The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) The Future of Autonomous Systems with Gurdeep Pall - #450
Jan 25, 2021
Gurdeep Pall, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, shares his impressive 31-year journey at the company, contributing to projects like Skype for Business. He dives into Microsoft's acquisition of Bonsai, detailing its role in machine teaching for autonomous systems. The conversation highlights the challenges of real-world simulation and decision-making, along with innovative applications in HVAC and aviation. Gurdeep also discusses strategies for achieving ROI on autonomous system investments and emphasizes the importance of safety in advancing these technologies.
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Gurdeep's Microsoft Journey
- Gurdeep Pall celebrates his 31st anniversary at Microsoft, reflecting on a diverse career.
- His journey spans networking, communications (Skype, Teams), and now AI/autonomous systems.
Bits vs. Atoms
- Autonomous systems tackle physical world challenges (atoms, not just bits).
- This differs from software AI, requiring consideration of physics and real-world actions.
Diverse Applications
- Autonomous systems apply to diverse fields: HVAC, oil drilling, food processing, and aerospace.
- Examples include optimizing Cheetos extrusion and enhancing Bell Flight's autonomous capabilities.