Practical AI From notebooks to Netflix scale with Metaflow
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Sep 21, 2021 Ville Tuulos, CEO at Outer Bounds and former leader of data science at Netflix, shares his insights on scaling AI and ML workflows. He discusses the evolution of data science infrastructure and the creation of Metaflow, highlighting its role in addressing common frustrations in data workflows. Ville emphasizes the importance of experimentation in successful AI integration and the changing skill sets needed in the industry. He also explores the future of data science infrastructure and the promise of enhanced integration between machine learning tools.
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Early AI Startup
- Ville Tuulos's first startup in 2000 used self-organizing maps for enterprise search.
- Although companies needed search help, neural networks weren't necessary then.
AI Evolution
- Python's use in AI has persisted since the early 2000s, despite initial controversy.
- Cloud computing revolutionized access to powerful hardware, unlike the past.
Netflix's ML Landscape
- Netflix uses machine learning beyond recommendations, including computer vision and operations research.
- Netflix's cloud-based infrastructure, built entirely on AWS, offers valuable lessons for other companies.
