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Erik Schwartz - Aligning AI to Business Strategy, DeepSeek and AI Agents
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Join Chris as he welcomes Erik Schwartz in an in-depth conversation covering the fast-paced world of AI.
Eric shares his extensive career journey, providing insights from his early days in information retrieval to his current role as Chief AI Officer.
The discussion spans various topics, including the challenges of keeping up with rapid technological changes, the impact of AI on business operations, DeekSeek, the Paris AI Summit, the emergence of agentic AI, and the future of AI in personal and enterprise applications. Erik also delves into the similarities between the current AI boom and the dotcom era, and offers valuable advice for companies looking to align AI to business strategy.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Eric Schwartz
00:27 The Rapid Pace of AI Development
02:28 Eric's Career Journey and Early Tech Experiences
05:20 Building Digital Libraries and Information Retrieval
06:33 The Evolution of AI and Large Language Models
08:40 The Role of AI in Business and Market Trends
14:13 Defining AI Agents and Their Capabilities
18:06 Adoption of AI in Businesses and Strategic Planning
26:04 The Role of a Chief AI Officer
36:12 Automating Content Review
36:57 Measuring ROI and Success
38:15 Improving Operational Efficiency
40:18 Product Market Fit for Startups
43:26 Impact of AI on SEO and Search
46:17 Enterprise Search Solutions
48:57 Future of AI and Distributed Technologies
55:32 Exciting Developments in AI
01:05:34 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement
Don't miss this thought-provoking episode as they explore the intricacies of AI adoption, ethics, and the future landscape of search and recommender systems.
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