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Oh hey, another episode! This time I talked with Anreea Munteanu of Canonical about #DataScienceStack and why the future of AI is OPEN!

https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/canonicals-data-science-stack-and-ais-open-future/

#OpenSource #AI #DataScience #podcast

Canonical's Data Science Stack and AI's Open Future | Open at Intel

In this episode, Andreea Munteanu of Canonical discusses Data Science Stack, an out-of-the-box machine learning environment solution. Emphasizing the industry's shift to Kubernetes and cloud native applications, she outlines her vision for accessible and secure open source AI. The conversation also covers the importance of community contribution, challenges faced by data scientists, and the future of AI being open source. 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Data Science Stack Introduction 03:31 Community and Collaboration 06:30 Getting Started with Generative AI 08:56 Andreea's Journey into Data Science 10:59 The Future of AI and Open Source 14:57 Encouraging Open Source Contributions 17:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Guest: Andreea Munteanu helps organizations drive scalable transformation projects with open source AI. She leads AI at Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu. With a background in data science across industries like retail and telecommunications, she helps enterprises make data-driven decisions with AI.

Katherine Druckman Feb 27

New Open at Intel Podcast! I spoke with Andrew Brown of Exam Pro about his free generative AI bootcamp for developers, #Deepseek, keeping up with AI development and its rapidly moving pace, and a lot more. Check it out!

Episode: https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/mastering-generative-ai/

Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/ofsiK5cF1u0?feature=share

#OpenSource #AI #GenAI

Mastering Generative AI | Open at Intel

In this episode, Andrew Brown, founder of Exam Pro, joins the podcast to discuss his background in educational technology and his current endeavors in teaching tech certifications and coding boot camps. Andrew shares his excitement about generative AI and how developers can stay updated with rapidly evolving innovations like Deepseek and the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA), the importance of understanding foundational concepts, and the role of open models in democratizing AI technology. The conversation also covers the relevance of deploying custom models, integrating reliable educational strategies, and ensuring developers have the knowledge to use AI applications effectively. Andrew shares insights on his courses and offers practical advice for developers keen on diving into generative AI. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Andrew Brown's Background and Current Work 01:10 Exciting Trends in Tech Education 02:20 Deep Dive into Generative AI 05:23 DeepSeek and AI Model Costs 07:44 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Development 09:22 Open Source AI and Developer Training 11:00 Practical Advice for Aspiring Developers 13:00 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Development 18:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources: FREE GenAI Boot Camp Exam Pro Resources on GitHub Andrew on GitHub Guest: Andrew Brown is the founder of Exam Pro where he creates training materials for developers. He also creates free cloud certification courses for freeCodeCamp.

Katherine Druckman Feb 13

Another new episode of Open at Intel is out! I talked with Joshua Alphonse about small language models, #OpenSource #AI, reducing bias, and other important topics in the world of AI development. Check it out! Feedback is always welcome, and I'd love to hear about what topics you'd like to hear more about. Find us here or in your favorite podcast app: https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/breaking-down-ai-small-models-big-impacts/

#podcast #NewEpisode #SLM #LLM #GenAI

Breaking Down AI: Small Models, Big Impacts | Open at Intel

Joshua Alphonse discusses the potential of small language models, highlighting their efficiency and applicability in various domains such as financial compliance and multimedia processing. The conversation also touches upon the intersection of creativity and technology, AI's role in the future of multimedia, and the significance of open source models. Joshua emphasizes the importance of eliminating biases in AI and the exciting advancements in agentic AI and spatial AI, projecting how these innovations might shape the tech landscape in the coming years. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 Joshua's Background and Experience 00:34 Current Projects and Innovations 03:04 The Importance of Small Language Models 06:14 Open Source and AI Ethics 10:13 Future of AI and Exciting Developments 12:20 Challenges and Controversies in AI 17:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Guest: Joshua Alphonse is Head of Product at PremAI. Joshua has spent his time empowering developers to create innovative solutions using cutting-edge open-source technologies. Previously, Joshua worked at Wix, leading Product and R&D engagements for their Developer Relations Team, and at Bytedance he successfully created content, tutorials, and curated events for the developer community.

Katherine Druckman Jan 9

🎙️ New Open at Intel #Podcast is up! Join me in my recent chat with Mark Abrams, where we explore the intricate ecosystem of #cloudNative technologies and their impact on #edge computing. From SUSE's innovative edge offerings to the role of #AI and #openSource collaboration, gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape and what's next.

📲 Listen and subscribe in your favorite podcast player or: https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/cloud-native-at-the-edge/

Cloud Native at the Edge | Open at Intel

In this episode, Mark Abrams discusses his role at SUSE as a domain solution architect specializing in edge computing. He shares insights on leveraging Kubernetes for edge solutions, the evolution of the open source community, and the importance of contributing to open source projects. They also touch upon the complexities and opportunities in cloud native technologies, the impact of AI, and future developments in edge computing and the open source ecosystem. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:50 Mark's Role and Interests at KubeCon 02:08 Discussing the New Book: Cloud Native Edge Essentials 03:43 The Evolution of Kubernetes and Cloud Native 05:58 Challenges and Solutions in Edge Computing 08:01 Open Source Community and Contributions 14:42 Future of Edge and AI Integration 20:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Guest: Mark Abrams has been involved in developing and delivering technology solutions for over 25 years. Mark has broad experience ranging from writing code for backend services, embedded systems, and user interfaces to managing and building technical teams and field activities around pre-sales engineering. Mark founded and led a technology enterprise using distributed methodologies before the modern day cloud existed. Mark was a part of the original team that brought k3s - the lightweight kubernetes - to market. Mark is currently a proud member of the Domain Solutions Architect's team at SUSE.

Katherine Druckman Dec 5, 2024

Another really fantastic conversation! I hope you will check out the Open at Intel podcast episode with Jack Cable of #CISA all about their work with open source communities to guide developers toward better security practices. Find it in any podcast player or: https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/inside-cisa-enhancing-cybersecurity-through-collaboration-and-open-source-initiatives/

#openSource #Security #podcast

Inside CISA: Enhancing Cybersecurity Through Collaboration and Open Source Initiatives | Open at Intel

In this episode, Jack Cable, Senior Technical Advisor at CISA, discusses the agency's role in securing the technology ecosystem, particularly focusing on open source software security. Jack explains what CISA is, its mission to protect critical infrastructure, and the significance of the 'Secure by Design' initiative. The conversation covers the collaboration efforts with the open source community, resources available for developers, and the importance of integrating security into software development. Jack also shares his personal journey into cybersecurity and emphasizes empowering developers to enhance security measures from the start. 00:00 Introduction00:45 What is CISA?01:26 CISA's Mission and Mandate02:51 CISA's Role in Open Source Security03:55 Collaborations and Initiatives05:18 Open Source as Critical Infrastructure07:11 Secure by Design and Developer Resources10:41 Jack Cable's Journey into Cybersecurity12:52 Empowering the Open Source Community17:11 Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Security Communities19:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources: Secure by Design CISA on Open Source Security Guest: Jack Cable is a Senior Technical Advisor at CISA, where he helps lead the agency’s work on open source software security and Secure by Design. At CISA, Jack authored CISA’s Open Source Software Security Roadmap and has co-led community efforts to standardize the security of package repositories. Prior to that, Jack worked as a TechCongress Fellow for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, advising Chairman Gary Peters on cybersecurity policy, including election security and open source software security. There, Jack was the principal author of the Securing Open Source Software Act. He previously worked as a Security Architect at Krebs Stamos Group. Jack also served as an Election Security Technical Advisor at CISA, where he created Crossfeed, a pilot to scan election assets nationwide. Jack is a top bug bounty hacker, having identified over 350 vulnerabilities in hundreds of companies. After placing first in the Hack the Air Force bug bounty challenge, he began working at the Pentagon’s Defense Digital Service. Jack holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford University and has published academic research on election security, ransomware, and cloud security.

Katherine Druckman Oct 18, 2024

New Open at Intel #podcast! I talked with @torgo about the disconnects between web developers and #openSource security communities and why we need to find common ground. We also discussed the relationships between #security, #privacy, and #safety. Subscribe and listen in your favorite podcast app or: https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-open-source-security-and-web-development/

Bridging the Gap: Open Source Security and Web Development | Open at Intel

In this episode, Dan Applequist of Samsung explores the intersection of open source security and web development. Drawing from his extensive experience with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and initiatives like Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) and C2PA, Dan discusses the challenges and opportunities of uniting the open source security community with web developers. Emphasis is placed on the critical importance of mobile security, considering the sensitive information on mobile devices and industry best practices such as OWASP guidelines. The conversation also highlights the importance of security education, referencing resources like OpenSSF Security 101 and OWASP's global meetups. Additionally, media authenticity through protocols like C2PA and the role of organizations such as the BBC in this domain are discussed. The episode concludes with recommendations for developers to enhance their security practices through continuous learning and community engagement. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Dan's Role at Samsung and Open Source Contributions 00:45 Web Standards and Privacy Initiatives 04:20 Bridging Web Development and Open Source Security 08:08 Challenges in Web and Mobile Security 09:26 The Importance of Mobile Security 11:40 Threat Models and Security Concerns 12:05 Protecting Yourself and Your Data 12:38 Web Security Best Practices 13:46 Challenges for Web Developers 15:28 Open SSF and W3C Collaboration 17:36 Expanding Security Education 19:44 The Importance of Media Authenticity 22:25 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions Resources: W3C SWAG Group: https://www.w3.org/community/swag/ - and GitHub repo https://github.com/w3c-cg/swag with meeting minutes Last year's W3C / OpenSSF/ OWASP / OpenJS "Secure the Web Forward" workshop: https://www.w3.org/2023/03/secure-the-web-forward/ (includes videos of all talks and workshop report) W3C Ethical Web Principles https://www.w3.org/TR/ethical-web-principles/ W3C Privacy Principles https://www.w3.org/TR/privacy-principles/ W3C Security & Privacy self-check https://www.w3.org/TR/security-privacy-questionnaire/ Guest: Dan Appelquist is Open Source Strategist at Samsung Open Source Group. He is a web & mobile industry veteran and long-time participant and leader in open source and open standards. He has been co-chair of the W3C Technical Architecture Group for the last ten years. He was an early web pioneer and "dot-com CTO." He's led efforts at Vodafone, Telefónica, Samsung and the UK Government relating to open standards and the open web. You may find him on the Fediverse at @torgo@mastodon.social.

Katherine Druckman Oct 4, 2024

This is next week! I will be speaking at Grace Hopper Celebration on Friday, October 11 on the topic of consuming #openSource software securely! I hope to see you there! Let me know if you are attending! #ghc24

Katherine Druckman Oct 4, 2024

Weekend #podcast listening! I chatted with Christopher "CRob" Robinson, one of my favorite #OpenSource #Security community leaders all about leveling up our skills in the field, and about the upcoming SOSS Fusion event where you can come hang out with both of us! Find Open at Intel in your favorite podcast player or: https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/from-fear-to-confidence-navigating-open-source-security/

From Fear to Confidence: Navigating Open Source Security | Open at Intel

In this episode, we welcomed back Christopher Robinson, aka CRob, to discuss his extensive work in the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF). We chatted about the importance of open source software security, detailing the various initiatives aimed at improving security standards. CRob shares insights into the working groups and projects within OpenSSF, focusing on their efforts to educate developers and security researchers. We also touched on the upcoming SOSS Fusion event, and its role in fostering community engagement and collaboration in open source security. We encourage listeners to join these endeavors and contribute to solving significant security challenges. 00:00 Welcome Back, CRob!00:52 Diving into Open Source Security01:20 Understanding the OpenSSF04:18 Key Personas in Open Source Security09:44 Educational Resources for Developers12:17 Getting Involved with OpenSSF Projects15:27 Upcoming Event: SOSS Fusion17:47 The Value of Open Source Events21:48 Final Thoughts and Future Plans Resources: OpenSSF SOSS Fusion Guest: Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Director of Security Communications at Intel Product Assurance and Security. CRob is a 41st level Dungeon Master and a 24th level Securityologist. He has worked at several Fortune 500 companies with experience in the Financial, Medical, Legal, and Manufacturing verticals, and spent 6 years helping lead the Red Hat Product Security team as their Program Architect. CRob has been a featured speaker at Gartner’s Identity and Access Management Summit, RSA, BlackHat, DefCon, Derbycon, the (ISC)2 World Congress, and was named a "Top Presenter" for the 2017 and 2018 Red Hat Summits. CRob was the President of the Cleveland (ISC)2 Chapter, and is also a children's Cybersecurity Educator with the (ISC)2 Safe-and-Secure program. He holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) certification, and The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification. He is heavily involved in the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) PSIRT SIG, collaborating in writing the FIRST PSIRT Services Framework, as well as the PSIRT Maturity Assessment framework. CRob is also the lead/facilitator of the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Vulnerability Disclosures and OSS Developer Best Practices working groups as well as a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) member. He enjoys hats, herding cats, and moonlit walks on the beach.

Katherine Druckman Sep 26, 2024

New Open at Intel podcast is out! I had a fantastic chat with Stephen Batifol of #Zilliz about #Milvus and the power of vector databases, as well as the MLOps community and how projects like OPEA can help developers new to #AI/ML find their way. Check it out!

Subscribe to Open at Intel in your favorite podcast app or find it at https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/understanding-milvus-the-power-of-a-vector-database/

#Podcast #NewEpisode #AI #OPEA

Understanding Milvus: The Power of a Vector Database | Open at Intel

In this episode, Steven Batifol, a Developer Advocate at Zilliz, discusses his role in fostering the MLOps community, the significance of vector databases like Milvus, and the importance of open source ecosystems. We covered the excitement of developing creative demos, the challenges facing developers in the AI space, and the rapid advancements in LLMs and AI agents. We even learn some trivia about Germany and fax machines! 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Developer Advocacy 01:02 The MLOps Community in Berlin 01:51 Joining Zilliz and Working with Milvus 04:46 Fun and Creative Demos 10:21 Challenges in the AI/ML Community 13:00 The Importance of Open Source 17:02 Upcoming Open Source Summit Presentation 20:14 Future of AI and LLMs 24:24 Conclusion Guest: Stephen Batifol is a Developer Advocate at Zilliz. He previously worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Wolt, where he created and worked on the ML Platform, and previously as a Data Scientist at Brevo. Stephen studied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. He is a founding member of the MLOps.community Berlin group, where he organizes Meetups and hackathons. He enjoys boxing and surfing.

Katherine Druckman Aug 29, 2024

I had an interesting #podcast chat with @eze_lanza and Daniel Whitenack about guardrails in AI development. It's worth a listen if you are curious about #AI #Security #OpenSource or even #Ethics. https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/ai-development-and-guardrails/

AI Development and Guardrails | Open at Intel

Ezequiel Lanza and Katherine Druckman from Intel's Open Ecosystem team chat with Daniel Whitenack, founder and CEO of Prediction Guard. They discuss the importance and implementation of guardrails for securing generative AI platforms and cover the operational challenges and security considerations of running AI models, the concept of responsible AI, and practical advice for integrating guardrails into AI workflows. Additionally, the conversation touches on multi-model integrations, open source contributions, and the significance of vendor-neutral frameworks in achieving a secure and efficient AI ecosystem. 00:00 Introduction01:28 What is Prediction Guard?03:31 Understanding Guardrails in AI06:49 Security Risks and Responsible AI13:30 Open Source and Model Security19:00 Open Platform for Enterprise AI20:26 Contributing to Open Source Projects27:12 Final Thoughts Guest: Daniel Whitenack (aka Data Dan) is a Ph.D. trained data scientist and founder of Prediction Guard. He has more than ten years of experience developing and deploying machine learning models at scale, and he has built data teams at two startups and an international NGO with 4000+ staff. Daniel co-hosts the Practical AI podcast, has spoken at conferences around the world (ODSC, Applied Machine Learning Days, O’Reilly AI, QCon AI, GopherCon, KubeCon, and more), and occasionally teaches data science/analytics at Purdue University.

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