Listen "Erik Schwartz - Aligning AI to Business Strategy, DeepSeek and AI Agents"
Episode Synopsis
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 Schwartz00:27 The Rapid Pace of AI Development02:28 Eric's Career Journey and Early Tech Experiences05:20 Building Digital Libraries and Information Retrieval06:33 The Evolution of AI and Large Language Models08:40 The Role of AI in Business and Market Trends14:13 Defining AI Agents and Their Capabilities18:06 Adoption of AI in Businesses and Strategic Planning26:04 The Role of a Chief AI Officer36:12 Automating Content Review36:57 Measuring ROI and Success38:15 Improving Operational Efficiency40:18 Product Market Fit for Startups43:26 Impact of AI on SEO and Search46:17 Enterprise Search Solutions48:57 Future of AI and Distributed Technologies55:32 Exciting Developments in AI01:05:34 Closing Thoughts and Community EngagementDon'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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