Computers Don't Byte

Episodes

S01 / E07 - 04 June 2024

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 enhancing the robustness of AI systems. Robustness is a critical component in building trustworth...

S01 / E06 - 20 May 2024

Tessa Verhoef: Robots, a way to better understand humans

Assistant Professor Tessa Verhoef has a passion for robotics and is dedicated to improving the human-likeness of robots, for instance by looking into their use of language.Her journey began with Kismet, a robot designed to convey emotions and engage in human-lik...

S01 / E05 - 06 May 2024

Rob van Nieuwpoort: Efficient computing, a journey starting with a Commodore 64

Rob van Nieuwpoort is Professor of Efficient Computing and eScience at LIACS. His research focuses mainly on augmenting the efficiency of software and applications. But it also tackles the challenges posed by large-scale simulations housed within data centers. In this era where the demand for sto...

S01 / E04 - 23 April 2024

Joost Batenburg: detecting fingerprints with tomography (digital archaeology)

Enter the realm of tomography, the work field of 'digital archaeologist' Professor Joost Batenburg. Tomography is a technique to peer into objects without taking them apart, akin to the familiar CT scan. Two-dimensional images are converted into three-dimensional images using algorithms. N...

S01 / E03 - 09 April 2024

Max van Duijn: using language as a window on the mind

Assistant professor Max van Duijn combines cognitive science with Artificial Intelligence (AI). His research is on children’s stories and the question if they have a so-called Theory of Mind. This is the ability to understand the mental state of somebody else and use this information to explain a...

S01 / E02 - 26 March 2024

Niki van Stein: can explainable AI save lives?

Niki van Stein is assistant professor at LIACS. Her research focuses on explainable artificial intelligence (AI), with a specific focus on the maritime sector. At a time when modern marine vessels are evolving into complex supercomputers on water, AI plays a crucial role in efficiently managing m...

S01 / E01 - 12 March 2024

Suzan Verberne: the future of chatbots is human

Professor Suzan Verberne talks about her research on search engines and chatbots. She explains the difference between search engines such as Google, and large language models like ChatGPT. Furthermore, contrary to what many people think, Dutch as a language is much 'bigger' than you might...

S01 / E00.5 - 04 March 2024

Introducing: Computers Don't Byte

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'...

About Computers Don't Byte

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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