Artificial Intelligence
Episodes whose main subject is AI itself: building with, training, evaluating, or debating AI systems. AI used only as a tool for another topic goes to that topic.
#20: Architectural AI: Precision with ControlNet & ComfyUI
From hobbyist AI to high-stakes professional applications: architectural AI with ControlNet & ComfyUI.
#18: Beyond the GPU: Unpacking AI's Chip Revolution
Beyond the GPU: we're unpacking AI's chip revolution. Discover the crucial, often overlooked world of AI's fundamental building blocks.
#21: Is Your AI Secretly American?
Ever wonder if your AI is secretly American? We're unpacking the invisible, US-centric worldview embedded in leading Western AI models.
#16: On Deepfakes, SynthID, And AI Watermarking
Deepfakes, SynthID, and AI watermarking. Could your AI creations be traced back to you?
#14: AGI's Crossroads: Are LLMs a "Dead End" to True AI?
Are LLMs a dead end for true AGI? We dive into the electrifying debate with AI's forefathers.
#15: AI Gets Personal: The Power of Voice Fine-Tuning
AI that understands *your* voice? Dive into the fascinating world of fine-tuning and discover how AI gets personal.
#13: AI: Not an Overnight Success Story
AI's "overnight success" is a myth. Unravel the true story behind its rise, from humble beginnings to today's innovations.
#12: The AI Breakthrough: Transformers & The Perfect Storm
AI's everywhere. How did chatbots, art, and video all emerge so suddenly? The secret lies in Transformers and a perfect storm.
#9: Benchmarking Custom ASR Tools - Beyond The WER
Benchmarking custom ASR fine-tunes: We're diving deep beyond the WER to truly measure performance.
#7: Building Custom ASR Tools
Ever wondered how to build your own ASR tools from scratch? Discover the why and how in this episode!
#8: Building Your Own Whisper
Ever wondered if you could build your own speech recognition tool? We dive deep into crafting custom ASR.
#5: Fine-Tuning ASR For Maximal Usability
Fine-tuned ASR is just the start. Discover the next steps for deployment and maximizing usability.
#10: How ASR Went From Frustration To ... Whisper Magic
Speech to text: from frustrating to fantastic. Uncover the magic behind its rapid rise and connection to the AI boom!
#11: How Does Fine Tuning Work Anyway?
Unlock the secrets of AI fine-tuning. Discover how your small dataset can shape a giant model.
#6: How To Fine Tune Whisper
Build your own AI transcription tool! We'll walk you through fine-tuning Whisper, from data to notebook.
#4: If Your Voice Ages, Does Your Fine-Tune Become Useless?
Your voice changes, but your fine-tuned model shouldn't become useless. We explore the biology of the larynx and ASR.
#2: Local STT For AMD GPU Owners
AMD GPU? No problem! Dive into local AI adventures like on-device speech to text.
#3: Safetensors or something else: STT inference formats explained
Unpacking ASR weight formats: Safetensors and beyond. Tune in to understand the distinctions.