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Computer scientists who are at the forefront of their respected fields attempt to explain what on earth they're doing.
Computers don't byte is a series by the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS). Leading computer scientists from a variety of fields share their expertise and insights. Dive into the minds of these researchers and learn about real-world applications, the future of AI and related technologies and cutting-edge research. From chatbots to cybersecurity, from quantum to children's stories, each episode offers its own perspective on the changing landscape of computer science. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring enthusiast, this podcast offers knowledge and inspiration.
Content: LIACS
Host: Michiel van Poelgeest
Produced by: Studio Onzichtbaar
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Recent Episodes
S3E26 Tom Kouwenhoven: Can AI ever truly understand us?
In this episode postdoc in Hybrid Intelligence Centre, Tom Kouwenhoven tells all about his research which focusses on how humans and machines learn to communicate. From chatbot misunderstandings to…
S3E25 Anna Dawid: From Tetris to quantum breakthroughs
Assistant-porfessor Anna Dawid outlines how quantum technologies are rapidly moving from theoretical science to practical innovation. She explains how the unusual behavior of quantum particles could…
S3E24 Elena Raponi: What pizza can teach us about optimization
Mathematician and optimization expert Elena Raponi takes us from car‑crash simulations to her teenage quest for the perfect pizza. Through her stories, she reveals how Bayesian thinking shapes the…
S3E23 Mike Preuss: Beyond entertainment, the science of games
Game AI expert Mike Preuss takes us from the world of Go‑playing algorithms to cutting‑edge chemistry. Hear how Monte Carlo Tree Search, the technique behind AlphaGo, helped enable the first fully…
S3E22 Eleftheria Makri: Rethinking privacy in a data-driven world
In this episode, assistant professor Eleftheria Makri takes us from a classic 1980s cryptography puzzle to today’s urgent questions about data privacy, secure computation, and the looming impact of…
S3E21 Henning Basold: from biology to rockets, the science of systems
All systems are go! Assistant professor Henning Basold guides us through the fascinating world of systems—from the biological structures that make us who we are to the complex cyber‑physical systems…
S3E20 Rita Pucci: Reading the stripes, AI meets wildlife
What’s the difference between a zebra and a zebrafish? Assistant professor Rita Pucci, who works at both LIACS and Naturalis, brings together biodiversity and computer science. She’s developing a…
S3E19 Arno Knobbe: Engineering Gold, the science behind Dutch speed skating
How can data help speed skaters push past their limits? Associate Professor Arno Knobbe specializes in sports data science. His research dives deep into the tiny details that can decide the outcome…
S3E18 Joost Broekens and Thomas Moerland: AI, revolution or bubble?
Associate Professor Joost Broekens and Assistant Professor Thomas Moerland explore the rapid rise of AI. Are we in the middle of a hype cycle, or is something truly transformative happening? And how…
S2E17 Evert van Nieuwenburg: Tiq Taq Toe, exploring quantum concepts through gameplay
What if a childhood game could unlock the mysteries of quantum mechanics? In this episode, we sit down with Assistant Professor Evert van Nieuwenburg to explore how Tiq Taq Toe is revolutionizing the…
S2E16 Marco Spruit: Ai powered pets, a new indicator of elderly well-being?
Can AI revolutionize elderly care? Professor Marco Spruit, an expert in translational data science, is developing Well-being AI—a smart pet robot that provides companionship while monitoring health…
S2E15 Anna Kononova: Lenses for chip manufacturing, unveiling the complexity of their design
How can nature-inspired evolution help us create the perfect optical lens? Assistant Professor Anna Kononova explores this question in her research. High-tech industries, like computer chip…
S2E14 Mitra Baratchi: Designing the perfect algorithm to understand the world
Ever wondered how algorithms make sense of complex problems? In this episode, we dive deep into the art of designing algorithms with associate professor Mitra Baratchi. Exploring how computers…
S2E13 Peter van der Putten: Tamagotchi, a precursor to today’s human loved home robots
How and why do humans form relationships with AI? This question lies at the core of Assistant Professor Peter van der Putten’s research. While AI sparks fear—raising concerns about its impact on our…
S2E12 Hao Wang: From Amsterdam to Paris, real-life applications of Pareto optimum
In this episode, LIACS Assistant Professor Hao Wang shares insights into multi-criteria optimization and the concept of the Pareto optimum. Discover how these powerful techniques, often used in…
S2E11 Lu Cao: Hay Fever, how AI improves pollen monitoring
The hay fever season lasts longer than it used to because of climate change. LIACS Assistant Professor Lu Cao explains how machine learning and AI can help to easier count pollen in the air. This…
S2E10 Joost Broekens: Robots & Emotions, are we moving from AI to EI?
Can robots feel joy or guilt? Can they have emotions at all? Today, we dive into the fascinating world of "affective" computing with Associate Professor Joost Broekens, a leading expert in the field.…
S1E9 Vedran Dunjko: Next level computing, exploring the world of quantum
Professor Vedran Dunjko leads the Applied Quantum Algorithms group at Leiden University. His research focuses on quantum computing, which uses quantum effects to greatly improve computation. This…
S1E8 Hazel Doughty: Video Understanding, a step towards the real world
Assistant Professor Hazel Doughty specializes in computer vision, aiming to enable computers to automatically understand visual content. Her research focuses on video understanding, where thousands…
S1E7 Jan van Rijn: Robustness, unveiling the black box of AI
Assistant Professor Jan van Rijn is at the forefront of research into the trustworthiness of AI systems. His work focuses on the field of machine learning, with a particular emphasis on exploring and…
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Computers Don't Byte has published 27 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Mathematics, Science.
Computers Don't Byte is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 19m.
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