Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.
Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.
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Making Data Simple
Unlocking the Power of AI & Data: Expert Insights from Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai
We're joined by Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai and pioneer in RAG research. From deploying AI agents at Fortune 500 companies to shedding light on data privacy and security, Douwe shares his expertise and insights on how to make data simple, effective, and secure.
00:46 Introducing Douwe Kiela
01:37 RAG - Here to Stay or Go?
06:59 LLMs with Context
08:20 Making AI Successful
10:34 Why Contextual AI?
17:18 LLM versus SLMs
20:28 Speed over Perfection
22:07 Hallucinations
26:02 Making AI Easy to Consume
28:50 Defining an Agent
32:53 Reaching Contextual AI
33:14 The Contrarian View
34:37 The Risks of AI
36:53 For Fun
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/douwekiela
Website: https://contextual.ai/
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.