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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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O Holy Night

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In 1847, a French poet was asked by a clergyman to write a poem for Christmas mass. Using the gospel of Luke, he imagined witnessing the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. “Cantique de Noel” or “O Holy Night” was the product of his inspiration. What made that night so holy, so divine? http://www.wiredalive.com…

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Who Turned Down the Lights?

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Like Christmas lights on a house, neighborhood, and city is visible; so every Jesus follower should shine bright in this dark world. When He was here He was the Light of the world. With Him in us we are lights in this world. Let your light shine! http://www.wiredalive.com

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What's That to You?

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When we accept Jesus' invitation to follow Him, nothing else really matters except for people. http://www.wiredalive.com

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My Cross to Bear

hace 6 years

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You've probably heard someone say or maybe you've even said it yourself, "Well, I guess this is my cross to bear". Fortunately, that's not what Jesus meant when he instructed us to take up our cross. http://www.wiredalive.com

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What's it Cost?

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If there's something we really want, we find out how much it cost. Following Jesus comes at a cost, but so does not following Him. http://www.wiredalive.com

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Just Another Face in the Crowd

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Whether it's a concert, conference, or football game chances are we are just another face in the crowd. That's okay for an event, but Jesus invites us to more than just being another face in the crowd. http://www.wiredalive.com

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Out with the Old, In with the New

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There should be a huge contrast between who we used to be and who we are now in Christ. Your past and your failures are not you. In Christ you have a new life with a hope and future. It's out with the old and in with new! http://www.wiredalive.com

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That's Just Downright Disgusting

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Have you ever seen someone in a costume, a horror scene, or a meal that was just downright disgusting? Jesus made a statement and it was just downright disgusting... http://www.wiredalive.com

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Toe to Toe

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Two fighters are in the ring ready to go toe to toe... There are things in life we must go toe to toe with too. The great thing is we have help. http://www.wiredalive.com

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Make Yourself at Home

hace 6 years

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Have you ever invited someone to stay a few days at your house only to regret that decision afterwards? They make themselves at home, but not in a good way. They don't clean their dirty dishes. They leave clothes lying around. They eat all your food. The Holy Spirit makes Himself at home in our lives, but in a good way. http://www.wiredalive.com…

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You Lead I Follow

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Have you ever had to rely on someone to lead you because you didn't know where a place was located? It can be real nerve wracking not to be in control. It can also be very rewarding. http://www.wiredalive.com

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The Elephant in the Room

hace 6 years

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There's an elephant in the room. You've heard that expression before haven't you? It's that something nobody wants to address or discuss. There's something Jesus instructed His followers to do, but many Christians choose not to talk about it. What is the elephant in the room?! http://www.wiredalive.com…

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Just a Call Away | Follow Your Lead

hace 6 years

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Have you ever wished a friend or family member lived closer to you only to conclude they're really just a call away? A Facetime or video chat away... The same with God; He's just a call away. This is the final message in this series. http://www.wiredalive.com

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Just a Call Away | I Got You

hace 6 years

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Have you ever wished a friend or family member lived closer to you only to conclude they're really just a call away? A Facetime or video chat away... The same with God; He's just a call away. This is the fifth message in this series. http://www.wiredalive.com

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Just a Call Away | I've Got the Power

hace 6 years