EP.12 - 2024 The Year of AI Myth-Busting with Joshua Harris and Simon Wheeldon

Welcome to an enlightening episode of 'AI Myth Busting' brought to you by Cloudapps. Join us as our knowledgeable hosts, Joshua Harris and Simon Wheeldon, step into the engaging yet often misconstrued world of Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, we emphasize the importance of debunking myths surrounding AI, providing you with valuable insights to make informed decisions.

From considering 'AI is always right' to challenging the concept that 'Bigger is always better'; we plunge into these fallacies. Guided by compelling statistics, we highlight the limitations of AI, and discuss the intricacies of AI system scaling, stressing the importance of finding the right balance for specific use cases.

We debunk the 'One type fits all' myth, focusing on how AI needs to be customized and tailored to meet specific needs. Tune in as we share successful scenarios where personalized AI approaches prevail. The 'More complex is better' myth is also brought under the spotlight where we underscore the value of simplicity and interpretability in AI models, fostering ease of use and increased adoption.

Finally, we explore the ‘AI is for Data Scientists’ myth. We assert that AI is designed for everyone. With the advent of user-friendly tools and platforms, access to AI has been democratised. We urge professionals across different fields to delve into the world of AI and discover its astonishing potential.