Fireside Chat with Jiantao Jiao: Bridging Innovation and Academia
Join us for a hybrid in-person and Zoom fireside chat featuring Jiantao Jiao. Jiantao is a prominent figure in both academia and AI innovation. Jiantao is a Professor at UC Berkeley and the CEO of Nexusflow, in this fireside chat he will delve into the intricacies of large language models (LLMs) and how Nexusflow is pushing the boundaries of Generative AI.
At UC Berkeley, Jiantao's research covers the entire LLM pipeline, from data curation to reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF). His academic work is complemented by his role at at the helm of Nexusflow, where he collaborates with leading researchers and engineers to democratize advanced AI technology.
Under Jiantao's leadership, Nexusflow has developed significant projects like Starling-LM-7B-beta and NexusRaven-V2, setting new standards in AI performance and reliability. These innovations make advanced AI more accessible and practical for real-world applications.
With a PhD from Stanford and a prolific research background, Jiantao's contributions extend beyond his professional roles with an active presence on platforms like Hugging Face.
Enjoy insightful conversation and casual networking, with limited in-person spots available and an option to join via Zoom.
Event Highlights:
Interview Session: Gain valuable insights as Jiantao Jiao shares his experiences leading Nexusflow and his academic journey at UC Berkeley. Learn how he bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical innovation.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a leader in Generative AI. Whether you're a founder, professional, or enthusiast, this event is designed to inspire and inform.
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