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AI on IBM z17, Meta's Llama 4 and Google Cloud Next 2025
Apr 11, 2025
Join IBM trailblazers Hillery Hunter, an IBM Fellow and CTO of IBM Infrastructure, Shobhit Varshney, Head of Data and AI for the Americas, and Kate Soule, Director of Technical Product Management at Granite, as they dive into the launch of IBM z17 with its cutting-edge AI capabilities. Explore the unveiling of Meta's Llama 4, the innovations at Google Cloud Next, and the evolving perceptions of AI from the Pew Research Center. They tackle everything from zero downtime in financial transactions to AI's role in entertainment and industry dynamics.
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Quick takeaways
- The launch of IBM z17 emphasizes the transformative role of mainframes in processing vast transactions with integrated AI for real-time data analysis.
- The contrasting views between AI experts and the general public highlighted in Pew Research reflect the need for diverse perspectives in AI development.
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Understanding Unstructured Data in Enterprises
A significant topic discussed is the prevalence of unstructured data within enterprises, with estimates varying widely. This unstructured data is crucial as it composes around 90% of the total data that companies handle, indicating an overwhelming challenge for data management. The conversation reflects on how many organizations struggle with the quality of structured data compared to unstructured, which often contains richer insights yet is harder to analyze. This presents a compelling need for organizations to evolve their data strategies to effectively utilize the unstructured data they possess.
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