BDS Podcast

The Podcast

Behavioral Data Science

A podcast at the intersection of behavior science and data science — exploring how modern AI and rigorous behavioral methods shape the way we learn, decide, and build.

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Mission

Make advanced ideas in AI, machine learning, and behavioral science practical without dumbing them down — so practitioners can use them responsibly and effectively.

Cadence

Updated semiweekly with deep-dive conversations and hands-on tactics.

Hosts

  • David J. Cox
  • Jacob Sosine

What we cover

  • How interacting with LLMs can help or hinder cognition — and how to mitigate drawbacks
  • Under-discussed ethics of AI: labor costs, environmental impact, and externalities
  • Explainable AI (XAI) for classic models and LLM-based systems
  • Evidence-based practices for prompt engineering beyond clever phrasing
  • Evals that actually measure model quality and reliability in production
  • Privacy and security when building with LLMs
  • How GenAI and LLMs work under the hood, and when to trust them

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