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Approximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiCan AI Be Creative? With Matthew GuzdialIs it possible to make building a video game as easy as writing a story? What if artificial intelligence could be more than just a tool, and instead become a true creative partner?In this episode of Approximately Correct, we dive into computational creativity with Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair, Matthew Guzdial. We explore how AI is being developed to collaborate with artists and designers, breaking down the technical barriers that can stand in the way of a great idea. Learn about the future of human-AI collaboration, the philosophical questions behind AI art, a...2025-07-1543 min
Welcome To Wonder LandEpisode 46 | Spirits! Featuring Craig and Meredith Amick (Hollow Creek Distillery)The episode provides an in-depth examination of the distillation process, shedding light on the historical significance of spirits in American culture. Beginning with an overview of the distilling process itself, Amii (Welcome to Wonder Land) and Barrett (The All About Nothing Podcast), alongside the Amicks, discuss the intricacies involved in converting grain mash into distilled spirits. They expand upon the fascinating etymology of the term 'spirits', linking it to the Latin word for breath, thereby underscoring the alchemical roots of distillation. The conversation seamlessly weaves through the historical narrative of alcohol production in the United States, detailing the transition...2025-07-0757 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 45 | DJing! Featuring Preach JacobsThe salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the multifaceted nature of DJing, as discussed through the lens of the esteemed DJ Preach Jacobs. In our conversation, we explore the evolution of DJing from its inception to the present-day practices that blend traditional methods with modern technology. Preach shares his personal journey, illustrating how necessity propelled him into the realm of DJing and the arts, ultimately shaping his identity as a creative force in his community. The discussion further delves into the significance of community support for artists, emphasizing the necessity of valuing artistic contributions and fostering a...2025-06-0356 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 44 | Prosopagnosia! Featuring Mela Borawski and Margaret KerryProsopagnosia, commonly referred to as face blindness, is a condition that significantly impedes an individual's ability to recognize faces, despite having normal vision. In this enlightening episode, I engage in a dialogue with Mela Borawski, who shares her personal experiences living with this condition, alongside excerpts from an interview with the renowned Margaret Kerry. Both women elucidate the profound emotional impact of prosopagnosia, which affects an estimated 2-3% of the population, highlighting the challenges they face in social interactions and personal relationships. Through their narratives, we gain insight into the complexities of navigating a world where face recognition is...2025-05-1933 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 43 | Running For Office: Behind the Scenes! Featuring Bill KimlerA comprehensive exploration of the intricacies associated with running for local office in South Carolina is presented through an engaging dialogue between Amii Bland and Bill Kimler, a two-time candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives. The conversation delves into the foundational aspects of political candidacy, illuminating the essential steps that aspiring politicians must take prior to launching their campaigns. Kimler emphasizes the significance of gaining practical experience by volunteering on existing campaigns, as this engagement equips prospective candidates with invaluable insights into the mechanics of electioneering and constituent outreach. Moreover, the episode touches upon the structure and...2025-04-141h 04Approximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiHow A.M. Turing Award Winner Rich Sutton Changed AI | Approximately Correct PodcastIn the latest episode of Approximately Correct, we’re taking the time to celebrate with Amii Fellow, Chief Scientific Advisor, and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Rich Sutton, newly-minted winner of the A.M. Turing Award, a prize that is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Computer Science.”2025-03-2132 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 42 | Women of the Revolutionary War! Featuring Eric Barnes from Historyman PodcastA comprehensive examination of the often-overlooked contributions of women during the Revolutionary War, this episode offers listeners an insightful discourse on the myriad ways women influenced the conflict, particularly in the Southern colonies. Through the engaging dialogue between hosts Amii and Eric, the episode invites audiences to reconsider the historical narrative that has largely marginalized female voices. The discussion is timely, coinciding with Women's History Month, which serves as a backdrop for the exploration of women's roles and their significance in the revolutionary movement. The hosts delve into individual stories of women like Elizabeth Martin, who navigated the challenges...2025-03-101h 12Approximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiThe Future of LLMs: Smaller, Faster, SmarterDiscover the secret to training AI with less data! On this episode of Approximately Correct, we talk with Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Lili Mou about the challenges of training large language models and how his research on Flora addresses memory footprint concerns. 2025-02-1829 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 41 | Thirteen Dooms! With Author James MaxeyEngaging with the theme of apocalypse, this episode of Welcome to Wonder Land serves as a thought-provoking meditation on the nature of human existence and the potential for self-inflicted annihilation. Through an earnest discussion with author James Maxey, we explore the cultural fascination with post-apocalyptic narratives, tracing their lineage from early literary works to contemporary media. The dialogue is enriched by personal anecdotes and reflections from the hosts, who grapple with their own fears and perceptions about the end of the world. Maxey's latest publication is positioned as a lens through which we can scrutinize our collective anxieties, as...2025-02-1757 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 40 | Podcasts: Behind the Scenes (ft. Barrett Gruber)Join Amii and Barrett as they dive into the behind-the-scenes world of podcast creation, sharing their personal journeys and insights from their respective shows. They discuss the realities of producing a podcast, including the significant time and effort it takes to create high-quality content. Both hosts reflect on their early experiences, the challenges of scheduling guests, and the importance of community engagement in growing their audiences. Barrett, with his extensive background in radio, shares his approach to podcasting, while Amii highlights her desire to inform and entertain through her show. Together, they explore the nuances of podcasting, from equipment...2025-01-2744 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiAre Prosthetics About to Get a WHOLE LOT Smarter? with Patrick M. PilarskiAI-powered prosthetics are changing lives, but it takes more than just technology. In this episode, Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair is here to talk about the work going on in his lab designing AI controls for bionic limbs and explains the unique partnership between researchers and users that's creating AI learning that is made with humans in mind.
Approximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii is hosted by Alona Fyshe and Scott Lilwall. It is produced by Lynda Vang, with video production by Chris Onciul.
2025-01-2145 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 39 | Tattoos! With Jason Blair, Stick 'N' Poke TattoosWelcome to Wonder Land, where Amii takes dive deep into the fascinating world of tattooing. This week, tattoo artist Jason Blair shares his expertise and insights and Amii discusses the history, techniques, and cultural significance of tattoos. We explore the evolution of tattooing tools, from ancient methods to modern machines, and discuss the various styles that have emerged over time, such as American traditional and Japanese tattoos. Jason also sheds light on the intricacies of becoming a tattoo artist, including the importance of apprenticeship and the challenges of running a tattoo shop. Join us as we uncover the stories...2024-12-301h 08
Simplifying Life With KashiraKashira & Amii : Ceo's schedule, getting paid gigs, thriving in corporate | Ep-18🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️
On this episode of Simplifying Life with Kashira, I had the privilege of hosting the incredible Amii Barnard-Bahn, a renowned C-suite coach, author, and thought leader. 🌟
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to:
✔️ Break into the coaching industry and grow your career.
✔️ Land paid speaking and coaching opportunities.
✔️ Master the art of balancing a CEO’s schedule.
✔️ Understand why a "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn’t work.
Here’s a little backstory: I got introduced to Amii on Ambassador Terry's show, and from the moment I heard her spe...2024-12-1846 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiCan AI Predict Survival? With Russ GreinerHow can machine learning revolutionize healthcare? In this episode, Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Russ Greiner explores how AI is transforming survival prediction, giving doctors and patients personalized health insights that were never before possible. From creating tailored survival curves to improving treatment decisions, Greiner reveals the groundbreaking potential of AI in medicine.
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Talking Health and Wellbeing: The amii PodcastChampioning Inclusive Leadership and Workplace EvolutionIn this latest episode, amii host Dave Middleton engages in an enlightening conversation with Heather Smith, CEO of AXA Health, exploring her remarkable journey through the insurance industry and her perspectives on leadership.
Hear about Heather's early career experiences and the importance of resilience and determination in environments where female leadership was scarce.
Heather shares her views on the progression of maternity leave policies, parental support and the significance of fostering workplace diversity across all dimensions, from varied perspectives and backgrounds to gender representation. She touches on the gender health gap and...2024-12-0627 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiRich Sutton’s new path for AIIn this episode, reinforcement learning legend Rich Sutton argues the focus on non-continual learning over the past 40 years is now holding AI back. Listen to one of the leading minds in machine learning explain what needs to change.
Approximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii is hosted by Alona Fyshe and Scott Lilwall, produced by Lynda Vang, with video production by Chris Onciul2024-10-2937 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 37 | Horror Movies! ft. SC Horror Con's J MoultonJoin Amii down the Rabbit Hole as she discusses Horror Movies with SC Horror Con's J Moulton.Welcome To Wonder Land is a product of BIG Media, Copyright 2023!FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS R...2024-10-2858 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiWhat it's like to publish in Nature with Shibhansh Dohare & Fernando Hernandez-GarciaA team of Amii researchers recently published a paper in the prestigious scientific journal Nature investigating a mysterious problem in deep learning that can hinder long-term continual learning. In this Sidebar episode, we talk to two of the co-authors about the problem of Loss of Plasticity, what their findings mean for advanced AI, and the journey from idea to Nature.
Read more about Loss of Plasticity: https://www.amii.ca/latest-from-amii/amii-researchers-investigate-ai-mystery-new-nature-paper-loss-plasticity/2024-09-1012 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiAI-Powered Water Systems with Martha WhiteReinforcement learning is being used to make water treatment more efficient. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Martha White to talk about co-founding RL Core Technologies, which is exploring how RL can be used in to increase efficiency in water treatment plants and other industrial control systems. Find out more about how AI is being used in the real world and its potential large-scale impact. 2024-08-2739 minTalking Health and Wellbeing: The amii PodcastThe Gender Health GapIn this episode, Dr. Amy Pressland, Talent Development Manager at Benenden Health, discusses the gender
health gap with Dave Middleton, executive chair of amii and host of the podcast.
The gender health gap refers to disparities in healthcare services that can disproportionately favour either men or women on a global scale. The report's findings, which involved interviews with 10,000 women, 5,000 female
employees, and 1,000 business owners, revealed that the gap is notably skewed against women in the UK.
The podcast touches on the gender pay gap, with Dr Amy providing some interesting statistical insight on this. In...2024-08-2030 min
Learn My CraftOur Most Unique Animal Art Commissions - #001 - Amii HarwoodDiscover the most effective techniques for creating outlines, tips on building strong client relationships, and the stories behind some of our most unique animal art commissions. Plus, learn how to use coloured pencils on various surfaces to achieve stunning results.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Amii Harwood in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #77 - A Dog's EyeIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #77 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edit...2024-08-081h 01Approximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiHumans Make AI Better with Matt TaylorHow do we get the best results when AI and human beings work together? In this episode of Approximately Correct, we’re looking into Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) AI with Matt Taylor.
The Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair talks about the importance of human input in AI decision making, the need to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of both natural and artificial intelligence, and how he thinks HITL will be vital if people are to trust AI in their lives.
Production Credits: Lynda Vang, - Producer, Chris Onciul - Video Production,
M...2024-07-2331 min
The One Away ShowAmii Barnard-Bahn: One Arcade Game Away From Self DiscoveryAmii Barnard-Bahn is an advisor, coach, and thought leader in the fields of careers, law, ethics, and compliance, specializing in helping executives get promoted to and thrive in the C-suite, and helping companies do the right thing. She is a partner at Kaplan & Walker LLP, a law firm specializing in compliance and ethics. A former Fortune 5 executive, GC, and CHRO, Amii is a consultant and coach to the C-Suite and leaders at global companies like Bank of the West, Adobe, AbbVie, and The Gap. She is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and a member of...2024-07-1245 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii| Sidebar | The Massive Impact of Medical AI with Ross MitchellMedicine is built on data. Clinical studies, patient charts, test results, X-rays - data helps diagnose us when we’re unhealthy and understand how to treat us. Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Ross Mitchell explores how machine learning can use this data, pulling out insights to help medical professionals work better and provide better patient outcomes.
In this Sidebar episode, we present a conversation between Mitchell and machine learning scientist Jubair Sheik about AI's massive potential in medicine and the increasing accuracy of medical AI models.
Production Cr...2024-07-0915 min
The Nice Guys on BusinessAmii Barnard-Bahn: Awareness, Accountability, and AgencyAmii Barnard-Bahn is the Founder and CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting, and a partner at Kaplan & Walker LLP. An attorney, former Fortune 5 Chief Compliance Officer, CAO, and CHRO, she previously held executive positions that shaped company culture and established strategic initiatives. Thinkers360 has ranked her the #1 Global Thought Leader on Careers and also #1 on Legal. She is the creator of the Promotability Index® career self-assessment and best-selling companion Guidebook. To identify your promotability gap, take Amii’s free assessment: https://lrc.barnardbahn.com/promotability-index/ Connect with Amii Barnard-Bahn:Websi...2024-07-0130 min
Welcome To Wonder LandEpisode 33 | WTWL After Dark: Marijuana!Join Amii down the rabbit hole for this special After Dark edition of Welcome to Wonder Land. This episode explores a more mature topic, and listener discretion is advised. This week Amii dives into the history of Marijuana and how it is used. Welcome to Wonder Land – After Dark: Episode 33 | Marijuana! – Welcome to Wonder Land the PodcastWelcome To Wonder Land is a product of BIG Media, Copyright 2023!FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NO...2024-07-0142 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii| Sidebar | When Ancient Philosophy meets Modern AI with Geoffrey RockwellDialogues have been a way of exploring complex philosophical and moral questions since the time of Plato. And now, they might offer new ways of exploring intelligence in the age of powerful large language models.
Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Geoffrey Rockwell joins hosts Alona Fyshe and Scott Lilwall to talk about where philosophy and artificial intelligence intersect, and how learning more about non-human intelligence can teach us more about ourselves.
Production Credits: Lynda Vang - Producer, Chris Onciul - Video Production, Music Credits: Main Theme - Brooklyn Bridge by Lunareh
2024-06-1214 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiThe Deal with Disinformation with James Wright - Episode 5With generative AI becoming more and more powerful, seeing is no longer believing. Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair James Wright joins hosts Alona Fyshe and Scott Lilwall to tell the truth about telling lies. Wright talks about his work on disinformation, how artificial intelligence is affecting how we view information online, and why it’s much more complicated than just a technical question. He also shares his experience in behavioural economics and how studying humans leads to advancing AI.
Production Credits: Lynda Vang, Chris Onciul - Video Production, Jen Tomski - Social Media
Mus...2024-05-2835 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 32 | Cilantro Aversion!Join Amii down the rabbit hole as we learn why some people just hate the taste of Cilantro!WTWL CilantroWelcome To Wonder Land is a product of BIG Media, Copyright 2023!FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH A...2024-05-2716 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii| Sidebar | Shaping the Future of AI at Upper BoundAt the end of May, thousands of AI researchers, enthusiasts and industry leaders will meet in Edmonton for Amii’s annual Upper Bound conference. It’s an event built on collaboration and sharing the latest in artificial intelligence. In this episode, Scott talks to Amii CEO Cam Linke and Amii’s Director of Academic Relations Rosa Ellithorpe about why openness is an important part of the field and how AI is pushing exciting advancements in many parts of society.
Upper Bound 2024 is on May 21-24, 2024. You can learn more about how to be a part o...2024-05-1406 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 31 | Daylight Savings Time!Go down the rabbit hole with Amii to learn about why it is that we change our clocks twice a year!Episode 31 – Just 5 More Minutes, Please! – Welcome to Wonder Land the Podcast - Blogpost with all relevant citationsFAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SE...2024-05-1315 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiAccelerating AGI with John Carmack - Episode 4In this episode, we’ve got a chat with legendary engineer, innovator and video game developer John Carmack Carmack sat down for a fireside chat with Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Micheal Bowling to discuss the future of artificial general intelligence, the importance of an open-source philosophy while working on ground-breaking ideas, and a look back at how Carmack’s work on Wolfenstein and Doom changed videogames forever.
Carmack was at Amii HQ to announce his latest partnership with Amii Scientific Advisor Rich Sutton to advance artificial general intelligence.
Production Credits: Lynda Vang, Chris...2024-05-0236 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii| Sidebar | Upper Bound: Finbarr Timbers on How ChatGPT came to beWe’re gearing up for Amii’s world-class Upper Bound AI conference at the end of May, and we wanted to share one of last year’s most popular sessions. Enjoy this taste of AI researcher Finbarr Timbers’ fantastic talk on the origins of ChatGPT, how it has evolved and the huge impact when it was released at the end of 2022.
You can see Finbarr’s full presentation here. He’ll be back again for another riveting session at Upper Bound 2024 (May 21-24), and we've got an entire track dedicated to Generative AI this year!.
2024-04-0912 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii| Sidebar 2 | - Xingyu Li on building robust AI for medical dataIn this Sidebar episode, we hear from Amii Fellow Xingyu Li about her work in using AI to highlight vital information in medical data.
Xingyu shares insights into her work on visual anomaly detection and navigating the complexities of AI in healthcare while safeguarding patient privacy. She talks with Adam White, Amii’s Director of Scientific Operations about how to do more with scarce data, and the future of AI-driven medicine.
2024-03-1210 minTalking Health and Wellbeing: The amii PodcastCancer diagnosis, treatment and the crucial role of prevention.This episode features amii Executive Chair Dave Middleton talking with Belfast-born doctor Professor Willie Hamilton, CBE, MD, FRCP, FRCGP. With a specialism in primary care diagnostics and a particular expertise in cancer, Willie provides an in-depth understanding of cancer.
His research has had a major impact on improving earlier diagnosis of cancer in the UK, which saves lives. Willie is also Chief Medical Officer at The Exeter and was awarded a CBE in 2019 for his services in improving early cancer diagnosis.
In this podcast, Willie highlights the significance of early detection and that while screenings...2024-03-0535 min
GO! Reboot Your LifeAmii Barnard-Bahn: Navigating Positive Change: An Executive's Guide to Career ResilienceAbout Amii Barnard Bahn: Amii helps executives get promoted to and thrive in the C-suite, and helps companies do the right thing. She is a C-suite coach, business ethics attorney, speaker, and best-selling author. An expert advisor in HR, legal, and compliance, she is ranked the #1 Global Thought Leader in both Careers and Legal by Thinkers360.A former Fortune 50 executive, Amii is CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting and a partner at Kaplan & Walker LLP, a law firm specializing in advising organizations on compliance and ethics programs. Amii is the creator of the Promotability Index® c...2024-02-2825 min
DesuckifyWork®Episode 25: Finding our way through with Amii Barnard-BahnEver wonder what the leaders of your company are thinking? What they truly care about? What terrifies them?Our guest today on the DesuckifyWork™ Podcast has a pretty good idea. Amii Barnard Bahn has worked with hundreds of C-suite executives, helping them become more self-aware, more inspiring and more in tune with the values that really matter to them and their organization. There’s a lot of tension in the workplace right now. And the best execs are out there trying to figure out a way through. Others, are stumbling and fumbling, often quite publicly. Amii a...2024-02-271h 16Welcome To Wonder LandEpisode 30 | Parthenogenesis!Join Amii down the rabbit hole and learn a little about how some organisms reproduce without champagne, chocolate, roses, or candlelight... or even a partner!Mentioned in this episode:BIG MediaBIG Media has several podcasts that bring multiple types of entertainment and information.
Check out "The All About Nothing: Podcast," "What The Pod Was That," "Black White and Blue In The South," and "Welcome To Wonder Land". Visits barrettgruber.com for more details!BIG Media2024-02-2609 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from Amii| Sidebar 1 | Bailey Kacsmar explains the Privacy ParadoxIn this Sidebar episode, we explore what draws AI researchers to the work that they do. Amii Fellow Bailey Kacsmar talks with Amii's Director of Scientific Operations Adam White about her research into human-centred privacy, why it’s more important than ever to think about how we protect data in AI and what the paradox privacy is.
Production Credits: Lynda Vang - Producer, Chris Onciul - Video Production, Jen Tomski - Social Media
Music Credits:
Main Theme - Brooklyn Bridge by Lunareh
2024-02-0610 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 29 | Voting! Ft. Barrett GruberJoin Amii down the rabbit hole this week as she introduces a new format. Barrett Gruber lends his knowledge to this week's trip with his knowledge and passion around Voting in America! Episode 29 | Voting! 🗳️ – Welcome to Wonder Land the PodcastFAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFI...2024-01-2949 minApproximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiThe Untold Story Behind the Atari Benchmark | Mike Bowling - Episode 1It started as an idea on a beach in Barbados, and now it’s one of the ways that researchers around the world evaluate AI. On this week’s episode, Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Mike Bowling tells us the story behind the Atari benchmark and how video games from the 1980s can be used to test leading-edge AI. It’s a story of how a simple scientific curiosity can turn into something with a big impact.
Production Credits: Lynda Vang - Producer, Chris Onciul - Video Production, Jen Tomski - Social Media2024-01-231h 01
Approximately Correct: An AI Podcast from AmiiTeaser - Introducing Approximately CorrectWelcome to Approximately Correct! This brand-new podcast from Amii explores everything artificial intelligence: what’s happening now, and how it will change our future. We’re getting ready to release our first episodes featuring conversations with leaders in the field of AI.
But until then, here’s a sneak peek from hosts Alone Fyshe and Scott Lilwall, where they share why you need to know more about AI, what you can expect to hear — and what the name Approximately Correct means.
Main Theme: Brooklyn Bridge by Lunareh2024-01-1201 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 28 | Christmas!Join Amii down the Rabbit Hole as we learn more about some of our favorite Christmas traditions! From Trees to Santa, Amii reviews why we celebrate the way we do. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode: The Grubers (Barrett & Zandra), The Lollises (Christopher & Joy), The Millers (Blair), & The Blands (Michael, Dylan, Carly, Jim, and especially Marie!).FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A C...2023-12-2546 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 27 | Pirates!Join Amii down the rabbit hole as we wonder about the world of maritime pirates! In this episode, we'll discuss what piracy is, the laws surrounding it, when it thrived, and some common pirate themes like buried treasure and parrots!Special thank you to the everyone who contributed to this episode: Barrett Gruber, Zac King, Leroy Green, William Gruber, Zandra Gruber, John Kocsis Jr., Jonathan Benton, Cheryl Adams, and Jenny Boland.FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copy...2023-12-1853 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 26 | Black Friday!Join Amii down the Rabbit Hole and learn about the origins of Black Friday! Whether you spent Friday out in the crowds or at home on your couch, Black Friday is an ever-present part of the Holiday Shopping season!Special Thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode: William & Zandra Gruber, John Kocsis Jr., John Partridge, Cheryl Adams, & Jenny Boland!Links to all sources & media usage can be found at www.wtwlpod.com.Welcome to Wonder Land the PodcastCheck out the artists who supply our whimsical opening music & funky outgoing music...2023-11-2730 minWelcome To Wonder LandEpisode 25 | Thanksgiving!Join Amii down the rabbit hole to hone up on your Thanksgiving knowledge and impress your friends & family at the Thanksgiving table this year!Special thanks to everyone who participated in this episode: Barrett Gruber, Blair Miller, Haley Caldwell, Cheryl Adams, Jenny Boland, William Gruber, Zandra Gruber, John Partridge, and John Kocsis Jr.Music in this episode courtesy of the following artists at Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/remember-how-we-werehttps://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/happy-holiday-swinghttps://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/firestormhttps://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low...2023-11-2036 min
50, NOT DEADAmii Barnard-Bahn: Navigating Happiness Beyond 50Amii is a dynamic advocate for women's issues, as she shares her rich and adventurous journey beyond the age of 50. Unveil the layers of her unconventional career path, blending a role at a law firm with a thriving coaching practice. Amii is a partner at Kaplan and Walker, and she's also CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting.With 20 years of Fortune 500 executive experience under her belt, Amii's narrative offers a personal touch, from her working mom experiences to her passion for the arts and a 28-year marriage that originated at the opera. We unfold reflections on language immersion...2023-11-1632 min