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 mathematical concepts that power 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…
Pre Season Testing is done and dusted! John & Cory chat about "F175 at the O2", they also discuss new regulations for 2025. They also fawn over Lewis Hamilton's Scuderia Ferarri debut, of course. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
Well... The FIA is FIA'ing again. John & Cory chat about Johnny Herbert's firing and its ramifications. They also discuss Hamilton's performance at the Pirelli tire test in Barcelona as well as Audi/Sauber's monumental long-term commitment to F1. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
Lewis Hamilton arrives in Italy. John & Cory chat about Hamilton's debut at Ferrari. That's it. That's all they talk about. Because nothing else matters right now. Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
New Years resolutions; F1 style. John & Cory chat about turning over a new leaf in 2025. They also discuss resolutions for the F1 fanbase, every F1 team, individual drivers & even The FIA. Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
There's no sleep for the wicked. John & Cory chat about F1's 2024 Naughty/Nice List. They also discuss what Red Bull's controversial decision means for Yuki Tsunoda's future, as well as an ominous threat from the shadow boss of Alpine. Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
The 2024 season is over, but the trash continues to pile up. John & Cory discuss Checo's saving grace. They also discuss the 2026 regulation changes, Andretti/Cadillac's deal with Ferrari, as well as some out-of-pocket statements made by MBS... again. Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
McLaren wins the constructors championship! John & Cory chat about all the fond(?) farewells(?) in Abu Dhabi. They also discuss the pace of those future Ferrari teammates as well as off-track drama leading up to an epic 2024 season finale. Cory's show at UCB: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/byot-bring-your-own-team-28876/ Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
Silly season ramps up in Qatar! John & Cory chat about Checo's impending forced-retirement. They also discuss drama at the FIA, as well as Max losing respect for George Russell. Also, a race happened?! Cory's show at UCB: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/byot-bring-your-own-team-288-3/ Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
It's a Mercedes 1-2 in Vegas! John & Cory chat about Hamilton's stellar drive from 10th to 2nd. They also discuss Ferrari's painful 3rd & 4th place finishes. But most importantly, ANDRETTI WINS(!) as GM Cadillac F1 secures its "agreement in principle" to join the grid in 2026! Oh, also Max won the championship. Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
It's trash week in Las Vegas! John & Cory chat about all the trash leading up to The Vegas Grand Prix. They discuss multiple firings at the FIA, a self-firing of the CEO at Liberty Media, as well as SkyeF1's firing(?) of Damon Hill... Oh, and Checo's dad is a bigot. John's Apple Vision Pro Beta F1 App!!! http://lapz.io (requires an F1TVPro account) Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
It's (almost) race week! John & Cory chat about "The Letter" from the Grand Prix Drivers Association. They also discuss the importance of Audi/Sauber's signing of Gabriel Bortoleto, Franco Colapinto's fate, as well as McLaren's water-in-the-tires trick. John's Apple Vision Pro Beta F1 App!!! http://lapz.io (requires an F1TVPro account) Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
Max Verstappen gets a critical win in Sao Paulo. John & Cory chat about Max's impressive 17th-to-1st performance and its impact on Lando's season. They also discuss Hamilton driving Senna's McLaren in the rain as well as that stunning result for Alpine. John's Apple Vision Pro Beta F1 App!!! http://lapz.io (requires an F1TVPro account) Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
Carlos Sainz gets himself another win! John & Cory chat about Ferrari's near-impeccable form in Mexico City. They also discuss Max Verstappen's unapologetic lack of sportsmanship, Redbull's chaotic free fall as well as Hamilton's mounting impatience with Mercedes. John's Apple Vision Pro Beta F1 App!!! http://lapz.io (requires an F1TVPro account) Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
It's a Ferrari 1-2 in Texas! John & Cory chat about how quickly F1 moved on from the latest Red Bull cheating scandal. They also discuss a missed opportunity during the trophy debacle as that controversial penalty Norris incurred in the Grand Prix. John's Apple Vision Pro Beta F1 App!!! http://lapz.io (requires an F1TVPro account) Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
Toyota has entered the chat!!! John & Cory chat about the bombshell Haas announcement and what it actually means. They also discuss the rookie sprint race that never was, as well as a 3-way battle for Red Bull's 2nd seat in 2025. John's Apple Vision Pro Beta F1 App!!! http://lapz.io (requires F1TVPro account) Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files…
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