Unriveted
Welcome to the Unriveted Podcast, where we dial in on technology and the intersections of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and people. Additionally we will cover topics supportive of our respective technical expertise, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Cloud Services, Observability, Explainability, and Startups... and the Entrepreneur Experience.
The Unriveted Team:
Martin Miller & John Sukup
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinemiller/
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Unriveted
AI Buzz and Beyond, Exploring AI Engineering with Chip Huyen
In this episode of Unriveted, we welcome Chip Huyen's dive into all things artificial intelligence, joined by the stellar Chip Huyen, an AI aficionado, Stanford educator, and Amazon-bestselling author. Here’s the highlight reel:
1️⃣ AI 2025: Predicting the Unpredictable
Chip reflects on how AI has advanced like a viral meme: fast, surprising, and sometimes incomprehensible. She shares optimism for use cases fueled by safer, post-trained models (bye-bye pre-training hype). Prediction? More “Agentic AI” taking charge, like giving Siri a caffeine shot to supercharge her decision-making.
2️⃣ Hallucination Nation
Discussing AI's “creative” outputs, Chip says hallucinations aren’t always bad, perfect for storytelling but dicey for legal or medical advice. Pro tip: Fact-check your AI-generated haikus!
3️⃣ Synthetic Data to the Rescue
Martin raves about using AI-generated data to balance datasets. Think of it as the ultimate diversity champion: synthesizing data to curb bias and ensure fair training.
4️⃣ Transformer Talk & Green Tech Dreams
While Transformers dominate AI architecture, Chip warns they may need an upgrade for efficiency. The AI revolution isn't exactly eco-friendly, but innovations like photon-powered hardware might save us from melting glaciers... eventually.
5️⃣ Agentic AI: Calculators, Planning, and the Great Web Crawl
Agentic AI (think Jarvis but for spreadsheets) is on the rise. Challenges? Getting models to plan without running amok or draining company wallets with infinite API calls. Chip imagines a future where AI "plans" better than your quarterly meetings (low bar, we know).
💡 Pro Tip from Chip: Learning is a privilege, not a chore. Stay curious, take risks, and embrace every chance to learn—even if it means wading into the deep end of innovation.
Link to our Book: Ai in a Weekend:
https://amzn.to/3DvxrY6
Link to Chip's Book:
https://amzn.to/4bBwSbM
Topics:
AI Engineering, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, Synthetic Data, Energy Efficiency, Agentic AI, Hallucinations, 2025 Predictions, Evaluation-driven Development, Transformer Models
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