This episode delves into the world of AI agents, the unsung heroes behind creating seamless shopping journeys; how these digital masterminds strike an extraordinary balance—offering consumers the freedom of choice while tailoring experiences to their unique preferences. From predictive algorithms to virtual shopping assistants, Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus, and Gideon Lichfield, explore the cutting-edge strategies redefining the retail consumer experience.
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Agents of change: The shift towards agentic AI
Step into the future of intelligence and the revolutionary world of autonomous agents. From virtual companions to personalised shopping assistants and workplace efficiency wizards, Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus, and Gideon Lichfield, discuss how AI-driven entities are reshaping our daily routines, decision-making, and creativity.
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The Evolution of Open-Source AI
Thomas Wolf, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Hugging Face talks with Euro Beinat, Global Head AI and Data Science at Prosus Group, to describe Hugging Face's evolution into a hub for open-source AI, its more than 1 million public models and its significant contributions to democratizing AI. Thomas and Euro discuss key insights around the role of agents and robotics in AI applications, the importance of tool integration for agent functionality, and predictions about the growth of small, open-source models and the advancement of robotics to handle complex, previously unattainable tasks at reduced costs.This interview was recorded live at “Agents in Production”, a virtual event which took place during the Prosus AI Marketplace in November 2024, co-organised with MLOps Community. https://mlops.community
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The Beauty & Perils of Investing in GenAI: VC Perspectives
Listen in as Paul van der Boor, VP AI at Prosus Group hosts a panel discussion on where GenAI is headed, touching on scalability, business models, and key success metrics. Featuring top VCs from Sequoia Captial, Redpoint Ventures and Prosus Ventures, the group explore the AI Agents’ potential to transform industries like e-commerce, healthcare, and construction through automation, efficiency, and personalized interactions. What shifts will come in business models as a result of further-declining processing costs, and increasing operational complexity?This interview was recorded live at “Agents in Production”, a virtual event which took place during the Prosus AI Marketplace in November 2024, co-organised with MLOps Community. https://mlops.community
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The Future of Learning: Personalized Education at Scale
In this episode of From Data to Dollars, Gideon Lichfield (former Editor-in-Chief of MIT Technology Review) and Euro Beinat (Global Head of AI & Data Science at Prosus) are joined by Bill Salak, CTO of Brainly, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. Bill shares how Brainly, an AI-powered learning companion, helps students bridge knowledge gaps with personalized, context-aware support. They discuss how AI is enabling self-directed, individualized learning at scale, unlocking the potential for every student to have a virtual tutor tailored to their unique needs.
The conversation dives into Brainly's evolution from community-driven content to AI-generated learning experiences, showcasing how technology is shifting from simple content generation to more meaningful, personalized education. The episode also examines how education systems must adapt to the rapid pace of AI-driven change, with AI playing a pivotal role in lifelong learning and bridging the gap between traditional schooling and future demands.
Tune in to discover how AI is reshaping what it means to learn—and what it could mean for the classrooms of tomorrow.
What if the future of your business could be unlocked by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Prosus is one of the largest technology investors and operators in the world. Learn how we are harnessing AI across our portfolio of companies to drive innovation and scale. Whether you're an executive, investor, or technology enthusiast, From Data to Dollars will inspire you with thought-provoking lessons you can apply in your organization.
Hosted by Gideon Lichfield, former editor-in-chief of WIRED and MIT Technology Review, and Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus.
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