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Episode Synopsis
In AI, there’s only one “Igor” and I am SO STOKED to share that he joined me for an AI with Alec interview.
Please find time to hear legendary AI pioneer Igor Jablokov, founder + CEO of Pryon, move through all sorts of fascinating topics.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Igor Jablokov
00:53 - Igor's Journey: From IBM to Siri and Alexa
02:24 - Understanding Pryon and Enterprise AI
04:47 - Working with JD Vance and Rise of the Rest
07:18 - The Three Acts Post-ChatGPT
09:04 - Critical Take on AI Company Practices
11:04 - Lessons from Social Media
12:27 - Thoughts on DeepSeek
15:08 - AI and the Arts: The Opera Analogy
19:07 - Future of Work and AI (2030 Vision)
22:53 - Enterprise AI Adoption
25:35 - The Evolution of AI: From "Punk Rock Days" to Mainstream
27:48 - Closing Thoughts: AI's Role in Solving Global Challenges
Key Highlights:
- Igor reveals how Pryon was the original codename for what became Alexa
- Discussion of the three phases of enterprise response to ChatGPT
- Unique perspective on AI's relationship with creative arts, comparing AI to opera
- Insights on augmented intelligence vs. replacement of workers
- Vision for 10x productivity growth through AI augmentation
- Candid discussion about AI companies' practices and ethics
Guest: Igor Jablokov
- Founder and CEO of Pryon
- Former IBM AI team lead
- Pioneer behind technologies that became Siri and Alexa
- Early AI innovator, pioneer and absolute legend aka AI OG
Please find time to hear legendary AI pioneer Igor Jablokov, founder + CEO of Pryon, move through all sorts of fascinating topics.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Igor Jablokov
00:53 - Igor's Journey: From IBM to Siri and Alexa
02:24 - Understanding Pryon and Enterprise AI
04:47 - Working with JD Vance and Rise of the Rest
07:18 - The Three Acts Post-ChatGPT
09:04 - Critical Take on AI Company Practices
11:04 - Lessons from Social Media
12:27 - Thoughts on DeepSeek
15:08 - AI and the Arts: The Opera Analogy
19:07 - Future of Work and AI (2030 Vision)
22:53 - Enterprise AI Adoption
25:35 - The Evolution of AI: From "Punk Rock Days" to Mainstream
27:48 - Closing Thoughts: AI's Role in Solving Global Challenges
Key Highlights:
- Igor reveals how Pryon was the original codename for what became Alexa
- Discussion of the three phases of enterprise response to ChatGPT
- Unique perspective on AI's relationship with creative arts, comparing AI to opera
- Insights on augmented intelligence vs. replacement of workers
- Vision for 10x productivity growth through AI augmentation
- Candid discussion about AI companies' practices and ethics
Guest: Igor Jablokov
- Founder and CEO of Pryon
- Former IBM AI team lead
- Pioneer behind technologies that became Siri and Alexa
- Early AI innovator, pioneer and absolute legend aka AI OG
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