In this episode, Dean and Natanel Davidovits explore the intricacies of AI and machine learning, focusing on model efficiency, the use of APIs versus self-hosting, and the importance of defining success metrics in real-world applications. They discuss the challenges of data quality and labeling, the evolving role of data scientists in the age of LLMs, and the significance of effective communication between data science and product teams. The conversation also touches on the future of robotics in AI and the need for specialization in a rapidly changing landscape. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/tEYvqxwhah --- Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Natanel Davidovits 02:10 Optimizing AI Models for Real-World Tasks 03:47 Success Metrics in Industry vs. Academia 07:52 The Importance of Communication Between Teams 11:33 Handling Data Quality and Labeling Challenges 12:11 The Impact of LLMs on Data Science Careers 16:29 Navigating Specialized Domain Data 22:15 Trends in Machine Learning and AI 27:27 The Future of AI and Robotics 28:28 The Role of AI in Physics 33:36 Controversial Views on AI and Machine Learning 34:05 Final Thoughts and Recommendations ➡️ Natanel Davidovits on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/natanel-davidovits-28695312/ 🌐 Check Out Our Website! https://dagshub.com Social Links: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dagshub ➡️ Twitter: https://x.com/TheRealDAGsHub ➡️ Dean Pleban: https://x.com/DeanPlbn