IS I.T. INFRASTRUCTURE ONE-SIZEFITS-ALL?
IS I.T. INFRASTRUCTURE ONE-SIZEFITS-ALL?
30 Oct 2024
In a lively discussion, Ben Kaznoko introduces a session with Fayez Elfar, Faisal Bin Zahra, and Umesh Sakdev, focusing on the challenges and costs of AI, its impact on jobs, and AI infrastructure. The conversation explores the role of startups like Sky in building globally renowned products through joint ventures and government support. The discussion also highlights the importance of reskilling in the workforce, emphasizing the role of government and the private sector in filling gaps in AI offerings. Umesh Sakdev shares insights on the varying degrees of AI adoption across different regions, noting transformative implementations in enterprises. The conversation touches on the challenges of scaling AI from proof of concept to production, with a focus on data and model management. The potential of AI to transform the workplace is debated, with examples of AI replacing or augmenting human roles in customer support. The session concludes with reflections on the future of AI and its implications for jobs and infrastructure.