Practical AI Growing up to become a world-class AI expert
Mar 25, 2019
Anima Anandkumar, a pioneer in deep learning and AI, shares her inspiring journey from childhood in India to becoming a leader at NVIDIA and Caltech. She discusses her early passion for mathematics and the influence of her family. Anandkumar reflects on her academic transformation from IIT to Cornell and her experiences during her PhD. She emphasizes the integration of physics with AI in improving drone technology and advocates for inclusivity in the AI community, urging for a collaborative approach that addresses ethical concerns.
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Early Influences
- Anima Anandkumar's early passion for math was nurtured by her family.
- Her engineer mother, industry-owner father, and math-teacher grandfather encouraged her natural curiosity.
Early Prodigy
- At three years old, Anandkumar memorized a 10-year calendar and enjoyed puzzles.
- Her diverse interests included dancing, suggesting a holistic development.
Dance and Math
- Diverse activities like dancing contribute to a well-rounded growth.
- Anandkumar views dance as mathematical due to its rhythm and flow.