Backpropagation
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Backpropagation has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Mar 2023 on CBS Mornings. Podcasts mention backpropagation as a key concept in AI, with Joe Rogan discussing it in his interview with Jensen Huang. Additionally, a speaker on CBS Mornings highlighted its central role in modern models while also critiquing it for being biologically implausible, suggesting it may not reflect how the brain functions.
In machine learning, backpropagation is a gradient computation method commonly used for training a neural network in computing parameter updates.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2023 on CBS Mornings |
| Field | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science |
How do different shows talk about Backpropagation?
2 shows discussed Backpropagation in these episodes.
- CBS Mornings — 1 episode
Acknowledged as central (all of the big models now use… back propagation) but criticized as biologically implausible (I don't think that's what the brain is doing).
Full interview: "Godfather of artificial intelligence" talks impact and potential of AI - PowerfulJRE — 1 episode
Who talks about Backpropagation on podcasts?
Joe Rogan and Matt (last name not stated) brought up Backpropagation; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on PowerfulJRE.
- Joe Rogan Experience #2422 - Jensen Huang on PowerfulJRE (Dec 2025) — Joe Rogan
- Full interview: "Godfather of artificial intelligence" talks impact and potential of AI on CBS Mornings (Mar 2023) — Matt (last name not stated)
What is Backpropagation mentioned alongside?
Backpropagation is most often mentioned alongside Deep Learning, Industrial Revolution and University of Toronto.
Mentioned together: Deep Learning, Industrial Revolution, University of Toronto, Geoffrey Hinton, Ilia Sutskever, ChatGPT, Android, United States (states), Morris Chang, Epic Games