On this episode, Iā€™m joined by Dhireesha Kudithipudi, Founding Director of the MATRIX AI Consortium and Director of the Neuromorphic AI Lab at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Dhireesha shares insights from her journey, which began in a small village in India and has led her to the forefront of developing energy-efficient AI systems that mimic the human brain.

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Key Takeaways:
00:00 – 00:10 Introduction
00:11 The impact of childhood experiences on career paths.
00:26 The influence of family and community on personal and professional growth.
00:50 The transition from traditional computing to neuromorphic AI.
01:28 How biologically-inspired AI can address real-world problems.
02:19 The importance of a holistic approach to AI development.
05:17 The role of education in shaping future innovators.
08:06 Challenges and opportunities in leading AI research.
13:27 The potential of AI to revolutionize energy efficiency.
22:19 Insights on mentorship and its impact on career development.
53:11 Reflections on the evolving landscape of AI and future directions.

Resources Mentioned:
Dhireesha Kudithipudi – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhireesha/
MATRIX AI Consortium at UTSA – https://ai.utsa.edu/
University of Texas at San Antonio Neuromorphic AI Lab – https://www.nuailab.com/

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor and investor.

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