In this episode of The AI Purity Podcast, we welcome Dr. Yingjie Lao, an Associate Professor at Tufts University and recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. Dr. Lao's pioneering research bridges the gap between AI technologies and cybersecurity, shedding light on the challenges of protecting AI systems against the backdrop of evolving digital threats. Join us as we delve into his journey from a burgeoning interest in computer science to his current focus on hardware security and the complexities of ensuring trustworthy AI. We explore critical topics such as the balance between innovation and security, the significance of trusted AI, and the ethical considerations in cybersecurity. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of AI and cybersecurity.

On episode 8 of the AI Purity Podcast, our featured guest is Dr. Jim Davies, a distinguished full professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science at Carleton University and the Director of the Science of Imagination Laboratory. Dr. Davies, an accomplished author of "Riveted" and "Imagination," also co-hosts the award-winning podcast "Minding the Brain." In this episode, we explore Dr. Davies' journey into cognitive science, the significant research conducted at his lab, and his insights on AI in education, including ethical considerations and the future of AI in academia. They also discuss the responsible development and use of AI technologies, potential risks, and societal impacts. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the intersection of cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and ethics.

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Dr. Pierre Baldi is the director of the Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics from the University of California, Irvine. He’s also one of their distinguished professors and the associate director of their Center For Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems. He is an expert in computer science and biological sciences and he has made significant contributions to the theory of deep learning and its application to biological problems.

Dr. Ted Pedersen from the University of Minnesota Duluth is featured on episode 5 of The AI Purity Podcast where he discusses the potential of AI algorithms to amplify societal issues such as racism and Islamophobia. Join us in discovering how biases in AI systems exist and how we can mitigate them.

Join us for an enlightening episode of the AI Purity Podcast as we sit down with Jude Michael Teves, a renowned data science leader with a Master’s in Data Science from the Asian Institute of Management. Jude's journey in the realm of data science and artificial intelligence is filled with innovation and impact, earning him accolades such as being named the Top Data Scientist in ASEAN by the Center of Applied Data Science.

On episode 3 of The AI Purity Podcast, Marc Fawcett-Atkinson from Canada's National Observer gives insight into how the journalism industry is slowly being impacted by AI generative tools, how they can potentially be used in disinformation campaigns, and how online consumers can discern between what is human and what is AI.