Reddit's AI: Discovering Niches, Personalizing Feeds, and Avoiding Rabbit Holes
Resources
Research & Studies
- "The AI Dilemma: How to Control Autonomous AI Systems" (Science) - This paper discusses a potential decay problem as AI models begin to ingest their own output, which was a concern raised by the host regarding the future of AI-generated content.
Tools & Software
- ChatGPT - Mentioned as a generalized large-scale LLM useful for quick information retrieval, but also discussed in the context of potentially bad uses if relied upon solely for learning or problem-solving without critical thinking.
- Google Gemini - Highlighted as a good generalized large-scale LLM for tasks like debugging on the spot and also for satisfying information needs, especially when users want to engage and converse on specific topics.
- Reddit Answers - Described as a specialized tool within Reddit that provides information sourced directly from Reddit content, offering an alternative to generalized LLMs for users seeking community-generated answers.
- AI Studio (Google DeepMind) - A coding experience that allows users to mix and match AI capabilities and turn ideas into reality faster by having Gemini automatically wire up models and APIs.
Organizations & Institutions
- Google DeepMind - The organization behind the revamped AI Studio and the Gemini AI model.
- Thoughtworks - A technology services company that helps shape the tech industry, particularly in data and AI, with a focus on scaling AI solutions for enterprises and building trustworthy AI systems.
- MIT Federal Credit Union (MITFCU) - Mentioned as an organization that provides banking services tailored to students' needs, including an on-campus branch and ATMs.
Websites & Online Resources
- Thoughtworks.com - Mentioned as a place to find insights and content related to data and AI on their insights blog.
- AI Studio Build - The website where users can create their first app using AI Studio.
People Mentioned
- Shayan Mahati (Chief Data and AI Officer at Thoughtworks) - Discussed the challenges and approaches to scaling AI in enterprises, particularly concerning interpretability, trust, and the evolution of metrics in the Gen AI world.
- Todd Bishop (Co-founder of GeekWire) - Will be a guest on a future episode to discuss AI podcasts.