In this episode, Julianna Ianni from Proscia discusses the transformative power of AI in medical imaging and pathology with host Karthik Ramakrishnan. They explore the importance of diverse data for model development, the global applicability of AI models, and the exciting future of AI in accelerating diagnosis and improving accuracy. Julianna emphasizes the need to understand business aspects and improve communication skills for researchers. They also discuss Proscia's innovations in digitizing pathology slides, automated quality control, and balancing innovation with practicality. The conversation highlights regulatory challenges, the impact on healthcare accessibility, and advice for women in the AI industry. The podcast concludes with Julianna's career journey and key breakthroughs in AI, including DeepMind's AlphaFold.

In this episode of 'People in AI,' host Karthik Ramakrishnan converses with AI and innovation expert Dan Chuparkoff. They dive into the misconceptions and realities of AI's role in the future of work, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human creativity and the necessity for adaptability. Chuparkoff provides a nuanced discussion on the limitations of AI, the importance of emotional connection and autonomy in teams, and the significant shift required in leadership mindsets to navigate AI transformation successfully. Through anecdotes from his impactful careers at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian, Chuparkoff shares insights on digital transformation, the democratization of information, and the evolving landscape of remote work and decision-making. Tune in to explore the interplay of human intellect and artificial intelligence in shaping the future workplace.

In this episode of "People + AI," which first aired in February 2022, host Karthik Ramakrishnan sits down with renowned AI luminary Dr. Yoshua Bengio to delve into the cutting edge of artificial intelligence research and its practical applications. Dr. Bengio, a pivotal figure in developing deep learning technologies, shares his profound insights on the necessity of aligning AI systems with human ethics, the challenges in achieving out-of-distribution generalization, and the critical need for responsible AI governance globally. Highlighting his groundbreaking work on system one and system two thinking integration and modular neural networks, Dr. Bengio also discusses the societal and ethical implications of AI, including the mitigation of biases and the potential to significantly impact fields such as healthcare, environmental sustainability, and global security. This episode not only illuminates Dr. Bengio’s contributions to AI but also explores the broader landscape of AI development, invoking a thoughtful reflection on how this technology should evolve in harmony with human values and global needs.