On this episode, we are joined by William Falcon, the founder and CEO of Lightning AI – an open-source Python library that provides a high-level interface for popular deep learning framework PyTorch. Described as the "operating system" for AI, Lightning AI has enabled developers to train, deploy, and ship AI products at rapid pace. Throughout this conversation, William shares how his experience in the military, and how academia informs his approach to building and running what he describes as "the Mac of AI". We also delve into the regulatory and ethical challenges that surround the open-source vs. closed AI debate, the risks that come with building a technology in our image, and how we use AI to build a more progressive world.