Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…
DLC is your Down Loadable Commentary for the week, giving you a rundown of everything you need to know about gaming in it's many forms! Whether it is on desktops, laptops, or consoles, VR, AR, or tabletop, DLC is your source for info, analysis, and opinion from the best voices in the industry! Hosts Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer are joined each episode by a special guest to decide on a Story of the Week and discuss the games on their Playlist! DLC, the Digital Lifestyle Companion for gamers who Don't Like Cynicism.DLC was named one of Entertainment Weekly's 20 "Must Listen" podcasts!
DLC is your Down Loadable Commentary for the week, giving you a rundown of everything you need to know about gaming in it's many forms! Whether it is on desktops, laptops, or consoles, VR, AR, or tabletop, DLC is your source for info, analysis, and opinion from the best voices in the industry! Hosts Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer are joined each episode by a special guest to decide on a Story of the Week and discuss the games on their Playlist! DLC, the Digital Lifestyle Companion for gamers who Don't Like Cynicism.DLC was named one of Entertainment Weekly's 20 "Must Listen" podcasts!
Jeff and Christian welcome freelance reviewer Veerender Singh Jubbal to the show this week to discuss the announcements of Nintendo's latest Pokemom Day, Warner Bros shutting down historic developers, a delay for Fable, and more! The Playlist: Veerender: Pokemon TCG Pocket, AFK Journey, Pokemon Sleep, Infinity Nikki, Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel Rivals Christian: Grid Legends; more Avowed Jeff : Steam Next Fest demos: Wheel World, Hyperslice, Haste: Broken Worlds, Drop Duchy, Deliver at all Costs, Wanderstop, Is This Seat Taken? Shape of Dreams Parting Gifts!…
Jeff and Christian welcome Mark Turcotte from Rivals Assemble to the show this week to discuss the developers behind Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 working on a Hasbro IP, the latest high profile video games to get the big budget movie treatment, layoffs of the US Marvel Rivals team by NetEase, and more! The Playlist: Mark: Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Update (Human Torch & The Thing), Overwatch 2 Season 15 (Perks added to the game), Avowed, UFO 50 Christian: Avowed, Metal Gear Acid Jeff : Avowed, Dawnfolk Parting Gifts!…
Daanish Syed joins Jeff this week to welcome Steve Vegvari from Console Creatures to the show. They discuss Sony's State of Play announcements, as well as a VR version of Civ 7, and big changes to Overwatch 2 caused by Marvel Rivals. The Playlist: Steve: Avowed Daanish: Civilization VII, Rift of the Necrodancer, Minishoot Adventures, Satisfactory, Jeff : Civilization VII, Avowed Parting Gifts!…
Jeff and Christian welcome the solo developer behind Citizen Sleeper, Gareth Damien Martin to the show to discuss their newest game, Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector, as well as new prototypes from Misfits Attic, a follow up for E3 from the ESA, and Warner Bros problems, despite a stellar roster of developers. The Playlist: Gareth: The Thaumaturge, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Sky Caravan. Christian: Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics; Monster Hunter Wilds open beta Jeff : Neon Spellstorm demo, Citizen Sleeper 2 Tabletop Time: Gareth: Everdell, D&D (Eberron) Christian: Otrio Jeff: Magic the Gathering, That’s Not a Hat Parting Gifts!…
Jeff and Christian welcome Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb back to the show this week to discuss WB shutting down Multiversus for good, Microsoft bringing Forza Horizon 5 to Playstation, the uncertain future at Bioware, and more! The Playlist: Jan: Marvel Rivals, Motor Town: Behind the Wheel Christian: Citizen Sleeper 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, streaming with Apollo and Artemis Jeff : Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap, Coridden, IDUN Frontline Survival VR Talk: Jeff: Arken Age Parting Gifts!…
Jeff and Christian welcome Luke Lohr from Xbox Expansion Pass back to the show this week to discuss the huge Xbox Developer Direct, showcasing Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Doom The Dark Ages, and Clair Obscur, plus news that the next game from Celeste deveopers has been canceled, as well as NCSoft's Horizon MMO. The Playlist: Luke: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Rivals, Arkham Christian: Eternal Strands demo, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Tokyo Xtreme Racer Jeff : Eternal Strands, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black VR Talk: Luke: Arkham Shadow, Iron Man VR, Arizona Sunshine Remake Jeff: Human Within Parting Gifts!…
Jeff and Christian welcome Associate Art Director at Riot Games, Lana Bachynski back to the main show this week to discuss Nintendo finally announcing Switch 2, Sony canceling a God of War liver service game, a new Witcher-like, and more! The Playlist: Lana: Thank Goodness You’re Here, Astro Bot, Cat Quest III, Harold Halibut Christian: Star Wars Outlaws, Bluey the Video Game Jeff : First Berzerker Khazan demo, Dynasty Warriors Origins Parting Gifts!…
Jeff and Christian welcome Bailey Meyers from Giantbomb and Honest Game Trailers to the show this week to discuss another delay for the next Assassin's Creed, big news from CES including new game movies, new PC handhelds, and a new reason to throw your GPU in the garbage. The Playlist: Bailey: Tactical Breach Wizards, Balatro Christian: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Skate City: New York Jeff : The Rangers in the South, Wayfinder 1.0, Path of Exile 2 Parting Gifts!…
This bonus content interview went out first to patrons, releasing on December 20th. If you want to support the show, get bonus content like this interview early, get access to Wednesday's Paid DLC show, Feeling This seasons, spoiler chats, and more, check out Patreon.com/DLCpod Shawn Kittelsen, SVP, Creative for Skydance Interactive, including Skydance’s BEHEMOTH joins Christian and Jeff for a broad conversation about making games in VR, where VR might be heading, the technical aspects of working in VR, and what has changed in Skydance’s BEHEMOTH since launch.…
Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss how much GTA 6 is projected to make in pre-orders alone, a new patent from Nintendo for Switch 2, and the original creator of Minecraft returning to work on a sequel... based on a twitter poll. The Playlist: Kahlief: Marvels Rivals, Path Of Exile 2, Redacted Game Christian: The Rogue Prince of Persia - Second Act Update; Wayfinder 1.0 Jeff : Drova Forsaken Kin VR Talk: Christian : Vendetta Forever Jeff: Beat Saber Metallica Parting Gifts!…
12-31 - UPDATE: Lana's audio issues have been corrected. You may need to delete and re-download the episode to get the corrected audio. Jeff and Christian celebrate their 11th full year of DLC, and kick off their 12th in style, by bringing Lana Bachynski back for the annual predictions episode! Together, they look back at their predictions from last year, RECKONING with the results, and then look forward to all the big games they hope are coming in 2025, including Grand Theft Auto VI, Monster Hunter Wilds, Civilization 7, Metroid Prime 4, Avowed, Ghost of Yotei, and more! They end the episode by stepping back out on the limb for their BOLD and COOL RANCH Predictions for 2025!…
As is the yearly tradition, Jeff and Christian welcome their friend Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to the show to talk through the biggest news stories of the year that was, and then share their personal Top 5 List of Favorites, plus 5 more Diamonds in the Rough. What will be the Official DLC Game of 2024?…
Jeff and Christian sit down with Ryan Payton, Studio Head at Camoflaj and Game Director on Batman Arkham Shadow for a wide-ranging discussion about the making of the game.
Jeff and Christian welcome Rebekah Valentine from IGN back to the show this week to discuss The Game Awards big winners, Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor, plus all of the huge reveals and announcements from the show! The Playlist: Rebekah: Nine Sols Christian: Zen Pinball World, Monument Valley 3, Marvel Rivals Jeff : Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Parting Gifts!…
Jeff and Christian welcome Lucy James from Gamespot and Giant Bomb to the show this week to discuss a new report that claims gamers spend more time watching others playing than playing themselves, Apple's plan to support PSVR 2 motion controllers on Vision Pro, and the huge PC Gamer Most Wanted showcase. The Playlist: Lucy : Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, After Inc Christian: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Jeff : Path of Exile 2 VR Talk: Christian : Skydance’s Behemoth Jeff: Skydance’s Behemoth Parting Gifts!…
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