intuitive Bayes Online Courses1:1 Mentorship with meGPs are extremely powerful…. but hard to handle. One of the bottlenecks is learning the appropriate kernel. What if you could learn the structure of GP kernels automatically? Sounds really cool, but also a bit futuristic, doesn't it?Well, think again, because in this episode, Feras Saad will teach us how to do just that! Feras is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University. He received his PhD in Computer Science from MIT, and, most importantly for our conversation, he's the creator of AutoGP.jl, a Julia package for automatic Gaussian process modeling.Feras discusses the implementation of AutoGP, how it scales, what you can do with it, and how you can integrate its outputs in your models.Finally, Feras provides an overview of Sequential Monte Carlo and its usefulness in AutoGP, highlighting the ability of SMC to incorporate new data in a streaming fashion and explore multiple modes efficiently.Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work at https://bababrinkman.com/ !Thank you to my Patrons for making this episode possible!Yusuke Saito, Avi Bryant, Ero Carrera, Giuliano Cruz, Tim Gasser, James Wade, Tradd Salvo, William Benton, James Ahloy, Robin Taylor,, Chad Scherrer, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, Bertrand Wilden, James Thompson, Stephen Oates, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Jack Wells, Matthew Maldonado, Ian Costley, Ally Salim, Larry Gill, Ian Moran, Paul Oreto, Colin Caprani, Colin Carroll, Nathaniel Burbank, Michael Osthege, Rémi Louf, Clive Edelsten, Henri Wallen, Hugo Botha, Vinh Nguyen, Marcin Elantkowski, Adam C. Smith, Will Kurt, Andrew Moskowitz, Hector Munoz, Marco Gorelli, Simon Kessell, Bradley Rode, Patrick Kelley, Rick Anderson, Casper de Bruin, Philippe Labonde, Michael Hankin, Cameron Smith, Tomáš Frýda, Ryan Wesslen, Andreas Netti, Riley King, Yoshiyuki Hamajima, Sven De Maeyer, Michael DeCrescenzo, Fergal M, Mason Yahr, Naoya Kanai, Steven Rowland, Aubrey Clayton, Jeannine Sue, Omri Har Shemesh, Scott Anthony Robson, Robert Yolken, Or Duek, Pavel Dusek, Paul Cox, Andreas Kröpelin, Raphaël R, Nicolas Rode, Gabriel Stechschulte, Arkady, Kurt TeKolste, Gergely Juhasz, Marcus Nölke, Maggi Mackintosh, Grant Pezzolesi, Avram Aelony, Joshua Meehl, Javier Sabio, Kristian Higgins, Alex Jones, Gregorio Aguilar, Matt Rosinski, Bart Trudeau, Luis Fonseca, Dante Gates, Matt Niccolls, Maksim Kuznecov, Michael Thomas, Luke Gorrie, Cory Kiser, Julio, Edvin Saveljev, Frederick Ayala, Jeffrey Powell and Gal Kampel.Visit https://www.patreon.com/learnbayesstats to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;)Takeaways:- AutoGP is a Julia package for automatic Gaussian process modeling that learns the

Dr. Schaub serves as Chief Technology Officer of SermonAudio, as well as an adjunct faculty member in the BJU Department of Computer Science. His talk titled "Building Apps for the International Market" will focus on the challenges that developers face when they create applications intended for use by users that speak different languages. He will describe specific programming techniques that address these challenges. Also, he will discuss a SermonAudio tool created by a BJU intern that automatically translates English fragments used in SermonAudio applications into supported languages and facilitates their review by human translators.**Technology Lecture Series**https://beta.sermonaudio.com/sermons/3212365113500*SermonAudio and Bob Jones University are cooperating in a mutually beneficial relationship to advance God's kingdom and to inspire the next generation.**The Computer Science Department at Bob Jones University will be periodically hosting lectures for the SermonAudio Technology Lecture Series that will feature informative and educational presentations focusing on the latest advancements and trends in technology utilized by the SermonAudio platform.*

Bill Laboon is the Director of Education and Governance Initiatives at Web3 Foundation.  Before this, he was a lecturer in the Computer Science Department of the University of Pittsburgh, teaching courses in software quality assurance, software engineering, and blockchain technology. He is a frequent speaker at conferences on a variety of topics, including cryptocurrency, software quality, and the ethics of software development. He is the author of two books: A Friendly Introduction to Software Testing, an undergraduate textbook; and Strength in Numbers, a near-future novel set in a world in which cryptocurrency has eliminated traditional money.  Bill has a BS in Computer Science and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an MS in Software Design & Management from Carnegie Mellon University.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Episode Notes Our guest is Prof. Viktor Leis, a Full Professor in the Computer Science Department at the Technical University of Munich. His research revolves around designing high-performance data management systems and includes core database systems topics such as query processing, query optimization, transaction processing, index structures, and storage. [0] In this episode we discussed a paper that Viktor recently co-authored with Thomas Neumann, titled "A Critique of Modern SQL And A Proposal Towards A Simple and Expressive Query Language", for CIDR 2024. [2] Beyond the specifics of SQL, many other topics are touched on also including: machine learning in the database, a critique of PostgreSQL, and the potential for massive performance gains in the world of practical database systems. Notes: [0] https://www.cs.cit.tum.de/dis/team/prof-dr-viktor-leis/ [1] https://www.cidrdb.org/cidr2024/papers/p48-neumann.pdf [2] https://github.com/neumannt/saneql/ [3] https://www.cs.cit.tum.de/dis/research/leanstore/ [4] https://www.dbos.dev/blog/announcing-dbos

Long after Harry Nilsson said, “one is the loneliest number,” and after Bob Seger sang about feeling like a number, music streaming services are using data to help of discover new music that connects to our frequent plays and preferences. Dr. Kobi Abayomi helps break that all down in this episode of Stats+Stories. Dr. Kobi Abayomi is the Head of Science for Gumbel Demand Acceleration - a Software as a Service (SaaS) company for digital media. Dr. Abayomi was the first and founding Senior Vice President of Data Science at Warner Music Group (WMG). He has led data science groups at Barnes & Noble Education and Warner Media; as a consultant, he has worked with the United Nations Development Programme, The World Bank, The Innocence Project, and the NYC Department of Education. He also serves on the Data Science Advisory Council at Seton Hall University, where he holds an appointment in the Mathematics & Computer Science Department. He serves on the Advisory Council at the Ivan Allen College at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Faculty Council at Barnes & Noble Education, and the Advisory Council for Modal Education.

Thomas Stützle is a research director of the Belgian F.R.S.-FNRS (National Science Foundation) working at the IRIDIA laboratory of Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium. He received the Diplom (German equivalent of MSc. degree) in business engineering from the Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Germany in 1994, and his PhD and habilitation in computer science both from the Computer Science Department of Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany, in 1998 and 2004, respectively. He has co-authored three books among which are “Stochastic Local Search: Foundations and Applications” (Morgan Kaufmann) and “Ant Colony Optimization” (MIT Press), both being the main references in their respective areas. His other publications include more than 250 articles in journals, international conferences or edited books many of which are highly cited. In fact, his research contributions received so far more than 60,000 citations in Google Scholar and his h-index is 84. His main research interests are in stochastic local search algorithm, swarm intelligence, multi-objective optimization, and automatic design of algorithms. He is probably best known (i) for his contributions to early advancements in ant colony optimization including algorithms such as Max-Min Ant System, (ii) the establishment of algorithmic frameworks for iterated local search and iterated greedy, and (iii) as a driving force in the advancement of automatic algorithm configuration techniques and their usage in the automatic design of high-performing algorithms. He received seven best paper awards from conferences and his 2002 GECCO paper on “A Racing Algorithm for Configuring Metaheuristics” received the 2012 SIGEVO impact award. He is an Associate Editor of Applied Mathematics and Computation, Computational Intelligence, Evolutionary Computation, International Transactions in Operational Research, and Swarm Intelligence and on the editorial board of seven other journals. He is also frequently involved in international conferences and workshops with program or organizational responsibilities. In 2018, Thomas suffered a stroke that affected, among other things, his ability to remember words, but he has improved a lot and he is now working full time again.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Feb 15th            Publish Date:  Feb 14th            Commercial: From the Drake Realty Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, February 15th, and Happy 69th Birthday to Simpson creator Matt Groening. ***02.15.24 – BIRTHDAY – MATT GROENING*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Technical Issues with Farebox Distort CobbLinc's Ridership and Revenue Data Cobb County to Launch Innovative Transit Pilot Program in South Cobb Cobb Commissioner Challenges Chairwoman's Funding Proposals Amid Trust Issues   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss microwave meals.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA STORY 1: Farebox Malfunctions Skew CobbLinc Data on Riders, Revenue Activists and Cobb County bus drivers have raised concerns about the reliability of the county's bus system ridership data due to faulty fareboxes. Local transit advocate Matt Stigall and Reverend Jeff Jones have voiced their skepticism, supported by four CobbLinc drivers who confirmed the existence of these technical problems. In response to these issues, the Cobb Department of Transportation is set to request a $1.3 million budget allocation for the replacement of the malfunctioning fareboxes. This move acknowledges the technical issues that have been causing data inaccuracies. The timing of these developments coincides with an upcoming vote in Cobb County on November 5. The vote will decide on a proposed 30-year, 1% sales tax (M-SPLOST) designed to fund future transit projects. However, there are ongoing concerns about the current ridership numbers and the financial sustainability of these projects. Bus drivers have reported increased stress levels due to the faulty equipment, which has also led to additional distractions as they are forced to manually count passengers. To address these concerns and improve data accuracy, Cobb DOT director Drew Raessler plans to seek approval for the farebox replacement from the county commission by April 9. STORY 2: Cobb to Implement Transit Pilot Program in South Cobb The Cobb Board of Commissioners has greenlighted an initiative to fund a two-year pilot microtransit program in the southern region of Cobb County. With an approved budget of nearly $3.5 million, the program is designed to boost localized, on-demand transit services. Primarily funded through state and federal grants, the county will be responsible for covering 30% of the total cost. The microtransit program aims to provide curb-to-curb service, connecting riders to other transit services within Cobb County and extending to Atlanta. This initiative is part of a broader plan, the Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (M-SPLOST), which proposes funding for significant transit improvements. These include the addition of 108 miles of bus rapid transit and arterial rapid transit routes. Despite facing opposition from several commissioners, the microtransit program ultimately received approval. Funding for a potential third year of the program is currently being reviewed by CobbLinc and the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority. STORY 3: I Don't Trust You': Cobb Commissioner Fights Chairwoman's Funding Requests During a recent Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting, a heated debate arose between Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Commissioner Keli Gambrill. The dispute centered around Cupid's proposal to shift $200,000 from her contingency fund to the county's operational budget. This move, which was ultimately passed with a 4-1 vote, is intended to finance policy research and other related expenses. Gambrill accused Cupid of lacking transparency in her actions, raising specific concerns about the expenditure on the "Cupid Loves Cobb Tour." This initiative, led by Cupid, aims to spotlight local businesses. In response to Gambrill's criticisms, Cupid defended the tour as a valuable community event. The exchange emphasized the deepening divisions within the commission. During an hour-long debate, both Cupid and Gambrill exchanged personal barbs, highlighting the ongoing tensions.  We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back. Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Cobb Elections Establishing New Absentee Ballot Division Cobb County Elections Director, Tate Fall, recently received approval from the Board of Commissioners to establish distinct absentee and registration divisions within her department. This structural change is intended to ease the workload on staff during election periods. To support this reorganization, Fall requested funding for three new full-time positions: a division manager, a communications specialist, and a GIS analyst. However, Commissioner Keli Gambrill expressed reservations about the approval process. Fall underscored the importance of these new roles in ensuring effective voter service and enhancing the organizational structure of the department. The division manager will be responsible for overseeing aspects of election operations, which will enable better focus and efficiency. STORY 5: Kennesaw State University to Offer Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has given the green light to Kennesaw State University (KSU) to launch a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) degree program. Set to begin in fall 2024, KSU becomes the second institution in the state to offer a master's degree in AI, aiming to cater to the growing demand for professionals in this field. This interdisciplinary program will be based in the College of Computing and Software Engineering and will build upon the existing AI Concentration within the Computer Science Department. KSU President Kathy Schwaig emphasized that the program is designed to prepare the next generation of AI leaders and address the changing needs of the workforce. The MSAI curriculum will provide an integrated approach to computer science, data science, IT, and software engineering, preparing students for a wide range of roles within the AI sector. Graduates of this program will be well-positioned to enter a field that is projected to have a substantial impact on the global economy by 2030. The program places a strong emphasis on practical experience, offering internships and collaborative projects to equip students with the skills necessary to handle real-world AI challenges. We'll be back in a moment.   Break: INGLES 9   STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH And now here is Bruce Jenkins' conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss microwave meals.   Break:   Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. 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In the newest episode of Gradient Dissent, Chelsea Finn, Assistant Professor at Stanford's Computer Science Department, discusses the forefront of robotics and machine learning.Discover her groundbreaking work, where two-armed robots learn to cook shrimp (messes included!), and discuss how robotic learning could transform student feedback in education.We'll dive into the challenges of developing humanoid and quadruped robots, explore the limitations of simulated environments and discuss why real-world experience is key for adaptable machines. Plus, Chelsea will offer a glimpse into the future of household robotics and why it may be a few years before a robot is making your bed.Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a robotics professional, or simply curious about the potential and future of the technology, this episode offers unique insights into the evolving world of robotics and where it's headed next.*Subscribe to Weights & Biases* → https://bit.ly/45BCkYzTimestamps:0:00- Introduction13:00 - Reinforcement Learning in Robotics15:00 - Using Simulation vs. Real Data in Robotics17:00 - The Complexity of Grasping and Manipulation Tasks20:00 - Future of Household Robotics23:00 - Humanoids and Quadrupeds in Robotics25:00 - Public Perception and Design of Robots27:00 - Performance of Robot Dogs29:00 - Chelsea's Work on Student Feedback31:00 - Training the Auto-Grading System33:00 - Potential Expansion to Other Classes and Projects35:00 - Impact of AI Coding Tools on Education37:00 - Chelsea's Exciting Research in Robotics39:00 - Cooking Shrimp with a Two-Armed Robot41:00 - Evaluating Robotic Cooking Experiments43:00 - Vision Systems in Robotics50:00 - Conclusion

— “Be the Love in all and everything – this is the lesson, and it can be hard. This will be the key, is the key. You search for the answers to life, to manifesting and you are the key. You are LOVE and Love heals, creates all, for it is ALL.  Love is a consciousness, and you are that consciousness! A spark, a part in this body, this beautiful body, connected to the Oneness, to all and everything. Love = Universe. The consciousness of Love manifests all – galaxies, stars, tea, coffee! And once you sit with this and become that Love, release the veils/barriers you put up to hide you from it, then the answers start to come in.  There is nothing to do beloved, sit and be loved, all will be revealed. Too simple for the human mind which wants to keep doing BEING is the key to finding the answers. So, sit and be loved, all the time, receive that Love, let it pour through you and let the mysteries unfold and be revealed.”   Valeria interviews  Malti Patel — She is the author of  “Ascending Into The Light: Messages From The Angels.” Malti Patel has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. She has been a lecturer in the Computer Science Department of universities and worked in the I.T. department of various companies in the U.K. for many years. Malti started her spiritual journey about 20 years ago and that is her passion. She has taken self-development courses in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Reiki Healing  as well as many spiritual workshops. She has taught meditation in various companies and also taught spiritual workshops on subjects such as the Chakras and Connecting to your Intuition. Malti also teaches meditation to individuals and uses this to help people overcome limiting beliefs which may be preventing them from reaching their goals. Malti has a podcast called EnlightOne on iTunes and Spotify etc which explores various aspects of this and self-development., the Chakras and Connecting to your Higher Self. To learn more about Malti Patel and her work, please visit: https://enlightone.wordpress.com/           — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

In this video I discuss Database tuning and Optimisation with Andy Pavlo, OtterTune. Andy is an Associate Professor with Indefinite Tenure of Databaseology in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University. My research interest is in database management systems, specifically main memory systems, self-driving / autonomous architectures, transaction processing systems, and large-scale data analytics. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:31 Understanding Database Optimization 05:48 Understanding When Database Tuning is Needed 08:45 Understanding Database Optimization Difficulties 16:16 Understanding Default Settings in Databases 22:35 Role of Machine Learning in Database Tuning 22:38 Introduction to Ottertune 28:36 Data Collection for Machine Learning Model 35:25 Deployment and Data Collection Process 38:03 Admitting the Limitations of Current Model 38:53 Challenges in Predicting Performance Improvements 39:28 The Importance of Data Collection Over Time 39:52 Avoiding Weekend and Holiday Tuning 40:05 Introducing New Features for Database Comparison 42:09 Provisioning Recommendations and Performance Predictions 43:03 The Importance of Telemetry in Understanding Database Performance 44:01 Handling Dramatic Changes in Database Workloads 44:48 Preparing for Predictable Traffic Spikes 48:13 The Importance of Testing in Database Optimization 53:33 The Future of Database Optimization 55:50 Common Mistakes in Database Management 01:09:15 The Future of Holistic Database Tuning Links: Ottertune: https://ottertune.com/ Andy Pavlo: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~pavlo/ CMU youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCHnBsf2rH-K7pn09rb3qvkA Resources: CMU: https://15799.courses.cs.cmu.edu/spring2022/schedule.html Ottertune blog: https://ottertune.com/blog =============================================================================== For discount on the below courses: Appsync: https://appsyncmasterclass.com/?affiliateId=41c07a65-24c8-4499-af3c-b853a3495003 Testing serverless: https://testserverlessapps.com/?affiliateId=41c07a65-24c8-4499-af3c-b853a3495003 Production-Ready Serverless: https://productionreadyserverless.com/?affiliateId=41c07a65-24c8-4499-af3c-b853a3495003 Use the button, Add Discount and enter "geeknarrator" discount code to get 20% discount. =============================================================================== Follow me on Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaivalyaapte/ and https://twitter.com/thegeeknarrator If you like this episode, please hit the like button and share it with your network. Also please subscribe if you haven't yet. Stay Curios! Keep Learning!

Today, we're embarking on a fascinating journey through time, text, and technology with our guest, Brent Seales, is the Gill Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Kentucky, as well as Principal Investigator for the Digital Restoration Initiative, funded in part by a major grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.Brent, a visionary in the intersecting worlds of computer science and digital imaging, will take us through the transformative power of digitizing historical texts. Together, we'll delve into the seismic shifts in teaching and career paths brought on by the pervasive reach of computer science into every conceivable field.Yet, as we embrace the advancements of the digital age, Brent doesn't shy away from addressing its darker side—particularly the tangible consequences that rapid tech adoption can have on society's younger generation via social media's expansive influence.We explore Brent's unique trajectory from a music student to a luminary in computer science—a journey shaped by the orchestral strands of a music teacher's advice and the reverberating chords of curiosity and faith. We'll uncover how his work at the University of Kentucky intersects with unlocking the secrets of ancient artifacts and contributes to our collective understanding of cultural heritage.From discussions on AI's ethical quandaries to the evocative narratives of science fiction that mirror our technological quests, Brent's insights promise to both challenge and inspire.So tune in as we unravel the threads of Brent Seales' story—a tapestry woven from the codes of the past and the pixels of the future—right here on the UpWords podcast.

In the last episode of The AI Education in 2023, I predicted deepfakes will become a major problem for education (and the world) in 2024. Deepfakes, or artificially generated content being weaponized for malicious intention, have emerged as a concerning phenomenon. I explore the complex world of deepfakes and their impact on educational integrity with AI and media forensics expert Dr. Siwei Lyu. Dr. Siwei Lyu is an Empire Innovation Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Buffalo SUNY. Dr. Lyu has published over 190 referenced journal and conference papers and received his Doctoral degree from Dartmouth College. You can read full show notes at www.TheAIEducationConversation.com Episode show notes

Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a literal visionary. Her groundbreaking work on ImageNet, a vast visual recognition database, helped propel artificial intelligence at a critical moment. As one of the key innovators and thinkers in AI, Li has argued for a human-centered artificial intelligence that augments people's capabilities instead of displacing them. We talk to Li about her work, her vision for AI and her new memoir, The Worlds I See, in which she recounts her journey as a scientist and immigrant, and how those two roles inform each other. Guests: Fei-Fei Li, professor of Computer Science Department, Stanford University; author, "The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI"

Dr. Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo Dr. Siwei Lyu received his B.S. degree (Information Science) in 1997 and his M.S. degree (Computer Science) in 2000, both from Peking University, China. He received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College in 2005. From 1998 to 2000, he worked at the Founder Research and Development Center (Beijing, China) as a Software Engineer. From 2000 to 2001, he worked at Microsoft Research Asia (then Microsoft Research China) as an Assistant Researcher. From 2005 to 2008, he was a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Center for Neural Science of New York University. Starting in 2008, he is Assistant Professor at the Computer Science Department of University at Albany, State University of New York. Dr. Lyu is the recipient of the Alumni Thesis Award of Dartmouth College in 2005, IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award in 2010, and the NSF CAREER Award in 2010. He has authored one book, and held two U.S. and one E.U. patents. He has published more than 50 conference and journal papers in the research fields of natural image statistics, digital image forensics, machine learning and computer vision. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e260

Fei-Fei Li, PhD,  Professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University, and Co-Director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute, joins Bio + Health founding partner Vijay Pande.In this candid conversation, Li unfolds her transformation from a young immigrant to an influential figure in AI. The conversation explores the birth of ImageNet, a pivotal step that bridged the gap between visual intelligence and accessible AI technology. They delve into the notion of a 'Dignity Economy,' hinting at a future where technology serves to elevate human experience rather than undermine it. Li also touches on the delicate balance between relentless innovation and life's humble pursuits. This episode peels back the layers on the human side of AI, offering a rare glimpse into the personal and professional realms of a pioneer shaping the AI landscape.Check out her new book, The Worlds I See, here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250897930/theworldsiseeCheck out other episodes form our sister podcast, Bio Eats World: https://a16z.com/podcasts/bio-eats-world/ Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Fei-Fei Li, PhD,  Professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University, and Co-Director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute, joins Bio + Health founding partner Vijay Pande.In this candid conversation, Li unfolds her transformation from a young immigrant to an influential figure in AI. The conversation explores the birth of ImageNet, a pivotal step that bridged the gap between visual intelligence and accessible AI technology. They delve into the notion of a 'Dignity Economy,' hinting at a future where technology serves to elevate human experience rather than undermine it. Li also touches on the delicate balance between relentless innovation and life's humble pursuits. This episode peels back the layers on the human side of AI, offering a rare glimpse into the personal and professional realms of a pioneer shaping the AI landscape.Check out her new book, out November 7, 2023, here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250897930/theworldsisee

Listen to this interview of Bo Li, Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Chicago and at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We talk about how your writing can help you think, and about how it can help you collaborate too! Bo Li : "I think it's important to have a sort of research test to justify writing up and submitting a paper. So, I'll take the idea of the project and I'll write it down and check it against its story. So, that means, I'll check what the motivation is and what the impact might be. And I'll check, too, how the idea could be used mathematically for other analysis, and I'll also check the idea empirically, so, I mean, I'll check how the findings might be different from current related findings, or I'll check how the findings might be used to support existing observations which have, as yet, been only poorly explained. So, that's what I mean by the word story." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to this interview of Bo Li, Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Chicago and at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We talk about how your writing can help you think, and about how it can help you collaborate too! Bo Li : "I think it's important to have a sort of research test to justify writing up and submitting a paper. So, I'll take the idea of the project and I'll write it down and check it against its story. So, that means, I'll check what the motivation is and what the impact might be. And I'll check, too, how the idea could be used mathematically for other analysis, and I'll also check the idea empirically, so, I mean, I'll check how the findings might be different from current related findings, or I'll check how the findings might be used to support existing observations which have, as yet, been only poorly explained. So, that's what I mean by the word story." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robb and Josh welcome industry veteran Yoav Shoham for a thoughtful examination of the inner-workings of AI. As the co-founder of AI21 labs and a former professor in the Computer Science Department of Stanford University, Yoav has a rich history of working with these technologies and thinking through some of their more profound applications. This thoughtful discussion examines just how much the ways we live and work might begin to change as we become further intertwined with AI.

Episode SummaryOn today's episode, Senior Advisor and Strategist at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Allan Friedman, joins Matt to discuss SBOMs. As Senior Advisor and Strategist at CISA, Allan coordinates the global cross-sector community efforts around software bill of materials (SBOM). He was previously the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at NTIA, leading pioneering work on vulnerability disclosure, SBOM, and other security topics.Before joining the Federal government, Friedman spent over a decade as a noted information security and technology policy scholar at Harvard's Computer Science Department, the Brookings Institution, and George Washington University's Engineering School.He is the co-author of the popular text Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know, has a C.S. degree from Swarthmore College, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University.Today, Allan talks about SBOMs and their adoption in non-security industries, Secure by design and secure by default tactics, and how to make software security second nature. What, exactly, is the SBOM? Hear about how SBOMs could've helped against significant attacks, the concept of antifragility, and why vulnerability disclosure programs are so important. Timestamp Segments·       [02:27] Allan's career path.·       [05:10] Allan's day-to-day.·       [06:15] What has been most rewarding?·       [08:00] SBOMs in non-security startups.·       [10:50] Real-world examples of Secure by Design tactics.·       [17:30] Will software security ever seem obvious to us?·       [19:30] What is the SBOM, and will it solve all our problems?·       [23:41] Could an SBOM have helped against the SolarWinds attack?·       [27:52] Memory-safe programming languages.·       [30:16] Misconceptions around Secure by Design, Secure by Default.·       [32:00] The importance of vulnerability disclosure programs.·       [35:37] Antifragility in cybersecurity.·       [41:47] VEX.·       [44:29] How to get involved with CISA.·       [48:00] How does Allan stay sharp? Notable Quotes·       “Sometimes, organizations need a good excuse to do the right thing.”·       “It is bananas that software that we use, and pay for, still delivers with it not just the occasional vulnerability, but very real risks that require massive investments from customers.”·       “When tech vendors make important logging information available for free, everyone wins.”·       “The SB in SBOM doesn't stand for Silver Bullet.” Relevant LinksEmail:              sbom@cisa.dhs.govWebsite:          www.cisa.govLinkedIn:         Allan Friedman Resources:Open Source Security PodcastRisky Business PodcastSecure applications from code to cloud. Prisma Cloud, the most complete cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP).Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Andrew Ng, PhD, a distinguished authority in the field of AI, is known for founding DeepLearning.AI and multiple other ventures. He also co-founded and led Google Brain and serves as an Adjunct Professor in Stanford University's Computer Science Department. In this episode, he is joined by Vijay Pande, founding partner of a16z Bio + Health.Andrew has thought deeply about the implications of integrating AI into many areas of our lives, going so far as to put out a public social media call for people who believe AI is dangerous to speak with him. He and Vijay discussed this, as well as how AI could become foundational to many industries — and what needs to happen to make that future a reality.

-SermonAudio and Bob Jones University are cooperating in a mutually beneficial relationship to advance God's kingdom and to inspire the next generation.----The Computer Science Department at Bob Jones University will be periodically hosting lectures for the SermonAudio Technology Lecture Series that will feature informative and educational presentations focusing on the latest advancements and trends in technology utilized by the SermonAudio platform.---We have invited --Nick Logan--, founder and CEO of Cornerstone Payment Systems, a credit card processing company that establishes businesses, organizations, and ministries with the ability to accept Visa, MasterCard, and the other major credit cards. He will speak on -AI as Artificial Moral Agents.---Nick was formerly the President and Chief Operating Officer of PMT -Formerly PMTS- NASDQ-, President and Chief Operating Officer of Nova Information Systems -Formerly NYSE- NIS-, and has held various other senior executive roles with public and private companies.--Mr. Logan earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Cal State University Fullerton. Nick and his wife Gail currently live in Virginia.

*SermonAudio and Bob Jones University are cooperating in a mutually beneficial relationship to advance God's kingdom and to inspire the next generation.**The Computer Science Department at Bob Jones University will be periodically hosting lectures for the SermonAudio Technology Lecture Series that will feature informative and educational presentations focusing on the latest advancements and trends in technology utilized by the SermonAudio platform.*We have invited **Nick Logan**, founder and CEO of Cornerstone Payment Systems, a credit card processing company that establishes businesses, organizations, and ministries with the ability to accept Visa, MasterCard, and the other major credit cards. He will speak on "AI as Artificial Moral Agents."Nick was formerly the President and Chief Operating Officer of PMT (Formerly PMTS: NASDQ), President and Chief Operating Officer of Nova Information Systems (Formerly NYSE: NIS), and has held various other senior executive roles with public and private companies.Mr. Logan earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Cal State University Fullerton. Nick and his wife Gail currently live in Virginia.

Unravel the complexities of video game ethics as we embark on a dialogue with Dr. Leon Xiao, a distinguished expert at the crossroads of gaming and law. In this episode, we probe into the innovative ways gaming and law intersect, and how they shape the experience of game play. This episode helps us explore more pathways available in the gaming industry and asks us to think more creatively about how differing passions might intersect. Ready to learn more about our guest? Leon is a PhD Fellow at the IT University of Copenhagen. He also holds visiting appointments at Stanford Law School and the University of York's Computer Science Department. Leon researches video game law, particularly the regulation of loot boxes, a quasi-gambling monetisation mechanic in video games. He uses empirical legal research methods and is passionate about open science. Connect with our amazing guest online: https://twitter.com/LeonXiaoY https://sites.google.com/view/leon-xiao/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-xiao/ Thanks to our amazing sponsor for making this conversation possible. Learn more about Daigon Esports. Would you like to learn more with Jeff and Tricia this year? Find out more about ways to learn with Shifting School: https://www.shiftingschools.com/learn  

0:08 — Amy Littlefield, is the abortion access correspondent at The Nation and a freelance investigative reporter who focuses on the intersection of religion and health care. Her latest feature for The Nation, “Life on the Abortion Borderland,” appears in the magazine's new special issue, “Body Politics.” 0:33 — Adam Schwartz, is SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.  0:47 — Udayan Tandon, is a PhD Student worker in the Computer Science Department at UCSD and Unit Chair for UAW Local 2865 at UCSD. The post Seeking Abortion Care Across State Lines; UAW Members and Student Workers Arrested at UCSD appeared first on KPFA.

We've all dreamt about it: getting into Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, you name it! But oftentimes we stop in our tracks and give in to our doubts... am I talented enough? Are my grades good enough? Do they even know the obscure local schools I went to? Do they really consider people like me? In this episode, we spoke to Breauna Marie Spencer- the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Computer Science department at Stanford University. Her renowned research and advocacy work is dedicated to increasing the number of women and students of color enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We discussed the historical myths, lived realities and barriers often set up to hinder minority groups from accessing elite universities and how her life's work has cumulated in breaking barriers and creating easier access for minorities to achieve their dreams at Stanford and beyond. Join us as we unpack the life and work of one of the most dedicated, fun and accomplished diversity and inclusion experts in the game. Who knows, she might have just given us the blueprint for our next higher education adventure at a world-renowned university. If you are interested in learning more about Breauna and the amazing work she does at Stanford, check out her profile here. --- Join us in creating social impact through a cup of tea by visiting www.nepalteacollective.com Support our podcast further by subscribing to our Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/boardroombanter?fan_landing=true

MLOps Coffee Sessions #155 with Matei Zaharia, The Birth and Growth of Spark: An Open Source Success Story, co-hosted by Vishnu Rachakonda. // Abstract We dive deep into the creation of Spark, with the creator himself - Matei Zaharia Chief technologist at Databricks. This episode also explores the development of Databricks' other open source home run ML Flow and the concept of "lake house ML". As a special treat Matei talked to us about the details of the "DSP" (Demonstrate Search Predict) project, which aims to enable building applications by combining LLMs and other text-returning systems. // About the guest: Matei has the unique advantage of being able to see different perspectives, having worked in both academia and the industry. He listens carefully to people's challenges and excitement about ML and uses this to come up with new ideas. As a member of Databricks, Matei also has the advantage of applying ML to Databricks' own internal practices. He is constantly asking the question "What's a better way to do this?" // Bio Matei Zaharia is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stanford and Chief Technologist at Databricks. He started the Apache Spark project during his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, and co-developed other widely used open-source projects, including MLflow and Delta Lake, at Databricks. At Stanford, he works on distributed systems, NLP, and information retrieval, building programming models that can combine language models and external services to perform complex tasks. Matei's research work was recognized through the 2014 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award for the best Ph.D. dissertation in computer science, an NSF CAREER Award, and the US Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). // MLOps Jobs board https://mlops.pallet.xyz/jobs // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links https://cs.stanford.edu/~matei/ https://spark.apache.org/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Vishnu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vrachakonda/ Connect with Matei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateizaharia/ Timestamps: [00:00] Matei's preferred coffee [01:45] Takeaways [05:50] Please subscribe to our newsletters, join our Slack, and subscribe to our podcast channels! [06:52] Getting to know Matei as a person [09:10] Spark [14:18] Open and freewheeling cross-pollination [16:35] Actual formation of Spark [20:05] Spark and MLFlow Similarities and Differences [24:24] Concepts in MLFlow [27:34] DJ Khalid of the ML world [30:58] Data Lakehouse [33:35] Stanford's unique culture of the Computer Science Department [36:06] Starting a company [39:30] Unique advice to grad students [41:51] Open source project [44:35] LLMs in the New Revolution [47:57] Type of company to start with [49:56] Emergence of Corporate Research Labs [53:50] LLMs size context [54:44] Companies to respect [57:28] Wrap up

Chelsea Finn joins Host Pieter Abbeel to discuss distribution shift, meta-learning, editing LLMs, single-life RL, and what can AI not (yet) do today. Chelsea is a renowned expert in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. She is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department and the Electrical Engineering Department at Stanford University and is also a research scientist at Google Brain. Her research focuses on developing algorithms for robots and other intelligent systems that can learn from experience and adapt to new situations. She is a recipient of numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award, the MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35 Award, and the Sloan Research Fellowship.SUBSCRIBE TO THE ROBOT BRAINS PODCAST TODAY | Visit therobotbrains.ai and follow us on YouTube at TheRobotBrainsPodcast, Twitter @therobotbrains, and Instagram @therobotbrains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In episode 62 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Ed Grefenstette.Ed is Head of Machine Learning at Cohere and an Honorary Professor at University College London. He previously held research scientist positions at Facebook AI Research and DeepMind, following a stint as co-founder and CTO of Dark Blue Labs. Before his time in industry, Ed worked at Oxford's Department of Computer Science as a lecturer and Fulford Junior Research Fellow at Somerville College. Ed also received his MSc and DPhil from Oxford's Computer Science Department.Have suggestions for future podcast guests (or other feedback)? Let us know here!Subscribe to The Gradient Podcast:  Apple Podcasts  | Spotify | Pocket Casts | RSSFollow The Gradient on TwitterOutline:* (00:00) Intro* (02:18) The Ed Grefenstette Origin Story* (08:15) Distributional semantics and Ed's PhD research* (14:30) Extending the distributional hypothesis, later Wittgenstein* (18:00) Recovering parse trees in LMs, can LLMs understand communication and not just bare language?* (23:15) LMs capture something about pragmatics, proxies for grounding and pragmatics* (25:00) Human-in-the-loop training and RLHF—what is the essential differentiator? * (28:15) A convolutional neural network for modeling sentences, relationship to attention* (34:20) Difficulty of constructing supervised learning datasets, benchmark-driven development* (40:00) Learning to Transduce with Unbounded Memory, Neural Turing Machines* (47:40) If RNNs are like finite state machines, where are transformers? * (51:40) Cohere and why Ed joined* (56:30) Commercial applications of LLMs and Cohere's product* (59:00) Ed's reply to stochastic parrots and thoughts on consciousness* (1:03:30) Lessons learned about doing effective science* (1:05:00) Where does scaling end? * (1:07:00) Why Cohere is an exciting place to do science* (1:08:00) Ed's advice for aspiring ML {researchers, engineers, etc} and the role of communities in science* (1:11:45) Cohere for AI plug!* (1:13:30) OutroLinks:* Ed's homepage and Twitter* (some of) Ed's Papers* Experimental support for a categorical compositional distributional model of meaning* Multi-step regression learning* “Not not bad” is not “bad”* Towards a formal distributional semantics* A CNN for modeling sentences* Teaching machines to read and comprehend* Reasoning about entailment with neural attention* Learning to Transduce with Unbounded Memory* Teaching Artificial Agents to Understand Language by Modelling Reward* Other things mentioned* Large language models are not zero-shot communicators (Laura Ruis + others and Ed)* Looped Transformers as Programmable Computers and our Update 43 covering this paper* Cohere and Cohere for AI (+ earlier episode w/ Sara Hooker on C4AI)* David Chalmers interview on AI + consciousness Get full access to The Gradient at thegradientpub.substack.com/subscribe

There's rarely an expected path in science. This week's episode, produced in partnership with The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, features two stories from scientists of their cutting-edge research institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who took unexpected journeys to get where they are today. Part 1: After a troubling personal experience with the health care system, Heng Ji decides to try to fix it. Part 2: When Brendan Harley is diagnosed with leukaemia in high school, it changes everything. Heng Ji is a professor at Computer Science Department, and an affiliated faculty member at Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also an Amazon Scholar. She received her B.A. and M. A. in Computational Linguistics from Tsinghua University, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University. Her research interests focus on Natural Language Processing, especially on Multimedia Multilingual Information Extraction, Knowledge Base Population and Knowledge-driven Generation. She was selected as "Young Scientist" and a member of the Global Future Council on the Future of Computing by the World Economic Forum in 2016 and 2017. She was named as part of Women Leaders of Conversational AI (Class of 2023) by Project Voice. The awards she received include "AI's 10 to Watch" Award by IEEE Intelligent Systems in 2013, NSF CAREER award in 2009, PACLIC2012 Best paper runner-up, "Best of ICDM2013" paper award, "Best of SDM2013" paper award, ACL2018 Best Demo paper nomination, ACL2020 Best Demo Paper Award, NAACL2021 Best Demo Paper Award, Google Research Award in 2009 and 2014, IBM Watson Faculty Award in 2012 and 2014 and Bosch Research Award in 2014-2018. She was invited by the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force and AFRL to join Air Force Data Analytics Expert Panel to inform the Air Force Strategy 2030. She is the lead of many multi-institution projects and tasks, including the U.S. ARL projects on information fusion and knowledge networks construction, DARPA DEFT Tinker Bell team and DARPA KAIROS RESIN team. She has coordinated the NIST TAC Knowledge Base Population task since 2010. She was the associate editor for IEEE/ACM Transaction on Audio, Speech, and Language Processing, and served as the Program Committee Co-Chair of many conferences including NAACL-HLT2018 and AACL-IJCNLP2022. She is elected as the North American Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (NAACL) secretary 2020-2023. Her research has been widely supported by the U.S. government agencies (DARPA, ARL, IARPA, NSF, AFRL, DHS) and industry (Amazon, Google, Facebook, Bosch, IBM, Disney). Heng Ji is supported by NSF AI Institute on Molecule Synthesis, and collaborating with Prof. Marty Burke at Chemistry Department at UIUC and Prof. Kyunghyun Cho at New York University and Genetech on using AI for drug discovery. Dr. Brendan Harley is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research group develops biomaterial that can be implanted in the body to regenerate musculoskeletal tissues or that can be used outside the body as tissue models to study biological events linked to endometrium, brain cancer, and stem cell behavior. He's a distance runner who dreams of (eventually) running ultramarathons. Follow him @Prof_Harley and www.harleylab.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this season of Beyond the Meter, we're taking a closer look at the meaningful impact business energy project have on the world around us. Host John Failla is joined by Jay Harris, Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University, and Wayne Johnson, Key Segment Manager for Education at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. They discuss their organizations' collaboration on energy infrastructure projects and provide insights into why these projects are critical to the university's overall success.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Data operations at Clemson [04:16] Duke Energy's role in Clemson's upgrades [08:10] The partnership structure [11:38] Flexible contracts that grow as the business need grows [15:54] Impactful Projects [21:11] Major benefits of Duke Energy partnerships [28:23] “Outsourcing vs right-sourcing” Key lessons and tips for innovative energy [33:07] Advice for the academic sector [37:00]   The Journey to Success In 2007, due to a breaker labeling error, Clemson University had both of its 20-year-old UPS (uninterruptible power supply)  o out. That incident led the university to prioritize upgrades. The university would have needed several years to do the research required to fully understand the design and procurement to get the upgrades done. This is when Clemson turned to Duke Energy for guidance.   The university started the conversation with Duke Energy in April of 2007. By mid-November, the university had a new generator, two new UPSs, 250-ton air-cooled water chiller, and four new computer room air handlers. The university went from piecemealing together their strategy to a fully functioning infrastructure. A Board-Approved Financing Option Clemson University worked with Duke Energy to identify areas that are ready to be improved or equipment that needs to be replaced. The university signed a 10-year agreement with Duke Energy and amortizes the cost across the length of that agreement essentially transferring CapEx to OpEx. Instead of needing the funds upfront to purchase and install equipment, the contract spreads the cost across 10 years. This structure has made budgeting a lot easier for the university. Approval is easier with an amortization schedule vs. obtaining approval for millions of dollars upfront. Most university campuses are struggling with deferred maintenance costs, especially in facilities. Now Clemson University's facilities team can propose a solution that removes them from the CapEx competition on campus in exchange for a little more OpEx. Not only will this help with resiliency, sustainability, and efficiency initiatives now, but it will also make sure those goals deliver across the lifespan of those assets.   An innovative business model Part of what makes Duke Energy's contracts so successful is their flexibility. Duke Energy has its own in-house structuring, counsel, engineering, and operations teams. These teams determine what each client is good at, and then Duke Energy prices and builds solutions around what the customers do and what they need. As a company, Duke Energy wants to have relationships with customers working collaboratively to deliver solutions across time because that's where the most significant energy savings and reliability services outcomes are found. Considerable savings can occur when working together to develop these contracts and partnerships. Rather than simply selling a product and leaving the rest to the customer, Duke Energy is involved in the design,  build,  operations and maintenance phases. Working through these phases with a single vendor can save money while achieving the comprehensive outcomes, including sustainability, reliability, and resiliency.   Resources & People Mentioned Case Study: Clemson University Information Technology Center Clemson University   Note: The above project was performed by Duke Energy's Business Energy Services team. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions leverages these specialists to deliver innovative solutions to customers.   Connect With Our Guests Jay Harris -  Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University Jay Harris has been the Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University's Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) group since 2009. Among his responsibilities are the oversight and daily operations of Clemson's two data center facilities, totaling approximately 19,000 square feet of white space, along with directing the enterprise print facility. The primary data center, with an aggregate feed of 5MW, houses a 1.4+ PFLOP supercomputer cluster dedicated to supporting research faculty at Clemson. Mr. Harris has been with Clemson since 1998, working as a Unix systems administrator with the Computer Science Department before moving to CCIT in 2007 as the hardware architect. Prior to that time, he was a “professional” student. Mr. Harris earned two BS degrees in Chemistry and Computer Science/Mathematics and a BA degree in Mathematics from Wofford College (Spartanburg, SC) in 1993, an MA degree in Analytical Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1996, and an MS degree in Computer Science from Clemson University in 2001. Follow Jay Harris on LinkedIn   Wayne Johnson - Key Segment Manager for Education Wayne Johnson is key segment manager for the education segment at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and has a wealth of experience in energy innovation and solution finance. He also spent years as a facilities manager and energy executive in higher education. Wayne's out-of-the-box thinking helps him meet the challenges of energy infrastructure and asset management in education. Wayne designs energy solutions to help meet the needs of all project stakeholders, including facilities leaders, CFOs, presidents, heads of schools, faculty, staff, students and local communities. He uses his unique experience to help schools become more energy efficient, sustainable and viable for the future. Wayne has been invited to speak at conferences and universities across the country about finance innovation for campus energy and sustainability projects. He also works closely with Duke Energy's Emerging Technology organization to bring behind-the-meter innovation to campuses. Most recently, Wayne has been exploring the role of alternative fuels on campus via pilot project funding. Wayne enjoys international travel, time on the lake and hiking with his family. Wayne has worked as a licensed electrical and general contractor and is an alumnus of Mars Hill University and The University of South Carolina. His master's degree is in education administration. Follow Wayne Johnson on LinkedIn   Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/ Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Beyond The Meter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hummmm" Technology news of the week for September 18th - September 24th, 2022.Today on TechTime with Nathan Mumm, Apple to fix annoying copy and paste bug and camera issues on third-party apps, Google loses appeal over record EU anti-trust, and no joke, the US Space Force has a theme song. We revisit the major hotel chain breach from Holiday In that uses Qwerty1234 as its primary security password. What if you found $250,000 in your account deposited from a large software company? We cover this week's Cyber Attacks in the "Protect Yourself Today segment. In addition, we have our standard features, including "Mike's Mesmerizing Moment," "This Week in Technology," and a possible "Nathan Nugget," and, of course, our "Pick of the Day" whiskey tasting. So, sit back, raise a glass, and welcome to TechTime with Nathan Mumm.Episode 119: Starts at 1:44--- [Now on Today's Show]: Starts at 3:19--- [Top Stories in The First Five Minutes]: Starts at 5:34Windows 11 2022 update brings Microsoft's grand security vision into play - https://tinyurl.com/25jtf84zSpace Force (not the TV Show) but that actual SPACE FORCE unveils its official song and it's cringe-worthy! - https://tinyurl.com/ftcwryccApple to fix annoying copy and paste bug, camera shaking and more in next week's iOS 16 update - https://tinyurl.com/y8nbn3rtGoogle loses appeal over record EU anti-trust Android fine. - https://tinyurl.com/mxbw2xtc --- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 20:42Lonehand Hot Honey | $19.00 | 70 Proof--- [Protect Yourself Today ]: Starts at 22:56The Parent Company of Holiday In (IHG) was hacked last week: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun - https://tinyurl.com/462dy6js Uber's computer network has been hacked again. UBERS technology has more holes than a slice of Swiss cheese - https://tinyurl.com/ycx4at5y Lorenz Ransomware Goes After SMBs via Mitel VoIP Phone Systems - https://tinyurl.com/4hucu2v2Grand Theft Auto 6 footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms - https://tinyurl.com/yz9za7xy  --- [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 36:29September 19, 1982 - The creation of the first smiley face sideways was posted.In a posting made to a Carnegie Mellon bulletin board, Scott Fahlman a computer scientist and Professor Emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University's Language Technologies Institute and Computer Science Department proposed the first known use of emoticons.--- [Marc's Mumbles Whiskey Details]: Starts at 43:07--- [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 44:38This Weeks Fail comes to us from GOOGLE:Sam Curry, a self-described hacker, says he was mysteriously paid $249,999.99 by Google last month and that he had no idea why the tech giant simply handed over a quarter-million dollars.--- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 50:44--- [Pick of the Day]: Starts at 53:46Lonehand Hot Honey | $19.00 | 70 ProofMike: Thumbs DownNathan: Thumbs UpSelzy - The easiest way to start selling Launch your first email campaign in 15 minutes & Boost your sales with Selzy's marketing platform.

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