Reducing Essential Complexity
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Reducing Essential Complexity

Thinking about the future of machine learning programming frameworks, I recently reread computer scientist Fred Brooks’ classic essay, “No Silver Bullet: Essence and Accidents of Software Engineering.” Three decades after its initial...

October 2, 20192 min read
Passive Versus Active Learning
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Passive Versus Active Learning

I read an interesting paper comparing the results of traditional passive learning (sitting in a lecture) versus active methods like the flipped classroom, where students watch videos at home and work on exercises in class.

September 25, 20191 min read
Passive Versus Active Learning
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Passive Versus Active Learning

I read an interesting paper comparing the results of traditional passive learning (sitting in a lecture) versus active methods like the flipped classroom, where students watch videos at home and work on exercises in class.

September 25, 20191 min read
Pie & AI in Kuala Lumpur
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Pie & AI in Kuala Lumpur

Over the weekend, we hosted our first Pie & AI meetup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in collaboration with the AI Malaysia group, MDEC, and ADAX. The event was part of Malaysia’s AI & Data Week 2019.

September 18, 20191 min read
Pie & AI in Kuala Lumpur
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Pie & AI in Kuala Lumpur

Over the weekend, we hosted our first Pie & AI meetup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in collaboration with the AI Malaysia group, MDEC, and ADAX. The event was part of Malaysia’s AI & Data Week 2019.

September 18, 20191 min read
Think Strategically, Not Tactically
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Think Strategically, Not Tactically

When it comes to artificial intelligence, one of the biggest mistakes large companies make is thinking tactically rather than strategically. What’s the difference? Some taxi companies thought they had the internet...

September 11, 20191 min read
Think Strategically, Not Tactically
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Think Strategically, Not Tactically

When it comes to artificial intelligence, one of the biggest mistakes large companies make is thinking tactically rather than strategically. What’s the difference? Some taxi companies thought they had the internet...

September 11, 20191 min read
Andrew Visits Taiwan AI Labs
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Andrew Visits Taiwan AI Labs

I traveled to Taiwan last week, where I met many CEOs interested in AI transformation of traditional companies. I also visited Taiwan AI Labs which, similar to OpenAI, started as a nonprofit AI research institute.

September 4, 20191 min read
Andrew Visits Taiwan AI Labs
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Andrew Visits Taiwan AI Labs

I traveled to Taiwan last week, where I met many CEOs interested in AI transformation of traditional companies. I also visited Taiwan AI Labs which, similar to OpenAI, started as a nonprofit AI research institute.

September 4, 20191 min read
Pie & AI in Medellin
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Pie & AI in Medellin

We ended a busy week in Colombia hosting a Pie & AI meetup in Medellín. I met hundreds of engineers and business professionals excited to take the next step in their AI careers. I was energized by the enthusiasm the Colombia community had...

August 28, 20191 min read
Pie & AI in Medellin
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Pie & AI in Medellin

We ended a busy week in Colombia hosting a Pie & AI meetup in Medellín. I met hundreds of engineers and business professionals excited to take the next step in their AI careers. I was energized by the enthusiasm the Colombia community had...

August 28, 20191 min read
DeepLearning.AI Opens Medellin Office
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DeepLearning.AI Opens Medellin Office

I am writing to you from Colombia today, and am excited to announce the opening of our office in Medellín. The office will serve as the Latin American headquarters for three of the companies in our AI ecosystem: Landing AI, deeplearning.ai, and AI Fund.

August 21, 20191 min read
DeepLearning.AI Opens Medellin Office
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DeepLearning.AI Opens Medellin Office

I am writing to you from Colombia today, and am excited to announce the opening of our office in Medellín. The office will serve as the Latin American headquarters for three of the companies in our AI ecosystem: Landing AI, deeplearning.ai, and AI Fund.

August 21, 20191 min read

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