Podcasts

Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 2: Fantastic Algorithms and Where to Find Them

Roland Meertens and Anthony Alford discuss their favorite algorithms, starting with the etymology of the word "algorithm". Meertens introduces the concept of probabilistic counting, focusing on the HyperLogLog algorithm, which can be used to estimate the count of unique items. He shares his own personal algorithm for estimating how many people he talks to at conferences.

Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 1: Generative AI and Creativity

Hosts Roland Meertens and Anthony Alford discuss how AI is being used to make creativity more accessible. While some Generative AI content lacks variety and artistic depth, there is potential for AI to assist human creators rather than replace them. They also explore the challenge of evaluating generative AI models.

Generally AI Episode 6: You Are Here

In this season finale of the Generally AI podcast, Roland Meertens and Anthony Alford delve into the problems of mapping and localization, exploring methods such as stars, sextants, and the importance of precise clocks in determining longitude.

Generally AI Episode 5: Making Waves

In this episode, hosts explore the fascinating world of audio waves by discussing the history of Fourier analysis and how the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) revolutionized signal processing with its efficiency. They then shift to song recognition apps like Shazam and their underlying algorithms: breaking songs into snippets and using techniques such as the FFT or neural networks.

Generally AI Episode 4: Sold out!

In this episode of Generally AI, Meertens and Alford explore the theme of "sold out" and delve into the world of GPUs, hot sauce, and beer. The hosts cover CUDA-enabled GPUs and parallel programming patterns, then explore the parallels between the scarcity of GPUs and Sriracha hot sauce; the historical context of GPU shortages; and how beer and college students can model supply chain dynamics.