Edge Computing in Fast Food, Transformative AI Use Cases, and the Future of Data Privacy with Brian Chambers & KC Rakam

Ever wonder how a chicken shop got your order just right? Today, we're discussing the transformative power of edge computing in fast food, with insights from Brian Chambers, chief architect at Chick-fil-A, and KC Rakam, head of customer engineering at Google Cloud. Get ready to understand how data centralization enhances customer experience and how the future of the restaurant industry can potentially be driven by IoT and automation.

Next on the menu is a deep dive into the world of AI. We discuss how this revolutionary technology is shaping the creation of AI-powered products, with a focus on three significant use cases: customer experience, marketing automation, and developer experience. We'll uncover the crux of streamlining actions with AI, the importance of having a solid foundation of data before launching AI initiatives, and the invaluable advice for data teams contemplating AI adoption.

As we continue our conversation, we'll delve into the broader implications of AI in shaping modern experiences and business value. From using Warren Buffett's timeless advice in the context of economic downturns to understanding the business value of AI projects, we're covering it all. You'll hear real-world examples, including a tale of an AI-generated Instagram influencer, and understand the infinite possibilities of AI. Wrapping up, we'll discuss the future of data and the challenges of data privacy with Brian and KC. So tune in, engage, and stay updated about the latest trends in data and technology!

What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.