The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) AI Research at JPMorgan Chase with Manuela Veloso - #371
Apr 30, 2020
Manuela Veloso, Head of AI Research at J.P. Morgan Chase and a renowned professor at Carnegie Mellon University, shares her insights on leveraging AI to combat financial crime and enhance client experiences. She discusses the ambitious research goals set by her team and reflects on her journey from robotics to AI in finance. The conversation also touches on her role in founding RoboCup, emphasizing the transformative power of AI in various industries and the importance of collaboration in solving complex financial challenges.
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First Time Working From Home
- Manuela Veloso had never worked from home before the lockdown in 2020.
- This was a significant shift from her routine of going to the office daily since 1984.
Path to AI
- Manuela Veloso's interest in AI stemmed from a master's project automating a manufacturing company's processes.
- This led her to Carnegie Mellon, a hub of AI research in the 80s.
RoboCup and AI Systems
- Manuela Veloso's research focuses on building complete AI systems that integrate perception, cognition, and action.
- This led her to co-found RoboCup, where autonomous robots play soccer.