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Why foundation models are a paradigm shift for AI

There’s traditional AI and then there’s generative AI. One word separates them, but the difference couldn’t be more massive. While traditional AI can analyze data and tell you what it sees, generative AI can use that same data to create something new.

In this episode of AI Academy, learn about a new class of flexible, reusable AI models that can unlock new revenue, reduce costs, and increase productivity, then use our guidebook to dive deeper.

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What you’ll learn
  • Importance of foundation models to generative AI
  • Benefits of flexible AI models
  • How to select the right AI and data platform for your business
Look for a platform that has proven expertise in foundation models.
Kate Soule Senior Manager Business Strategy IBM Research and MIT-IBM AI Lab

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