Unsupervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning
Merlyn Mind
Conversations exploring AI, tech, and education with the team at Merlyn Mind.
Is Merlyn Safe for Schools? A Conversation on Privacy & Security
Our founders started Merlyn Mind with an unwavering belief in privacy, so we do things differently. "That's the fundamental premise of this company," says Ravi Kokku, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Merlyn Mind. "We want to give these advancements of AI to classrooms, but we want to do it safely in terms of security and privacy." Go deep with Ravi as he discusses how Merlyn accommodates the unique needs of education, including the privacy and security needs of schools. 
Jun 15, 2022
33 min
Gorillas, Dinosaurs, and AI ... A Designer’s Journey
Who is Chief Design Officer Hélène Alonso, and how does she bring such beauty and inspiration to Merlyn Mind? Learn about her family's escape from civil war, and how her love for gorillas transpired into a blooming career in EdTech. Hear what she does to ensure design is at the heart of solving problems with AI solutions in classrooms and how she envisions the future.
May 17, 2022
36 min
“Thinking, Fast & Slow” and What It Means for AI and Teachers
What can AI researchers learn from the different ways the human brain processes information? What does this mean for AI generally, and what does it mean for education and applications of AI in education? Aditya Vempaty and Levi Belnap from the Merlyn Mind team explore these questions as they discuss Daniel Kahneman's concept of System 1 and System 2 from his book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" and explore recent work from AI researchers applying this approach to artificial intelligence.
Apr 13, 2022
18 min