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Founded to Funded
50 Years of AI Evolution with Steve Young: From Speech Recognition to AGI
Join Amadeus Partner Manjari Chandran-Ramesh for an exclusive interview with Professor Steve Young, a four-time serial entrepreneur and Professor at the University of Cambridge. In this episode, Steve shares his fascinating journey in AI, spanning over 50 years, from his early work in speech recognition to launching successful startups like Vocal IQ. Discover insights into the advancements and challenges in AI, the rise of large language models (LLMs), and the potential future of AGI. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, entrepreneur, or deep tech founder, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and predictions for the future of AI.
00:00 Trailer
00:56 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:25 Early Beginnings in Speech Processing
03:37 Challenges and Innovations in Speech Recognition
05:05 The Rise of HTK and DARPA Involvement
07:10 Commercial Ventures and Acquisitions
09:30 The Evolution of Dialogue Systems
12:12 Founding Poly AI and the AI Renaissance
15:05 Current State and Future of AI
23:21 Speculations on AGI and AI's Broader Impact
28:04 Closing Thoughts and Advice for Founders
