Reinforcement Learning for Industrial AI with Pieter Abbeel - #476

This article from Practical AI discusses a conversation with Pieter Abbeel, a prominent figure in the field of AI and robotics. The interview covers a range of topics, including Abbeel's work at Covariant, the evolving needs of industrial AI, and his research on unsupervised and reinforcement learning. The article also touches upon his recent paper on transformers and his new podcast, "Robot Brains." The focus is on practical applications of AI, particularly in industrial settings, and the challenges and advancements in reinforcement learning.

• •The interview highlights the application of reinforcement learning in industrial AI.
• •It explores the shift in requirements for AI in industrial settings.
• •The discussion covers Abbeel's research on unsupervised and reinforcement learning, including his work on transformers.