In the latest episode of Founded & Funded, Jon Turow speaks with Douwe Kiela, co-creator of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and co-founder of Contextual AI. They explore the evolution of RAG, its misconceptions, and its impact on enterprise AI. The discussion covers why RAG isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, how to evaluate and scale generative AI ...
In a recent episode of Founded & Funded, Jon Turow interviews Douwe Kiela, co-creator of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and co-founder of Contextual AI. They explore the evolution of RAG beyond its initial applications, emphasizing its importance in enterprise AI. The discussion highlights the need for clearer understanding and evaluation of RAG’s capabilities, particularly in ...
Crusoe, a leader in AI infrastructure, is set to be acquired by NYDIG, a prominent bitcoin and power firm. This acquisition, pending regulatory approvals, includes Crusoe’s innovative bitcoin mining and Digital Flare Mitigation operations. After the deal closes, around 135 Crusoe employees will join NYDIG, with no job losses anticipated. Since its founding in 2018, ...
Cognizant has unveiled new AI solutions in partnership with NVIDIA, targeting crucial growth areas such as enterprise AI agents, industry-specific large language models, digital twins for manufacturing, and robust AI infrastructure. Based in Teaneck, New Jersey, the company aims to streamline AI adoption across various industries by leveraging its expertise and innovative AI ecosystem. Their ...
The recent NVIDIA GTC AI Conference showcased exciting advancements in AI technology. Key announcements included the launch of the NVIDIA AI Data Platform, designed to enhance AI infrastructure for high-demand workloads. NVIDIA introduced the DGX SuperPOD, a powerful AI supercomputer, and new networking solutions to connect vast numbers of GPUs efficiently. Collaborations with major companies ...
The rise of agentic AI is significantly increasing the demand for powerful computing resources, with Nvidia predicting a 100-fold surge in the need for GPUs. As companies transition from experimental AI projects to production-level deployments, many are questioning the cost-effectiveness of cloud solutions. H2O.ai and Cloudera are leading the shift toward on-premise AI infrastructure, highlighting ...
The Nasdaq Composite has dropped over 13% from its peak in late 2024, creating potential long-term investment opportunities in technology stocks. Investors may want to consider five growth stocks that are currently undervalued. Nvidia, a leader in AI infrastructure, has seen its revenue double recently. Broadcom is making strides in custom AI chips, while Alphabet ...
The excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) continues in the U.S., even with challenges from China’s DeepSeek initiatives. Four major tech companies are planning to invest $325 billion in AI infrastructure by 2025, representing a substantial rise in capital spending. This investment is expected to transform various industries, including robotics and healthcare, over the next five ...
As artificial intelligence (AI) moves towards edge environments, the focus is shifting from just training models to efficiently scaling inference. Test-time inference scaling enables AI systems to adjust computing resources based on task demands, enhancing real-time performance. This change boosts edge AI, where models run directly on devices, resulting in quicker responses, better privacy, and ...
The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping the tech landscape, especially following the introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which sparked intense competition among major companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft. They are racing to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) capable of complex human-like tasks, although no firm has yet achieved it. Companies are heavily ...
