Targeting AI

In this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Shaun Sutner and Esther Shittu host Ben Schreiner from AWS to discuss the evolving landscape of AI adoption among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). They delve into AI safety, AI adoption by SMBs, practical use cases, choosing the right partners, managing costs, and the future of AI tools tailored for SMBs -- emphasizing responsible deployment, the importance of trust in data, and how AI can augment human effort rather than replace it.

Featuring: Ben Schreiner, head of AI and modern data strategy business development at AWS

In this episode, we cover:

AI adoption challenges for SMBs

AI safety and guardrails

Partner selection and vendor lock-in

AI tools and real-world SMB applications

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References:

AWS Launches Frontier Agents

AWS Simplifies Agent Building With Model Customization

How AI Can Lead to Operational Transformation in Smaller US Companies

In this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Shaun Sutner and Esther Shittu interview Marshall Choy of Rebellions, a South Korea-based inference chipmaker. The conversation covers Rebellions' focus on AI inference, the company’s global expansion strategy, the importance of open source in its software stack, and its chiplet architecture. Choy discusses the competitive landscape dominated by giants like Nvidia, the K-Nvidia initiative, and the future of AI infrastructure, emphasizing the need for AI sovereignty and South Korea's role in the global AI market.

Featuring: Marshall Choy, chief business officer at Rebellions

In this episode, we cover:

Rebellions’ aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI industry.

The focus on inference allows for broader market opportunities.

Global expansion is a key priority for Rebellions.

Open source software is integral to the vendor’s strategy.

Chiplet architecture provides flexibility and cost efficiency.

The K-Nvidia initiative aims to strengthen South Korea's AI capabilities.

AI sovereignty is becoming increasingly important for enterprises.

The future of AI infrastructure is shifting toward reasoning capabilities.

Rebellions’ goal to be a durable corporation in the tech landscape.

 

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References:

South Korean AI Chipmaker Raises $400M for Inference

South Korean Chipmaker Partners with SKT, Arm for Sovereign AI

Neocloud Pioneer CoreWeave All in on Inference

The future of work is humans and AI collaborating. Despite developments in which technology companies blame AI for the decision to lay off large numbers of workers, Nikhil Krishnan of C3 AI says there is still a need for a human in the loop. On the latest Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Krishnan said the future of work will involve a pyramid-type system. At the bottom, the AI will automate certain processes, but at the middle and top levels, there should be collaboration between the human and AI.

Featuring: Nikhil Krishnan, CTO at C3 AI

In this episode, we discuss:

The pyramid structure of the future of work

The need for the human in the loop

The industry that is currently not seeing AI replacing humans

C3 AI’s differentiation from hyperscalers and competitors

The AI boom versus bubble debate

The importance of operational efficiency in any economic environment

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References:

C3 AI Launches C3 Code for Businesses Seeking Domain Expertise

Phenom’s Acquisition: AI, Automation and the Future of Work

Fourth Industrial Revolution: How AI Agents Are Transforming the Future of Work

For many organizations, the advent of AI has necessitated a transition from a human-centric to an intelligence- or even agentic-based approach. Real-time event, threat and risk vendor Dataminr began its transition to intelligent automation in 2018, marking the start of its AI journey. Since then, the vendor has transitioned to a more agentic and generative AI approach. In this interview, Joel Tetreault of Dataminr discusses the evolution of real time intelligence platforms, the integration of generative AI and agentic AI, and the importance of data strategy in AI development.

Featuring: Joel Tetreault, chief AI officer, Dataminr

In this episode, we discuss the:

Evolution of Dataminr’s platform pre- and post-generative AI

Integration of GPT and modern models in real-time data processing

Role of data strategy and domain-specific models in AI effectiveness

Use of multimodal AI for security and threat detection

Impact of agentic AI and future trends in cybersecurity

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References:

Top 10 Cybersecurity predictions for 2026

How to enhance OSINT investigations using AI

Company Using AI to Strengthen Cybersecurity Raises $50M

Most people looking for a job usually spend hours scouring job search engines and LinkedIn. However, the professional network has changed the way its search engine works, shifting from a keyword-based, taxonomy-driven system to an AI-powered semantic search that understands natural language. In this podcast episode, Caleb Johnson of LinkedIn dives into how LinkedIn uses AI and large language models (LLMs) to revolutionize job search, improve search relevance, and ensure data privacy.

Featuring: Caleb Johnson, principal staff software engineer

In this episode, we cover:

AI-powered job search and semantic understanding

Use of LLMs and transformer architecture

Bias mitigation and fairness in AI systems

Data privacy and compliance in AI applications

Future directions: voice, visual search, and interactive AI

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References:

Indeed Unveils AI Agents for Job Seekers and Recruiters

Google's AI-Powered Chrome Further Transforms Search

LinkedIn Unveils AI Updates for Business Users, Job Seekers