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00:00 - Intro
03:36 - MIT Robot Learning Breakthrough
06:24 - DataSqured’s Secret Sauce
11:09 - Introduction to ContextSmith
14:15 - Jon’s Background and Founding of ContextSmith
21:59 - ExtraaD and Graph Usage
23:40 - Understanding Graph Databases
29:44 - Model Training Techniques
32:28 - Introduction to RAG
40:45 - Tech Community Challenges
42:49 - Transition from POC to Production
44:49 - AI Limitations: "I Don't Know"
46:05 - Canvass AI Functionality
54:35 - Data Integration into Models
56:13 - A2D and Data Hosting Environments
1:00:26 - Speed Round
1:04:08 - Vector Databases Insights
1:05:27 - Houston Restaurants Discussion

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