Understanding AI, ML, and LLMs with Jigyasa Grover

In this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut, Jenny, and Lana interview Jigyasa Grover, an AI research lead and co-author of the book 'Sculpting Data for Machine Learning'. This episode provides a technical deep dive into AI. We discuss the differences between AI, ML, and LLMs, the use of large language models in AI systems, and the importance of ethics and human-centered design in AI development. Jigyasa shares her experience as a woman in the AI field and the need for diversity and inclusion. She recommends AI products like Gemini, Grammarly, and Copilot, and discusses the future of AI in various industries.

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Takeaways

1. AI engineers develop systems that can learn and make decisions without explicit programming.

2. AI can be thought of as a broad field that encompasses various techniques for creating machines that can mimic human intelligence.

3. ML is a subfield of AI that focuses on developing algorithms that allow machines to learn from data.

4. LLMs are machine learning models designed to understand and generate human-like text.

5. Python is the dominant language for LLM development, while JavaScript and TypeScript are used for web interfaces.

6. Ethics and human-centered design are crucial in AI development to ensure fairness, privacy, and trust.

7. AI adoption is expected to continue growing across industries, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI practices.

8. Collaboration, networking, and community engagement are important for women in the AI field.

9. Recommended AI products: Gemini, Grammarly, and Copilot.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome

• 00:55 Guest Introduction: Jigyasa Grover

• 04:43 Tools and Libraries for AI Development

• 07:31 Evaluating AI Models

• 12:07 AI in Various Industries

• 14:13 Bridging the Gender Gap in the AI Field

• 21:02 Integration of AI into Everyday Life

• 23:28 Inspiring Women in AI: Dr. Fei-Fei Li

• 25:04 Risks and Considerations in Using AI

• 26:48 The Future of AI

• 29:57 Recommended AI Products

• 32:15 Women in AI Listener Support