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Practical AI

Daniel Whitenack and Chris Benson

Making artificial intelligence practical, productive & accessible to everyone. Practical AI is a show in which technology professionals, business people, students, enthusiasts, and expert guests engage in lively discussions about Artificial Intelligence and related topics (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, GANs, MLOps, AIOps, LLMs & more).

The focus is on productive implementations and real-world scenarios that are accessible to everyone. If you want to keep up with the latest advances in AI, while keeping one foot in the real world, then this is the show for you!

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  • #352
    April 9 · 44 min

    Post-Mortem of Anthropic's Claude Code Leak

    In this fully connected episode, Dan and Chris break down the Anthropic Claude Code leak, what went wrong and what it reveals about agentic systems, AI architecture, and AI safety. They also explore how the open source community is responding and why this moment could reshape how AI systems are built and secured. Featuring: Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X Upcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

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  • #351
    April 2 · 48 min

    Agentic Coding and the Economics of Open Source

    AI is rapidly transforming how software is built, shifting economic incentives from open source code and collaboration toward on-demand, personalized development through agentic coding a.k.a. vibe coding. In this episode, Chris speaks with Miklós Koren of Central European University about how AI is reshaping open source and the software industry. They explore the economics of incentives, evolving collaboration patterns, and what this shift means for software development, the future of AI, and its broader impact on the technology sector. Featuring: Miklós Koren – LinkedIn Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X Links: Vibe Coding Kills Open Source The Directions of Technical Change The Tailwind story Upcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

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  • #350
    March 25 · 46 min

    AI at the Edge is a different operating environment

    What does “AI at the edge” really mean in 2026, and why does it matter now more than ever before? In this episode, we’re joined by Brandon Shibley, Edge AI Solutions Engineering Lead at Qualcomm’s Edge Impulse, to discuss the current state and future of Edge AI in 2026. We discuss Gen AI, Small Models, and Cascades of Models, along with real-world constraints like latency, power, and privacy. We also dive into the role of MLOps, evolving hardware, and how developers can start building practical edge AI systems today. Featuring: Brandon Shibley – LinkedIn Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X Links: Read our Ultimate Guide to Edge AI Download your copy of O'Reilly's AI at the Edge Check out the Edge Impulse blog Sign-up for an expert led trial of Edge Impulse Upcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

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  • #349
    March 17 · 55 min

    Humility in the Age of Agentic Coding

    What happens when an AI hater starts building with AI agents? In this episode, we talk with software engineer Steve Klabnik, known for his work on the Rust programming language, about his journey from criticizing AI to experimenting with it firsthand. We explore Steve’s programming language Rue, largely built with the help of AI tools like Claude, and discuss what this means for software engineering and the future of coding in an AI-driven world. Featuring: Steve Klabnik – LinkedIn Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X Links: The Rust Programming Language Rust Rue Daniel's RSA Meeting link for March 23, 2026 Daniel's RSA Meeting link for March 24-25, 2026 Upcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

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  • #348
    March 9 · 48 min

    AI policy and the battle for computing power

    AI is reshaping global power, from chip manufacturing and computing power to AI governance and US-China relations. In this episode, Ben Buchanan, Assistant Professor at The Johns Hopkins University and former White House Special Advisor for AI, explores how AI policy, geopolitics, and international cooperation intersect with AI innovation and AI safety. We discuss the strategic importance of computing power, the future of AI governance, and what it will take for democracies to lead responsibly in the age of AI. Featuring: Ben Buchanan – LinkedIn Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X Links: The AI Grand Bargain Upcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

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  • #347
    February 18 · 52 min

    Cognitive Synthesis and Neural Athletes

    As AI accelerates innovation and adoption, leaders are facing rising cognitive load, shifting systems, and new emotional realities inside their organizations. In this episode, Deloitte’s Chief Innovation Officer Deborah Golden joins us to explore how AI is reshaping leadership, why vulnerability and empathy are critical in this moment, and how anti-fragility, not just resilience, will define the future of work. Featuring: Deborah Golden – LinkedIn Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X Links: Deloitte Sponsor: Framer: The enterprise-grade website builder that lets your team ship faster. Get 30% off at framer.com/practicalai Upcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

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