Episodes

  • Welcome to Wild Ducks Podcast
    Aug 27 2024

    Introducing "Wild Ducks," a tech podcast hosted by Jerry Cuomo. In this bonus episode, Jerry unveils the new podcast format and his latest book, "Think Artificial Intelligence." While AI remains a core focus, the podcast now explores a broader range of tech topics, featuring expert interviews and lighthearted, fictional guests. Episodes are concise, perfect for quick listens. Additionally, Jerry discusses "Think AI," a book designed to demystify AI and highlight its practical applications. Tune in to "Wild Ducks" for insightful tech discussions and grab your copy of "Think Artificial Intelligence" to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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    3 mins
  • The Who & What You Know Formula
    Aug 27 2024

    In this special bonus episode, Jerry Cuomo's AI-generated avatar shares insights on the power of knowledge and the importance of building a strong social network. Learn how combining "what you know" with "who you know" can enhance personal growth and lead to a successful career. This message, created for Duke University's incoming students, emphasizes that knowledge is a team sport, and a healthy network is key to long-term success.

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    2 mins
  • Collectibles meet Technology
    Oct 2 2024

    In this episode, Kathryn Harrison, CEO of Magpie Collectibles, joins host Jerry Cuomo to explore how technology is transforming the collectibles industry. They discuss innovations like secure digital signatures to protect collectibles from counterfeits, leveraging AI and image recognition to streamline inventory management, and the growing role of interactive digital experiences. Kathryn shares her vision of a future where physical and digital collectibles coexist seamlessly, creating exciting new opportunities for collectors. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the future of collectibles!

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    15 mins
  • AI Sports Experience
    Aug 25 2024

    In this episode, Jerry Cuomo chats with IBM Fellow Aaron Baughman about the intersections of AI, sports, and technology. Aaron shares insights on AI’s role in predicting match outcomes, enhancing fan engagement, and the challenges of AI-generated content. Learn how technologies like IBM’s wastonx AI, are being applied to re-imagine how you experience sports. After you listen, be sure not to miss the US Open and ESPN Fantasy Sports to see some of these technologies in action!

    Takeaways:

    1. AI is transforming sports by predicting match outcomes and boosting fan engagement.
    2. IBM's AI technology is overcoming challenges with content accuracy and trustworthiness.
    3. AI's impact is evident in major events like the US Open and ESPN Fantasy Sports.


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    17 mins
  • AI-Powered Document Understanding
    Aug 19 2024

    In this episode of the Wild Ducks podcast, host Jerry Cuomo welcomes Dr. Martin Goodson, founder of Evolution AI. They discuss the advancements in AI-powered document understanding, exploring how Evolution AI's innovative models merge computer vision and natural language processing to revolutionize data extraction. Martin shares insights from his journey in AI, the challenges of document analysis, and the future of AI in automating complex tasks. Tune in to learn how AI can potentially read and understand documents better than humans.Don't miss this fascinating conversation!

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    15 mins
  • AI versus Internet - Part Two
    Aug 6 2024

    In this episode of the Wild Ducks podcast, host Jerry Cuomo continues his insightful conversation with IT industry legend Irving Wladawsky-Berger. They explore the transformative impacts of AI and the internet, discuss cybersecurity challenges, and the importance of digital identities. Listen in as they share experiences and ideas on evolving technologies and their social and economic implications. Tune in for practical insights and a deeper understanding of how we can navigate and secure our digital future. Don't miss this engaging discussion between two tech pioneers!

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    15 mins
  • AI versus Internet - Part One
    Jul 29 2024

    Welcome to the Wild Ducks podcast! Join host Jerry Cuomo as he explores trending technology topics with a personal and behind-the-scenes touch. In this premiere episode, Jerry chats with Irving Wladawsky-Berger, a legend at IBM and a research affiliate at MIT Sloan. They discuss the evolution of the internet and AI, comparing their impacts on technology and society. Irving shares insights from his career, including spearheading IBM's transition to the internet and open systems. Don't miss this engaging conversation with a true innovator. Tune in for part one of "Internet vs. AI" and learn more about the future of technology.

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    18 mins
  • Llama2 Inverviews LangChain
    Sep 24 2023

    In this bonus episode, guest host Llama2, a Large Language Model, welcomes LangChain, an innovative framework engineered to elevate the capabilities of language models. The conversation aims to highlight the value LangChain brings to LLM-based applications by acting as a bridge between LLMs and fresh, real-time data sources. Whether it's providing up-to-date stock information for a financial advisory chatbot or tailoring fashion advice based on current weather conditions, LangChain's functionalities are designed to empower applications with contextual awareness and relevant responses.

    LangChain explains its unique approach to data retrieval, cleaning, and summarization, along with its seamless integration with LLMs for generating context-rich, human-like responses. The episode also explores how LangChain uses elements like 'Links' and 'Chains' to create efficient workflows, making it a versatile tool for developers. Lama2 and LangChain delve into the endless possibilities that arise when combining the expertise of LLMs with real-time data, opening the doors to smarter, more contextually aware applications.

    Tune in to explore how LangChain and LLMs like Llama2 are pushing the boundaries to make chatbots and other applications not just smarter, but incredibly useful.

    References:

    Introduction to LangChain - Tutorial on GeeksforGeeks.com

    Build a chatbot with Llama 2 and LangChain

    * Coverart was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2 by OpenAI. ** Music for the podcast created by Mind The Gap Band - Cox, Cuomo, Haberkorn, Martin, Mosakowski, and Rodriguez


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    5 mins