Data Science at Home

Written by: Francesco Gadaleta
  • Summary

  • Technology, AI, machine learning and algorithms. Come join the discussion on Discord! https://discord.gg/4UNKGf3
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Episodes
  • AI bubble, Sam Altman’s Manifesto and other fairy tales for billionaires (Ep. 272)
    Nov 20 2024

    Welcome to Data Science at Home, where we don’t just drink the AI Kool-Aid. Today, we’re dissecting Sam Altman’s “AI manifesto”—a magical journey where, apparently, AI will fix everything from climate change to your grandma's back pain. Superintelligence is “just a few thousand days away,” right? Sure, Sam, and my cat’s about to become a calculus tutor.

    In this episode, I’ll break down the bold (and often bizarre) claims in Altman’s grand speech for the Intelligence Age. I’ll give you the real scoop on what’s realistic, what’s nonsense, and why some tech billionaires just can’t resist overselling. Think AI’s all-knowing, all-powerful future is just around the corner? Let’s see if we can spot the fairy dust.

    Strap in, grab some popcorn, and get ready to see past the hype!

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    00:18 - CEO of Baidu Statement on AI Bubble

    03:47 - News On Sam Altman Open AI

    06:43 - Online Manifesto "The Intelleigent Age"

    13:14 - Deep Learning

    16:26 - AI gets Better With Scale

    17:45 - Conclusion On Manifesto

    Still have popcorns? Get some laughs at https://ia.samaltman.com/

    #AIRealTalk #NoHypeZone #InvestorBaitAlert

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    19 mins
  • AI vs. The Planet: The Energy Crisis Behind the Chatbot Boom (Ep. 271)
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode of Data Science at Home, we dive into the hidden costs of AI’s rapid growth — specifically, its massive energy consumption. With tools like ChatGPT reaching 200 million weekly active users, the environmental impact of AI is becoming impossible to ignore. Each query, every training session, and every breakthrough come with a price in kilowatt-hours, raising questions about AI’s sustainability.

    Join us, as we uncovers the staggering figures behind AI's energy demands and explores practical solutions for the future. From efficiency-focused algorithms and specialized hardware to decentralized learning, this episode examines how we can balance AI’s advancements with our planet's limits. Discover what steps we can take to harness the power of AI responsibly!

    Check our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@DataScienceatHome

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    01:25 - Findings on Summary Statics

    05:15 - Energy Required To Querry On GPT

    07:20 - Energy Efficiency In BlockChain

    10:41 - Efficicy Focused Algorithm

    14:02 - Hardware Optimization

    17:31 - Decentralized Learning

    18:38 - Edge Computing with Local Inference

    19:46 - Distributed Architectures

    21:46 - Outro

    #AIandEnergy #AIEnergyConsumption #SustainableAI #AIandEnvironment #DataScience #EfficientAI #DecentralizedLearning #GreenTech #EnergyEfficiency #MachineLearning #FutureOfAI #EcoFriendlyAI #FrancescoFrag #DataScienceAtHome #ResponsibleAI #EnvironmentalImpact

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    22 mins
  • Love, Loss, and Algorithms: The Dangerous Realism of AI (Ep. 270)
    Nov 6 2024

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    In this episode of Data Science at Home, we confront a tragic story highlighting the ethical and emotional complexities of AI technology. A U.S. teenager recently took his own life after developing a deep emotional attachment to an AI chatbot emulating a character from Game of Thrones. This devastating event has sparked urgent discussions on the mental health risks, ethical responsibilities, and potential regulations surrounding AI chatbots, especially as they become increasingly lifelike.

    🎙️ Topics Covered:

    AI & Emotional Attachment: How hyper-realistic AI chatbots can foster intense emotional bonds with users, especially vulnerable groups like adolescents.

    Mental Health Risks: The potential for AI to unintentionally contribute to mental health issues, and the challenges of diagnosing such impacts. Ethical & Legal Accountability: How companies like Character AI are being held accountable and the ethical questions raised by emotionally persuasive AI.

    🚨 Analogies Explored:

    From VR to CGI and deepfakes, we discuss how hyper-realism in AI parallels other immersive technologies and why its emotional impact can be particularly disorienting and even harmful.

    🛠️ Possible Mitigations:

    We cover potential solutions like age verification, content monitoring, transparency in AI design, and ethical audits that could mitigate some of the risks involved with hyper-realistic AI interactions. 👀 Key Takeaways: As AI becomes more realistic, it brings both immense potential and serious responsibility. Join us as we dive into the ethical landscape of AI—analyzing how we can ensure this technology enriches human lives without crossing lines that could harm us emotionally and psychologically. Stay curious, stay critical, and make sure to subscribe for more no-nonsense tech talk!

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    02:21 - Emotions In Artificial Intelligence

    04:00 - Unregulated Influence and Misleading Interaction

    06:32 - Overwhelming Realism In AI

    10:54 - Virtual Reality

    13:25 - Hyper-Realistic CGI Movies

    15:38 - Deep Fake Technology

    18:11 - Regulations To Mitigate AI Risks

    22:50 - Conclusion

    #AI#ArtificialIntelligence#MentalHealth#AIEthics#podcast#AIRegulation#EmotionalAI#HyperRealisticAI#TechTalk#AIChatbots#Deepfakes#VirtualReality#TechEthics#DataScience#AIDiscussion #StayCuriousStayCritical

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    24 mins

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