Bringing AI to Life (WSG Michael Roberts)

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Michael Roberts to discuss how Michael made the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164, how he tuned it to be a great podcast guest, and where AI might be going in the future. Michael also shares his “Top 3”: Mark Rorvig, a fellow NASA teammate who was with him in his early days of software development and AI exploration; Sydney Lamb, who helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge; and Ken Stanley, who is part of Generative AI’s origin story. And you have to hear what he says about the power of habit. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:38) Meet Michael (8:33) What is AI? The “Top Three”: (14:11) Mark Rorvig: Fellow NASA teammate who was with Mike in his early days of software development and AI exploration (18:13) Sydney Lamb: Helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge (23:35) Ken Stanley: Part of Generative AI’s origin story Other Points of Interest: (26:55) Creating the “Competing in the Connecting World” RAG model (37:49) The tuning process (44:21) Applying AI to long-form documents (47:33) The future of AI You Have to Hear This: (57:39) The power of habit . LINKS AND RESOURCES Michael Roberts: LinkedIn | Email Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

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You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on: - disruptions in industry and society; - how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions - brave leadership to drive transformation. It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their “Top 3” closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured. Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves. It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about around the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, that our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own “virtual board of advisors.” Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.