Industrial AI Podcast Trumpf's AI education offensive
Oct 16, 2024
Dr. Jens Ottnad, an AI expert at Trumpf and advocate for AI education, shares insights into shaping the future workforce. He discusses innovative AI training initiatives that focus on vocational education and apprenticeships. Jens highlights the importance of hands-on experience while navigating the dynamics of AI integration in organizations. He emphasizes collaboration between companies and educational institutions to foster talent, making a significant impact on the industrial sector's evolution.
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Data-Centric AI at Trumpf
- Trumpf found that building AI products requires high-quality data, echoing Andrew Ng's data-centric approach.
- Creating this data requires many people with basic data science understanding, not just a few experts.
Training Young Talents in AI
- Start AI training with young people to transform a company's data handling capabilities.
- Use relatable examples like ice cream flavor forecasting to teach basic AI concepts.
Trumpf's "Tech Insights"
- Trumpf's internal AI training includes "Tech Insights" where experts share real-world experiences.
- One key lesson emphasized was the crucial role of data quality in successful AI projects.