In this episode of The Art of AI podcast, host Jerry Cuomo welcomes Rama Akkiraju, VP for Enterprise AI and Automation at NVIDIA and former IBM Fellow. Rama, who has been recognized by Forbes as one of the leading women in AI research, talks about the significant changes she has witnessed in AI technology, especially its application in enterprise settings.

Jerry and Rama discuss how tasks that once required months of work and expert data scientists can now be accomplished in significantly less time. They cover the role of generative AI in transforming various enterprise functions, including customer support, IT, and HR. The conversation also touches on the essential relationship between hardware and software in AI development, specifically the role of accelerated computing and GPUs. Whether you're an AI practitioner or simply interested in the transformative potential of AI in enterprise, this episode offers valuable insights. Jerry and Rama explore real-world applications and also discuss the future, considering what advancements in multi-model AI could mean for various industries.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:41 - 01:04] Rama Intro
• [02:38 - 03:09] Rama's Role at NVIDIA
• [04:24 - 04:59] GPUs
• [08:23 - 08:53] I was into AI before it was cool.
• [09:51 - 10:29] Thoughts on Future of AI

References:

• A Fireside Chat with Rama Akkiraju, Vice President for AI/Machine Learning for IT at Nvidia. NYU Stern School of Business. Watch Video
• The “Art of AI” article series by Jerry Cuomo on Medium.com. Read Articles

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