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Smart Talks with IBM: AI & the Productivity Paradox
Jun 25, 2024
Rob Thomas, Senior VP at IBM, and Malcolm Gladwell discuss the productivity paradox, open-source AI, and AI's impact on every industry at NY Tech Week. They explore AI evolution at IBM, challenges in microelectronics, AI in sports and shipping logistics, university issues, and AI's role in productivity and technological acceleration.
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- Open-source AI fosters collaboration and innovation in technology development.
- AI presents challenges in adoption due to resistance, job insecurity, and organizational rigidity.
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The Value of Open Source in AI Development
Rob Thomas highlights the significance of open source models in AI development, emphasizing that they allow for collaborative technology advancement by multiple stakeholders. This open approach promotes transparency and fosters innovation by enabling various players to contribute to and benefit from AI technology.
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