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In this episode of AI Snacks with Romy & Roby, Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach dives deep into the fascinating world of quantum computing with special guest Elisa Torres Durney, founder of Girls in Quantum. Hear how Elisa's early scholarship during the pandemic ignited her passion and led her to democratize quantum education globally. Discover the potential applications, from healthcare to sustainability, and learn about the groundbreaking work done by companies like IBM and Mercedes Benz. Plus, don't miss the insightful discussion on intellectual property in the quantum era. Get ready to unravel the secrets of qubits and explore the future of computing!

Elisa Torres Durney is a Chilean social entrepreneur and STEM activist. She is the founder and executive director of Girls in Quantum. In 2023 she became one of the 10 best students in the world and got awarded one of the Top 10 Global Student Prizes.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Quantum computing and qubits explained
• Elisa Torres Durney's journey into quantum computing
• What Girls in Quantum does
• Impact of quantum technology in various fields
• Quantum computing vs classical computing

Timestamps:

05:26 Understanding qubits is challenging, but that's okay.

11:42 Quantum computers are efficient, have great storage potential and diverse applications.

14:03 IBM collaborating with companies for innovative solutions.

18:02 Girls in Quantum promotes community-based quantum computing education.

26:28 Romy & Roby: Quantum computing companies and intellectual property

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Elisa Torres Durney | LinkedIn

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On this solo trek of AI Snacks with Romy & Roby, host Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach unpacks a trio of intriguing topics: the contentious European AI Act, Jeff Hawkins's revelatory "A Thousand Brains" theory, and the magical world of Harry Potter. Dive deep into AI ethics, explore the human brain's complex structure, and relive the enchantment of Hogwarts, all while stirring up a vibrant discussion on AI's trajectory.

Key Topics Discussed:

• European AI Act's impact on industry
• Jeff Hawkins's "A Thousand Brains" theory
• Deep learning's limitations in AI development

Timestamps:

03:24 EU regulations on AI models.

08:38 Jeff Hawkins's theory on AI and the brain's map-like structures

12:19 Neocortex activities depend on connections, not structure.

15:08 Hawkins's theory doubts deep learning for achieving AGI.

17:36 The world of literature's theory of seven relation to AI technologies.

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In this stimulating episode of AI Snacks with Romy & Roby, join host Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach and esteemed guest Dr. Anthony Scriffignano, for a deep dive into the intricacies of intelligence in AI. They tackle questions on definitions of intelligence, life, and the future of language models. Dr. Scriffignano, with his expansive background in data science, shares insights on neuromorphic technology and decision-making in AI. Listen in as they explore the ethical landscape, the realities of AI's societal impact, and Dr. Scriffignano's unique concepts of decision elasticity and neosophism. Don't miss this thought-provoking dialogue that bridges AI and the essence of intelligent life.

Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized data scientist with experience spanning over 40 years in multiple industries and enterprise domains. Scriffignano has extensive background in advanced anomaly detection, computational linguistics, and advanced inferential methods and has multiple patents worldwide in these areas. Scriffignano was recognized as the U.S. Chief Data Officer of the Year 2018 by the CDO Club, the world’s largest community of C-Suite digital and data leaders. He is a member of the OECD Network of Experts on AI working group on implementing Trustworthy AI, focused on benefiting people and planet.

He has published, delivered keynote presentations, and participated in panel presentations extensively, in various settings, internationally, concerning emerging trends in AI and advanced analytics, the “Big Data” explosion, artificial intelligence applications and implications for business and society, multilingual challenges in business identity, and malfeasance in commercial and public-sector contexts.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Defining intelligence and life implications
• Challenges in measuring AI's intelligence
• Impacts of generative AI on society
• AI's role in decision-making processes

Timestamps:

04:46 Why to be skeptical on how intelligence is measured.

09:06 Czech GPT's impact and future in AI.

11:11 Advancements in design and learning technologies.

13:03 Captcha training raises questions about AI value.

16:06 Intelligence isn't limited to organic life theories.

20:46 AI consuming AI content causes self-referential problems and hallucinations which leads to absurd conclusions.

26:35 A story with Romy and Roby about wisdom and intelligence.

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