How AI Could Empower Any Business | Andrew Ng | TED

[@daesoolee1083]

My career started with this man. Now doing PhD in AI thanks to him in the first place.

[@vectoralphaSec]

What did you used to do before this man?

[@Forever._.curious..]

Ah wuw🎉 I would feel great if u could mentor me ,is it possible !? M fascinated with AI and it is greatest application of Mathematics I love tht ❤️

[@mohemdelmokhtarcheikh6994]

What did you use to ....

[@edmondwan5893]

Me too, first time I really looked into what AI is because of him too. Now I am studying master in AI.

[@SimpleWhite123]

Taking his course right now and it’s great

[@ahmadzaimhilmi]

Andrew Ng is literally a legend in the machine learning field.

[@AhmedIsam]

I remember wathcing his lectures and in them he say: "this is just the derivative, don't worry if you don't know what it is." and I was like what? don't worry? go learn calculus then come back for this. So, from more than a decade ago, he was pushing so hard to popularize and democratize AI.

[@muskmelon7970]

@@AhmedIsam his Machine learning course is undefeated

[@itznukeey]

@@muskmelon7970 yeah I just stumbled upon it when learning for my NLP exam and it helped me tremendously, his explanations are the absolutely best I've heard in this field

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

Nooo ahamad you need Arabic language👄💬 for your support sistem

[@AlexKashie]

Andrew is "The" household name in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. He masters his field inside out and is a very passionated teacher. Can’t thank you enough for your works and your courses Sir. Keep inspiring and paving the way!

[@Mr.Andrew.]

Andrew Ng never gets enough credit for the advances in AI over the years, but his push for making this revolutionary technology available to as many people as possible (first AI course available free on the internet!) and encouraging collaboration without care of political borders or academic paywalls has arguably done more for the field than any singularly developed algorithm has.

[@Tomharry910]

True.

[@vsh007]

What his course name

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

Andrew are you sure about it, C,I, A will catching you n put you in the Jails for these statements... Enjoying your days

[@anotherplatypus]

Wow, I was kind of in awe when I saw Andrew Ng's name show up in my KZbin feed. He's such a dominant researcher for anyone studying Machine Learning, you wind up devoting a lot of time learning his work. People respect him so much his opinions towards Computer Sciences practices, or matters such as the Ethics of AI, are never ignored.

[@Tomharry910]

I think AI's application is not just limited to solving business problems but can be used to solve societal problems at large and minimize human suffering. Professor Andrew NG, by making his Stanford ML/AI lectures available for free on internet, has done a great service to the education field and ML/AI community, and to Humanity at large. I salute you, sir.

[@justinewin4463]

My four year old is a product of AI applications It’s take over is damaging and creative how much more will happen.

[@jonaseisenberg6973]

I’m starting my AI agency now. I hope anyone who sees this finds massive success in their pursuits and that it spills over to everyone else in their life.

[@norlizahmohdnor88]

Same. Would you like to share experience?

[@AlenaHampsteadsmith]

The man has spoken ☺ there's never been a time for business like right now - there are so many game-changing new technologies, like chatgpt, lemon ai, jasper

[@Rambabu-nm2xb]

I am a Physicist. I am learning ML from his online course. simply amazing course. I am loving it... able to understand very easily... Thank you Prof. Andrew Ng

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

Zehahahahahaha You need Boorger n Hordog for Sure Don't forget whiskey fella

[@CopperDigitalInc]

As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to understand the potential of AI and how it can be applied to your business. From automating repetitive tasks to analyzing data and providing personalized experiences, AI can help businesses to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth. But it's not just about the technology; it's about being open to new ways of doing things, rethinking your business models, and finding new ways to create value for your customers.

[@Odin31b]

That's what I'm here for!

[@aantanuwijaya517]

I run a small retail shop. How to build AI for business?

[@marediths4]

As an Aeronautical Engineering I am working in an Operative System with a super AI system for the Air Force, hopefully I have 5 years and Andrew like the internet (education for me) IS free all of our project like brothers and sisters have to be free Amazing video💜👌

[@desrucca]

Finally, the greatest teacher of all DS/ML/AI students

[@rajeshkpatel4491]

Democratization of AI - That's such a different perspective focusing on social equality. Dear Mr. Andrew, you are a genius and empathetic thought leader. Your contribution to the field of AI and ML is so remarkable. Much love and respect.

[@CorSax-nl]

That first minute pitch is just spot on mind blowing 💯

[@renanboucard2729]

This first-minute pitch is kind of inaccurate. Literacy has been an effort led by the Church in medieval Western Europe, i.e. it was mandatory for a priest with more than 5 households in charge to organise education of children. On the contrary, productivists of the Enlightenment era and later industrial revolutions were indeed more keen in receiving labor for the fields rather than educated people. Big debate around this to be had... but M. Ng is not the only one with such misconceptions. However the talk is interesting for the conclusions it draws: AI is a new tool just like most others, and it needs to be harnessed by all sizes of businesses.

[@nerellasaikrishna6409]

We often hear that AI automates things. But the real goal for AI could be to empower all those small business owners to leverage data to improve their businesses. This talk really inspires anyone to pursue AI to create an impact on the society.

[@PattyMaePosada]

Andrew Ng’s talk on AI's potential for business got me thinking about its huge possibilities in tourism and hospitality. Imagine AI-driven travel planning, real-time language translation, and personalized service recommendations enhancing every traveler’s experience. AI can streamline everything from booking to on-site experiences, making travel smoother and more enjoyable. Empowering local businesses and providing guests with unforgettable experiences could truly transform tourism. Such an exciting frontier for innovation!

[@johnthangminlun]

The Man, The Legend. (Still yet to complete his course on Coursera 😂)

[@haathimmunas1563]

if this isnt true i dont know what is... especially the coursera thing

[@25BDominique2021]

I'm guilty as well, I got stuck on the gradient descent module 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@matthewgrange9310]

Facts 😂

[@futureprogress]

Try to make the time, it's worth it.

[@jamespaz4333]

Did you finish the course? I am also taking it 😊

[@Sino-ow2iu]

My passion, and my career started with this man. A passionate teacher and a legend in AI, machine learning, ....

[@susannnico]

With markets tumbling, inflation soaring, the Fed imposing large interest-rate hike, while treasury yields are rising rapidly-which means more red ink for portfolios this quarter. How can I profit from the current volatile market, I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $275k bond/stock portfolio

[@lailaalfaddil7389]

I merely looked her up on Google and was highly impressed by her credentials; I got in touch with her because I need all the help I can get. Thanks for sharing!!

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

Just buy private land in South East Asia n starting your organic farming No stress No Capitalism no problem 😊 Back to Nature forget American capitalism toxicity

[@dynamix9916]

This man has influenced my career and life-directions in general. From his brainchild, Coursera platform, to his teaching in Machine Learning and AI; he has made knowledge and skills that are unattainable attainable and what was deemed impossible possible for people all throughout the world. God bless him and his family.

[@aloo_explains]

I owe him a lot for my knowledge of AI and ML today, Huge respect for Andrew Sir❤

[@anushinfobase3159]

How did you start and where to start this for us? Can you please guide?

[@maureenroselargoarciga5735]

This TED Talk by Andrew Ng is a must-watch!

[@iadorian]

"This talk by Andrew Ng reinforces something I deeply believe: AI literacy needs to be a solid foundation in today’s education, preparing people for the future. More than just access to technology, we need evangelists and visionary leaders who inspire and motivate more people to get involved with AI, understanding its capabilities and transformative potential. Only with this widespread awareness will we be able to democratize AI and ensure that it benefits everyone, not just large corporations."

[@FacadeMan]

Happy that Andrew showed JavaScript as an example of code at 06:59. In fact that's the only code example in this entire video of AI. Fascinating.

[@Ashtonlee1]

Don’t underestimate successful small business owners. Maybe the always sold out pizza are lower margin but keep you waking in the door while the ones you settle for bc your already there you are higher margin.

[@captainkite]

I am proud that Andrew Ng taught me machine learning on Coursera am yet to meet another good tutor like him.

[@piyushkumar19]

Everybody knows the contributions of People like Sam Altman in the field of AI and ML . BUT every Machine Learning Student knows the legacy of Andrew Ng. He is the one who brought revolution in Education of AI . His Contributions are just priceless.

[@augustofarias2]

What a teacher Andrew! All the people that is into IA must know him and his courses. Thanks Andrew 👏

[@ManishKrNema]

Andrew Ng's insights on AI’s transformative potential are truly inspiring. His emphasis on democratizing AI resonates deeply with my belief in empowering IT professionals, students, and career-switchers-especially those from non-tech and underserved backgrounds. By combining AI-driven, fast-paced learning with personalized coaching, we can bridge skill gaps, break down barriers, and accelerate career growth for millions. Thank you, Andrew, for being a beacon of innovation and championing accessible AI for all!

[@BunCode]

This is what true educator looks like. the power to spread curiosity among listener using speech. After hearing this talk, it makes me wonder on how powerful AI could be if public masses start adopting it.

[@bjorntorlarsson]

When I studied statistics all of us students were confused about the difference between probability and likelihood. The question was raised multiple times with the professor, without satisfaction. Then I see Andrew Ng get the same question and Hallelujah: "Probability of the data, likelyhood of the estimator." Brillantly clear.

[@dinahphoebemalarulat4409]

AI means Artificial Intelligence but it can also be A-daptive I-nnovation. This is a must watch!

[@lizhaozhi]

AI will transform industries. I've been envisioning an AI development platform. Having a world-renowned scholar like Andrew's words makes me more confident in its future.

[@mahmudhasanrimel9347]

Andrew Ng is the most respected teacher in the world.

[@reychelmanuel8568]

Love how you provided real-world examples. The topic was well explained.

[@funnyguyjohnson]

I've been studying and getting certifications in Prompt Engineering, Mathematics, Coding, Data Science, Open Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks for a few years now. I can't find a job anywhere. When I'm in a interview and talk about the cost saving benefits and increase in productivity using Artificial Intelligence and automation, they usually end the interview right away and send a Dear John letter that they went with another candidate.

[@MhicaMateo]

Andrew Ng brilliantly explains how AI could transform small businesses, like our field, the tourism and hospitality. Empowering small businesses with AI will lead to a richer, more competitive industry that benefits everyone. Great talk!

[@TrippSaaS]

My mind can barely comprehend the impact that this will have on SMBs. I'm very excited. I can't wait to work on this. Does anyone know which existing platforms he's referring to in this? I could see many companies cropping up that would offer a service of configuring these AI systems for a fee to SMBs. This could solve many problems and help people on the front lines of many different jobs! But, of course, those must be some very generalized models.

[@half_way_expert]

Lots of ready to use machine learning platform right now that ready for small business, however, all of them require some data literacy and threashold (feel) to enter. For example, dataRobot.

[@arsive02]

My career in AI started with this legend :)

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

If you are truly involved with A.I. ... could you help me? 🙂

[@dave.8]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat the first word in your username is the answer.

[@vectoralphaSec]

how did it start with him? What did you do before AI?

[@arsive02]

@@vectoralphaSec I always had interest in math and physics. And i code a bit. I took his course on Machine learning Specialization and the way he focused on the Math part triggered my interest in AI. I guess that was the turning point in my career. I was a full stack developer ( not that i liked doing it ). I always thought of wanting to do something that invloves math. So i took his well known course. After 3 months, I switched my career to AI, well currently working as Natural Language Processing engineer. I guess his course was a turning point in my career.

[@arsive02]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat depends on what you ask xD

[@behrad9712]

He's amazing, I started AI (machine learning) with this man last year...👌♥️

[@wafflecat711]

How did you do it?

[@anushinfobase3159]

If I also want to start, what do you advice? I need your kind reply...

[@behrad9712]

@@wafflecat711 I had to take a break and couldn't finish it! I will come back stronger...

[@beltusnkwawir2908]

It's so refreshing listening to Andrew Ng. His courses laid the foundation for my undying love for AI.

[@user-kiraflash]

My career started with this man, keep learning!

[@darcyarzate4602]

One of the things that I would advocate for at the federal government level is the creation of a new Technology Czar. Andrew would be great in helping transform government processes to be more efficient in leveraging technology to transform government ops and streamline departments and agencies to better provide constituent services without overblowing the bureaucracy with more government employees.

[@lottielotte]

Hearing this precious man makes me not worry about stuff

[@randolphzeng6051]

incredible. I do agree with him that democratizing the access of AI will change a lot of stuff. However, having AI is not the end, you need a pipeline to constantly updating data, deploying detectors, training your stuff etc etc. It is not easy and it might never be jusitified by the cost of doing so

[@andredubbs4854]

Andrew set me on the path to ai and ML, love the guy❤️❤️

[@arjayandrade3901]

In his TED talk, Andrew Ng emphasizes the parallels between the rise of AI and literacy, highlighting the need for broad access to technology for societal advancement. He points out that AI development is predominantly concentrated in big tech companies, which restricts access for small businesses and individuals. However, small enterprises like local pizza shops and T-shirt companies stand to gain significantly from AI, potentially improving operations and boosting revenue. Ng notes that many AI applications require custom solutions tailored to the unique needs of individual businesses rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Emerging development platforms are changing this landscape by enabling users to create AI systems with minimal coding, focusing instead on data input. By democratizing access to AI tools, everyday professionals, such as accountants and quality inspectors, can develop tailored AI solutions. This empowerment could lead to broader economic benefits, enhancing productivity and innovation across various sectors. Ng envisions a future where everyone has the tools to build AI systems, driving significant advancements in multiple industries.

[@rajdivecha]

Next step - a machine apprentice/buddy works with you. Mainly just observes you and figures out what you are doing and learns from it. No need to use any SW! It will need to have human like sensors though!

[@agnivachakraborty719]

I knew about AI firsthand because of this man. Hats off sir

[@mindyelizamuhi9049]

Andrew Ng presents a vision for democratizing AI access, enabling businesses of all sizes to make decisions that enhance profitability and productivity. Ng’s insights highlight that leveraging AI is not merely about adopting new technology but fundamentally rethinking how businesses operate and deliver value to their customers. Great talk about AI!

[@patriciajulliana]

This talk was eye-opening. AI can do so much more than we realize, especially for small businesses. Democratizing AI feels like the way forward for building stronger communities and boosting productivity on a much broader scale.

[@JournalistLoveTech]

Andrew Ng my mentor of AI. The democratize of AI make help to rich people. Hundred years ago we are not understand the significance of literacy. After Hundred years we can understand the significance of AI. AI can help not only big company but also small entrepreneur to make profit double to understand the customer and product purchase history.

[@hmicagela23]

I love how Andrew Ng talked about how getting an access to AI can improve not just big companies but also small businesses by taking advantage of this technology and building their own AI systems. It's highly empowering!

[@samikarakose9076]

Andrew NG is a legend. My Friends and I call him Andrew OG.

[@richarddjarbeng7093]

Not all AI projects are massive and super expensive that can only be built by companies. Diving into AI I've realized that small simple projects can use AI and that it can be a very simple thing to implement for even someone who doesn't have much experience or background in AI.

[@vectoralphaSec]

like which types of projects?

[@user-jy5qm8nc9m]

How can a layman with no background in AI learn to use it and implement it ?

[@richarddjarbeng7093]

@@user-jy5qm8nc9m First you need some knowledge in programming, web development or python programming in general is considered easiest to start. If you have some knowledge in programming you can try to follow along with some machine learning examples, you can find a lot on youtube. Just do the simple ones to get an understanding.

[@raphdaily9546]

@@user-jy5qm8nc9m Don’t let the commenter below fool you. You need mathematics and Statistics, then programming. You’ll understand far more with math under your belt. The more ambitious your goal, the more mathematical statistics you’ll need.

[@yengsabio5315]

@@raphdaily9546 Math & Statistics really are the strong fundamentals. Adding to that string is programming.

[@froobly]

I really respect how he's looking at the same technology as everyone else, but instead of thinking about how to use it to further inequalities, he's focused on how to democratize the means of production and empower common people to focus on the meaningful parts of their work.

[@panashifzco3311]

This is so informational and would make anyone to fall in love with A.I. Nailed it!

[@Serkasm]

Since I was a kid, I've loved tech for the simplicity and power of its purpose. It always fascinates me how new ideas are bearing fruit and along the way I'm coming up with ideas that others are also having and bringing into the world. I'm very proud to have thought about the same things as many bright innovators in the industry! (One of the crazy ideas I've had since I was a kid was a fingerprint scanner under the whole screen for theft prevention and real 3D 'TVs' where magnets would allign themselves into the shape of a 3D scanned object and a projector projecting the correct lights onto that object simultaneously - A bit like the nanobots from Big Hero 6).

[@envisage150]

You just motivated many of us to start an AI+ML as a service/ subscription company for small businesses. This is really an interesting idea.

[@geethikaisurusampath]

Thank you, Andrew Ng. You are the best person to help us in AI

[@mydalaharsha3132]

Learning from this legend is like eating favorite ice cream 🫡

[@InstaMartAI1]

First, I sincerely respect Andrew's contribution to ML field. Second, why would you need AI to calculate revenue or spend analytics for a small pizza store? It is a simple math problem and a few baseline RDBMs or even a good excel can do this. He is a smart man. I am sure I am missing something or he just used a bad example.

[@apvalenti]

One, because pizza owners know how to make pizza and not write forecasting tools in Excel and two, the AI would generalize across different shifting menu items, predicting demand without having to reprogram the database. The whole point is to develop AI tools to the point where they can be assembled into off the shelf, solutions targeted to the needs and price points of small businesses. This has the long term effect of reducing risk of small business failure, providing increased employment, and creating wealth.

[@benmaxinm]

Legend! Still to this day remember the day when I have finished his Stanford course.

[@hunyemejacob1931]

I listened to your TEd Talk a year ago and loved it. I came across it today and Sir, you are awesome. Taking AI from the High priest and priestess to everyone

[@udoyxyz]

Great guy. Thinking about the common man.

[@altheabeatrizmejes8627]

This talked is so knowledgeable and it very well explained of Andrew Ng's viewpoint on how artificial intelligence (AI) might change businesses is really insightful. I value his emphasis on real-world applications and the critical role that data plays in demonstrating that AI is accessible to businesses of all sizes. Thinking about the innovative solutions that might result from using AI effectively is interesting especially on the future years.

[@deveshbhatt4063]

The G.O.A.T of AI straight up 💯

[@cmlra]

A genius in Machine Learning!

[@dylan_curious]

Enabling small and local businesses to leverage AI could lead to transformative benefits. Imagine accountants using AI for demand forecasting, store managers using AI for product placement, or quality inspectors using AI for automated inspections. While large tech companies already utilize AI for such purposes, smaller businesses, with their unique characteristics and needs, often lack accessible AI solutions.

[@fongfattchee777]

Andrew -Thank you!

[@huhu0002]

Great speech.

[@达勒姆]

A legend, Andrew Ng himself

[@henrystevens3993]

I remember when I started my ML Career...he was there with me, as a teacher as an inspiration 🙏😘😘

[@High-Tech-Geek]

No one's asking why optimizing the number of pizzas cooked in a small shop is a big deal. No one's asking why finding defects in fabrics at a small T-shirt shop is a big deal. These are obviously huge deals foundational to a company's success no matter the size. The question I want to know is this: How many Friday nights being sold out of Mediterranean pizzas does the shop owner have to go through before they realize they should make more Mediterranean pizzas?? If they can't use HUMAN intelligence to figure this out, they don't need to lose more money on an expensive AI system. They need to close their business. But I can't imagine business owners are that unintelligent. And AI determining what ADS to show me has the most value according to your chart? You've got to be kidding me! Maybe it has the most value to a platform selling ad space, but it certainly doesn't help me. I am not a materialistic shopaholic. I only see AI hounding me and annoying me to buy something I already just recently bought. How utterly UNintelligent. I want AI to help ME find the best deal when I am actually ready to buy something. I haven't seen that well executed at all - probably because there's no money in it (I've been using Honey for 4+ years and haven't earned a single point). AI is all for the benefit of one side to negotiate better against another side. But so far, I've only seen it help the rich beat the poor, or snake oil salespeople sucker others.

[@reinforz]

Such a figurehead in the field of AI is Andrew Ng. His zeal to make this technology accessible to all is truly remarkable.

[@catherinelemoncito5972]

This is such an informative video, artificial intelligence really is becoming an accessible tool that can change different industries.

[@longh]

Thank you a lot, Andrew!

[@Cruth_AI]

This is exactly what my company aims to do!

[@FilipeBrasAlmeida]

What this man is describing already exists. It's essentially the body of mathematics known as operations research. In practice, AI is the language model that might be able to interpret a linguistic command, interface with a mathematical API, obtains the results, and presents them.

[@tharinduabeyrathna9498]

Thank you andrew🖤

[@uttamdeepkaurmann5010]

Great talk

[@janzbirovsky3705]

Andrew Ng is the role model of mine

[@javeriatabraiz2434]

Andrey NG is the reason that I am passionate about AI

[@techiepm]

loved it. was a customer before, but now a believer!

[@kattarshwetabhbhakt6785]

Need him as a teacher in my college

[@mehdirahimi5055]

This is exactly what I was thinking for the last few weeks. This is going to be scalable business for any one making this AI tool.

[@suryanarayanan2012]

Excellent synthesis. Very apt analogies. Looking at the tail end of the graph, I was reminded of the book "Fortune at the bottom of the Pyramid". He has become synonymous with AI and particularly ML.

[@ericdoingaiagain]

Awesme presentation, thanks Andrew and TED!

[@akhileshakhil4390]

So the key take away is that Know or focus on how to get and manage the data rather than focusing soley on coding (because this can be automated in near future) is this correct ?

[@aldorodriguez7310]

6:41 Excellent question.

[@jokosalsa]

very inspiring as always. Thanks Andrew!

[@pranitmane]

Future will be very exciting but scary at the same time..

[@BigDataLogin]

Superb - thanks Andrew

[@mohamedkarim-p7j]

Thank for sharing 👍

[@rahulpadhy6325]

It sounds great that we are thinking about building AI system for every individual to make their life more efficient and valuable. The way AI has impacted the whole industry is tremendous. It makes me amazed when I see the impact it's generating.

[@JazevoAudiosurf]

I wish that soon we will be able to feed whatever data into a system and ask it "can you spot any correlations between this and that and how it affects that", that would be huge for me personally

[@REcloudnest]

Respect to AI legend. My first and best AI teacher.

[@ALFTHADRADDAD]

Andrew Ng showed me ML is nothing to be intimidated by 👍🏾

[@reftech1]

Thank you Andrew.

[@luizcarlosv.b.das.junior7477]

Amazing talk!