What does artificial intelligence really mean for industries like finance, and why do so many get it wrong?

In this episode of The Outstanding Shift, Andrew Evans sits down with his brother, David Evans, Senior Machine Learning Model Developer at Duolingo, who had previous stints at Google and other major tech companies. Together, they dig into the myths, fears, and realities of AI, from its 70-year evolution to the transformative “Attention is All You Need” paper, and how today’s large language models (LLMs) can be powerful workflow tools rather than just flashy novelties.

Andrew and David discuss:

• Why finance has been slow to adopt AI and what is really behind that hesitation
• The surprising ways AI can (and cannot) think
• Practical, compliance-conscious steps for integrating AI into your daily work
• How to spot hype versus real utility in an AI tool
• And more!

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About Our Guest:

David Evans is a Senior Machine Learning Model Developer at Duolingo, specializing in large language model applications for language learning. With a career that spans Google, multiple tech startups, and cutting-edge AI research, David brings a unique perspective on how AI is built, deployed, and adapted to solve real-world problems. His current work focuses on creating high-quality, freeform conversation experiences for Duolingo Max users, blending technical expertise with an understanding of human learning.