AI – Progress, Pitfalls, and Predictions with James "Jimmy" White

In this episode of the Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman engages with Jimmy White, CTO and president of Calypso AI, discussing the evolving landscape of generative AI, the implications of new technologies like DeepSeek, and the current outlook around regulation in the AI sector. They explore the challenges of data integrity, the risks associated with AI-generated content, and the innovations in AI security. The conversation also touches on geopolitical pressures affecting AI development and predictions for the future of agent technology in the industry.

Takeaways

• Generative AI prompts should be direct and clear.
• DeepSeek has both security concerns and hype surrounding it.
• The US and EU are navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
• Self-regulation in AI is becoming increasingly important.
• Data integrity is crucial to avoid garbage in, garbage out.
• Synthetic data can lead to poor decision-making in enterprises.
• AI models are at risk of ingesting incorrect data.
• The rise of agent technology will change the security landscape.
• Companies need to be aware of the threats posed by generative AI.
• The future of AI will require careful consideration of ethics and security.