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 math that powers 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…
In this episode of the OSBPG Pigcast, trustee Natalie Revette sits down with Mike and Jayne Carter of Ryecroft Rare Breeds, winners of the 2022 OSBPG Pork Producer Award. The Carters share their journey since receiving this prestigious honour, reflecting on their growth, successes, and the OSBPG charity's positive impact on their operation. Discover how their dedication to raising Oxford Sandy and Black pigs their pork continues to inspire and support the rare breed community."…
In this special episode of the OSBPG Pigcast, trustee Natalie Revette catches up with Stuart Cooke, the winner of the 2023 OSBPG Pig Excellence Award. One year after his win, Stuart shares his inspiring journey from England to Ireland and his experience in starting with OSB pigs. Tune in to hear how Stuart's passion for the rare Oxford Sandy and Black breed has shaped his farming journey.…
Join Natalie Revett, Trustee of OSBPG, as she interviews Andrew O'Shea, Chairman of OSBPG. Discover how Andrew's journey from an allotment 200 miles south evolved into becoming a smallholder, and hear about his introduction to OSB pigs and involvement with the charity
In this episode Kim speaks to Katie and Matthew Cooper of South Paddocks, as they tell us their journey into the world of OSB Pork, and celebrate their recent OSBPG Pork Producer 2023 Award.
Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming conversation with Eilidh and Lloyd Verstage as they share their incredible journey from a wedding photographer and a man with a Land Rover and a loyal Labrador to successful farmers and established rare breed OSB pork producers in Arngask, Perth, Scotland. In this uplifting episode, discover how their passion and determination led them to embark on a fulfilling and sustainable farming venture, specialising in OSB pig breeding. You won't want to miss their remarkable story of transformation and the delicious, high-quality rare breed OSB pork they produce. Tune in now for a positive and upbeat tale of rural success!…
Tune in as Andrew O'Shea interviews Mike and Jayne Carter (2022 OSBPG Pork Producer Award Winners) of Ryecroft Rare Breeds about their journey into setting up their own butchery to support their business and provide a service to local meat producers.
Tune in as Kim Brook reflects back on the vast array of achievements of the Oxford Sandy Black Pig Foundation Charity, its Supporter, friends and Advocates.
Tune in for the regular updates and the replay of our recent talk "Around the world with ASF in 7 questions" with Vincent ter Beek. Vincent, Editor of Pig Progress and leading expert in ASF talks to us about the 7 key questions people are asking about ASF You can view the slides for this event here
Tune in for the regular updates and the replay of our recent talk: Nicola Gumery and Lauren Dimmack (AHDB): eAML Update and Pig Transport Regulations, as they give us an update from Nicola on the eAML process etc, and Lauren talks to us about the pig transport regulations and registration. View Slides Here…
Tune in for the replay of the Dom Charman event where he talks about Factors affecting meat quality on-farm and in the abattoir. The general slaughter process. Traceability. Slaughter impacts on meat quality. FSA rules and regs on setting up and operating your own butchery. Dom has 20 years in the pig industry, working across the globe with pig farmers on small and extensive indoor and outdoor systems. He has a wealth of knowledge on the slaughter process and Food hygiene requirements. He has also worked closely with the APHA on a number of initiatives and Abattoir designs and efficiencies.…
Kim visits Scrubditch Care Farm and Talks to Emma Costley-White about the OSB and therapeutic farm-based activities for adults and young people with learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, and mental health problems.
Tune for the latest news from the charity, and we replay our March event on Sow Nutrition for Pregnancy, Farrowing, and Weaning with Victoria Phillips Bsc Msc. Victoria has worked in the animal feed industry for over 20 years. Her qualifications and experience in all aspects of feed production make her a leading advisor in nutrition, feed safety, and mill production to feed businesses and farmers. You can view the slides for Victoria's presentation here…
In this episode, we hear the reply of the pig nutrition event we held in May 2021 where we were very lucky to have Victoria Philips (leading Pig Nutritionist) talk to us about feeding our pigs for efficiency, plus there's our regular news update with some info on our farrowing stats. You can download the slides for Victoria presentation here…