AI is really popping, huh? 🎈
Reflections from 30,000 Feet 🛩️
On my flight departing the Bay Area, the woman sitting next to me asked what I do. Sharing my journey in AI prompted her response, "AI is really popping, huh?". I smiled.. Her remark resonated deeply, inspiring me to jolt down some thoughts on AI, from my own experiences.
AI's Evolution is Palpable: When I first joined Google, EXACTLY 10 years ago as I was finishing my PhD (which was in ML, and I had to explain over and over why I chose that topic), AI was predominantly a topic for academic circles. I found myself 10 years later in the Bay Area where AI doesn't just accentuate; it dictates our digital lifestyle, driving our gadgets, tools, and services.
Beyond the Trend: AI is an economic catalyst generating employment, overhauling business methodologies, redefining my craft as a PM, and shaping global policies. It’s not just a trend. It’s not a balloon that will pop. It’s here to stay.
Merging AI with Tangible Solutions: In my capacity as an AI Product Manager, I've been discovering the real power of AI - its ability to be molded to address practical challenges. Our daily interactions are just better, the solutions are enhanced.
Thinking about education: Teaching over 700 people through my AI Product Bootcamp, I realized that demystifying AI is not a luxury or for a selective group of people, it’s imperative across sectors and for everyone.
Harnessing AI's Responsibly: With great power comes judicious responsibility. AI, must be employed in ethical ways. I’ve talked about this before. And I will keep writing about it.
Stay Agile in the AI Age: AI is ever-fluid, and to remain relevant, constant upskilling is CRUCIAL (Thank you for reading my newsletter!).
AI extends beyond algorithms and intricate codes.
It's woven into the narratives we share, solutions we devise, and the organic connections we foster, much like my conversation on the airplane.
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