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Embedded AI - Intelligence at the Deep Edge
“Intelligence at the Deep Edge” is a podcast exploring the fascinating intersection of embedded systems and artificial intelligence. Dive into the world of cutting-edge technology as we discuss how AI is revolutionizing edge devices, enabling smarter sensors, efficient machine learning models, and real-time decision-making at the edge.
Discover more on Embedded AI (https://medium.com/embedded-ai) — our companion publication where we detail the ideas, projects, and breakthroughs featured on the podcast.
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Episodes
68 episodes
Why Rumours of intent driven advertising for ChatGPT is a Problem
This episode examines the growing evidence that ChatGPT will soon include advertising, driven by leaked internal references and OpenAI’s financial ambition to generate $25 billion in ad-based revenue within four years. With more than 800 millio...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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14:41
The Death of the Oracle and the Birth of the Core
In this episode, we explore one of the most important architectural shifts happening in AI: the move from massive cloud-based models to small, Always-On “Cognitive Cores” running locally on personal devices. These compact models—usually ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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14:08
Quantum Neural Networks: Theoretical Heaven, Practical Hell
In this episode, we break down what Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs) actually are and why they might eventually reshape the future of AI. QNNs combine quantum mechanics with classical neural architectures, replacing traditional neurons with qubit...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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15:47
The Convergence of IoT Vulnerabilities and AI Bots
In this episode, we explore how insecure Internet of Things (IoT) devices and AI-powered bots are colliding to create one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats in the world. With millions of low-cost devices shipped every year (many runn...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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15:19
Does Artificial Consciousness require Synthetic Suffering?
In this episode, we confront one of the most profound questions in the future of AI: What happens if our machines become conscious and capable of suffering? The discussion begins by looking at the scientific and philosophical challenge...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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12:26
The Sorites Paradox and AI Decision Making
In this episode, we talk about the Sorites Paradox: the ancient puzzle about vague boundaries (“When does a pile of sand stop being a heap?”). We then explore why it matters more than ever for modern executives using AI. The paradox reve...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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13:46
Cognitive Collapse: Outsourcing the Neocortex
In this episode, we imagine a near future where every person is accompanied by a constant, all-knowing Artificial General Intelligence — a presence woven into daily life through wearables, ambient devices, and eventually neural interfaces. Thes...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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15:48
The AI Paradox: Homogenization, Blandness, and Model Collapse
“The AI Paradox: How Machines Expand Creativity and Flatten Culture”In this episode, we explore what researchers are calling the AI Paradox, the strange duality where generative AI boosts individual creativity while simulta...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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14:14
The AI Economy: Disruption, Inequality, and Economic Restructuring
In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, not in the distant future, but right now. Experts disagree on the scale of impact: optimistic forecasts predict multi-trillion-dollar productivity gains, w...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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15:56
Sub-Cortical AI Model Design
In this episode, we explore a revolutionary idea in AI research; that today’s systems are too cortical, focused on reasoning and language, and missing the deeper why of intelligence. Drawing inspiration from the brain’s ancien...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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15:24
Engineering "Instinct" in AI
Across species, evolution “pre-installs” compact neural programs that deliver immediate, reliable behaviors (standing, pecking, web-building) with minimal learning. These behaviors arise from embodied control circuits (reflexes, c...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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23:25
Challenges of the AI Browser Revolution
In this episode, we explore the shift from traditional web browsing to AI-powered conversational search. What does this mean for truth, transparency, and the way we think. As chatbots become the new gateway to information, content creators face...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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17:22
Grokking: Can AI Solve New Problems or is it all Memorization?
This episode dives into one of the most debated questions in AI today: Are large language models actually reasoning, or are they just incredibly sophisticated parrots?Our discussion traces two schools of thought. On one side, ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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16:35
DevEx Machina: Coding with AI and fixing the 45% Problem
In a world where AI can write code in seconds, what is the true role of a human engineer? Welcome to Embedded AI, the podcast that explores what is required to build robust, secure, and scalable software with artificial intelligence.
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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16:25
What’s Holding AI Agents Back?
In this episode, we explore why today’s AI agents, despite huge advances, still fall short of true, unsupervised autonomy. We break down the findings from two key studies that map out both the architectural and operational bar...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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18:32
The Acquisition of Arduino: Innovation or Absorption?
In a move that's sending shockwaves through the maker community, Qualcomm has officially acquired Arduino. In this episode, we look at one of the biggest tech stories of October 2025.First, we explore the "why" behind this deal. While Ar...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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15:39
AI Governance for Australian Companies
Is your business prepared for Australia's shift from voluntary AI ethics to mandatory regulation? In this episode, we unpack a comprehensive guide for establishing a robust AI governance framework within large Australian enterprises. Learn abou...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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15:44
Demystifying AI and Practical Applications
In this episode, we ask: Is the rise of Artificial Intelligence as pivotal as the invention of electricity or the internet? We look at this history-shifting moment by tracing AI's evolution from the first "perceptron" in the 1950s, through the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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18:25
Why Autonomous AI Agents Are the Next Frontier
In this episode, we explore why autonomous AI agents are being called the next frontier for business. We're moving beyond isolated AI projects and into the era of the "agentic enterprise," where intelligent, autonomous agents...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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14:31
LLM Bias: Implications for Corporations rolling out AI
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges in AI today, bias in large language models. The research shows that these models don’t represent all of humanity; instead, they overwhelmingly reflect the values and psychology of West...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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15:44
Deterministic LLMs: Claims and Challenges
In this episode, we investigate the growing conversation around deterministic large language models (LLMs), models designed to always return the same output for the same input. We contrast this with the more common stochastic LLMs that rely on ...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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23:03
LLM Scaling Plateau and the Future of AI Innovation
In this episode, we explore the emerging reality of a "generative AI plateau." For years, the path to better AI has been a simple one: bigger models, more data, and more compute. But now, that brute-force approach is showing diminishing returns...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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21:23
How to integrate AI into Organizations
In today's episode, we're tackling one of the biggest questions facing modern businesses: What's the best way to introduce AI tools to your organization? Is it a top-down corporate mandate, or a bottom-up, grassroots movement? We'll explore the...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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16:26
Do AI Models Have a Mind Without Memory?
Exploring what it means for a system to converse like a human but forget like a goldfish. Today, we're diving into a topic that's both a technical puzzle and a philosophical mystery: the statelessness of large language models, or LLMs.
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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20:36
Impact of AI on Democracy and the Global Economy
In this episode, we dive into the profound ways artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping democracy and the global economy. The discussion looks at how AI-driven misinformation, digital authoritarianism, and the growing dominance of tech giants...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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17:49
