Listen "From SQL to AI: Transforming Your Technical Team for the Future"
Episode Synopsis
In this insightful episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dive deep into the practical steps for organizations to become AI-ready. They discuss the importance of transforming data into knowledge bases using vector databases and the role of cloud infrastructure in this process. The conversation also touches on the skills and mindset required for technical teams to adapt to AI, emphasizing the significance of AI literacy over technical know-how. Ardis and JC provide valuable advice on selecting the right AI use cases for a proof of concept and the key considerations for choosing an AI infrastructure such as security, bias, and team readiness.IntroductionArdis and JC catch up and discuss VaynerMedia's recent award and upcoming Engage conferenceAI Readiness: Transforming Data into Knowledge BasesTypes of data: structured, semi-structured, and unstructuredVector databases and semantic databases for storing and retrieving AI-ready dataTransforming data into embeddings using AI modelsChoosing the Right AI InfrastructureCloud infrastructure options: Google, AWS, MicrosoftOpen-source alternatives: WeV8 for vector databasesConsiderations for selecting an AI infrastructureBuilding AI Assistants and Conversational InterfacesWhite-label chatbot frameworks and APIsOpen-source libraries for building AI assistants: Langchain and LAMA indexProductizing AI assistants and focusing on defining behavior rather than mechanicsTransforming Your Technical Team for AIAssessing core competencies and deciding between building in-house or outsourcingThe importance of AI literacy over technical know-howFostering a hunger for growth and evolution among technical team membersLaunching Your First AI Proof of ConceptDefining a narrow, focused use case that solves a gap or automates a repeatable processExample use cases for higher education: admissions rubrics, IT helpdesk knowledge bases, semantic search for course descriptionsKey ingredients for a successful AI proof of conceptConclusionRecap of the AI readiness playbookThe importance of addressing data security and AI bias (to be discussed in a future episode)
- - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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