Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future

Today’s AI can write code, pass exams, and generate images, but it still doesn’t know how to learn. In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, we sit down with Ashfaq Munshi, CEO of Pepperdata and former CTO of Yahoo, to unpack what he calls the real problem with AI: models don’t build world models, don’t learn from experience, and don’t improve the way a child does.

Ashfaq walks through the missing pieces in today’s LLMs, why world models and true learning will define the next decade, and how deep infrastructure from chips to Kubernetes to GPUs to power grid underpins every “AI breakthrough” headline you see. He also breaks down how Pepperdata squeezes 20-30% more efficiency out of massive GPU and Kubernetes clusters for some of the world’s biggest companies.

We dive into:
- Why Ashfaq believes today’s AI models “don’t know how to learn”
- World models, robotics, and what real learning would look like
- The hidden infrastructure stack that makes modern AI possible
- How Pepperdata optimizes GPUs and Kubernetes to save real money
- Data centers, power, cooling, and the coming energy crunch
- US vs China in AI: talent, chips, research, and long-term advantage
- Career advice for builders who want to work on decade-long problems

If you care about where AI goes after the current hype cycle down at the metal and up at the level of real intelligence this conversation with Ashfaq cuts straight to the core issues.

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What is Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future?

AI is exploding. Every day, new intelligent tools are emerging, and they're becoming more powerful, more helpful, and more convenient to use than ever before. Artificial intelligence isn't just a handy tool for those in IT — the data science and application of AI tools spans across sectors. But how do you keep up with the latest developments? How do you make sure you don't fall behind in deep learning and automation? And where can you learn how to use these tools for productivity?
This is Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future - your source for the latest news and insights in artificial intelligence, brought to you by Zain Kahn (Superhuman.ai) and Hassan Bhatti (technology entrepreneur and investor). Each week, listen in as Zain and Hassan speak to AI industry pioneers and innovators to find out how smart technologies are transforming business and how you can apply these tools to enhance your productivity.
Along with interviews with some special guests, tune in for our weekly AI news show where we keep you in the loop with all the biggest stories and developments on AI ethics, AI marketing, and more. So, join Zain and Hassan as they break down machine learning, neural networks, and smart technologies to give you the tips you need to harness automation, boost your productivity, and let the AI tech do the heavy lifting for you.

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