NVIDIA AI Podcast

Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions, dives into the game-changing role of vision AI in ensuring electric grid reliability. She shares how drone inspections help identify issues like broken components and vegetation interference, preventing outages and wildfires. The conversation also highlights the evolution of AI technology in utilities, the importance of data management, and the customization of machine learning models for the energy sector. Plus, Kaitlyn discusses global variations in electricity distribution and the future of AI in utility management.

Joseph Nelson, co-founder and CEO of Roboflow, shares insights on making computer vision accessible for developers and industries like healthcare and manufacturing. He discusses the platform's evolution and its successful community-building efforts. Listeners learn about innovative projects like the RF100 dataset and upcoming contributions for the GTC 2025 AI event. Joseph also shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the skills needed for success and the balance between creativity and technical challenges in the tech landscape.

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.

In this engaging conversation, Barb Morgan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Temenos, reveals how AI is revolutionizing the banking sector. She discusses the shift towards hyper-personalized banking services and the role of generative AI in transforming customer relationships. Barb also highlights how banks can leverage AI to enhance employee and customer experiences while ensuring data security. Additionally, she touches on the importance of sustainability in banking and the need for regulatory compliance in AI implementation.

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.