Episode #4
WTF is Artificial Intelligence Really? | Yann LeCun x Nikhil Kamath | People by WTF Ep #4
A lot of us have heard conjectures around A.I., edge cases of the positive and negative side of A.I., and a lot of us are trying to predict what’s next.
November 27, 20241h 36m41 chapters
What this episode covers
A lot of us have heard conjectures around A.I., edge cases of the positive and negative side of A.I., and a lot of us are trying to predict what’s next.
Where to start
What should a 25 y/o build in the AI space? | Careers in the AI space
What should a 25 y/o build in the AI space? | Careers in the AI space
Start at 1:21:09
Emergence of classical computer science | Heuristic programming
Emergence of classical computer science | Heuristic programming
Start at 17:30
Is building authentic models for finance possible through AI?
Is building authentic models for finance possible through AI?
Start at 26:36
People and topics
Key takeaways
- Yann’s Intro
- Difference between an Engineer and a Scientist
- Yann’s interest in AI and Mathematics
- Godfather of AI | Yann’s feelings about it
- Teaching & fame at NYU