Gradient Dissent: Conversations on AI
Join Lukas Biewald on Gradient Dissent, an AI-focused podcast brought to you by Weights & Biases. Dive into fascinating conversations with industry giants from NVIDIA, Meta, Google, Lyft, OpenAI, and more. Explore the cu...
AI overview.Lukas Biewald is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly as the co-founder of Weigh…
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On the show
- Alex Kendall1 ep
- Aaron Katz1 ep
- Carina Hong1 ep
Also: Mike Cannon-Brookes, Corey Sanders, Nikolaus West, Cristóbal Valenzuela, Tuhin Srivastava, Edwin Chen, Arvind Jain, Samuel Rodriques, Dan Klein, Lin Qiao
Audience Interest
- artificial intelligence advancements
- AI industry insights
Podcast Focus
- conversations with industry leaders
- AI model production challenges
Publishing Consistency
- 135 episodes produced
- active for 6 years
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- 🇰🇷South Korea · Technology#924.9K to 14K
- 🇸🇪Sweden · Technology#150889 to 2.6K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
5.8K to 17K🎙 Biweekly cadence·140 episodes·Last published 2mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
8.3K to 24K🇺🇸71%🇰🇷24%🇸🇪4% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
3.3K to 9.6K763 real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/26 |  Elon's Former Battery Chief: AI Data Centers Will Make Electricity Cheaper | Can today's power grid handle the explosive growth of AI data centers? Tesla Alum Drew Baglino, now founder & CEO of Heron Power, doesn't think so.In this episode, he joins Lukas Biewald to talk about why scaling compute requires a fundamental overhaul of grid-to-chip infrastructure, not just bigger power plants.They cover how Heron Power raised $140M to cut power losses in half, shrink massive oil-filled transformers by 100x, and unlock 35MW of extra compute for every gigawatt data center, and what that means for the future of AI energy efficiency.Connect with us here:Drew BaglinoHeron PowerLukas BiewaldWeights and Biases | 1h 34m 09s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | open-source AIChinese AI models+3 | Lin Qiao | FireworksOpenAI+1 | — | AIopen-source+5 | — | 1h 19m 04s | ||
| 6/16/26 | AI reliabilitylanguage models+3 | Dan Klein | Scaled CognitionBerkeley+1 | — | AIlanguage models+4 | — | 1h 14m 41s | ||
| 5/26/26 | AIhealthcare+3 | Samuel Rodriques | Edison ScientificWeights & Biases | — | AI scientistdrug discovery+3 | — | 1h 14m 48s | ||
| 4/15/26 | self-driving technologyAI integration+4 | Alex Kendall | WayveUber+5 | Cambridge | self-drivingAI+7 | — | 45m 49s | ||
| 3/31/26 | database technologyAI infrastructure+4 | Aaron Katz | ClickHouseYandex+8 | Russia | ClickHouseAI+6 | — | 43m 31s | ||
| 2/5/26 | AI verificationformal verification+3 | Carina Hong | AxiomAWS | — | formal verificationAI systems+5 | — | 50m 40s | ||
| 1/20/26 | AI toolsdeveloper productivity+3 | Mike Cannon-Brookes | GitHub CopilotCursor+3 | — | AI productivitysoftware development+3 | — | 1h 07m 46s | ||
| 1/6/26 | AI trainingcloud computing+4 | Corey Sanders | CoreWeaveWeights & Biases | — | AI trainingcloud computing+6 | — | 53m 19s | ||
| 12/16/25 | physical AIdata stack+4 | Nikolaus West | RerunWeights & Biases | — | physical AIdata stack+4 | — | 1h 00m 52s | ||
| 12/1/25 | video AIAGI+3 | Cristóbal Valenzuela | Runway MLGoogle+2 | — | video AIAGI+5 | — | 14m 50s | ||
| 11/18/25 | AI inferencecompany-building+4 | Tuhin Srivastava | vLLMTensorRT-LLM+4 | — | AIinference+6 | — | 59m 13s | ||
| 9/16/25 | data labelingAI training+3 | Edwin Chen | Surge AISilicon Valley | — | AGIdata generation+3 | — | 56m 15s | ||
| 8/5/25 | enterprise AItransformer models+4 | Arvind Jain | GleanRubrik+1 | — | Gleanenterprise AI+7 | — | 43m 41s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Lukas Biewald is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly as the co-founder of Weights & Biases, a platform that aids developers in optimizing their AI models. His background in the tech industry allows him to engage meaningfully with guests from leading companies like NVIDIA, Meta, and OpenAI. Gradient Dissent offers a unique blend of in-depth discussions and insights into the world of AI, focusing on the practical aspects of deploying AI models in real-world applications. The format typically involves interviews with industry leaders, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of both the technology and its implications. The podcast attracts a diverse audience, including tech enthusiasts, AI professionals, and business leaders, all eager to learn about the latest advancements in AI. Listeners gain valuable knowledge about the challenges and innovations in the field, enhancing their understanding of how AI can transform business and technology landscapes.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 66K
- Total plays: 5.1M
- Total reviews: 70
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 32
Castbox
- Followers: 646
- Plays: 15K
- Reviews: 2
YouTube
- Subscribers: 66K
- Views: 5.1M
- Videos: 985
Podcast App
- Followers: 71
- Reviews: 68
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 14
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Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- conversations with industry leaders
- AI model production challenges
- cutting-edge AI technologies
- expert opinions on AI
Audience interests
- artificial intelligence advancements
- AI industry insights
- technology trends
- business implications of AI
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- potentially broad audience
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- 135 episodes produced
- active for 6 years
- weekly publishing schedule
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Gradient Dissent: Conversations on AI
Peaked at #92 in South Korea, currently #92 in South Korea.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | #92 | #92 | — |
| Sweden | — | #150 | #150 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.