In this podcast episode, Amir welcomes Arjun Bansal, CEO of Log10, to discuss the ongoing challenges and solutions surrounding Large Language Model (LLM) accuracy. Arjun recounts his unique journey from computational neuroscience to founding AI-focused companies. They delve into the concept of 'hallucinations' in AI, the black box nature of LLMs, and the critical need for accurate AI systems in various domains. Arjun explains how Log10 provides a platform to measure and improve LLM accuracy and shares insights on the future of AI applications, including the transition from narrow to general AI and the importance of balancing proprietary and open-source models. The discussion also touches on strategies enterprises can adopt to mitigate hallucination risks and enhance accuracy in AI deployments.

Highlights

00:47 Arjun Bansal's Background and Log10 Overview

04:45 Understanding LLM Hallucinations

09:58 Challenges and Solutions in LLM Accuracy

16:02 Future of AI and Practical Implementations

Arjun Bansal is an entrepreneur and AI expert focused on understanding and building intelligent systems. He is currently CEO & co-founder of Log10.io, a platform for measuring and improving the accuracy of LLM applications and agents. Arjun previously co-founded Nervana Systems (acq. Intel) and XOKind (AI agents for travel). Arjun's career spans research in brain-machine interfaces, building AI processors, and AI sidekicks.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunbansal/

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