Subvolts take Microsoft's AI in healthcare and the role of public trust. Sep 22, 2021
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A solid interview with a Microsoft researcher discussing AI applications in healthcare and public trust.

Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott · S3 · Ep 36 Episode Official · Microsoft

Dr. Peter Lee: Microsoft Research & Incubations

1 h 10 Interview Hosts: Kevin Scott
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Summary

Kevin Scott interviews Dr. Peter Lee on Behind The Tech about Microsoft's healthcare and life sciences initiatives. They discuss critical response scientific research, deep learning, and neural networks, particularly in relation to Covid-19. The conversation also touches on the importance of public trust in scientific work.

Explained simply

This episode talks about how Microsoft uses smart computer programs, like deep learning, to help with health and science, especially after Covid-19. It also explains why people need to trust scientists for this work to be useful.

Why listen

This episode offers insight into how Microsoft is applying AI research, specifically deep learning and neural networks, to healthcare and life sciences. It's for those interested in the practical application of AI in critical sectors and the ethical considerations like public trust. The discussion connects to current frontier lab efforts in applying AI to real-world problems, showcasing Microsoft's strategic direction in this area.

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  • Guest: Dr. Peter Lee
  • Title: Dr. Peter Lee: Microsoft Research & Incubations
  • Show: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
  • Length: 70 minutes
  • Published: 2021-09-22T22:00:00.000Z
Show notes from Microsoft

Kevin talks with Peter Lee about critical response scientific research, deep learning and neural networks – all related to Covid-19 and Microsoft's growing healthcare and life sciences initiative. Listen in as they also discuss the key role that public trust plays in the work of scientists and researchers.

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Kevin Scott

Behind the Tech

Jargon decoded
deep learning
Peter Lee
a type of AI that learns from data
neural networks
Peter Lee
computer systems inspired by the human brain
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Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott · Microsoft
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1 h 10
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Questions people ask

What topics do Kevin Scott and Dr. Peter Lee discuss?
They discuss critical response scientific research, deep learning, neural networks, Microsoft's healthcare and life sciences initiative, and the role of public trust in science.
How does this episode relate to Covid-19?
The discussion covers scientific research and AI applications related to Covid-19 within Microsoft's healthcare and life sciences work.

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