Why is AI taking off now? Technical Trifecta for AI: GPUs, Big Data, and Machine Learning

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Why is AI taking off now? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek answers a common question given the rapid advances around us in AI. This episode ties previous episodes together.

The current hype surrounding AI technology is based on advances in on the trifecta of factors driving its growth: advancements in hardware (GPUs), the size and complexity of data sets, and improvements in machine learning algorithms. She emphasizes the significant investment in the sector and the implications for future AI products and technologies.

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Takeaways
🤖 There's a lot of hype around AI technology right now.
💻 Advancements in GPUs are crucial for AI development.
📈 The size and complexity of data sets are increasing.
🧠 Machine learning algorithms and transformers are breakthroughs where ML is becoming more sophisticated.
💰 Investment in AI technology is at an all-time high.
🚀 OpenAI and NVIDIA are leading players in the market.
🌐 AI products are becoming more accessible to the public.
🤔 Understanding the trifecta of AI can provide new insights.
🤖 The future of AI includes personalized products and robotics.

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Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.
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Chapters

1. The Rise of AI: Understanding the Hype (00:00:00)

2. The Trifecta of AI: Hardware, Data, and Machine Learning (00:02:52)

3. Investment and Future of AI Technology (00:06:09)