In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan are joined by Haroon Choudery, CEO of Autoblocks AI, a company dedicated to improving AI reliability and safety for companies across various industries. Haroon shares his journey through AI, from his work with top teams in Silicon Valley to co-founding the nonprofit "AI for Anyone," which has educated over 70,000 people on AI fundamentals.

They discuss the major shifts in the AI landscape, particularly with the introduction of LLMs (Large Language Models) and diffusion models, and how these technologies are augmenting human capabilities in unexpected ways. Haroon sheds light on the complexities of model evaluation, the nuances of ensuring AI safety and reliability, and how smaller, nimble teams can outpace larger incumbents in the AI race.

Whether you're a startup founder, an AI enthusiast, or someone interested in the future of AI, this episode offers valuable insights into the cutting-edge of AI technology and its impact on the world.

What we talk about:

• (01:55 ) Haroon’s journey in AI and the origins of Autoblocks AI
• (03:17 ) The surprising shifts in AI: LLMs, creativity, and human augmentation
• (05:59 ) The tools and strategies needed to keep up with an evolving AI space
• (08:38 ) Ensuring reliability in AI applications
• (12:19 ) Techniques for AI safety and the future of prompting
• (16:27 ) The benefits of small AI teams vs. large incumbents
• (18:53 ) How AI is reshaping workflows and creating new business opportunities
• (23:25 ) Haroon’s experience interviewing top AI leaders
• (28:03 ) Why we’re still in the early days of AI and what the future holds