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Jamil Asfour

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In this episode, we sit down with Jamil Asfour to hear his insights on industries that are leveraging Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. We discuss:Industries in the Middle East that are leveraging ML &amp; AIHow governments can foster innovation within ML &amp; AIThe benefits of integrating ML &amp; AI into businessesWant to read the episode instead? Access the show notes here.Feel like socializing? Connect with us on Instagram and Linkedin.Subscribe to our newsletter on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Email us at hello@sparkstudios.onlineWe’re a studio that produces original content &amp; provides content-as-a-service.Podcasts hosted by @shereenabdulla.

In this episode, we sit down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilasfour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamil Asfour</a> to hear his insights on industries that are leveraging Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. We discuss:<ol><li>Industries in the Middle East that are leveraging ML &amp; AI</li><li>How governments can foster innovation within ML &amp; AI</li><li>The benefits of integrating ML &amp; AI into businesses</li></ol>Want to read the episode instead? Access the show notes <a href="http://sparkwithshereen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Feel like socializing? Connect with us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sparkstudios.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/spark-with-shereen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. Subscribe to our newsletter on our <a href="https://www.sparkstudios.online/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Email us at hello@sparkstudios.online We’re a studio that produces original content &amp; provides content-as-a-service. Podcasts hosted by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shereenabdulla/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shereenabdulla</a>.

Is the Middle East Ready to Resemble a World Like the Jetsons'? with Jamil Asfour

Key Insights:Ø  What is “artificial intelligence”?Ø  Is “artificial intelligence” a threat or an opportunity for humanity?Ø  What could the future of artificial intelligence look like? Key Moments in the Podcast [00:49] Jamil shares his academic background and training in machine learning[1:29] What is “artificial intelligence”?[4:20] Will AI take our jobs?[13:10] What Jamil feels is probably more in realistic in terms of the future of artificial intelligence[14:07] Why Jamil feels optimistic about the future of AI[17:15] What are your current projects?[19:05] What is ambient intelligence?[20:01] How is artificial intelligence developing in the Middle East region?[21:56} What do you think is needed for the AI ecosystem to be sustainable?[28:20] What advice would you give aspiring entrepreneurs?[31:29] Jamil breaks down the three basic types of innovative entrepreneursQuotes“Actually, this (artificial intelligence) is something has been going on since 1952 and just gaining visibility now.”“As the new term that is used in the Middle East, ‘data is the new oil’.“The greatest enemy for human beings is not artificial intelligence. It’s really laziness.”“What if artificial intelligence becomes religious?”“This is where humans need to step it up, to be able to integrate itself with technology …or else they will be left behind.”ResourcesWhat is ubiquitous computing?General vs Narrow AIWhat is the technological singularity?Moore’s LawNeuralink: How the Human Brain Will Download Directly from a ComputerAn IBM Scientist Taught His Supercomputer To Swear Like A SailorWhat is ambient intelligence?UAE National Program for Artificial IntelligenceOne Million Arab Coders offers new coding and programming coursesAbout Our GuestJamil Asfour on TwitterJamil Asfour on Roland Berger company pageJamil joined Roland Berger as a Partner in 2018 and brings more than 18 years of experience from fortune 500 companies Apple, IBM, HPE and Ernst &amp; Young across the globe in the US, UK, UAE, KSA and China, to the company. He has carried out several executive positions, managing special and secret projects and more than 20 M&amp;A deals in the most valuable company in the world. His recent work experience focused on shaping the ubiquitous computing service offering, including application development governance and user experience, while focusing on user privacy and security.Jamil holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Cryptography from The University of Texas at Austin and two postgraduate degrees, a Diploma in Management and Leadership from MIT and an MBA from The University of Oxford. He also holds over 10 certificates in various technology specializations and is an active member of several engineering societies in the US, UK, Saudi, Jordan and Australia. He is also a widely known contributor to the Global Innovation Index and the Global Connectivity Index.

Key Insights: Ø  What is “artificial intelligence”?Ø  Is “artificial intelligence” a threat or an opportunity for humanity?Ø  What could the future of artificial intelligence look like? Key Moments in the Podcast  [00:49] Jamil shares his academic background and training in machine learning[1:29] What is “artificial intelligence”?[4:20] Will AI take our jobs?[13:10] What Jamil feels is probably more in realistic in terms of the future of artificial intelligence[14:07] Why Jamil feels optimistic about the future of AI[17:15] What are your current projects?[19:05] What is ambient intelligence?[20:01] How is artificial intelligence developing in the Middle East region?[21:56} What do you think is needed for the AI ecosystem to be sustainable?[28:20] What advice would you give aspiring entrepreneurs?[31:29] Jamil breaks down the three basic types of innovative entrepreneursQuotes “Actually, this (artificial intelligence) is something has been going on since 1952 and just gaining visibility now.”“As the new term that is used in the Middle East, ‘data is the new oil’.“The greatest enemy for human beings is not artificial intelligence. It’s really laziness.”“What if artificial intelligence becomes religious?”“This is where humans need to step it up, to be able to integrate itself with technology …or else they will be left behind.”Resources <a href="https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/is/ubiquitous-computing-human-technology/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is ubiquitous computing? </a> <a href="https://hackernoon.com/general-vs-narrow-ai-3d0d02ef3e28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">General vs Narrow AI </a> <a href="https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/high-tech-gadgets/technological-singularity.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is the technological singularity? </a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore%27s_law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moore’s Law </a> <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/neuralink-how-the-human-brain-will-download-directly-from-a-computer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neuralink: How the Human Brain Will Download Directly from a Computer </a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-watson-supercomputer-swear-words-2013-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An IBM Scientist Taught His Supercomputer To Swear Like A Sailor </a> <a href="https://searchenterpriseai.techtarget.com/definition/ambient-intelligence-AmI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is ambient intelligence? </a> <a href="https://ai.gov.ae/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UAE National Program for Artificial Intelligence </a> <a href="https://gulfnews.com/uae/one-million-arab-coders-offers-new-coding-and-programming-courses-1.62882480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Million Arab Coders offers new coding and programming courses </a> About Our Guest <a href="https://twitter.com/jamilasfour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamil Asfour on Twitter </a> <a href="https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jamil.Asfour.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamil Asfour on Roland Berger company page </a> Jamil joined Roland Berger as a Partner in 2018 and brings more than 18 years of experience from fortune 500 companies Apple, IBM, HPE and Ernst &amp; Young across the globe in the US, UK, UAE, KSA and China, to the company. He has carried out several executive positions, managing special and secret projects and more than 20 M&amp;A deals in the most valuable company in the world. His recent work experience focused on shaping the ubiquitous computing service offering, including application development governance and user experience, while focusing on user privacy and security.Jamil holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Cryptography from The University of Texas at Austin and two postgraduate degrees, a Diploma in Management and Leadership from MIT and an MBA from The University of Oxford. He also holds over 10 certificates in various technology specializations and is an active member of several engineering societies in the US, UK, Saudi, Jordan and Australia. He is also a widely known contributor to the Global Innovation Index and the Global Connectivity Index.

Jamil Asfour on AI, the future of us and the importance of being able to accept failures