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Stephen FoskettStephen@gestaltit.com
2025-03-19

NVIDIA Reveals Rubin AI and Blackwell Ultra || Tech Field Day News Rundown: March 19, 2025

NVIDIA unveiled new AI-focused chips at its GTC conference, including the Blackwell Ultra series launching this year and the next-gen Vera Rubin GPUs set for 2026. CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the company’s shift to an annual release cycle, a departure from its previous biennial schedule. This move reflects NVIDIA’s response to the growing AI market and increasing competition. This and more on the Rundown.

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2:29 – Taara Spun Out from Google’s Parent Company Alphabet

Alphabet has spun off Taara, its laser-based internet backbone provider, into an independent company focused on delivering high-speed connectivity to underserved regions. The newly formed company will continue developing its wireless optical communication technology, which aims to provide reliable internet without the need for traditional fiber infrastructure.

Read More: Alphabet spins off laser-based Internet backbone provider Taara

6:41 – Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO

Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, succeeding Pat Gelsinger who stepped down in December 2024. Tan, formerly CEO of Cadence Design Systems and an Intel board member, aims to revitalize the company by streamlining operations and focusing on advanced chip manufacturing, including AI server chips, to better compete with industry leaders like TSMC. Following the announcement, Intel’s stock surged nearly 8%, reflecting investor optimism about Tan’s strategic vision.

Read More: Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO

12:38 – DevOps Gets Empowered by Semaphore Going Open Source

Semaphore has open-sourced its core CI/CD platform under the Apache 2.0 license, aiming to provide developers with greater flexibility and transparency. This move addresses the limitations of existing CI/CD solutions by combining enterprise-grade reliability with the customizability of open-source software. By making its codebase publicly accessible, Semaphore empowers developers to explore, modify, and enhance the platform to suit their unique requirements, fostering a community-driven approach to innovation.

Read More: Semaphore Goes Open Source: A New Dawn for DevOps Professionals

16:38 – Microsoft’s New Quantum Chip Greeted with Major Skepticism

Microsoft’s recent announcement of its Majorana 1 quantum chip, claimed to be a significant advancement in quantum computing, has been met with skepticism from the scientific community. Experts question the validity of Microsoft’s findings, citing a lack of peer-reviewed evidence and unproven underlying physics, leading to concerns about the legitimacy of the breakthrough.

Read More: Microsoft’s New Quantum Chip Greeted with Major Skepticism

22:04 – Solo.io Launches Kagent for Agentic AI-Driven Cloud Ops

Solo.io has launched Kagent, an open-source agentic AI framework designed to automate cloud-native operations within Kubernetes environments. Built on Microsoft’s AutoGen, Kagent integrates with existing tools to streamline tasks like configuration, troubleshooting, and network security, enabling DevOps teams to leverage AI-driven automation.

Read More: Solo.io’s Kagent Brings Agentic AI to Cloud-Native Operations

25:37 – Amazon, Google, and Meta Nuclear Datacenters by 2050

Amazon, Google, and Meta are investing heavily in nuclear energy as part of their strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. These tech giants plan to power their operations with 100% renewable energy, with nuclear energy playing a key role in meeting their ambitious sustainability goals. Alongside nuclear, they are exploring advanced technologies like carbon capture to reduce their environmental impact and address the urgency of climate change.

Read More: Amazon, Google, Meta Are Going Super Nuclear by 2050

29:38 – NVIDIA Reveals Rubin AI and Blackwell Ultra

Nvidia unveiled new AI-focused chips at its GTC conference, including the Blackwell Ultra series launching this year and the next-gen Vera Rubin GPUs set for 2026. CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the company’s shift to an annual release cycle, a departure from its previous biennial schedule. This move reflects Nvidia’s response to the growing AI market and increasing competition.

Read More: Nvidia announces Blackwell Ultra and Rubin AI chips

40:58 – The Weeks Ahead

Upcoming Tech Field Day Events

Networking Field Day 37 – March 19 – 20

Tech Field Day Extra with HPE – April 8

AI Infrastructure Field Day 2 – April 23 – 24

Mobility Field Day 13 – May 7 – 8

Security Field Day 13 – May 29 – 30

Host Information

Stephen Foskett is the President of the Tech Field Day Business Unit and Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series, now part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter.

Alastair Cooke is a Tech Field Day Event Lead, now part of The Futurum Group. You can connect with Alastair on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter and you can read more of his research notes and insights on The Futurum Group’s website.

Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day are now part of The Futurum Group.

The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. Be sure to subscribe to Gestalt IT on YouTube for even more weekly video content.

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Stephen FoskettStephen@gestaltit.com
2025-02-12

OpenAI Not For Sale as They Prepare Proprietary Chip | The Gestalt IT Rundown: February 12, 2025

A group of investors, led by Elon Musk’s startup xAI and other backers, has made a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI, aiming to refocus the organization on open-source AI and safety amid rising tensions between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over its shift to a for-profit model. Meanwhile, OpenAI is advancing its AI hardware strategy with plans to launch a custom-designed AI chip in 2024, fabricated by TSMC using 3-nanometer technology to reduce reliance on Nvidia. Initially deployed on a limited scale, the chip is designed to optimize AI model performance, with OpenAI’s expanding chip team already working on future iterations with enhanced capabilities. This and more on The Rundown.

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2:44 – Turn/River Capital Acquires SolarWinds

With its $4.4 billion acquisition of SolarWinds, Turn/River Capital seeks to take the IT management software firm private, allowing it to focus on long-term growth without the pressure of quarterly earnings. This deal aligns with a broader surge in private-equity buyouts in the software sector, driven by declining borrowing costs, and comes after SolarWinds’ turbulent past, including a major 2020 cyberattack that compromised government and corporate clients.

Read More: SolarWinds To Be Acquired By Turn/River Capital In $4.4B All-Cash Deal

Read More: Turn/River’s $4.4 Billion Acquisition of SolarWinds Could Signal More IT-Related Deals

5:21 – WEKA Restructure to Focus on AI

WEKA is restructuring its go-to-market functions to align with the rapid growth of generative AI, following a strong 2024 in which it raised $140 million in funding and surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue. CEO Liran Zvibel emphasizes that this strategic shift will position the company for long-term success, with plans to expand headcount by approximately 120 employees to support large-scale enterprise AI and GPU acceleration deployments.

Read More: WEKA restructures for the GenAI era

9:23 – Cisco One Silicon Shows Big at Cisco Live EMEA

Cisco Live EMEA is happening this week and Cisco has had some big announcements. The biggest news comes with investments in new service provider hardware and data center infrastructure as well. The moves appear to be positioned to help Cisco customers take advantage of AI while also offering a custom advantage. The newest platforms are all powered by Cisco’s Silicon One chips. The newest A-series and K-series CPUs help offload processing to the edge and give Cisco an opportunity to challenge merchant silicon vendors in the space. For more on this we’re going on site to Tom Hollingsworth in Amsterdam at Cisco Live for more.

Read More: Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA Day One

12:50 – Hammerspace is Changing the AI Training Game

Hammerspace is challenging conventional reliance on object storage for AI workloads by advocating for universal, protocol-agnostic data access instead. The company has emphasized the importance of intelligent data orchestration across various storage types, ensuring seamless access to relevant datasets without disruptive migrations. As AI adoption continues to grow, Hammerspace highlights the need for metadata-driven automation and hybrid access models to optimize performance and scalability in enterprise environments.

Read More: Hammerspace challenges object storage norms for AI

17:31 – French President to Invest $112B in AI

French President Emmanuel Macron announced $112 billion in private investments for the AI ecosystem, with funds expected to be deployed in the coming years, coinciding with Paris hosting the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit. This investment will primarily focus on AI data centers, with the country positioning itself as an ideal location for AI infrastructure due to its low-carbon electricity and stable grid, which Macron emphasized as a competitive advantage for attracting global investments.

Read More: Macron unveils $112B AI investment package, France’s answer to US’ Stargate

22:36 – Huawei Shows Revenue Growth Despite Ban

Huawei expects to meet its 2024 revenue target of ¥860 billion ($118.25 billion), marking 22% growth compared to 2023. Despite sanctions, its ICT business remains strong, its consumer sector is growing, and its smart car solutions are expanding quickly. This success is notable considering Huawei’s challenges, including the sale of its Honor brand and the difficult economic environment in China.

Read More: Huawei revenue growing fast, suggesting China’s scoffing at sanctions

26:49 – Sam Altman Says OpenAI is Not for Sale

A group of investors has made a $97.4 billion offer to take control of OpenAI, aiming to restore the organization’s focus on open-source AI and safety. The investors are led by Elon Musk’s startup xAI and several other backers. Tensions between Musk and OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman have escalated as Musk challenges OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model and its current management.

Read More: Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for OpenAI — Altman declines

33:06 – OpenAI to Take On NVIDIA with Proprietary Chip

OpenAI is preparing to launch its own AI chip in 2024, aiming to reduce its reliance on Nvidia. The custom-designed chip, to be fabricated by TSMC using 3-nanometer technology, will focus on running AI models and will initially be deployed on a limited scale. OpenAI’s chip team, which has recently doubled in size, is also working on future versions with enhanced capabilities.

Read More: OpenAI is reportedly getting closer to launching its in-house chip

38:13 – The Weeks Ahead

Cloud Field Day 22 – February 19 – 20

Networking Field Day 37 – March 19 – 20

Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day are now part of The Futurum Group.

The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. Be sure to subscribe to Gestalt IT on YouTube for even more weekly video content.

#AI #ITNews #Rundown #Cisco #CiscoNetworking #DemitasseNZ #GestaltIT #HammerspaceInc #Huawei #OpenAI #SFoskett #SolarWinds #TechFieldDay #TechstrongTV #TheFuturumGroup #WekaIO

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Stephen FoskettStephen@gestaltit.com
2024-11-20

US Antitrust Actions Challenge Tech Deals | The Gestalt IT Rundown: November 20, 2024

The US Department of Justice is looking at two big IT companies, potentially making waves in the enterprise IT space. They are asking a federal judge to force Google to sell or spin off its Chrome browser, arguing that integration with Google’s other products, particularly Android, Search, and the Play store, is anti-competitive. At the same time, the DOJ is also looking at the proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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2:09 – NIST Can Hear When Your Battery is Going to Catch Fire

Researchers at NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, have trained an AI to detect the sound of a Lithium battery that is about to catch fire. The characteristic sound of the safety valve releasing excess gas pressure is a precursor to an unstoppable fire erupting.

Read More: AI Can ‘Hear’ When a Lithium Battery Is About to Catch Fire

4:48 – StarTree Cloud Powers Real-Time Data

StarTree Cloud, built on Apache Pinot, now includes more real-time data warehouse features including pauseless ingestion, ML-driven query optimization, schema evolution for dynamic data, and role-based access control. StarTree’s massive-scale real-time data warehouse is finding big corporate customers, and these new features ought to attract even more.

Read More: Real-Time Analytics Summit 2025

9:44 – Itential Debuts Automation Service at Networking Field Day

Itential has launched its Automation Service to streamline and standardize network automation, allowing NetDevOps teams to securely create, share, and execute automations at scale. The service features a dynamic Automation Gateway that integrates tools like Python, Ansible, and OpenTofu, enabling developers to build automations while empowering teams to use them without coding expertise. With capabilities like role-based access control, Git synchronization, and reusable service frameworks, Itential aims to simplify automation management, reduce script proliferation, and foster agility across hybrid cloud infrastructures. Let’s kick it over to The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall for more.

Read More: NFD36: Itential Ups Network Automation Intentions with Automation Service Debut

Read More: Itential Presents at Networking Field Day 36

Read More: Intential’s Automation-as-a-Service Solution for Operationalizing and Standardizing Infrastructure Automation

17:11 – SentinelOne reports on The State of Cloud Ransomware in 2024

SentinelOne has reported that cloud services are not immune to ransomware and are specifically targeted by ransomware groups. Poorly secured cloud accounts can allow attackers to use cloud-native encryption services to encrypt cloud data. Alternatively, cloud storage can be the destination for data exfiltration, copying stolen data from the victim network.

Read More: The State of Cloud Ransomware in 2024

21:38 – Cyber Defense Agencies reveal Most Exploited Vulnerabilities in 2023

Cybersecurity agencies from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand jointly released an advisory highlighting the most exploited vulnerabilities of 2023, emphasizing a rise in zero-day attacks targeting high-priority systems. The report incluudes recommendations for dealing with this new world, but it’s very hard to prepare for zero-day exploits.

Read More: 2023 Top Routinely Exploited VulnerabilitiesThe State of Cloud Ransomware in 2024

25:34 – Lightbend Launches Akka 3

Lightbend has rebranded as Akka with the launch of Akka 3, a platform for building elastic, agile, and resilient apps with a simple SDK and support for Serverless and Bring-Your-Own-Cloud environments. Akka introduces industry-firsts like cross-cloud app migration, multi-master replication for failover-free operations, and guarantees against app reliability issues. Already powering major enterprises, Akka 3 redefines app development by focusing on responsiveness and SLAs, independent of infrastructure.

Read More: Lightbend launches Akka 3 to make it easy to build and run apps that react to change; rebrands company as Akka

29:40 – US Antitrust Actions Challenge Tech Deals

The US Department of Justice is looking at two big IT companies, potentially making waves in the enterprise IT space. They are asking a federal judge to force Google to sell or spin off its Chrome browser, arguing that integration with Google’s other products, particularly Android, Search, and the Play store, is anti-competitive. At the same time, the DOJ is also looking at the proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

DOJ will attempt to Break Up Google

The Department of Justice plans to ask a federal judge to require Google to sell its Chrome browser, arguing that its integration with Google’s other products sustains an illegal search monopoly and limits competition. Additional proposals include separating Android from Search and Google Play, enhancing advertiser control, limiting AI content use, and banning exclusive contracts central to the antitrust case.

Read More: US lawyers will reportedly try to force Google to sell Chrome and unbundle Android

Juniper Networks Sees Drops as DOJ Reviews HPE Deal

Juniper Networks shares fell 5% amid reports that the DOJ may soon decide whether to approve or block its $14 billion acquisition by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). While HPE expects the deal to close by early 2025, recent DOJ scrutiny and trader speculation have raised concerns about potential regulatory hurdles.

Read More: Juniper Networks falls amid reports on DOJ review of HPE deal (update)

38:44 – The Weeks Ahead

Mobility Field Day 12 – November 20 – 21

AI Field Day 6 – January 29 – 30

Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day are now part of The Futurum Group.

The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. Be sure to subscribe to Gestalt IT on YouTube for even more weekly video content.

#CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Rundown #Security #DemitasseNZ #GestaltIT #Google #HPE #JuniperNetworks #LightbendNIST #SFoskett #StartreeDataRonWestfallDX #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup

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2024-11-18

#SymLink: The article discusses Citrix's introduction of new capabilities that build on its robust legacy in tech innovation. #DemitasseNZ #Citrix #XFD12 #LinkedIn
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2024-11-15

#SymLink: Qumulo's system enhances data management with unified views, scalability, and real-time analytics across dispersed locations. #DemitasseNZ #Qumulo #CFD21 #LinkedIn
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2024-11-12

#SymLink: Platform9's Private Cloud Director offers a scalable, KVM-based virtualization platform for easy integration and management of on-premises private clouds. #DemitasseNZ #Platform9Sys #CFD21 #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-10-31

New #Ignite talk: Alastair Cooke discusses the integration of automation in DevOps design and security at Ignite Security Field Day. #DemitasseNZ #XFD12
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2024-10-18

#SymLink: Alastair Cooke discusses the challenges and benefits of managing digital certificates, emphasizing the need for integrating management tools into CI/CD pipelines for enhanced security. #DemitasseNZ #DigiCert #XFD12 #LinkedIn
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2024-10-04

#SymLink: OnLogic manufactures rugged computers for harsh environments, offering customized solutions and seamless industry integration. #DemitasseNZ #OnLogic #EFD3 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-27

#SymLink: Avassa optimizes edge computing with a solution that manages applications without Kubernetes and enhances security, supporting both containers and legacy VMs. #AvassaSystems #DemitasseNZ #EFD3 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-26

#SymLink: Alastair Cooke discusses VMware's use of GitOps in managing edge computing through its Software Defined Edge and SASE platform. #VMware #DemitasseNZ #EFD3 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-17

#SymLink: Arista Networks emphasizes the need for advanced networks to support AI workloads, showcasing innovations like Distributed Etherlink Switches and AI-driven management via Cloud Vision. #AristaNetworks #DemitasseNZ #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-17

#SymLink: Enfabrica unveiled the ACF-S at AI Field Day, a chip enhancing cluster connectivity with high bandwidths for PCIe and Ethernet. #Enfabrica_ #DemitasseNZ #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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Stephen FoskettStephen@gestaltit.com
2024-09-13

Taking Technology to the Edge at Edge Field Day 3

No matter what area of technology you’re interested in, it’s moving to the edge. We’re seeing a proliferation of applications for advanced networking, AI, compute, and storage solutions across industries like retail, industrial, military, media, and more. Over the past few years, Edge Field Day has highlighted key products and technologies for edge environments, and the next Tech Field Day event is coming soon. Our next Edge Field Day event is on September 18th and 19th, and I hope you can tune in live or watch the recordings. Here’s a quick overview of what to look forward to.

https://youtu.be/K3nIN7TIIbg

Things kick off on Wednesday, September 18th at 8:00 AM Pacific with VMware by Broadcom, which is bringing advanced application and networking services to edge environments. We recently got a glimpse of software-defined edge at VMware Explore, and this discussion continues at Edge Field Day. Avassa takes the stage at 10:30 AM to demonstrate how easy it is to migrate legacy VMs and containers to the edge. The Avassa platform simplifies edge deployments by packaging VMs as containers during migration. At 1:30 PM, we welcome TSecond, a company specializing in large data capture, data transport, and AI in unforgiving environments. The TSecond BRYCK is a high-performance, petabyte-scale mobile data solution that now enables AI right at the edge.

Thursday begins with Ignite presentations by the Edge Field Day delegates, which is always a highlight of our events. We welcome ZEDEDA back to Edge Field Day at 10:30 AM Pacific for a session focused on edge orchestration and management. They’ll dive into Kubernetes, edge AI, and more. At 1:30 PM, we’ll learn about OnLogic, the leading manufacturer of industrial small-form-factor computers for edge environments. Their presentation will take us through various environments that require unique compute solutions.

You can also catch the Edge Field Day delegates on our Tech Field Day podcast, including two special episodes recorded next week. Check out our appearances on Techstrong Gang and the Gestalt IT Rundown, and tune in for behind-the-scenes shorts, tech talks, and extras recorded in Silicon Valley.

Tune in to Edge Field Day Live

All of our sessions are broadcast live on the Tech Field Day LinkedIn page and are recorded and shared on the Tech Field Day YouTube channel. You can also catch the sessions live on Techstrong.TV, with coverage continuing on our website and our sister sites across Techstrong. We welcome participation on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Mastodon using #EFD3. You can learn more about the event and our panel of independent technical influencers by visiting the Edge Field Day event page. Each of our delegates has their own blog, podcast, or social media platform where they share their thoughts on enterprise technology, from servers and storage to cloud and edge. We’re proud to have Alastair Cooke and Guy Currier from The Futurum Group joining the delegate panel, and we look forward to their analysis and reactions.

Thank you for joining Edge Field Day live on September 18th and 19th! While you’re on YouTube, please subscribe to our channel and follow our LinkedIn page for more great Field Day content.

#Edge #EFD3 #AvassaSystems #Broadcom #DemitasseNZ #GestaltIT #GuyCurriersFeed #OnLogic #SFoskett #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup #Tsecondinc #VMware #VMwareSASE #ZEDEDAEdge

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2024-09-13

#SymLink: Elastic enhances semantic search with vector capabilities, improving LLM integration and search result precision. #Elastic #DemitasseNZ #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-13

#SymLink: VMware showcased its private AI solutions at AI Field Day, emphasizing secure deployment and data privacy using its cloud infrastructure. #VMware #DemitasseNZ #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-13

#SymLink: At AI Field Day, Cisco highlighted their Ethernet advancements, emphasizing robust networking for effective AI application support. #Cisco #DemitasseNZ #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-11

#SymLink: Integrail showcased AI-driven solutions to enhance data insights and operational efficiency at AI Field Day 5. #IntegrailAI #DemitasseNZ #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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2024-09-11

#SymLink: At AI Field Day, Keysight showcased its latest advancements in AI technology, focusing on innovative solutions. #Keysight #DemitasseNZ #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #TheFuturumGroup
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Stephen FoskettStephen@gestaltit.com
2024-09-10

AI Solves All Our Problems

Although AI can be quite useful, it seems that the promise of generative AI has lead to irrational exuberance on the topic. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded ahead of AI Field Day, features Justin Warren, Alastair Cooke, Frederic van Haren, and Stephen Foskett considering the promises made about AI. Generative AI was so impressive that it escaped from the lab, being pushed into production before it was ready for use. We are still living with the repercussions of this decision on a daily basis, with AI assistants appearing everywhere. Many customers are already frustrated by these systems, leading to a rapid push-back against the universal use of LLM chatbots. One problem the widespread mis-use of AI has solved already is the search for a driver of computer hardware and software sales, though this already seems to be wearing off. But once we take stock of the huge variety of tools being created, it is likely that we will have many useful new technologies to apply.

https://youtu.be/Ph6ipfZB7z0

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Which Problems Does AI Solve?

There is a dichotomy in artificial intelligence (AI) between the hype surrounding generative AI and the practical realities of its implementation. While AI has the potential to address various challenges across industries, the rush to deploy these technologies has often outpaced their readiness for real-world applications. This has led to a proliferation of AI systems that, while impressive in theory, frequently fall short in practice, resulting in frustration among users and stakeholders.

Generative AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), has captured the imagination of marketers and technologists alike. The excitement surrounding these tools has led to their rapid adoption in various sectors, from customer service to content creation. However, this enthusiasm has not been without consequences. Many organizations have integrated AI into their operations without fully understanding its limitations, leading to a backlash against systems that fail to deliver on their promises. The expectation that AI can solve all problems has proven to be overly optimistic, as many users encounter issues with accuracy, reliability, and relevance in AI-generated outputs.

The initial excitement surrounding AI technologies can be likened to previous hype cycles in the tech industry, where expectations often exceed the capabilities of the technology. The current wave of AI adoption is no different, with many organizations investing heavily in generative AI without a clear understanding of its practical applications. This has resulted in a scenario where AI is seen as a panacea for various business challenges, despite the fact that many tasks may be better suited for human intervention or simpler automation solutions.

One of the critical issues with the current AI landscape is the tendency to automate processes that may not need automation at all. This can lead to a situation where organizations become entrenched in inefficient practices, making it more challenging to identify and eliminate unnecessary tasks. The focus on deploying AI as a solution can obscure the need for organizations to critically assess their processes and determine whether they are truly adding value.

Moreover, the rapid pace of AI development raises concerns about the sustainability of these technologies. As companies race to innovate and bring new AI products to market, there is a risk that many of these solutions will not be adequately supported or maintained over time. This could lead to a situation where organizations are left with outdated or abandoned technologies, further complicating their efforts to leverage AI effectively.

Despite these challenges, there is a consensus that AI has the potential to drive significant advancements in various fields. The ability of AI to analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns can lead to improved decision-making and efficiency in many areas. However, realizing this potential requires a more nuanced understanding of AI’s capabilities and limitations, as well as a commitment to responsible implementation.

The conversation around AI also highlights the importance of data as a critical component of successful AI applications. While the algorithms and models are essential, the quality and relevance of the data fed into these systems are equally crucial. Organizations must prioritize data governance and management to ensure that their AI initiatives yield meaningful results.

As the AI landscape continues to evolve, it is essential for stakeholders to remain vigilant and critical of the technologies they adopt. The promise of AI is significant, but it is vital to approach its implementation with a clear understanding of its limitations and the potential consequences of over-reliance on automated solutions. By fostering a culture of critical thinking and continuous improvement, organizations can better navigate the complexities of AI and harness its potential to drive meaningful change.

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Podcast Information:

Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series, now part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter.

Alastair Cooke is a CTO Advisor at The Futurum Group. You can connect with Alastair on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter and you can read more of his research notes and insights on The Futurum Group’s website.

Frederic Van Haren is the CTO and Founder at HighFens Inc., Consultancy & ServicesConnect with Frederic on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter and check out the HighFens website

Justin Warren is the Founder and Chief Analyst at PivotNine. You can connect with Justin on X/Twitter or on LinkedIn. Learn more on PivotNine’s website. See Justin’s website to read more.

Thank you for listening to this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast. If you enjoyed the discussion, please remember to subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast application so you don’t miss an episode and do give us a rating and a review. This podcast was brought to you by Tech Field Day, home of IT experts from across the enterprise, now part of The Futurum Group.

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