Paul van der Boor

Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus Group, and Floris Fok, AI Engineer at the same group, dive into the evolving landscape of AI agents. They discuss the transition from basic models to interactive systems, exploring integration challenges akin to building a Mars Rover. The duo shares insights on generative AI risks and security innovations, the unique roles of AI engineers, and the critical balance between advanced capabilities and user-friendliness. With lessons from over 20 projects, their conversation is packed with practical takeaways for anyone in AI.

Paul van der Boor, VP AI at Prosus Group, and Donné Stevenson, Machine Learning Engineer, dive into the fascinating world of the Token Data Analyst agent. They discuss the agent’s seamless integration into production, overcoming challenges like LLM overconfidence and query accuracy. The duo explores the importance of modular architecture for enhanced interaction and the hurdles of SQL queries amidst unclear definitions. Their insights into structured reasoning models promise a brighter future for data analysis, making complex tasks more efficient and accurate.

Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus Group, shares his extensive knowledge of voice AI applications, while Floris Fok, an AI Engineer at the same company, delves into the technical hurdles faced with OpenAI’s real-time voice API. They discuss real-time voice interactions in environments like Brazil's food delivery system and explore innovative applications in healthcare, enhancing triaging accuracy. The duo highlights challenges such as language processing and turn detection, emphasizing ongoing improvements and the future of voice technology.

Paul van der Boor, VP AI at Prosus Group, and Chiara Caratelli, Data Scientist at Prosus Group, dive into the world of web agents—AI that interacts with the web like humans. They discuss why these agents are crucial in the evolution of AI, especially in improving e-commerce and automation. Challenges in creating agent-friendly web design are tackled, alongside visions of a future where booking flights or ordering food becomes seamless. Their insights into balancing prototyping with scalability offer a glimpse into the future of digital interaction.

Join Paul van der Boor, Senior Director of Data Science at Prosus, as he shares his journey from aerospace engineering to leading data science at a major tech firm. He discusses the hurdles AI builders face transitioning from demos to real-world applications and the importance of thorough evaluations. Paul explores building ML capabilities across diverse teams in a global organization, emphasizing collaboration and standardization. He also reflects on insights gained from a recent industry conference, highlighting networking as a key to overcoming challenges.