Copilots for Running Machines? GenAI Mindset and New Industrial Tech Jobs

Optimistic Outlook

AI copilots have changed a range of professions, from healthcare to finance, by automating tasks and enhancing productivity. But can copilots also create value for people performing more mechanical, hands-on tasks or figuring out how to bring factories online? In this episode, Barbara welcomes Olympia Brikis, Director of AI Research at Siemens, to show how generative AI is shaping new industrial tech jobs at the convergence of the real and digital worlds. Olympia sheds light on the unique career opportunities in AI and what it takes to thrive in this dynamic, emerging field. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or someone curious about tech careers, this episode offers a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the landscape of mechanical and industrial professions. Tune in to learn about the exciting innovations and the future of AI in industry!

Show notes

In this episode, Barbara asks Olympia to share some resources that can help all of us get smarter on industrial AI. Here are Olympia's recommendations:

For everyone just getting started with (Generative) AI:

Elements of AI – great for learning how AI work and what it is

https://www.elementsofai.com/

Generative AI for Everyone:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone

Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, by Ethan Mollick

For those want to dive deeper into the technical aspects of Deep Neural Networks and Generative AI:

Deep Learning Specialization:

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning

Stanford University Lecture CS336: Language Modeling from Scratch

https://stanford-cs336.github.io/spring2024/