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Clear all filters- RAISE Summit21 min
Opening Fireside: Ramin Hasani, Liquid AI & Ion Stoica, Arena | RAISE Summit 2026
Ramin Hasani, Ion Stoica, Rachel Metz, Ayaan, Ian
Led by MIT-derived algorithms and advised by Databricks co-founder Ian, Liquid AI is deploying energy-efficient, hardware-agnostic foundation models designed to run locally on consumer-grade chips rather than massive data centers. This approach addresses a shifting market where enterprises prioritize security and regulatory control by replacing expensive, closed-source systems with open-weight alternatives that offer near-parity in performance for specific tasks like coding and office work. The discussion further highlights a strategic pivot toward specialized "cities" of smaller, deterministic models that interact within agentic pipelines to ensure reliable, human-liability-backed deployment across industries.
- a16z41 min
Inside AI Town: What AI Can Teach Us About Being Human
Joon Park, Martin Casado, June Park, Yoko, Ian
A16Z's infrastructure team hosted a panel featuring lead author June Park and GP Martin Casado to dissect the architecture of Generative Agents, which utilize Large Language Models paired with external memory systems to simulate human behavior through observe-plan-reflect loops. The discussion emphasized applications ranging from testing economic policies to modeling social theories, while advocating for a "grad student" collaboration model over rigid API interactions. Furthermore, the speakers addressed critical ethical considerations, including the necessity for transparency and a regulatory stance that prioritizes freedom of development to avoid stifling transformative enterprise use cases.
- Goldman Sachs13 min
Eddie Jones: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Former South African and Japanese rugby coach Eddie Jones transitioned his leadership style from dictatorial instruction to fostering disciplined initiative during his tenure with Japan, where he successfully guided the team from a historical one-match record to a World Cup quarterfinal appearance. His operational philosophy prioritizes continuous improvement and absolute effort over immediate results, utilizing strict protocols like canceling sessions without full commitment and validating tactical knowledge through frequent testing. By eliminating external distractions and building trust through consistent actions, Jones enabled players to operate autonomously, ultimately creating a self-sustaining culture capable of reaching their collective optimum without constant supervision.