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The Brave Technologist

Technology is reshaping society—but how are users included in the conversation? The Brave Technologist explores how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Web3 are influencing our lives, our choices, and our collective future. Unlike many tech podcasts that focus on hype and disruption, this show puts users at the center of the conversation. Each episode features thoughtful discussions with technologists working to ensure that innovation serves the public

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27:47

Limitations of Artificial Intelligence and Misaligned...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/12/13

Gilad Lumbroso, Squad Lead @ AI21 Labs, discusses the various ways we overestimate AI, and the gaps that currently need to be filled in AI capabilities. He also explains the role that natural language will play in the evolution of new AI, and discusses how to apply natural language usability as a key part of product development. Key Takeaways: How to deal with hallucinations and misleading information Prompts for leveraging ChatGPT as a learning tool Ways that creators can use various AI

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30:02

Building Your Own LLM

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/12/06

Greg Diamos, Co-Founder of Lamini, shares how their discovery of the Scaling Laws Recipe led to rapid evolution of language learning models, and inspired Lamini’s product offering. He also discusses his message for policy makers, including what we should be worried about, and what pitfalls we should work to avoid. Key Takeaways: Why you should build your own LLM How language learning models have impacted ChatGPT Why this is the best time for software engineers to enter the space Guest

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23:09

Privacy Protecting AI and Building Consumer Trust

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/11/22

Kleomenis Katevas, Machine Learning Researcher at Brave Software, discusses how we can build trust in AI with the general public by making data as safe and secure as possible. He also unpacks some of the myths the general public holds about AI, how to debunk these myths, and tangible steps companies can take to reduce privacy concerns with AI. Key Takeaways: How Twitter (now known as X) can be a great resource for learning more about AI, along with specific accounts and thought leaders he’s

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23:43

The Golden Age of CFO Technology and the Urgency to...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/11/15

Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, discusses AI’s impact on CFOs and finance leaders, and ways these technologies have changed their role within organizations. He also shares how the financial industry will witness a future where extensive human involvement in routine financial tasks is reduced in favor of focusing on high-value, strategic work. Key Takeaways: How AI is making non-financial people more financially savvy, faster Ways everyday people can better utilize artificial intelligence

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23:10

Introducing Leo: Brave’s New AI Assistant

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/11/08

Brian Bondy, Co-Founder and CTO of Brave, discusses the recent launch of Leo, Brave’s browser-native AI assistant. Brian discusses the benefits of having AI directly in the browser, and how Brave has actually been using AI in its tech stack for years. Key Takeaways: Resources for learning about neural networks and machine learning What we should and shouldn’t be worried about with artificial intelligence Brave’s commitment to continue protecting personal data and privacy as new products are

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41:04

Creating Data Informed Campuses and Building AI for...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/11/01

What impact will Generative AI have on Higher Education? This week’s guests tackle this question head on. Ravi Pendse and Bob Jones lead the development of ITS AI Services, a suite of AI tools that they believe makes the University of Michigan the first university anywhere to provide a custom AI platform for its entire community. In this episode of the Brave Technologist Podcast, they’ll discuss why they’re embracing GenAI (versus trying to ban it) with their students, and share some positive case

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31:50

Challenging the “Google Adjective” with Brave Search

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/10/25

Josep M. Pujol, Chief of Search at Brave, and Subu Sathyanarayana, Director of Engineering for Brave Search, discuss the history of Internet search and how it's quickly evolving with the adoption of AI. They share its current limitations and their biggest challenges (noise reduction, relevance and referencing) in their pursuit of improving search through Brave Search. Key Takeaways: Problems with traditional search options like Google and how the role of “trust” has evolved as the Internet has

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32:44

Artificial Intelligence: Is it the Key to Boosting...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/10/18

Dr. Kjell Carlsson, Head of Data Science Strategy & Evangelism at Domino Data Lab, contemplates AI’s impact on human intelligence and its implications on understanding ourselves. We also discuss ways that artificial intelligence’s value is underestimated in society and its less-known applications. Key Takeaways: How AI can help us actually boost human intelligence, and what we’ve learned about our own limitations through advancements with technologies like generative AI Making use of

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01:16

Introducing The Brave Technologist

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/10/11

Deconstructing AI and Bleeding-Edge Tech The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and

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25:43

Live from Consensus! Gamifying your Identity and Next...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/06/06

Danny Wright (Chief Brand Officer) and Eddie Satterly (Chief Technology Officer) of OneOf discuss ways they’re decentralizing identity in an effort to empower consumers and ultimately build loyalty. They also discussed some of the boldest companies and campaigns that have caught their attention lately. Key Takeaways: Data protection and working with vendors who value privacy respecting features Ways that NFTs can build advocacy, utility and loyalty The role that family plays in career growth

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28:19

Ways that Cannabis and Web3 Can Come Together

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/05/08

Robert Lund, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Studio TBD, discusses their decision to make their cannabis company Web3 native from its inception. He also shares the biggest opportunity that media agencies have in supporting crypto and Web3 companies. Key Takeaways: Navigating advertising regulations while marketing a cannabis company How the War on Drugs has impacted how cannabis is produced How advertising differs in Sweden (where Robert has spent most of his career) Why

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24:59

Increasing Ad Efficiency and Performance of Your...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/05/01

Will Haire, Co-Founder of BellaVix, shares the tactics they’re currently employing to help our brands scale on marketplaces like Amazon including the step-by-step process they used that landed them being featured by Amazon as one of the best launches on their platform to date! Key Takeaways: How their advertising strategies have changed since the market dip (more focus on profitability and operational efficiencies) Ways they’re leveraging influencers and viral content to unlock TikTok as an

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29:34

How Polygon is Building Community to Decentralize...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/04/24

Jennifer Kattula, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Polygon Labs, discusses how they approached their recent rebrand. This process forced their team to critically review how they articulated their brand ethos to the right audiences, both now and in the future. She also shares the role the community will play in their ongoing effort to decentralize their brand. Key Takeaways: What Web2 and Web3 marketers can learn from each other Marketing in a downturn and getting scrappy with emerging

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01:21

Introducing Season 7: Advertising in a Brave New World

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/04/17

Marketers everywhere are getting creative - they’re being asked to do more with less, and rising to the challenge. In this new season of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we’re exploring advertising in a brave new world: The challenge (and opportunity) of changing consumer preferences within a volatile economy. Every Monday you’ll hear how leading marketers are responding to the most pressing challenges brands and agencies face today. Topics include ethical advertising, consumer privacy, Web3 marketing,

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30:06

Decentraland Offers Brands Creative Freedom and...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/03/20

Marja Konttinen, Marketing Director of Decentraland Foundation, discusses building on the open metaverse and some of the most creative pieces of user generated content she’s seen on the platform to date. She also explores the unique opportunity marketers have to write a new playbook for marketing in Web3 – starting with rethinking metics. Key Takeaways: Metaverse Fashion Week and the role that art plays in Decentraland Best practices for marketing metaverse events and driving traffic from your

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33:23

Leveraging the Virtual Real Estate Market with...

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/03/13

Hrish Lotlikar, Co-founder and CEO at SuperWorld, discusses how they’re blending the virtual and physical world to unlock diverse opportunities for brands to reach more customers, unlock new monetization opportunities and build community. Key Takeaways: How IRL event organizers can enhance their physical events by utilizing emerging technologies like AR and VR The impact that the US real estate market downturn has had on the virtual real estate market How to decide whether your brand should

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36:02

Why Tokenization is the Core Building Block of Web3

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/03/06

Matt Wurst, Founder of PointSymmetry and Co-Founder of Mint, discusses the role that tokens will play in enabling brands to reward and incentivize participation in their metaverse experiences. He also stresses the importance of making Web3 terms and technologies more clear and consistent for everyday users. Key Takeaways: NFT missteps and the critical flaw so many NFT launches have had Who will lead this next phase of Web2.5 and Web3 adoption Connection between metaverse campaigns and

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38:52

Web3 Ideals: Ease of Use, Security and Risk Mitigation

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/02/27

Andrew Klein, SVP, Web3 Brand Strategy & Innovation at Publicis Media, discusses how they’re helping brands convert their existing audiences to Web3 without scaring them off by unfamiliar technologies. He also shares his vision of the limitless creative potential that metaverse environments offer. Key Takeaways: Setting goals and being strategic when utilizing these technologies, but also uncovering the revenue potential opportunities for brands in the metaverse Erasing the complexity of

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21:34

Grassroot Marketing Strategies That Scale

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/02/20

Hugo Feiler, Co-Founder and CEO of Minima, shares how they’ve been partnering with their community to stress test their technology, and amplify their brand message through token based gamification. He also shares the role that creators will play in the adoption of Web3, and in educating the masses. Key Takeaways: Empowering their community with marketing materials and resources to attract new users How to evaluate grassroot marketing strategies such as sponsoring podcasts and events The

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36:11

The Importance of Privacy in the Metaverse

The Brave Technologist ·

2023/02/13

Arjun Bhatnagar, CEO and Abhijay Bhatnagar, Chief Product Officer at Cloaked discuss the role privacy will play in the evolution of the Internet and the transition to Web3. They also share the reasoning behind their surprising decision to build Cloaked off the blockchain. Key Takeaways: Why a consumer-first approach to privacy so important How advertising is changing in a cookieless world Influencer marketing and the impact of celebrity endorsement trends on marketers Guest Bios: Arjun

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