How Generative AI Works, as Told by a PhD Data Scientist

Generative AI is always on the Built Right podcast agenda, and this episode is no exception because we decided it was time to hear the thoughts, opinions, and predictions of a PhD data scientist, and take a deep dive into the science behind it.  

We invited Nikolaos Vasiloglou, Vice President of Research ML at RelationalAI, onto this episode to share his thoughts on how far generative AI will advance, give us an in-depth look at how knowledge graphs work, and explain how AI will affect the job market, the future of learning and the social media landscape.  

Plus, he explores the main differences between generative AI and regular AI. 

Key Moments: 

• The differences between generative AI and regular AI 
• How foundational AI models compare to larger language models 
• How generative AI works when our language isn’t the input 
• How far will generative AI go? 
• Why the progression of AI will change the job market 
• Defining knowledge graphs and how they work 
• The most disruptive and intriguing AI use cases 
• How AI is affecting reading and learning 
• Why generative AI is the future of social networking 

Key links: 

• Visit the RelationalAI website: https://relational.ai/  
• Connect with Nikolaos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasiloglou/ 

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