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Agents Of TechAI vs Energy: Can Smarter Chips and Local Clouds Save the Planet?In this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn dive deep into one of AI’s most pressing challenges: energy consumption. With the release of DeepSeek and rising concerns over compute power and costs, the race to build efficient AI is heating up.We speak to two pioneering researchers:Dr. Shreyas Sen (Purdue University), who’s developing nervous-system-inspired chips that connect wearables with ultra-low energy use.Dr. Hongyin Luo (MIT CSAIL / BitEnergy AI), whose work on Linear-Complexity Multiplication (L-Mul) may drastically cut compute cost and energy usage.Is the future of AI massive centralized data cent...2025-05-0734 minAgents Of TechDigital Twins in Medicine: The Future of Clinical TrialsWhat if a virtual version of you could help cure disease?In this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn explore the fascinating world of digital twins—virtual replicas of real-world entities that are revolutionizing industries, especially healthcare. From their origins in NASA’s Apollo missions to accelerating clinical trials today, digital twins are changing how we predict, prevent, and personalize treatment.Featuring Aaron Smith, founder and machine learning scientist at UnLearn, we discuss how AI-driven digital twin models are transforming clinical trials—cutting costs, speeding up timelines, and reducing the need for placeb...2025-04-2327 minAgents Of TechDigital Twins in Healthcare: Can AI Reverse Disease? | Twin Health CTO Terry PoonWelcome to Agents of Tech, where we explore the innovations shaping tomorrow. In this episode, we dive into how digital twins are transforming personalized medicine, featuring Terry Poon, CTO of Twin Health.From reversing disease to real-time metabolic modeling, learn how AI, wearables and data-driven empathy are creating a new era of preventative healthcare.🔗 Subscribe for more conversations with the visionaries behind tomorrow’s tech.📣 Like, comment, and share to support the show!https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/73/Supplement_1/851-P/156350/851-P-Whole-Body-Digital-Twin-WBDT-Enabled. #DigitalTwins #HealthcareAI #TwinHealth #PersonalizedMedicine #AgentsOfTech. 00:00...2025-04-0921 minAgents Of TechThe Future of Data Storage: Dr. Stuart Parkin on AI, Spintronics & Racetrack MemoryWelcome to Agents of Tech! In this episode, we dive into the future of data storage with the visionary Dr. Stuart Parkin. A pioneer in spintronics and the inventor of racetrack memory, Dr. Parkin’s groundbreaking work has shaped the way we store and process data in the digital age. With AI’s insatiable demand for data, how do we keep up? Dr. Parkin shares insights into the challenges of traditional storage, the revolutionary potential of spintronics, and how racetrack memory could transform AI and computing as we know it.🔹 How does AI’s growing demand impact da...2025-03-2624 minAgents Of TechThe Future of AI Storage: DNA Data, DeepSeek & the $500B Stargate ProjectAI is advancing at a breakneck pace, but how will we store the massive amounts of data it requires? In this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Autria Godfrey, Stephen Horn, and Laila Rizvi explore the growing demand for AI data storage and the innovations shaping the future.💡 We break down:- The Stargate Project, a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment- DeepSeek AI, a cost-efficient rival to ChatGPT?- The next frontier of data storage – synthetic DNA- How biology meets computing to create a more sustainable tech futureWe’re...2025-02-2623 minAgents Of TechDeep Fakes, Cybersecurity and AIIn this episode of Agents of Tech, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its intersection with cybersecurity. Our host, Autria Godfrey, is joined by Dr. Siwei Lyu, Director of the University at Buffalo Media Forensics Lab, and Dr. Damon McCoy, Co-Director of the NYU Center for Cybersecurity, to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.From the dangers of deepfakes and their role in misinformation to the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructures, our guests weigh in on the pressing need for innovative detection tools, ethical AI development, and global cybersecurity collaboration. Dr. Lyu introduces...2025-01-2946 minAgents Of TechThe Quantum Age: How It Will Change Your WorldJoin us on this episode of Agents of Tech as we explore the transformative potential of quantum science with the brilliant Professor Erica Carlson from Purdue University. 🎙️ Discover how quantum mechanics is shaping the future of technology, tackling global challenges like climate change, energy efficiency, and more. With engaging insights into superconductors, quantum materials, and neuromorphic computing, this conversation will leave you in awe of the possibilities the Quantum Age holds.
✨ Don’t miss her inspiring journey, educational initiatives, and her unique approach to making complex quantum concepts accessible to everyone.
🗓️ Special focus on the upcomin...2024-12-2029 minAgents Of TechCan We Trust AI? Safety, Ethics, and the Future of TechnologyIn this episode of Agents of Tech, Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey explore the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence and ask the pressing questions: Can we trust AI? Is it safe? AI is becoming deeply embedded in every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to transportation, but how do we ensure it aligns with ethical principles and remains trustworthy?Featuring insights from:Dr. Shyam Sundar, Director of the Center for Socially Responsible AI at Penn State, who discusses the role of ethics and trust in AI systems.Dr. Duncan Eddy, Executive Director of the Stanford...2024-11-2740 minAgents Of TechBuilding Blocks of Life, AlphaFold and AI Drug DevelopmentIn this episode of Agents of Tech, we dive into the groundbreaking advancements in AI and biotechnology with a focus on AlphaFold 3, the revolutionary AI model developed by Google DeepMind. Before AlphaFold developers Demis Hassabis and John Jumper were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work, this AI system had already been making waves by predicting 3D protein structures with unprecedented accuracy.Join hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey as they explore the profound impact AlphaFold is having on science, from understanding the building blocks of life to accelerating drug discovery. We speak with Dr. Luke...2024-10-2331 minAgents Of TechMental Health and Technology: Exploring Addiction and SolutionsIn this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey explore the intricate relationship between mental health and technology. As social media, gaming, and digital devices become more pervasive, they discuss how these technologies are impacting youth and adults, often leading to addiction and mental health challenges.
We hear insights from leading experts:
• Dr. Marc Potenza (Yale University) and Dr. Sanya Virani (Indiana University) discuss the intersection of social media, gaming, and gambling addiction.
• Dr. Wendi Waits (Talkiatry) explains how digital technology addiction is leading to ADHD-like symptoms in adults.
• Darlene King (UT Sou...2024-09-2526 minAgents Of TechThe Future of Energy: Powering AI, Quantum Computing, and Green TechHosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey explore the growing energy demands driven by machine learning and AI. As we navigate through the challenges of powering the future, we discuss the rise of data centers, the promise of photovoltaic solar energy, and the potential of nuclear fusion.Join us as we interview leading experts, including Henry Snaith from Oxford University on revolutionary solar cell materials, and Mark Hersam from Northwestern University on neuromorphic computing. We also dive into the world of quantum computing with insights from D-Wave's Murray Thom.Are these technologies the key to a sustainable future...2024-08-2828 min
Life Coach In Your PocketThe Resilient Mother: Navigating Trauma and Artistic PursuitsIn this episode of Life Coach In Your Pocket, join Coach Rachel as she delve into a powerful conversation with two remarkable women dedicated to empowering others through their work in the entertainment industry.Shannon McGuire, a mom of four kids, author, speaker, and strategist, shares her insights on the challenges faced by mothers with post traumatic stress. Drawing from her personal experiences, McGuire sheds light on the importance of both acknowledging our past wounds and moving forward to embrace our strengths. A self-made entrepreneur, Shannon McGuire is committed to helping moms conquer obstacles through her...2024-08-201h 02Agents Of TechThe TechBio Revolution and the Future of Digital HealthWelcome to Agents of Tech!
Join hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn as they dive into the TechBio revolution. Discover how AI and Machine Learning are transforming drug discovery and healthcare. Hear insights from Jesse Ehrenfeld, President of the American Medical Association, on digital health, data privacy, and the future of AI in medicine. Plus, an exclusive interview with Chris Gibson, CEO of Recursion, on the cutting-edge advances in TechBio.2024-07-2428 minAgents Of TechSuper Massive Black Holes, Quantum Internet, MRI & Alzheimers, Physics Nobel LaureateJoin us for an enthralling episode of Agents of Tech as hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey sit down with eminent figures such as 2023 Physics Nobel Laureate Pierre Agostini and leading experts from Yale and the US National Institute on Aging (NIA). Delve into Chiara Mingarelli’s insights on pulsar timing arrays and hear from Richard Spencer about pioneering quantitative MRI technologies to understand the aging brain. Explore the frontiers of a quantum internet with Stephanie Wehner of Delft University of Technology and discover the potential of these technologies to transform medicine and communications.Whether you're passionate about gravitational waves, cu...2024-06-2636 minAgents Of TechQuantum Leaps & Big Data: Insights from Stuart Parkin and Nobel Laureate Moungi BawendiWelcome to Agents of Tech, where hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn explore cutting-edge technologies. In this episode, fresh from the American Physical Society's annual meeting, they share conversations with pioneers in quantum physics. Don't miss Stephen's interview with Stuart Parkin, MPI Halle, who revolutionized memory technology, and a captivating chat with Nobel laureate Moungi Bawendi, MIT, on quantum dots. Tune in for an enlightening discussion!2024-05-2230 minAgents Of TechAttoseconds, Biomechanics and Quantum Physics ChallengesWelcome to the Visual Frontier of Science and TechnologyAgents of Tech: Deep Dive into InnovationThe podcast you've trusted to connect you with the leading minds in science and technology is now streaming with video on YouTube and Spotify!Join us as we uncover the revolutionary ways technology is reshaping our world, from the microcosm of medical breakthroughs to the macrocosm of global data networks.Featuring Special Guests:- 2023 Physics Nobel Prize Winner Anne L'Huillier, unraveling the secrets of attoseconds and changing how we perceive time and light itself.- Leaders of the American Physical Society, Jonathan Bagger and Young-Kee Kim...2024-04-2428 minAgents Of TechChat GPT for Public Health and Creating Labs of the FutureAjay Gupta CEO of HSR Health and Este Geraghty, Chief Medical Office at Esri discuss how tech can be used to fight new and ongoing health threats. Dr. Alán Aspuru-Guzik, a professor of chemistry and computer science at the University of Toronto talks about creating labs of the future to accelerate scientific discovery. He also discusses the pressing question of whether AI can make a good cup of tea.2024-04-0317 minAgents Of TechDelivering on the Promise of Genetic and Genomic MedicineWe all have extraordinary genetic similarity, but this allows the investigation of the small but impactful variations between populations that influence disease risk and resilience. We spoke to Brendan Lee, President of the Americn Society of Human Genetics about delivering on the promise of genetic and genomic medicine. Dr. Rosario Isasi, from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine talks about societal attitudes towards scientific innovation and the factors shaping technological uptake, public engagement, and support.2024-03-0614 minAgents Of TechAI & Infectious Diseases and Diversity in GeneticsWhat is AI's role in the fight against infectious diseases? Chair of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Biomedical Informatics, Isaac Kohane gives his thoughts. Dr Athena Starlard-Davenport, from the University Tennessee and Dr. Charles Rotimi, from the National Human Genome Research Institute discuss why population data needs to represent people of different genders and ethnicities in an equitable way and how we can all benefit if they do.2024-01-3119 minAgents Of TechIntensive Care, Heart Imaging and Quantum MedicineCan intensive care harness the potential of AI, can heart imaging merge with therapy and how can quantum science bout expand the potential of nuclear medicine. Professor Jean-Louis Vincent from Erasme University Hospital in Brussels, Dr James Thackeray from Hannover Medical School in Germany and Professor Taiga Yamaya, from the Institute of Quantum Medical Science in Japan, take a deep dive into technology and medicine.2023-11-0816 minAgents Of TechDecarbonising Autos, Software-Defined Vehicles & Quantum CarsCan the automotive industry decarbonise, can diversity drive innovation in vehicle design and how will quantum technology change our transport systems? Agents of Tech explores these issues with Dr. Kelly Senecal of Convergent Science, Dipti Vachani of Arm and Dr. Richard Wagner from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.2023-08-2131 minAgents Of TechNASA Astronaut's Career Advice, Trusting AI, and Neuro Disability TechNASA Astronaut Megan McArthur gives advice on a career in space. AI pioneer, Rama Chellappa from Johns Hopkins University tells us why we can trust artificial intelligence and George Malliaras from the University of Cambridge discusses the development of bioelectronic devices for neurological disorders.2023-07-3131 minAgents Of TechGravitational Waves, Quantum Entanglement, Nobel Laureate Anton ZeilingerIn this episode of Agents of Tech, Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey speak to Gabriela Gonzalez from Louisiana State University about what she describes as “physics magic” – gravitational waves and we also hear from 2022 Physics Nobel Laureate Anton Zeilinger, about his work in quantum entanglement.2023-07-1728 minAgents Of TechTwistronics, Magic-Angle Graphene, Disordered SystemsIn Agents of Tech, Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey look at exciting new technologies shaping our world today. In this episode, they speak to Pablo Jarillo-Herrero from MIT Physics. He is studying magic-angle graphene and its properties and he’s made an important breakthrough. Sidney Nagel from The University of Chicago talks about finding beauty in disorder.2023-06-1920 minAgents Of TechNetwork Science, Network Medicine, Theoretical & Computational Physics & Quantum MatterIn Agents of Tech our brand new science and technology podcast, hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey hear from Albert-László Barabási, a network scientist whose work includes revealing the structure of the brain, to treating diseases using network medicine, to how networks affect the economy and even climate change. And we’ll hear from Brad Marston about how theoretical and computational physics can help us better understand quantum matter.2023-05-3125 minAgents Of TechRole of Physics in Society, Energy & Climate Change, Cosmic Magnetic Fields, and Quantum ComputingWelcome to Agents of Tech our brand new science and technology podcast with hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey. Together, we want to explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping our world today. We hear from Robert Rosner, 2023 APS President & Astrophysicist about the role of physics in society and crucially in policy in energy and climate change. And we’ll hear from Brad Marston about how theoretical and computational physics can help us better understand quantum matter.2023-04-2624 min