This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous reflect on 2023. Nick and Sam discuss each of their favorite stories in disruptive innovation this year as we close out 2023.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:* Nick's favorite consumer technology device* Sam's expectations for SpaceX in 2024For more updates on Public.com:Website: https://public.com/YouTube: @publicinvestTwitter: https://twitter.com/public

Reflecting on 2023 | The Brainstorm EP 29

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On this episode of FYI, Director of Next Generation Internet Research Frank Downing and Analyst Ali Urman interview Dr. Issam El Naqa, the founding chair of the Department of Machine Learning at the Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. El Naqa shares his journey from electrical engineering to spearheading innovative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical physics and oncology. This episode explores how AI technologies not only support but significantly enhance diagnostic and treatment processes in healthcare, particularly in the complex field of oncology. Tune in as we examine the practical and potential applications of AI in transforming patient care and treatment efficiency."What the algorithm is going to do is going to look at the history of similar patients that went through that process. We recognize every patient is unique. Every patient needs may be different. And this is where there is a lot of uncertainty with the prediction that their algorithm is going to do it." - Dr. El NaqaKey Points From This Episode:* Dr. El Naqa's transition from electrical engineering to medical physics* The integration of AI in enhancing diagnostic imaging and treatment planning* AI's role in medical physics, historically and presently* Discussion on the evolution of AI tools in medical applications* Examining AI's effectiveness in non-invasive cancer treatments* How AI supports personalized patient care in oncology* AI in the optimization of medical processes and patient management* Future perspectives on AI's role in healthcare from Dr. El Naqa* The balance between AI capabilities and human expertise in medicine

Transformative AI in Medical Physics with Dr. Issam El Naqa

This week is all about Tesla. Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by ARK Director of Investment Analysis and Institutional Strategy Tasha Keeney to debrief on Tesla's latest earnings call and discuss their financial future.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:* Tesla is pushing forward on autonomous technology* Robotaxi may face some roadblocksFor more updates on Public.com:Website: https://public.com/YouTube: @publicinvestTwitter: https://twitter.com/public

Tasha Talks Tesla | The Brainstorm EP 45

Is open source really better for everyone? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by ARK Research Associate Jozef Soja to discuss Meta's Llama 3 and the current state of open source AI models.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:* Meta announces Llama 3 open source AI model* Thoughts on the state of AI models and whether they should be open sourceFor more updates on Public.com:Website: https://public.com/YouTube: @publicinvestTwitter: https://twitter.com/public

Meta's Open Source AI Bet | The Brainstorm EP 44

On this episode of FYI, Associate Portfolio Manager Nicholas Grous, ARK Advisor Angie Dalton and Analyst Andrew Kim, speak with Joe Ferencz, CEO and founder of Gamefam. They explore the potentially transformative role of Gamefam in the metaverse, discussing its development from humble beginnings to becoming a premier entity in virtual environments for Gen Z and Alpha generations. Joe shares his extensive experience in graphic design and leadership roles at major companies before venturing into the metaverse through Gamefam. The conversation highlights strategic partnerships, the critical role of live operations, and the growing importance of brands in virtual spaces. Insights into Gamefam's innovative approaches and future ambitions in the evolving gaming landscape are discussed, showcasing how they are shaping new entertainment paradigms.Key Points From This Episode:* Joe’s extensive background in gaming and pop culture* The origin and rapid growth of Gamefam as a leader in the metaverse media space* Insights into Gamefam's strategies for brand partnerships and intellectual property (IP) integrations within Roblox* The role of live operations in maintaining dynamic and engaging gaming environments* Joe's perspective on future trends in the metaverse and user-generated content (UGC) platforms* Gamefam's approach to monetization and advertising within gaming platforms* Discussion on the potential of UGC platforms to revolutionize entertainment* The challenges and strategies of integrating traditional gaming elements into the metaverse* Joe's vision for Gamefam's role in the future of digital and interactive media* The technical and creative aspects of developing games in the metaverse

Joe Ferencz: Mastering Metaverse Media with Gamefam

AI, AI, AI, oh my! This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous discuss all things Artificial Intelligence, from generative AI music creation to AI wearables.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:* Is generative AI changing music creation?* Thoughts on the Humane AI PinFor more updates on Public.com:Website: https://public.com/YouTube: @publicinvestTwitter: https://twitter.com/public

Reflecting on 2023 | The Brainstorm EP 29

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