This episode delves into the world of AI agents, the unsung heroes behind creating seamless shopping journeys; how these digital masterminds strike an extraordinary balance—offering consumers the freedom of choice while tailoring experiences to their unique preferences. From predictive algorithms to virtual shopping assistants, Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus, and Gideon Lichfield, explore the cutting-edge strategies redefining the retail consumer experience.
Step into the future of intelligence and the revolutionary world of autonomous agents. From virtual companions to personalised shopping assistants and workplace efficiency wizards, Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus, and Gideon Lichfield, discuss how AI-driven entities are reshaping our daily routines, decision-making, and creativity.
Thomas Wolf, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Hugging Face talks with Euro Beinat, Global Head AI and Data Science at Prosus Group, to describe Hugging Face's evolution into a hub for open-source AI, its more than 1 million public models and its significant contributions to democratizing AI.
Thomas and Euro discuss key insights around the role of agents and robotics in AI applications, the importance of tool integration for agent functionality, and predictions about the growth of small, open-source models and the advancement of robotics to handle complex, previously unattainable tasks at reduced costs.
This interview was recorded live at “Agents in Production”, a virtual event which took place during the Prosus AI Marketplace in November 2024, co-organised with MLOps Community. https://mlops.community
Listen in as Paul van der Boor, VP AI at Prosus Group hosts a panel discussion on where GenAI is headed, touching on scalability, business models, and key success metrics. Featuring top VCs from Sequoia Captial, Redpoint Ventures and Prosus Ventures, the group explore the AI Agents’ potential to transform industries like e-commerce, healthcare, and construction through automation, efficiency, and personalized interactions. What shifts will come in business models as a result of further-declining processing costs, and increasing operational complexity?
This interview was recorded live at “Agents in Production”, a virtual event which took place during the Prosus AI Marketplace in November 2024, co-organised with MLOps Community. https://mlops.community
In this episode of From Data to Dollars, Gideon Lichfield (former Editor-in-Chief of MIT Technology Review) and Euro Beinat (Global Head of AI & Data Science at Prosus) are joined by Bill Salak, CTO of Brainly, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. Bill shares how Brainly, an AI-powered learning companion, helps students bridge knowledge gaps with personalized, context-aware support. They discuss how AI is enabling self-directed, individualized learning at scale, unlocking the potential for every student to have a virtual tutor tailored to their unique needs.
The conversation dives into Brainly's evolution from community-driven content to AI-generated learning experiences, showcasing how technology is shifting from simple content generation to more meaningful, personalized education. The episode also examines how education systems must adapt to the rapid pace of AI-driven change, with AI playing a pivotal role in lifelong learning and bridging the gap between traditional schooling and future demands.
Tune in to discover how AI is reshaping what it means to learn—and what it could mean for the classrooms of tomorrow.
With companies like Goldman Sachs pointing to over-investment in AI, this first episode explores the burning question: are we in an AI bubble? Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus explains to Gideon Lichfield where and how Prosus and its portfolio companies are already reaping benefits of investing in AI, highlighting their "marathon" approach to AI adoption, focusing on education, cultural transformation, and safeguarded experimentation.
Hear valuable insights into several cases studies from Prosus' portfolio companies such as iFood (food delivery) and OLX (classifieds), which are using AI to drive tangible, measurable value.
What kind of cost savings can be achieved through AI? Why do some companies struggle with a return on investment in such technology? How does organisational culture impact successful AI business transformation? Listen now to find out.
