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The Information Bottleneck

Two AI Researchers - Ravid Shwartz Ziv, and Allen Roush, discuss the latest trends, news, and research within Generative AI, LLMs, GPUs, and Cloud Systems.

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EP9: AI in Natural Sciences with Tal Kachman

Recent Episodes

Oct. 12, 2025

EP9: AI in Natural Sciences with Tal Kachman

In this episode we host Tal Kachman, an assistant professor at Radboud University, to explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and natural sciences. Prof. Kachman's research focuses on multiagent intera...
Oct. 6, 2025

EP8: RL with Ahmad Beirami

In this episode, we talked with Ahmad Beirami, an ex-researcher at Google, to discuss various topics. We explored the complexities of reinforcement learning, its applications in LLMs, and the evaluation challenges in AI resea...
Sept. 29, 2025

EP7: AI and Neuroscience with Aran Nayebi

In this episode of the "Information Bottleneck" podcast, we hosted Aran Nayeb, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University, to discuss the intersection of computational neuroscience and machine learning. We talked ab...
Sept. 20, 2025

EP6: Urban Design Meets AI: With Ariel Noyman

We talked with Ariel Noyman, an urban scientist, working in the intersection of cities and technology. Ariel is a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab, exploring novel methods of urban modeling and simulation using AI. We ...
Sept. 16, 2025

EP5: Speculative Decoding with Nadav Timor

We discussed the inference optimization technique known as Speculative Decoding with a world class researcher, expert, and ex-coworker of the podcast hosts: Nadav Timor. Papers and links: Accelerating LLM Inference with Lossl...
Sept. 7, 2025

EP4: AI Coding

In this episode, Ravid and Allen discuss the evolving landscape of AI coding. They explore the rise of AI-assisted development tools, the challenges faced in software engineering, and the potential future of AI in creative fi...