Research Retrospectives: An interview with David Ha, Co-founder and CEO of Sakana AI
From Google Research
David Ha, co-founder and CEO of Sakana AI, discusses his journey from a managing director at Goldman Sachs to a research scientist at Google, focusing on his interests in complex systems and creative machine learning applications. He also shares insights into his personal projects, including interactive web visualizations and experiments with AI, highlighting the inspiration behind his work and how he transitioned from traditional finance to cutting-edge technology.
Key Takeaways
- Interactive web visualizations transform the typically dry world of AI research into a playground for exploration.
- From slime volleyball to neural networks, David proves that fun and learning can coexist in tech.
- Visual tools can reveal nuances in machine learning models that numbers alone might obscure—don’t just trust the score!
- Boredom can be the seed of innovation; David’s shift from finance to coding birthed fresh ideas in AI.
- In an era of static PDFs, engaging web demos breathe life into research findings, making them accessible and fun.
Mentioned in This Episode
- David Ha (person)
- Artificial Intelligence (concept)
- Google LLC (company)
- Evolution Strategies (concept)
- Evo Jax (product)
- Twitter (media)
- Goldman Sachs (company)
- AI Conference (event)
- Doom (media)