#fine-tuning
24 episodes
#1066: Beyond the Blank Slate: The Evolution of AI Training
Explore the "weight surgery" techniques labs use to expand AI models without losing their core knowledge or starting from zero.
#869: The Death of the Generalist? The Rise of Deep AI
Are massive AI models hitting a wall? Discover why the future belongs to lean, domain-specific "digital savants" and vertical pre-training.
#839: Beyond Stimulants: Fine-Tuning the ADHD Brain
Discover how blood pressure meds like Guanfacine are revolutionizing ADHD treatment by "plugging the leaks" in the prefrontal cortex.
#798: Beyond the Button: How AI Learns From Your Feedback
Ever wonder if your AI feedback actually matters? Discover how ratings shape global models and the privacy tech keeping your data safe.
#702: Your Face is a File: The Rise of Digital Twins
Could a 30-second clip of your voice be used to steal your identity? Explore the terrifying reality of digital twins and LoRA.
#551: The LoRA Revolution: Training AI for Personal Perspective
Discover how to train LoRAs for character consistency and unique locations while avoiding common pitfalls like over-fitting and dataset bias.
#469: From Pixels to Splats: Mastering 3D AI Character Consistency
Discover how Gaussian Splatting and 3D-to-video pipelines are revolutionizing character consistency in the age of generative AI.
#86: The Price of Politeness: Should AI Guardrails Stay?
Herman and Corn debate the hidden costs of AI safety layers and what happens when we strip away the "corporate HR" personality of LLMs.
#72: AI's Hidden Cultural Code: East vs. West
Do AIs think differently East vs. West? Uncover the hidden cultural code embedded in large language models.
#62: System Prompts vs Fine-Tuning: When to Actually Train Your AI
Prompt or fine-tune? We break down when to train your AI, from Shakespearean emails to law firm docs. Avoid unnecessary fine-tuning!
#56: Building an AI Model from Scratch: The Hidden Costs
Building an AI model from scratch? It's a brutal reality of trillions of tokens and millions in GPUs. Discover the hidden costs of modern AI.
#52: System Prompts vs. Fine-Tuning: Are We Building Solutions for Problems That Don't Exist?
Are we over-engineering AI solutions? We dive into system prompts vs. fine-tuning and ask: Do you even need to fine-tune?
#42: AI's Secret: Decoding the .5 Updates
Uncover the hidden world of AI's .5 updates. It's not just bug fixes—it's hundreds of millions and countless hours shaping smarter, safer AI.
#28: Your AI, Evolving: Beyond the Static Snapshot
Is your AI an "old suit" that no longer fits? We explore evolving AI that learns and adapts with you.
#26: Personalizing Whisper: The Voice Typing Revolution
Voice typing is changing everything. Join us as we explore the revolution of personalizing Whisper!
#20: Architectural AI: Precision with ControlNet & ComfyUI
From hobbyist AI to high-stakes professional applications: architectural AI with ControlNet & ComfyUI.
#21: Is Your AI Secretly American?
Ever wonder if your AI is secretly American? We're unpacking the invisible, US-centric worldview embedded in leading Western AI models.
#15: AI Gets Personal: The Power of Voice Fine-Tuning
AI that understands *your* voice? Dive into the fascinating world of fine-tuning and discover how AI gets personal.
#12: The AI Breakthrough: Transformers & The Perfect Storm
AI's everywhere. How did chatbots, art, and video all emerge so suddenly? The secret lies in Transformers and a perfect storm.
#5: Fine-Tuning ASR For Maximal Usability
Fine-tuned ASR is just the start. Discover the next steps for deployment and maximizing usability.
#9: Benchmarking Custom ASR Tools - Beyond The WER
Benchmarking custom ASR fine-tunes: We're diving deep beyond the WER to truly measure performance.
#11: How Does Fine Tuning Work Anyway?
Unlock the secrets of AI fine-tuning. Discover how your small dataset can shape a giant model.
#6: How To Fine Tune Whisper
Build your own AI transcription tool! We'll walk you through fine-tuning Whisper, from data to notebook.
#4: If Your Voice Ages, Does Your Fine-Tune Become Useless?
Your voice changes, but your fine-tuned model shouldn't become useless. We explore the biology of the larynx and ASR.