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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Capitol Talk: Exemptions, inclusion, infighting, confusion 14:09

3 days ago14:09

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Confusion reigns at colleges like the University of Montana as they struggle to interpret presidential executive orders to erase diversity, equity and inclusion. The Montana Republican party's split continues to play out publicly. And several bills to cut your property taxes are moving toward a climax.…

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What does the loneliness epidemic mean for senior citizens? 5:31

3 days ago5:31

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Last year, the United States Surgeon General declared loneliness across the country as an epidemic, going so far as to claim that isolation and loneliness are a higher cause of death than obesity. Hit especially hard by high rates of loneliness are senior citizens across the country.

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Bill would establish hunting and fishing community fund to aid small towns 5:31

3 days ago5:31

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A bill aimed at bolstering rural communities that support hunting and fishing is advancing through the state Legislature.

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U.S. Forest Service names new leader amid budget cuts and Trump layoffs 1:36

3 days ago1:36

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The U.S. Forest Service announced a leadership change this week. The agency is the largest land manager in Montana, and has been rocked by budget cuts and layoffs.

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Medicaid expansion renewal bill awaits the governor's signature 0:50

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A bill that would maintain Montana’s Medicaid expansion program is headed to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. HB 245 passed the Senate Thursday.

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City of Kalispell settles lawsuit, issues apology over Flathead Warming Center closure 1:20

4 days ago1:20

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A Flathead Valley homeless shelter has settled its lawsuit against Kalispell for revoking its permit. The Kalispell City Council effectively closed the Flathead Warming Center’s doors to overnight guests.

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DEQ says more arsenic cleanup may be needed at a Deer Lodge park 1:41

4 days ago1:41

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The state Department of Environmental Quality is considering whether a more intensive effort is needed to clean up arsenic contamination at Arrowstone Park in Deer Lodge.

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Lawmakers advance competing property tax proposals 2:10

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Debate over how to lower property taxes is revealing political divides at the Montana Legislature. GOP lawmakers have been hesitant to move forward Gov. Greg Gianforte’s key policy.

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Why does the state have a Spanish name? Why so many Rock Creeks? 'And-aconda?' Racetrack? 8:51

5 days ago8:51

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Why does the state have a Spanish name? Why so many Rock Creeks? What's the deal with 'And-aconda'? Racetrack? This week, a sequel to an episode we ran all about Montana’s place names and their numerous and sometimes humorous origins.

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Child care aid bills advance through the Legislature 2:05

5 days ago2:05

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Two bills to expand a scholarship to help low-income families pay for child care are advancing at the Montana Legislature.

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Efforts to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day are underway at the Capitol 1:20

5 days ago1:20

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Another effort to create Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana is underway at the Capitol. State legislation would dedicate the second Monday of October to both Christopher Columbus and Indigenous people.

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Bill would shield utility companies from wildfire liability 2:07

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Montana's largest utility company wants less liability if its equipment, like power lines, starts a wildfire. The State Legislature is considering a bill to protect utilities from those costs.

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These runners are losing their breath to help others breathe easier 3:58

6 days ago3:58

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Last week, over 100 runners ascended up and down Mount Sentinel in Missoula as many times as they could — to raise awareness about poor air quality, and to raise money to try to fix it.

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Briefs: Teacher pay bill advances; Montana-made groceries 1:23

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Briefs: A bill to fund education and boost teacher pay advances.Legislators gather support for a bill that supports Montana-made grocery store goods.

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Medicaid expansion advances; U.S. reps praise Trump's cuts; Church & state remain separate 13:46

9 days ago13:46