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In this episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer catches up with serial entrepreneur Avi Yashchin, the Founder of Subconscious AI, about his professional journey from Wall Street to the cutting edge of AI. Yashchin, who started his career as a high-frequency equity trader, offers us a unique perspective on the 2008 financial crisis and how it sparked his interest in understanding the “why” behind market fluctuations.
We delve into Yashchin's experience at IBM's Watson education business unit, where he worked on applying AI in education with early language models. We then explore his current venture, Subconscious AI, and its groundbreaking work using language models to replicate experiments in psychology, sociology, and economics.
We tackle the complexities of AI in education, discussing the importance of thoughtful integration to maximize learning outcomes. We also address the ethical considerations of AI research, including the fascinating responses of LLMs to questions of harm and consent.
Key Takeaways:
Why You Don't Want to Miss This Episode:
This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of AI's current and potential impact on various fields, including education, research, and even our understanding of social behavior. Whether you're an educator, researcher, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation provides valuable insights and raises essential questions about the ethical and practical implications of this rapidly evolving technology.
Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts. Video episodes are now live on Youtube and Spotify.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:04 Avi Yashchin's Early Career and Wall Street Experience
03:12 Entrepreneurial Journey and Clean Edison
03:33 AI in Education and IBM Watson
05:46 Founding Subconscious AI and Climate Change Experiments
07:01 Using Language Models for Social Experiments
16:06 Ethical Considerations and AI Limitations
22:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for the Future
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In this episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer catches up with serial entrepreneur Avi Yashchin, the Founder of Subconscious AI, about his professional journey from Wall Street to the cutting edge of AI. Yashchin, who started his career as a high-frequency equity trader, offers us a unique perspective on the 2008 financial crisis and how it sparked his interest in understanding the “why” behind market fluctuations.
We delve into Yashchin's experience at IBM's Watson education business unit, where he worked on applying AI in education with early language models. We then explore his current venture, Subconscious AI, and its groundbreaking work using language models to replicate experiments in psychology, sociology, and economics.
We tackle the complexities of AI in education, discussing the importance of thoughtful integration to maximize learning outcomes. We also address the ethical considerations of AI research, including the fascinating responses of LLMs to questions of harm and consent.
Key Takeaways:
Why You Don't Want to Miss This Episode:
This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of AI's current and potential impact on various fields, including education, research, and even our understanding of social behavior. Whether you're an educator, researcher, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation provides valuable insights and raises essential questions about the ethical and practical implications of this rapidly evolving technology.
Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts. Video episodes are now live on Youtube and Spotify.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:04 Avi Yashchin's Early Career and Wall Street Experience
03:12 Entrepreneurial Journey and Clean Edison
03:33 AI in Education and IBM Watson
05:46 Founding Subconscious AI and Climate Change Experiments
07:01 Using Language Models for Social Experiments
16:06 Ethical Considerations and AI Limitations
22:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for the Future
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