Listen "Nando De Freitas On His Path To AI Discovery"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of iAfrikan Bytes Nando De Freitas, Principal Scientist and Team Lead at DeepMind, takes us on a journey through his academic and professional life, offering insights into the driving forces behind his pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI).
At DeepMind, Nando leads a team that is at the forefront of machine learning research. In the podcast, he shares the current research priorities that are driving the work at Google DeepMind. These priorities are not just about advancing the state of AI, but also about tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the field.
With his experiences, thoughts, and work-guiding beliefs shared in this interview, Nando De Freitas provides a fascinating look into the field of artificial intelligence research. Leaders such as Nando are vital in guaranteeing that this potent technology is developed sensibly and ethically, especially as artificial intelligence continues to influence our world.
At DeepMind, Nando leads a team that is at the forefront of machine learning research. In the podcast, he shares the current research priorities that are driving the work at Google DeepMind. These priorities are not just about advancing the state of AI, but also about tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the field.
With his experiences, thoughts, and work-guiding beliefs shared in this interview, Nando De Freitas provides a fascinating look into the field of artificial intelligence research. Leaders such as Nando are vital in guaranteeing that this potent technology is developed sensibly and ethically, especially as artificial intelligence continues to influence our world.
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