In this episode of iAfrkan Bytes , we are honored to have Prof. Ulrich Paquet, a leading expert in artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a career that spans over two decades, Ulrich is currently the Director of AIMS South Africa, an institute dedicated to the advancement of mathematical sciences. Prof. Paquet holds a PhD in Machine Learning from the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory, underscoring his deep academic expertise.
Prof. Ulrich Paquet takes us on a journey through the evolution of artificial intelligence in South Africa. He provides a historical perspective on the country’s AI winter, a period when the sector was dormant, and discusses its subsequent resurgence as AI technology advanced and gained popularity.
Moreover, Prof. Paquet shares insights from his involvement in the development of the Xbox One console at Microsoft Research, highlighting the intersection of academic research and industry application.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with one of the leading minds in AI and machine learning.
Episodes were recorded in Ghana, Accra, at the Deep Learning Indaba 2023.
