August 7, 2025 #ActiveInference - In this thought-provoking episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast, host Denise Holt (Founder & CEO of AIXGlobal Media and Learning Lab Central) sits down with two renowned expertsshaping the future of intelligent systems:
🔹 Dr. Mahault Albarracin, Head of ResearchStrategy & Product Innovation at VERSES AI
🔹Dr. David Bray, DistinguishedFellow at the Stimson Center and CEO of Lead Do Adapt Ventures
Together, they explore the cutting edge of Active Inference AI and the SpatialWeb Protocol – HSTP & HSML, showcasing VERSES' latestbreakthroughs in distributed intelligence, federated agent systems, andreal-time learning.
🚀 Key Topics Covered:
· Breakthrough performance of VERSES’ AXIOM model and its edge-compatible,biomimetic design
· How federatedActive Inference enables multi-agent coordination in dynamicenvironments
· The role of shared protentions and collective intelligence in human-AI collaboration
· The SpatialWeb Protocol and HyperspaceModeling Language (HSML) as a foundation for context-aware,decentralized AI
· Societal implications for global governance, policy, trust, and explainability
· AI learning of social norms, Theoryof Mind, and adaptive behaviorin homes, cities, and critical systems
· Dramatic energyefficiency advantages through VariationalBayes Gaussian Splatting (VBGS) and scale-free modeling
🧠 Learn how this newclass of explainable, energy-efficient, and truly intelligent systems is set torevolutionize everything from roboticsand governance to disaster response and personalized living environments.
🎧 Whether you're an AIresearcher, policymaker, tech innovator, or future-focused leader—this is amust-watch conversation on the future of intelligence.
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🔴 In this public releaseof my May 2025 Learning Lab LIVE session, I walk through the foundations ofActive Inference AI and the newly ratified IEEE 2874 Spatial Web Protocol, andexplain how these two technologies converge to create adaptive, decentralized,real-time intelligent systems that far surpass the limitations of today’sgenerative AI. #ActiveInference #SpatialWeb #HSML
This 40-minute executive-level briefingis designed to orient business and technology leaders to what comes next—beyondLLMs and centralized models—and why Active Inference, paired with the SpatialWeb, represents the most scalable, efficient, and explainable path forward forenterprise AI and distributed computing.
➡️ What You’ll Learn:
◾ Why deep learning andgenerative AI are hitting limits in scale, safety, and cost
◾ How Active Inference worksas a unified framework for perception, learning, reasoning, and action
◾ What RenormalizingGenerative Models (RGMs) are, and how they outperform traditional models usingfar less data
◾ How the Spatial WebProtocol (HSTP + HSML) brings context, identity, and interoperability to theinternet
◾ What enterprises can dotoday to prepare for the transition and start experimenting with IntelligentAgents
🔸 🔸 This massive shift in AI will transform all industries.Education is a top priority.
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In this exclusive podcast interview, Denise Holt sits down with Brett Kagan, Chief Scientist at Cortical Labs, for an in-depth exploration into their groundbreaking synthetic biological intelligence (SBI) technology. Brett reveals the science behind their revolutionary CL1 system—the first commercial biological computer fusing live human neurons with silicon computing. We discuss how their DishBrain experiment validated Dr. Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle, the extraordinary energy efficiency of biological intelligence, and the significant implications for industries like drug discovery, personalized medicine, and robotics. Don't miss this insightful conversation, rich with first-hand stories and detailed explanations from the forefront of neuroscience and AI innovation. #CorticalLabs #CL1 #ActiveInferenceAI
Key Topics:
· The CL1 System: How Cortical Labs successfully merged live human neurons with silicon chips to create the first synthetic biological intelligence computing system.
· DishBrain Experiment: Insights into the groundbreaking experiment validating Dr. Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle through neuron-based Pong gameplay.
· Energy Efficiency of Biological Intelligence: Understanding how biological neurons provide vastly superior energy efficiency compared to traditional AI systems.
· Ethical Implications: Brett Kagan's candid discussion on the responsible use of human neurons in research and their potential to reduce animal testing.
· Real-world Applications: The transformative impact of synthetic biological intelligence on drug discovery, personalized medicine, and robotics.
Guest:Brett Kagan, Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs
Host: Denise Holt, CEO and Founder, AIX Global Media
Huge thank you to Brettfor being on our show!
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In this special episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast,Denise Holt reconnects with Katryna Dow, CEO and Founder of Meeco, exactly 10years after their first conversation on Denise's earlier podcast, CollaborativeIQ. That original episode, "Let's Talk: Retaining Ownership of YourPersonal Data | Interview: Katryna Dow of Meeco," aired on March 31, 2015,and addressed early concerns about data privacy and individual data ownership.#dataprivacy #SpatialWeb
A decade later, Katryna, one of the earliest pioneerstackling data privacy and personal digital identity, reflects on how herinitial warnings about data misuse have unfolded and intensified. Having foreshadowedevents like the Cambridge Analytica scandal years ahead of time, she now highlightstechnological advances and shifts toward decentralized systems, the criticalrole of cryptography, decentralized identity, zero-trust architectures, and howthese elements are reshaping our digital lives. Katryna also shares recentmilestones at Meeco, including impactful collaborations across Europe,Australia, and Japan, and explores the emerging implications of AI, digitaltwinning, and the Spatial Web Protocol for privacy, trust, and secure digitalinteractions.
Join this timely discussion to gain valuable insights intohow far we've come, the evolving challenges of data privacy, and the essentialsteps toward building a secure, transparent, and user-controlled digitalfuture.
As a bonus to those who are curious about what we werediscussing ten years ago, the audio of the original interview is attached tothe end of our current conversation.
Topics Covered:
Evolution of Data Privacy (2015-2025)
Transitioning from Centralized toDecentralized Architectures
AI, Digital Identity, and PredictiveAnalytics
Regulatory Impacts: GDPR, EU DigitalIdentity, and Global Developments
The Role of Emerging Technologies andthe Spatial Web Protocol
Trust, Transparency, and DigitalEthics in the Next Decade
Guest: Katryna Dow, CEO and Founder of Meeco
Host: Denise Holt, CEO and Founder, AIX Global Media
Huge thank you to Katrynafor being on our show!
Katryna Dow onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrynadow/
Tolearn more about data privacy infrastructure, visit Meeco at https://www.meeco.me/
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January 28, 2025 - In this episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast, titled "Active Inference AI - The AI Paradigm Shift Dr. David Bray, PhD Wants You to Know About," host Denise Holt engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. David Bray, a distinguished figure renowned for his deep understanding of technology and geopolitics.
Dr. Bray, heralded as one of the 24 Americans changing the world by Business Insider and a former CIO of the FCC, shares his insights on the transformative potential of Active Inference AI. He contrasts this emerging technology with the limitations of current generative AI models, emphasizing Active Inference’s ability to reduce uncertainty and enhance system trustworthiness.
Throughout the discussion, Dr. Bray articulates the necessity for a shift in our technological frameworks to accommodate the energy-efficient and adaptable capabilities of Active Inference AI. He emphasizes how this evolution in AI can enhance human agency and ensure the sustainability of societal advancements. Watch this episode to understand why Active Inference AI is not just a technological upgrade but a critical evolution for the integration of AI into our lives and societal structures.
Huge thank you to Dr. Bray for being on our show!
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The Spatial Web: A New Dimension of the Internet and a Technological Awakening for AI | Exclusive Interview with Denise Holt on August 22, 2024 #SpatialWeb #ActiveInferenceAI #HSML
In this exclusive interview and presentation, Denise Holt, founder of AIX Global Media, and leading educator in Active Inference AI and Spatial Web Technologies, discusses the groundbreaking evolution of the Internet into the Spatial Web and the transformative power of Active Inference AI. Hosted by the Gigabit Libraries Network, in association with the International Federation of Libraries Associations and Institutions (IFLA), headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, this conversation explores how new technologies like HSML (Hyperspace Modeling Language) and HSTP (Hyperspace Transaction Protocol) will enable decentralized AI, ushering in and enabling an entirely new kind of intelligent agent, while bridging all emerging technologies across the internet with a unified common language.
Denise explains how VERSES AI and the Spatial Web Foundation is leading the charge in this paradigm shift by developing and donating the protocol and IP for the Spatial Web to the IEEE, setting the stage for global adoption. This new AI, based on world-renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle, mimics biological intelligence, offering sustainable, explainable, and human-governed AI systems. Learn about the potential of the Spatial Web to power Smart Cities, decentralized AI, and autonomous intelligent agents, transforming everything from data privacy to real-time AI decision-making.
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AI-ify's AI in Media & Entertainment Summit on June 2, 2024 wrapped up with a final panel that was so engaging to the audience, it continued far past its allotted time and well into the evening's networking cocktail hour. They brought the beer into us! #decentralizedai #ActiveInferenceAI
The panel was hosted by Robert Scoble, and included panelists: Denise Holt, X. Eyeé, Eliza Tan, and Talbert Herndon
The discussion focused on the future of AI, AI safeguards, decentralized AI, the Spatial Web, Active Inference AI, and so much more.
HUGE thank you to Steven Echtman for facilitating this event and allowing it to unfold into the longest panel of the summit - giving voice to all the audience members who wanted to ask questions, and providing the space and time for such an important discussion on AI.
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Denise Holt speaking at AI-ify's AI in Media & Entertainment Summit on June 2, 2024, regarding how Active Inference AI and the Spatial Web are redefining media. #DecentralizedAI #ActiveInferenceAI
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Spatial Web AI Knowledge Bank - Audio Narration of Denise Holt's article written January 10, 2024 - Ultimate Resource Guide for Active Inference AI. #ActiveInferenceAI #VERSESAI #KarlFriston
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Spatial Web AI Knowledge Bank - Audio Narration of Denise Holt's article written January 1, 2024 - Hello 2024: The Year Computing Changes Forever. #ActiveInference #VERSESAI #HSML Original Full Article here: https://deniseholt.us/hello-2024-the-year-computing-changes-forever/ In this video, we explore the groundbreaking advancements made by VERSES AI in 2024, a year that is set to revolutionize the world of computing. VERSES AI has been at the forefront of developing a new framework for computing, going beyond the realm of Generative AI and creating a platform that facilitates the world's interaction within a network of shared intelligence powered by AI. VERSES AI's cutting-edge technology is built upon the principles of Active Inference, a concept that mimics biological intelligence and enables AI to perceive, learn, and act on the world in real-time. By utilizing the Spatial Web Protocol (HSTP) and the Hyperspace Modeling Language (HSML), VERSES AI has established a common global network that links all legacy, current, and future technologies together, providing a foundation for interoperability and context-aware computing. As we enter 2024, VERSES AI is poised to make significant strides in the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). With strategic partnerships with NASA, Volvo, Cortical Labs, Nalantis, and SimWell, VERSES AI is set to demonstrate the real-world applications of their technology across various industries. Their AGI breakthrough, announced just days before Christmas 2023, along with the rollout of their Genius platform, marks a defining moment in the history of computing. As we witness the unfolding of this new era, VERSES AI stands at the forefront, shaping the future of AI and computing as we know it. Want to learn more about Active Inference AI and the Spatial Web Protocol (HSTP & HSML)? Join my Substack Community! https://deniseholt.substack.com/subscribe Visit the Spatial Web AI website: https://deniseholt.us Building amazing AI tools? Find out how to be spotlighted on our show: https://aixglobalmedia.com #ActiveInferenceAI #VERSESAI #HSML #HSTP #SpatialWeb
Join Spatial Web AI host Denise Holt and Dr. John Henry Clippinger, co-founder of Bioform Labs and research scientist at MIT's Lab City Sciences group, and key figure behind the pivotal letter, "A Natural AI Based on The Science of Computational Physics, Biology and Neuroscience," shares his insights on the future of artificial intelligence. #ActiveInferenceAI #KarlFriston #VERSESAI
Dr. Clippinger discusses the importance of Active Inference, a pioneering approach developed by Dr. Karl Friston, Chief Scientist at VERSES AI, which draws upon computational neuroscience, biology, and physics to create AI systems that exhibit key attributes of living systems. He underscores the crucial need for principled governance in AI to protect privacy and self-sovereignty, advocating for active inference principles and open-source initiatives through the Active Inference Foundation to ensure global AI safety.
Exploring societal impacts, Clippinger champions natural intelligence approaches over traditional Deep Learning models, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in human-machine interactions. With a focus on educational initiatives, he envisions a future where these principles drive positive change across fields, including addressing pressing global challenges like climate change, fostering safe AI as a public good and shaping a collaborative, inclusive future.
Tune in for all this and more…
Special thank you to Dr. John Henry Clippinger for being on our show!
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Join Spatial Web AI host Denise Holt, and Tim Scarfe, creator, and host of Machine Learning Street Talk Podcast, for a mind-bending discussion on AI and the evolution of technology. #IntelligentAgents #ActiveInferenceAI #KarlFriston
In this episode, they explore topics like Active Inference intelligent systems, biomimetic intelligence, and the complex goals that drive artificial and biological entities.
Tim provides perspective on the need for ethical standards in AI research and development. Discussing issues surrounding data privacy, identity, and centralized control over information, they touch on issues of trustworthiness, transparency, and the challenges of governing exponentially advancing technologies. The conversation examines how social conditioning shapes human behavior and subjective experiences compared to machines.
They also contemplate future implications as brain-computer interfaces become more common. Could technologies like Elon Musk’s Neurallink enhance empathy by sharing experiences or further divide societies? What does an "extended mind" mean for privacy and agency?
Additional topics include memetics, decentralized decision-making, transhumanism, simulation theory, and the transition to a data-driven world powered by intelligence. How will hyperconnectivity impact our perception, identity, and fundamental cognitive abilities?
Tune in for all this and more…
Special thank you to Tim Scarfe for being on our show!
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Audio Narration of.the article, Turning Point in AI 🚀 Leaders Rally for a Natural AI Initiative by Denise Holt on Spatial Web AI Podcast. #ActiveInferenceAI #futureofai #karlfriston
A pivotal roundtable discussion held by the Boston Global Forum, the Active Inference Institute, and the Neuropsychiatry and Society Program on December 12, 2023, marked a significant turning point in our understanding and development of artificial intelligence.
This group of leaders came together to to discuss a letter signed by 25 neuroscientists, biologists, physicists, policy makers, AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and directors of research labs on a joint initiative proposing a radical rethinking of AI’s trajectory, advocating for a model of AI that is fundamentally different from the data-intensive, computationally expensive systems that dominate today’s landscape. They propose that rather than giant neural networks, we need AI systems modeled after natural organisms - displaying key attributes like autonomy, adaptability, and goal-directedness.
Their meeting signifies growing momentum behind a new approach to AI called Active Inference, developed by world renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Karl Friston, Chief Science Officer at VERSES AI, that leads to more transparent, ethical, and beneficial intelligent systems.
Active Inference AI is inspired by physics and the biology of life itself, and it is already being advanced by VERSES AI, currently in Beta for their Genius platform with partners like NASA, Volvo, and others.
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Audio Narration of the article, VERSES AI Announces AGI Breakthrough | Invokes Open AI's 'Assist' Clause by Denise Holt, Spatial Web AI Podcast #AGI #ActiveInference #VERSESAI
VERSES has achieved an AGI breakthrough within their alternative path to AGI called Active Inference. And on December 20, 2023, they appealed to Open AI “in the spirit of cooperation and in accordance with [their} charter,” by taking out a full page ad in the New York TImes with an Open Letter to the Board of Driectors at Open AI.
🔍 Key Points: 🧠💡
• VERSES New Path to AGI: Focusing on 'natural' rather than 'artificial' intelligence.
• Active Inference Breakthrough: A significant advancement that challenges traditional AI models.
• A Gesture in the Spirit of Cooperation: Aligning with Open AI's mission for safe AGI that benefits humanity.
• Challenges of Deep Learning: Addressing the limitations and dangers of current AI approaches.
• VERSES vs DeepMind: A contrast between the approaches of Geoffrey Hinton and Karl Friston.
• The Free Energy Principle: Unlocking a new direction in AI, grounded in natural intelligence.
• AGI Roadmap: Detailed stages from Systemic to Shared Intelligence, leading to potential super-intelligence.
• Collaboration Call: A significant appeal for cooperation within the AI community.
🧠 Why It Matters:
This announcement is more than just a technological advancement; it's a call for a paradigm shift in how we approach AGI. VERSES AI is inviting us to reconsider our relationship with technology, emphasizing cooperation, safety, and alignment with human values. Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach!
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Audio Narration of the article - Unlocking the Future of AI - Active Inference vs LLMs – The World vs. Words, written and narrated by Denise Holt.
#FutureofAI #ActiveInferenceAI #VERSESAI
Active Inference AI a catalyst for change and remarkable innovation, fundamentally redefining what AI means. representing a paradigm shift - modeled after how the human brain works through real-time sensory input and real-world interaction. This allows for true embodied AI that can adapt, evolve, and handle complex real-time operations.
Self-evolving, self-organizing, and Self-optimizing Active Inference holds the key to the next era of AI advancement. VERSES AI is spearheading Active Inference development with world renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Karl Friston, unlocking new possibilities for trusted and ethical AI integration into society.
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On November 3, 2023, VERSES AI gave the public a 'FIRST LOOK' 👀 at their new AI platform called, Genius™, and the AI
capabilities they demonstrated were mind blowing. 🚀
Here's my take on the demo and why I believe they
are positioned to become a global leader in space of Intelligent Agents...
🔸 “What you’re about to see is akin to, I believe,
a moment like the launch of the first rocket or the Kitty Hawk moment…So I want
you to think about that moment when you first saw something completely new in
technology.”
— Gabriel Rene, CEO VERSES AI 🔸
Artificial intelligence is at a critical juncture in its evolution, and the LIVE demonstration on November 3, 2023 of VERSES' “Genius™” AI platform showcases a promising new direction for the field. In
this presentation, CEO Gabriel Rene and his team provided a first look at how Genius™ is redefining the future of AI through its innovative approach rooted in Active Inference, First Principles AI, and Shared Intelligence.
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Denise Holt reports from the 4th Annual International Workshop on Active Inference (IWAI), September 2023, where the highlight of the event was a 1.5 hour long exclusive presentation with the father of Active Inference & the Free Energy Principle, Dr. Karl J. Friston, Chief Scientist at VERSES AI.
In this groundbreaking video, Dr. Friston unveils his latest research on Active Inference, shedding light on its potential as a systematic blueprint for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Watch as Friston and his VERSES team pioneer a new kind of AI that mimics biological intelligence, making any data 'smart'.
Learn how intelligent agents leverage generative models and state spaces to perceive, adapt to, and reshape environments. Witness Friston’s simulations of autonomous systems dynamically pooling knowledge through emergent communication protocols to achieve flexible, human-like coordination.
Witness the structured learning breakthroughs that move beyond today’s pattern recognition to decode raw data streams into organized representations, goals, and plans - the foundations for artificial general intelligence.
Find out how VERSES’ Spatial Web Protocol enables seamless belief sharing across specialized agents to form efficient, mutually predictable worlds. Gain perspective on inductive planning, information-theoretic formalisms, model comparison, epistemic foraging, dynamics of learning, and more groundbreaking Active Inference innovations.
While Friston’s presentation was meant only as a glimpse, these insights keep VERSES AI at the leading edge of creating Autonomous Intelligent Systems (AIS) that can understand, communicate, and adapt as humans do.
🎥 Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction by Tim and Karl Friston’s Opening Remarks
06:09 — The Significance of Free Energy in Understanding Life
07:10 — Exploring Markov Blankets and Factor Graphs
09:56 — Hierarchical Generative Models and Time Perception
13:36 — Active Inference and Planning with Expected Free Energy
15:40 — Joint Free Energy and Generalized Synchrony in Physics
16:40 — The Role of Paths and Intentions in Physics and Active Inference
17:35 — Specifying Endpoints of Paths as Goals
30:26 — Communication and Belief Sharing in Federated Systems
31:35 — Generative Models and Perception in Agents
40:19 — Model Comparison and Latent State Discovery
41:25 — Active Model Selection and Handwritten Digit Styles
45:30 — Structured Learning and Object Localization
49:10 — Epistemic Foraging and Confidence in Learning
50:21 — The Dynamics of Information Gain and Learning
51:29 — Conclusion and Q&A Begins
01:19:33 — Emphasis on Constraints in the Free Energy Principle
01:23:40 — Closing Remarks
01:24:55 — Karl Friston’s Reflections on the Field’s Evolution and the Next Generation
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1st Published August 15, 2023 - Friston’s Law is Proven- FEP Explains How Neurons Learn, written & narrated by Denise Holt. #ActiveInference #FreeEnergyPrinciple #KarlFriston
Dr. Karl J. Friston, the Chief Scientist at VERSES AI, has developed a new kind of AI called Active Inference AI based on the Free Energy Principle (FEP). Researchers in Japan have proven that Friston's theory explains how the brain learns through self-organization and predictive modeling. This breakthrough has significant implications for neuroscience and AI research, as it offers a more sustainable, interpretable, and programmable approach to artificial intelligence. The combination of Active Inference AI, the Free Energy Principle, and the Spatial Web Protocol lays the foundation for a unified system of distributed collective intelligence that mimics biological intelligence. By understanding how brains handle perception and learning through Bayesian inference, researchers hope to achieve AGI or ASI in machines. VERSES AI is leading this revolutionary work in the field of artificial intelligence.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:59 - AI Research Challenges
02:03 - Dr. Karl Friston's Work with VERSES AI
03:02 - The Free Energy Principle
04:20 - Brain's Perceptual Mechanism
05:34 - Neural Network Inference
06:49 - Experimental Validation in Neuronal Networks
08:07 - AI and the Free Energy Principle
09:03 - The Future of AI with VERSES AI
10:10 - Conclusion and Further Resources
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On November 20, 2023, Denise Holt sat down with Mahault Albarracin, the Director of Product for Research and Innovation at VERSES AI, to explore the future of AI. Albarracin, an expert in active inference and cognitive computing, shares her profound insights on how active inference is revolutionizing AI by endowing it with a sense of self. The conversation navigates through the limitations of current large language models (LLMs) and contrasts them with the potential of active inference models. Albarracin emphasizes the importance of self-organization in AI systems, underscoring the difference between mere content prediction and the dynamic, adaptive capabilities of active inference. The discussion also touches on broader implications, including AI's role in societal structures, the need for diverse, multidisciplinary approaches in AI governance, and the prospect of AI reshaping our work and social lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge developments in AI and their far-reaching consequences.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: The Need for a New AI Paradigm
01:58 - Understanding Active Inference and AI’s Sense of Self
06:39 – The Obligatory Commentary on the OpenAI Drama
10:19 - The Role of Active Inference in AI's Evolution
17:44 - Insights from Working with Karl Friston
21:43 - Interdisciplinary Approach to AI Research
31:56 - AI and the Future of Work and Society
43:35 - AI Alignment, Empathy, and Consciousness
54:51 - Tailoring AI's Empathy and Sensitivity
58:51 – AI Embodiment
01:07:59 - Navigating AI Governance and Inclusion
Special thank you to Mahault Albarracin for being on our show!
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Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahault-albarracin-1742bb153
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Join our conversation in this episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast, where host Denise Holt engages with Dr. Jacques Ludik, a renowned global AI expert, smart tech entrepreneur, founder of multiple AI companies, and best-selling author, as they dive into a myriad of topics encompassing AI's future, its ethical implications, and its transformative impact on society. Explore the intricacies of neural networks and Active Inference AI, discussing the broader societal implications of AI, including its role in empathy, privacy, and AI governance. Dr. Ludik passionately discusses the need for visionary leadership and a collective approach towards realizing AI's full potential, emphasizing wisdom, decentralized systems, and sustainable living. They also examine digital twins, the Free Energy Principle, and the integration of AI in various domains, providing a glimpse into the future of intelligent systems and their role in improving the quality of life globally.
Dr. Jacques Ludik has an extensive background in AI, with contributions to machine learning, neural networks, and the application of AI across various industries. From his academic collaborations to his practical experiences in predictive maintenance and real-time process problem identification, Dr. Ludik shares rich insights from his journey in the AI landscape.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an AI professional, or simply curious about the future of smart technology, this conversation offers deep insight into complex AI concepts and a visionary outlook on how AI can shape a better future for all.
Chapters:
00:12
- Introduction to Dr. Jacques Ludik
01:23 - Dr. Ludik's AI Background and Journey
07:00 - Future of Smart Technologies
10:30 - Massive Transformative Purpose in AI
15:08 - Vision for a Thriving Civilization
20:50 - AI's Impact on Jobs and Empathy
23:47 - Merging Technology with Humans
26:09 - Active Inference and Bayesian Approach
30:51 - Digital Twins and Spatial Computing
34:57 - Intelligent Agents and HSML
41:16 - AI Governance and Trustworthiness
48:23 - Future of AI and Decentralized Data
53:00 - Active Inference in World Models
59:38 - Overcoming Sunk Cost Bias in AI
01:05:03 - Personalized AI and Future Possibilities
01:10:01 – Wrap Up
Special thank you to Dr. Jacques Ludik for being on our show!
Connect with him:
Website: https://jacquesludik.com/
You can also learn more on my blog: https://deniseholt.us
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