LAS VEGAS, August 19, 2024–(BUSINESS THREAD)–Ai4 2024North America’s largest AI industry event, wrapped up last week after an extraordinary two and a half days of innovative discussions, groundbreaking breakthroughs and thought-provoking presentations. With approximately 5,000 attendees from over 75 countries, More than 350 speakersAnd Over 150 AI exhibitsAi4 2024 brought together the entire AI megaverse to drive the intelligent adoption of artificial intelligence.
The conference took place August 12-14, 2024 at the MGM in Las Vegas, NV, and highlighted the immense interest in AI solutions intersectoral, Ai4 has become the premier event for the AI ecosystem. From Fortune 500 executives and government agencies to AI startups, venture capitalists, policymakers, tech powerhouses, higher education professionals, and more, every facet and industry was represented. The event covered a wide range of topics, including the state of generative AI, the latest applications, best practices shaping the future, and the social impact of artificial intelligence. From pioneers of generative AI to enterprise teams just venturing into this exciting space, there was something for everyone at Ai4 2024.
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton took the stage to discuss the future of AI, critical questions of alignment, and the ethical implications and threats of advanced systems. A fireside chat between former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and technology and politics journalist Nancy Scola followed, as the two discussed the future of politics in the age of AI.
“I love the potential of AI to extend our lifespan, cure deadly diseases, maybe help us deal with climate change. There are so many things AI can do,” Yang said. “We haven’t even scratched the surface of the problems AI will solve.”
Rohit Tandon of Deloitte LLP shared his keynote on how to drive results and uncover real truths to scale GenAI and another fireside chat with Karin Timpone of Major League Baseball and Greg Hinton of MMA Global presented an enlightening conversation exploring AI for fan growth.
“Humans will not be replaced by AI,” said Rohit Tandon, leader of the AI and insights practice at Deloitte LLP. “They will be replaced by humans using AI.”
“There’s so much opportunity in AI, there’s so much potential, it’s incredible,” said Karin Timpone, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Major League Baseball.
These engaging sessions paved the way for a multitude of cross-industry tracks, panel discussions, demos and workshops. One of the highlights of Ai4 2024 was the unveiling of Falcon Mamba 7Ba revolutionary new AI language model developed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). This breakthrough innovation promises to redefine how we interact with AI and opens up new possibilities for language processing and understanding.
In addition to the launch of the Falcon Mamba 7B, other important announcements were made at the event. A strategic partnership was announced to guide Responsible AI governance after bringing together the world’s largest forum of former democratic presidents and prime ministers. Pasteur Laboratories was announced as a lead partner of the DoD-funded SciAI Center and shared plans to reshape the scientific method for human-AI teamwork. Clay presented its new Business Plan, With confidence announced its collaboration with NVIDIA Inception and Backpack Healthcare unveiled its personal care app Zippexclusively for Ai4 participants. And the announcements don’t stop there:
Throughout the event, industry leaders and experts highlighted the immense potential of AI to address critical challenges, improve healthcare, and contribute to the betterment of society. However, they also stressed the importance of responsible development and maintaining control over the deployment of AI.
“AI is not just a technological breakthrough, it is a transformative force that is redefining how we address global challenges,” said Michael Weiss, co-founder of Ai4. “This week at Ai4, we saw firsthand how AI is delivering tangible solutions to pressing real-world problems, from healthcare advancements to climate change mitigation. This technology is no longer just a potential, it is an active driver of progress across every industry and society.”
Ai4 2025 will return to Las Vegas from August 11-13, 2025.
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About Ai4: Ai4 is the largest AI industry event in North America. The two-and-a-half-day event hosts approximately 5,000 attendees from over 75 countries, 350+ speakers, and 150+ AI exhibits, bringing together business and technology leaders from across industries to facilitate the adoption of AI. With a use-case-driven approach to content, Ai4 provides a common framework for thinking about what AI means for every industry and job function, helping companies change the world by leveraging these incredible new tools. Ai4 is powered by Fora Group, the organizer of two of the fastest-growing technology events in North America: Ai4 and RETCON. Founded in 2018, Fora Group has since brought together over 10,000 industry leaders from around the world with hundreds of unique sponsors and partners from world-renowned technology providers.
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