On the Cutting Edge of AI's Evolution: A Conversation with Mariana Ritchie on the Future of AI Technology
Fri Dec 19 2025
Join Chief Technologist, John Janek, and Data Scientist, Mariana Ritchie, as they discuss various aspects of artificial intelligence from its influence on daily work environments, the use and advancements in technology, and its role in shaping future developments.
Mariana discusses her journey at the company, touching on her early projects building ML pipelines to diving into the rapid progress and expansion of AI, following the release of ChatGPT. John and Mariana continue the conversation discussing the evolution of AI from natural language processing to multi-agent systems, highlighting the integration of large language models (LLMs) and the transition towards more specialized and efficient use cases.
The conversation also shares insights into the future of AI, emphasizing the relevance of LLMs, the rise of smaller, specialized models, and the role of robust data practices. The episode concludes with Mariana sharing advice for aspiring technologists, urging them to build strong foundational knowledge and highlighting the criticality of being an active, engaged practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Join Chief Technologist, John Janek, and Data Scientist, Mariana Ritchie, as they discuss various aspects of artificial intelligence from its influence on daily work environments, the use and advancements in technology, and its role in shaping future developments. Mariana discusses her journey at the company, touching on her early projects building ML pipelines to diving into the rapid progress and expansion of AI, following the release of ChatGPT. John and Mariana continue the conversation discussing the evolution of AI from natural language processing to multi-agent systems, highlighting the integration of large language models (LLMs) and the transition towards more specialized and efficient use cases. The conversation also shares insights into the future of AI, emphasizing the relevance of LLMs, the rise of smaller, specialized models, and the role of robust data practices. The episode concludes with Mariana sharing advice for aspiring technologists, urging them to build strong foundational knowledge and highlighting the criticality of being an active, engaged practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.