From NASA to AWS, Sky's the Limit with AI

From NASA to AWS, Sky's the Limit with AI

Author: Ather Gattami June 25, 2024 Duration: 38:35

In this episode, Ather interviews Tom Soderstrom, AWS Enterprise Strategist, on his career and insights into innovation and generative AI. Tom shares his journey from Sweden to the US, becoming NASA's first CTO for IT at JPL, and introducing cloud computing. He emphasises innovation through small, low-risk experiments, or "two-way door decisions," and the formula of Return on Attention plus Return on Interest leading to Return on Investment. The discussion focuses on the potential of generative AI and the gap between excitement and practical applications. Tom encourages leaders to experiment and continuously learn, likening this to being "technology teenagers", and highlights AI's democratisation and the need for a culture of experimentation to solve real business problems.


Hosted by Ather Gattami, AI-podden has become a central voice in the Swedish conversation on artificial intelligence. This isn't a dry technical lecture; it's a series of grounded discussions that explore how these rapid technological shifts are reshaping our world in real time. Each episode brings in a different perspective, featuring guests from across the spectrum of society-from researchers and entrepreneurs to policymakers and cultural critics. You'll hear thoughtful analysis on the latest developments, but also practical conversations about ethics, societal impact, and the human stories behind the algorithms. Tuning into this podcast means getting a clearer, more nuanced picture of the forces defining our future, moving beyond the headlines to understand the true stakes and opportunities of AI. It’s that commitment to diverse, substantive dialogue that has made it one of the country's most popular listens in technology and news.
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