Practical AI From research to product at Azure AI
Dec 7, 2020
Bharat Sandhu, Director of Azure AI and Mixed Reality at Microsoft, discusses making AI both accessible and practical for users. He shares insights on the research-to-product journey and highlights advancements in computer vision, including groundbreaking image captioning technologies. The conversation also covers empowering accessibility tools like Seeing AI, which help individuals with visual impairments. Lastly, Bharat emphasizes the importance of responsible AI practices as companies integrate these innovations into everyday applications.
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AI Project Advice
- Focus on core business needs when considering AI projects.
- Secure stakeholder buy-in upfront and establish clear KPIs.
Mixed Reality Explained
- Mixed reality bridges augmented and virtual reality, offering a unified experience.
- It simplifies development and user experience across devices.
AI in Mixed Reality
- Mixed reality relies heavily on applied AI for functionalities like hand tracking and speech recognition.
- It simplifies and accelerates mixed reality development, allowing for more value realization.