We are in the midst of a massive AI platform shift

There's a growing movement suggesting a significant shift in the role of AI platforms. Today, AI is the number one priority of many enterprises, and it is just the beginning of an incredibly exciting time for the industry as AI transforms virtually every business, improves the quality of life and reshapes every part of the computing market. Today, AI is driving a more efficient and consumer-centric innovation cycle, opening up new opportunities and changing the role of insight managers in the process.
  
There are two dimensions to this new era of AI. The first dimension is around the user interface. If you think about the arc of computing, the last 70-plus years has been a pursuit to create human-computer interfaces that are more intuitive and more natural. We have now arrived at the next big leap, which is natural language, and we get to exercise it across every application and every interface we build.

The second piece is around information management. The history of computing has been about digitizing people, places, and things, and making sense of them. In that context, we now have a new superpower: We have a reasoning engine that allows us to start with a draft for any activity or task we want to complete. Together, these two dimensions will creative massive new opportunity

There is sharp rise of AI platforms:
We can’t deny the fact that, "We are in the midst of a massive AI platform shift, with the promise to transform how we live and work. Shifting towards AI platforms can bring various benefits such as increased efficiency, better decision-making, and potential for innovation.

From Tools to Foundations: Traditionally, AI has been seen as a collection of tools and algorithms used for specific tasks. This AI platform shift suggests a move towards AI platforms as the foundational layer upon which various applications are built.
 
Standardization and Interoperability: Imagine different AI applications (like chatbots or image recognition) seamlessly working together because they're built on a common platform. This focus on standardization and interoperability is a key aspect of the shift.
 
This shift has the potential to transform various industries. Imagine AI platforms powering intelligent automation in factories, personalized learning experiences in education, or even revolutionizing healthcare with advanced diagnostics and treatment planning. The efficiency and productivity gains across different sectors could be substantial.

Overall, the AI platform shift is a promising development with the potential to revolutionize how we live and work. However, addressing the challenges and ensuring responsible development will be crucial to maximizing its benefits.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, President & CEO, VARINDIA