Dev Interrupted Speed is the moat | AMD’s Anush Elangovan
Nov 18, 2025
Anush Elangovan, VP of AI Software at AMD, shares insights on the transformative power of innovation speed in AI. He advocates for AMD's open-source ROCm strategy, emphasizing how collaboration fuels faster development compared to proprietary systems. Anush explores the balance needed for diverse user needs and reveals how real-world applications like automating mundane tasks represent the 'last mile' opportunity in AI. His vision for openness not only accelerates progress but also empowers developers to tackle complex challenges collectively.
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Speed As A Sustainable Moat
- Speed Is A Moat Beyond Benchmarks, It's Organizational Muscle.
- AMD defines speed as the ability to consistently deliver hardware and software innovation fast.
Rethinking Flight Delay Notifications
- Small Everyday Problems Can Be Reimagined With AI, Like Flight Rebooking.
- Anush describes rethinking notifications into actionable options that save users time and hassle.
Open Source Powers Faster Iteration
- Open Source Creates An Unmatched Innovation Flywheel.
- Community-driven projects iterate far faster than closed alternatives and accelerate model performance improvements.