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160 Characters

by Jill Berkowitz

In the world of communications, there are so many both familiar and untold stories, surrounding the ever-evolving technology landscape. Join us as we discover, learn, and unpack the many ideas and innovations being forged within the telecom space - and beyond. Welcome to 160 Characters. What was, what is, and what will be.

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Episodes

  1. Understanding Natural Language Processing: What it is, How it Works, and Why it Matters

    In this week's episode, Will & Jill discuss Natural Language Processing (NLP), explaining its goals, applications, and challenges. They break down NLP into subtopics, covering its definition, how it works, and different use cases such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and transcription software....

  2. What is Machine Learning, Where Does the Data Come From, and How do Algorithms Work?

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  3. How AI Works In Everyday Life

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  4. From Turing to Today: The Fascinating Origins of Artificial Intelligence

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  5. The Human Side of AI: Navigating Change & Keeping Our Spirit

    AI is a multifaceted world - and yes, it has potential and pitfalls. This week Will & Jill chat about deepfakes, their potential for misuse, and the implications for trust in the digital age. They also discuss PwC's Global Artificial Intelligence Study and their collaboration with TED…

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  6. Google is in its AI Era

    Will and Jill chat about the significance of LMSYS as a platform for AI model evaluation, the potential uses of Gemini Live, and the innovation in Google's latest hardware. The discussion highlights Google's emphasis on on-device AI processing for enhanced privacy and security. Resources: Made by...

  7. The Battle for Trustworthy AI: Microsoft, OpenAI, and Zoom

    Resources: OpenAI co-founder leaves for Anthropic Microsoft says OpenAI is now a competitor in AI and search Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs Method prevents an AI model from being overconfident about wrong answers Connect with Jill: linkedin.com/in/jill-berkowitz...

  8. How AI is Impacting the 2024 Summer Olympics

    Curious how AI is being implemented into the Olympics? Will and Jill covered the use of AI for daily Olympic recaps, the Olympic AI agenda, and the controversy surrounding AI security and mass surveillance. They chat about the implications of AI voice replicas, the transparency of AI usage in the...

  9. Big Brother, Big Tech, Big Questions

    AI is officially making its way into pop culture as it’s now a part of the popular TV show Big Brother. This week Will and Jill discuss companies using YouTube videos to train AI models and the need for transparency and accountability in AI training. They also talk about the availability of…

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  10. The AI Effect: From the Fashion Runway to Search Results

    Resources: AI Fashion Assistants: https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2024/06/28/michael-kors-s-ai-styling-assistant-helps-shoppers-find-the-perfect-date-outfit Azure’s Access to GPT-powered generative AI functionalities:...

  11. Jailbreaks, Ethics, and Musk’s AI Startup

    Jill and Will chat this week's top topics including OpenAI, Elon Musk's AI startup, hackers jailbreaking AI models, and Google's principles for AI regulation. Get caught up to speed with a breakdown of 4 news briefs in under 15 minutes. Resources: Will OpenAI block access in China?:...

  12. AI Lessons from OpenAI, Adobe, Salesforce, and Amazon

    Chapters 00:00 - 01:18 Intro 01:19 - 03:53 Safe Superintelligence Launch 03:54 - 07:19 Adobe's Success with AI Features and Transparency Concerns 07:20 - 09:56 Salesforce's LLM Benchmark for CRM 09:57 AI Cameras and Emotion Detection in UK Train Stations Resources: OpenAI co-founder, Ilya...

  13. Riding the Wave: Revathi Pillai's Journey in Engineering, Tech, and Leadership

    Revathi Pillai, Chief Engineering Officer at Mutualink, discusses her experiences as a female leader. Revathi shares the values instilled in her by her family, which have shaped her perception of life and her ability to go against the norm. She highlights the importance of finding your own right...

  14. Government Investigations, Musk vs. Apple, and Mistral AI’s Funding Round

    Chapters 00:00 - 01:00 Introduction and Overview 01:01 - 02:34 Investigations into AI Giants 02:35 - 04:30 Elon Musk's Stance on Apple 04:31- 08:46 Apple Intelligence Announcement 08:47 Mistral AI's Major Funding Round ___ Resources: Investigations of Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI:...

  15. From Fake Pizza Tips to Robotic Third Thumbs: This Week in AI with Will and Jill

    Chapters: 00:00 - 01:19 Introduction and Weekly Rundown 01:20 - 03:29 Funny AI Mishap with Pizza Cheese 03:30 - 07:39 AI Collaboration with Media Outlets 07:40 - 11:25 Teens and AI Usage Survey 11:26 - 14:48 AI-Generated Sound Effects 14:49 - 17:17 The Third Thumb Innovation 17:18 Conclusion and...

  16. Ethical Dilemmas, Innovations, and Legislation - This Week in AI with Will & Jill

    Hosts Will and Jill chat about the latest developments in AI, covering OpenAI's Voice Assistant controversy involving Scarlett Johansson, Microsoft's AI Recall feature, Anthropic's advancements in understanding AI 'black boxes', Google's SynthID watermarking technology for AI-generated content…

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  17. AI’s Impact on Healthcare, Collaboration, Autonomous Driving, and Ethics

    This week’s topics include: digital doppelgangers, AI in medicine, iPad updates, and self-driving car technology. Jill and Will unpack how AI can augment and amplify human talent, the potential of AI in medicine, the New York Times' AI initiatives team, and more. Chapters: 00:00 - 02:56 Insights...

  18. Terry Chevalier on Entrepreneurship and Telecom Trends

    Terry Chevalier, Managing Director of Sunstone Associates and author of The Telecom Corner newsletter, shares his role as a management consultant, assisting leaders in helping bring their visionary projects to fruition and the complexities surrounding regulations, customer behavior, and…

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  19. The Week's AI News with Jill and Will

    Chapters 00:00 - 01:37: Should we rename the series with the help of ChatGPT? 01:38 - 2:08: World Password Day 2:09 - 4:09: AI-generated Videos 4:10 - 5:38: Generative AI Platforms for Enterprises 5:39 - 7:36: Claude Mobile App 7:37 - 9:33: ChatGPTs Temporary Chat 9:34 - 13:17: Microsoft's...

  20. Derek Kerton on Streaming, Tech Journalism, Innovative Trends, and AI

    Chapters: 0:00 - 1:24: Derek’s intro and background 1:25 - 4:28: Working at Infoseek 4:29 - 7:33: The origin of device streaming 7:34 - 9:50: The Kerton Group and its councils 9:51 - 11:47: Journalism at Tech Dirt 11:48 - 17:15: Current trends in telecom 17:16 - 25:13: Products at CES 2024 25:14…

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  21. The Latest AI News: Catching up on the Week's Top Stories

    Chapters: 0:00 - 3:29: Apple considering Google Gemini to power iPhone AI features 3:30 - 7:08: NVIDIA and the “world's most powerful chip” 7:09 - 9:59: Companies benefitting from the boom of AI 10:00 - 11:08: An open robotics project 11:09 - 13:20: Mustafa Suleyman is heading to Microsoft…

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  22. The Latest AI News: Catching up on the Week's Top Stories

    Chapters: 0:00 - 0:39: Intros 0:40 - 2:17: AI & the Media 2:18 - 5:51: Gemini & its Response to Global Elections 5:52 - 8:20: AI & Ethics 8:21 - 11:16: Anthropic’s AI Constitutional Harmlessness 11:17 - 15:53: Midjourney vs. Stability AI 15:54 - 18:35: AI & Coding - Cognition’s Devin Connect with...

  23. Eugina Jordan on the Intersection of Telecom and Marketing

    Chapters: 0:00 - 2:41: Meeting Eugina, a technologist and marketing leader 2:42 - 8:29: How telecom marketing has evolved 8:30 - 12:24: Milestones in telecom 12:25 - 15:03: Cisco’s memorable tagline 15:04 - 18:01: Perspective, resilience, and redirection 18:02 - 21:18: The Telecom Infra Project...

  24. Kelly Colman on Laser Optics, Growth, and Future Trends

    0:00 - 0:42: Introduction 0:43 - 3:33: Evolution of a Career 3:34 - 5:56: Learn and Adapt 5:57 - 8:07: Business Growth Insights 8:08 - 10:33: Leveraging Flexibility 10:34 - 13:58: From Rotary Dials to Laser Optics 13:59 - 16:41: Laser Optic Telecommunications 16:42 - 26:17: Global Connectivity...

  25. Insights and Innovation: Purple Cloud's Evolution in Retail Communication

    Chapters: 0:00 - 1:13: Introduction & Welcome 1:14 - 2:42: Building Purple Cloud: A Focus on Customers 2:43 - 3:59: Scaling vs. Customer Needs 4:00 - 8:09: From Chat to Call Tracking 8:10 - 9:07: Inside the Mind of a Coder 9:08 - 11:43: Purple Cloud’s Integrated Approach 11:44 - 13:33: Call...

  26. Unraveling 5G & AI's Incredible Impact, with Pete Bernard

    Chapters: 0:00 Meet Jill and her guest, Pete Bernard 0:33 Pete's Career & Background 4:24 Testing & Learning - The Fail Fast Mindset 6:24 Nostalgic Moments in Tech 8:09 Significant Tech Milestones 11:52 Tech Innovations in Business & Strategy 16:19 5G & The Duality of Tech 21:15 AI's Real-World...

  27. Revolutionizing Telecom with Alexander Haque: Messaging Innovation and Security with Clerk Chat

    Join us as we sit down with Alexander Haque to unpack the fascinating journey of Clerk Chat and its remarkable impact on the telecom sector. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of communication, this episode promises to be an enlightening and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In the world of communications, there are so many both familiar and untold stories, surrounding the ever-evolving technology landscape. Join us as we discover, learn, and unpack the many ideas and innovations being forged within the telecom space - and beyond. Welcome to 160 Characters. What was, what is, and what will be.

HOSTED BY

Jill Berkowitz

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