Mar 03, 2026

Bridging Neurotechnology with Immersive Systems: Getting BCIs outside of the lab?

This talk by Hakim Si-Mohammed explores the evolution of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) from clinical rehabilitation tools to integral components of immersive systems. It details research on integrating BCIs with Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), focusing on SSVEP-based interaction, user experience enhancements, and the development of passive, neuro-adaptive systems that respond to user mental states to mitigate issues like cybersickness.

Mar 03, 2026

"Vibe Coding is a Slot Machine" - Jeremy Howard

fast.ai founder Jeremy Howard critiques the 'vibe coding' illusion, arguing that AI-assisted tools create a slot machine-like experience that erodes true software engineering skills. He revisits the origins of ULMFiT, champions interactive programming for building intuition, and reframes AI risk from existential threats to the dangers of power centralization and human enfeeblement.

Mar 02, 2026

Beyond Swahili: Designing Inclusive AI for Bantu Languages

Alfred Malingo discusses the unique position of Swahili in AI, arguing that its structural similarities to other Bantu languages make it a far more effective pivot language than English for developing inclusive and accurate models. He deconstructs the failures of typologically mismatched transfer from Indo-European languages and presents a case study, AfriMT-a, to demonstrate how Swahili can serve as a technical bridge for machine translation and representation learning across the Bantu language family.

Mar 02, 2026

Platform Engineering • Ajay Chankramath & Nic Cheneweth • GOTO 2026

Ajay Chankramath and Nic Cheneweth discuss the critical elements of effective platform engineering, emphasizing a product mindset, the foundational role of control planes and API-first design, the common pitfalls of implementing Backstage, and the emerging impact of AI and agents on the platform landscape.

Mar 01, 2026

Using Agents in Production: Past Present and Future // Euro Beinat

A deep dive into how Prosus is deploying over 30,000 AI agents to create an 'AI Agentic Workforce'. The talk covers the transition from simple assistants to trusted senior colleagues, the internal tooling developed, and the crucial organizational strategies used to overcome adoption barriers and foster a bottom-up culture of innovation.

Feb 28, 2026

From Chat Fatigue to Instant Action // Donné Stevenson

A discussion on the evolution of AI agent interaction, moving beyond simple text-based chat to create intuitive, GUI-driven experiences. The talk covers the practical challenges and solutions in building an impactful agent for busy professionals, focusing on quick actions, efficient data streaming, and enhanced interactivity.