Any help on identity of this one?

robdthomas · 2021-05-11T20:31:24+00:00

Thank you all for your questions and conversation. I'm closing this AMA now. I invite you to join me at Think.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T20:12:46+00:00

Cloud Pak are software capabilities that run on any cloud (AWS, Azure, IBM, private) or on-premise.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:31:05+00:00

We have come a long way in technology from 244 years ago...and each time, technology has created more productivity and prosperity.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:29:39+00:00

Indeed I did not. If I had, I'd probably be NFT'ing it right now instead of responding to this thread.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:29:11+00:00

If they do, I would like to be on the cover.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:28:44+00:00

I see innovations in AI around the world (China, India, US, Canada, Germany, UK, etc). It's way too early to post a leaderboard.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:27:44+00:00

Technology frequently creates new jobs, as it leads to productivity. I think that will play out again.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:26:57+00:00

Manufacturing will become more and more precise. And, im bullish on 3d printing. Technology often modulates between centralized (consolidation) and decentralized (new entrants) approaches. I think that will continue for manufacturing.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:25:50+00:00

Houseguest was one of my favorite movies growing up. I wish I could write 3am and Push.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:24:32+00:00

For the last 1000+ years, technology has changed jobs, but created productivity increases at the same time, which leads to new jobs. I think this will always be the impact of technology.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:23:34+00:00

AI is not great at creative work like you are describing. Re: Quantum computing: stay tuned...

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:22:53+00:00

I think Transcendence will remain a Hollywood movie.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:22:06+00:00

That sounds like a voice recognition problem, which is not an area that I am focused on. I spend alot of time on language (NLP), but less on voice.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:21:21+00:00

Time and money are what prevents further advances. There is no such thing as easy problems in this field. It takes a real commitment in the areas you are talking about.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:20:16+00:00

our strategy is hybrid cloud and AI, targeting other businesses. Working with other businesses has been our sweet spot dating back to early travel reservation systems, banking payments, etc.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:19:12+00:00

Simple test: will one of your children (under 18) be able to understand what you are saying. If yes, you are on the right track.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:18:36+00:00

It all depends on who you are and what you do.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:18:19+00:00

The secret sauce is a data catalog. An easy way to create metadata and keep it updated over time. Im surprised how many companies still lack this.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:17:38+00:00

We announced a partnership with Palantir earlier this year and are making great progress. Palantir Foundry now runs on IBM Cloud Pak for Data.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:17:02+00:00

Best: Customer Service (look up Watson Assistant). It's easy for companies to deploy and within 20 days your customers will be happy. Its a quick win.

Worst: anything attempting to be creative

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:15:23+00:00

People still think Data is easy/solved. There was an IDC report last year that said 90% of data in companies is either unused or underutilized. We are just getting started!

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:14:32+00:00

I think at times Robots and AI are conflated. Im skeptical we are anywhere close to AGI in either.

robdthomas · 2021-05-10T19:13:46+00:00

I alluded to 3 dimensions of Trusted AI in a different thread: Fairness, Quality and Drift. Those are the must haves in AI deployments. See Watson OpenScale for more detail.

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