Mahesh the Geek
What is mission-critical AI, and how is it shaping our future?
Join Motorola Solutions executive vice president and chief technology officer Mahesh Saptharishi as he and AI experts explore the science, the challenges and the incredible potential of AI when it matters most.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Mahesh the Geek
Latest Episodes
Ep. 5 Part 1: The Fragile Science of Human-AI Teams with Professor Krzysztof Gajos
In the first of a two-part conversation, Mahesh welcomes Professor Krzysztof Gajos, lead of the Intelligent Interactive Systems Group at Harvard, to challenge the common assumption that human + AI is always better than either alone.Profe...
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Empathy, AI and the Future of Design with Professor James Landay
"Will AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) be achieved faster by humans working with machines? I actually think that is true. And it's almost a mistake to think of machines as operating only by themselves." In this episode, Mahesh ...
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Designing for Trust: Power, Policing and AI with Professor Martin Holbraad
“A police report isn't merely a record; it can be a memory aid, a legal artifact, a shield or even a performance.”Join us as Mahesh welcomes back Professor Martin Holbraad, a leading anthropologist and director of the Ethnographic...
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Anthropology's Key to Robust AI with Professor Martin Holbraad
In this episode, Mahesh and leading anthropologist Professor Martin Holbraad of University College London’s Ethnographic Insights Lab unravel the transformative power of anthropology. Far more than just studying cultures, anthropology – through...
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Safer Retail Experiences through AI with Dr. Read Hayes
In the second episode of Mahesh the Geek, Mahesh is joined by Dr. Read Hayes, executive director of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), as they explore the evolution of loss prevention, emphasizing the importance of prevention over res...
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