Big Technology Podcast The Next Gen AI Models: Reliable, Consistent, Trustworthy — With Aidan Gomez
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Oct 30, 2024 
Aidan Gomez, co-author of the groundbreaking "Attention Is All You Need" paper and CEO of Cohere, dives into the realities of next-generation AI. He dismantles myths about AI's extraordinary capabilities, emphasizing its true value in automating backend processes to save businesses billions. The conversation touches on the limitations of AI training, the role of synthetic data, and practical applications in various sectors like healthcare. Gomez also discusses the synergy between AI and humans, highlighting a balanced, responsible approach to integration in the workplace.
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AI Investment and ROI
- Generative AI models require substantial upfront investment in compute, data, and energy.
- Despite high initial costs, wider implementation offers significant long-term value and ROI.
Next-Gen AI Models: Steady Progress
- The next generation of AI models will not be "godlike" but will offer steady improvements.
- Focus on increased reliability, consistency, and competency rather than dramatic step changes.
AGI: A Realistic Goal
- Achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), where AI matches human capabilities, is a reasonable target.
- Gomez believes AGI's promise lies in boosting productivity and creating new opportunities, not mass unemployment.