In this episode of "People & AI," host Karthik Ramakrishnan engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Darren Wilson, the chief product officer at Soul Machines. With over two decades of experience in product design and development, Darren dives into the transformative potential of avatar technology, highlighting its applications from language practice and personal coaching to enterprise and film industry uses. Together, they explore the ethical considerations and guardrails needed in creating digital companions and therapy bots, share insights on the future of AI in improving workflows, and emphasize the importance of speed, agility, and customer value in the fast-paced startup world. Join Karthik and Darren as they balance groundbreaking innovation and empathetic leadership in the evolving landscape of AI and digital avatars.

In this episode, Julianna Ianni from Proscia discusses the transformative power of AI in medical imaging and pathology with host Karthik Ramakrishnan. They explore the importance of diverse data for model development, the global applicability of AI models, and the exciting future of AI in accelerating diagnosis and improving accuracy. Julianna emphasizes the need to understand business aspects and improve communication skills for researchers. They also discuss Proscia's innovations in digitizing pathology slides, automated quality control, and balancing innovation with practicality. The conversation highlights regulatory challenges, the impact on healthcare accessibility, and advice for women in the AI industry. The podcast concludes with Julianna's career journey and key breakthroughs in AI, including DeepMind's AlphaFold.

In this episode of 'People in AI,' host Karthik Ramakrishnan converses with AI and innovation expert Dan Chuparkoff. They dive into the misconceptions and realities of AI's role in the future of work, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human creativity and the necessity for adaptability. Chuparkoff provides a nuanced discussion on the limitations of AI, the importance of emotional connection and autonomy in teams, and the significant shift required in leadership mindsets to navigate AI transformation successfully. Through anecdotes from his impactful careers at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian, Chuparkoff shares insights on digital transformation, the democratization of information, and the evolving landscape of remote work and decision-making. Tune in to explore the interplay of human intellect and artificial intelligence in shaping the future workplace.