… On episode #133 of the Eye on AI podcast, Craig Smith sits down with Michael Jordan. A revered scientist and distinguished professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Michael’s expertise spans machine learning, statistics, and artificial intelligence. In this episode we explore the intricate landscape of deep learning, its statistical bedrock, and the myriad applications of machine learning methods. We dig deeper into the cloud computing revolution, ignited by deep learning, which has empowered behemoths like Amazon to streamline their logistics and commerce data. The dialogue continues as we uncover the trends in deep learning, its role in the grand scheme of AI, and the persisting challenges in the domain. We conclude by contemplating the repercussions of AI and optimisation in complex systems. We examine its historical roots in the mid-20th century, its potential to replace jobs, and its application in various sectors such as financial markets, healthcare, and education.
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