AI Partnerships, US Scientist Exodus, and Honda's AI-driven Automation: A Conversation with Licenia Rojas of TD Bank

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the new AI partnership between Databricks and Anthropic, a significant reduction of US scientists due to funding cuts, and Honda's 30% reduction in assembly line workers through AI and robotics. The show highlights Databricks' incorporation of Anthropic's AI models into their platform, the potential brain drain in the US scientific community, and Honda's advanced AI-driven automation in its China EV plant. Following the news, Jim Love interviews Licenia Rojas, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at TD Bank. Rojas shares her journey in tech, insights into building inclusive and innovative cultures, and the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and maintaining a customer-centric approach to technological advancements.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:37 Databricks and Anthropic Partnership 02:59 US Scientists Contemplating Relocation 04:46 Honda's AI-Driven Automation 07:38 Interview with Nia Rojas from TD Bank 09:20 Licenia Rojas' Career Journey 12:51 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning 22:50 The Role of Chief Architect at TD Bank 24:25 The Evolution of Technology Architecture 26:44 The Myth of Long-Term Planning 27:05 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals 28:22 Outcome-Focused Architecture 28:41 Innovation and Experimentation at TD 30:42 Defining and Achieving 'Good' 32:11 Human-Centric Innovation 34:21 Employee Engagement and Idea Platforms 36:15 Overcoming Cynicism in Tech 39:16 Exciting Emerging Technologies 40:36 Security in Architecture 44:00 AI and Human Productivity 46:31 Career Advice for Aspiring Technologists 49:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts