Gary Collier, CTO of Man Group, a leader in tech-powered investment strategies, discusses the evolution of hedge funds driven by AI and machine learning. He reveals how their proprietary systems, like ManGPT, support real-time insights and decision-making. Gary also dives into ArcticDB, their open-source database that enhances data processing efficiency. With his background in coding and physics, he believes AI will soon revolutionize quantitative research, generating new strategies rather than merely refining old ones. It's a fascinating look into the future of finance!