Episode Summary: 

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast on Future of Generative AI, host Jocelyn Houle interviews Dr. Vinesh Sukumar, Senior Director and Head of AI/ML Product Management at Qualcomm. Vinesh discusses the future of generative AI and its applications, highlighting Qualcomm’s transformation into a leader in intelligent connectivity with innovations in automotive, IoT, and AR/VR. He shares his journey from childhood curiosity to AI expert, the impact of generative AI, and Qualcomm’s efforts in driver monitoring and personal assistants. Vinesh also addresses ethical considerations and the importance of collaboration with academia in advancing AI technology.

Show Notes:

1.Vinesh Sukumar, Senior Director of AI and ML Product Management at Qualcomm, joins Jocelyn Hull on the Better Tech podcast to discuss generative AI and its applications.
2. Qualcomm is shifting from communications to intelligent connectivity across automotive, IoT, AR/VR, and mobile sectors.
3. Vinesh’s passion for electronics began in childhood, leading to a career at Jet Propulsion Labs and Qualcomm, focusing on AI and ML.
4. Generative AI engages all age groups with use cases like image enhancement and personal assistants, making AI more relevant.
5. Qualcomm uses AI to improve driver monitoring and infotainment in cars, tackling challenges like data availability and user-specific adaptation.

This episode is hosted by Jocelyn Houle, Host, BetterTech