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The Legacy of Bell Labs in Machine Learning
The transcript contains a discussion of the influence of Bell Labs on machine learning, including the current state of machine learning research at major companies like Microsoft and Google, and a reference to a phone bill tax for Bell Labs' research.
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Reflecting on the historical significance of machine learning and the importance of bringing creative minds together to advance this field.
36:50 - 38:29 (01:39)
Summary
Reflecting on the historical significance of machine learning and the importance of bringing creative minds together to advance this field.
ChapterThe Legacy of Bell Labs in Machine Learning
Episode#148 – Charles Isbell and Michael Littman: Machine Learning and Education
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The conversation jumps from Ultimate Frisbee to basketball to Bell Labs, with no clear connection between the topics.
38:29 - 39:21 (00:52)
Summary
The conversation jumps from Ultimate Frisbee to basketball to Bell Labs, with no clear connection between the topics.
ChapterThe Legacy of Bell Labs in Machine Learning
Episode#148 – Charles Isbell and Michael Littman: Machine Learning and Education
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about how the Bell Labs transformed in the research landscape, leading to a decline in its research tax on phone bills, leading to the eventual downfall of the company.
39:21 - 42:01 (02:39)
Summary
The speaker talks about how the Bell Labs transformed in the research landscape, leading to a decline in its research tax on phone bills, leading to the eventual downfall of the company. Despite this, the speaker still believes that it was a wonderful place to work at.