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Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World
Cade Metz
3 mentions · 1 episode · 1 podcast
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“Great book on the whole history of AI that we're actually going to reference a lot in this episode.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: auction for DNN Research
For: Anyone interested in the history of AI and its key figures.
Key quote: “We got to thank Cade Metz, the author of Genius Makers.”
The host mentions 'Genius Makers' to highlight the historical context of AI development and the competitive landscape during the auction for DNN Research. Cade Metz's book provides valuable insights into the key players and events that shaped the AI industry, making it a significant reference for the discussion.
“That squares with what Cade Metz has in his book that the founders would have made about twice as much money from taking Facebook's offer versus taking Google's offer.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: auction for DNN Research
For: Anyone interested in the history of AI and its key developments.
Key quote: “Great book on the whole history of AI that we're actually going to reference a lot in this episode.”
The host mentions Cade Metz's book 'Genius Makers' to highlight the historical context of the AI auction involving Jeff Hinton and DeepMind. This book provides valuable insights into the evolution of AI and the key players involved, making it a significant reference for understanding the topic.
“Cade Metz's book mentions a strategy meeting held by Larry Page on an undisclosed island in the South Pacific regarding deep learning.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Google's acquisition of DeepMind
For: Individuals interested in AI and technology strategy
Key quote: “In Cade Metz's book, it's an undisclosed island.”
The host mentions Cade Metz's book to highlight the strategic vision Larry Page had for deep learning and its potential impact on the industry. This context illustrates how Page's foresight influenced Google's decision to acquire DeepMind and invest in AI research.