Kaaren Hilsen, Telenor's Chief Innovation Officer and head of the AI Factory, shares insights on Norway's first AI factory, which prioritizes data sovereignty and sustainability. She discusses the challenges of establishing this innovative hub and highlights Telenor's commitment to green computing, including renewable energy-driven data centers. Hilsen emphasizes the importance of responsible AI practices and explores how AI can revolutionize business sustainability while ensuring secure data handling with a focus on fostering agility and collaboration.

AI is transforming banking by providing hyper-personalized services and real-time insights, enhancing customer experiences and ensuring robust data security. Barb Morgan, chief product and technology officer at Temenos, shares her expertise on how AI is transforming the banking landscape.

In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation, returns to discuss the importance of inclusive AI. With Anshita Saini, a Technovation alumna and OpenAI staff member, Chklovski explores how Technovation empowers girls through AI education and enhances real-world problem-solving skills. Saini shares her journey from creating an app that helped combat a vaping crisis at her high school to taking on her current role at OpenAI. She also introduces Wiser AI, an initiative she founded to support women and underrepresented voices in AI.

Co-founders Sean Blagsvedt and Archana Prasad of Gooey.AI discuss how their platform is making AI more accessible across communities. The platform enables teams to leverage multiple AI tools, enhancing productivity in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and frontline services. Key applications include multilingual chatbots that support African farmers through WhatsApp and AI assistants that help HVAC technicians access technical documentation.

Chris Covert, Director of Product Experiences at Inworld AI, dives into the transformative impact of AI agents on digital interactions. He highlights how intelligent digital humans are revolutionizing experiences across gaming and healthcare. The discussion emphasizes the importance of user value over mere technology, and explores the evolution of conversational AI into advanced, autonomous agents. Covert also touches on collaborative innovations unveiled at CES, aiming to enhance accessibility and creativity for developers in the industry.

Jon Heller, Co-CEO and founder of Firsthand, pioneers AI Brand Agents to revolutionize online shopping. He discusses how these agents personalize customer journeys and transform marketing interactions into valuable insights. Heller elaborates on the shift from traditional search to more intuitive, data-driven experiences, highlighting their role in bridging publishers, advertisers, and consumers. He explains the complexities of building these agents and the importance of context-specific strategies to enhance engagement and satisfaction in retail.

Margaux Masson-Forsythe, Director of Machine Learning at the Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC), sheds light on how AI-driven video analysis revolutionizes surgical training. She shares her journey from climate tech to tackling surgical challenges, emphasizing the synergy between surgeons and computer scientists. The discussion highlights the importance of surgical videos in enhancing skills and improving patient outcomes. Margaux also touches on navigating the nonprofit landscape in AI, showcasing how creativity fuels innovation in surgical practices.

Ming-Yu Liu, Vice President of Research at NVIDIA and an IEEE Fellow, dives into world foundation models transforming industries like self-driving cars and robotics. He explains how these advanced neural networks simulate real-world environments to enhance AI workflows. Liu highlights the crucial differences between world models and generative AI, discusses the significance of open-weight models, and introduces the Cosmos platform. The conversation sheds light on the future of physical AI and the importance of accurate simulations for safe deployment.

Kanjun Qiu, Co-founder and CEO of Imbue, discusses the groundbreaking potential of AI agents in transforming software development. He compares this shift to the personal computer revolution, emphasizing enhanced collaboration over mere task automation. Qiu dives into the importance of clear communication with AI, the need for customized software solutions, and the challenges of user experience design. He also highlights the future of democratizing AI, enabling individuals to create personalized collaborators, thus shifting power from corporations to communities.

In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Sara Minkara, U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, and Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, discuss AI's potential to enhance education and disability inclusion. They emphasize the importance of including disability communities in AI development, as well as the cultural and social benefits of building an inclusive future. Read the transcript: https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-Podcast_Disability-Inclusion-and-Education_Transcript.pdf