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Behind every fantastic discovery and neat new AI tool is a team of hardworking people. This newsletter is dedicated to showcasing their stories.
DeepMind CEO wins joint Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on AlphaFold
Key Takeaway
Demis Hassabis and John Jumper from Google DeepMind won a joint Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on the AI tool AlphaFold2, which predicts protein structures, marking a significant scientific achievement.
Summary
Demis Hassabis and John Jumper of Google DeepMind won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on protein-structure prediction using AI.
Their tool, AlphaFold2, developed in 2020, solves the long-standing challenge of predicting protein structures.
Shared with David Baker, the prize acknowledges significant advancements in computational protein design and scientific research.
Eli Lilly has an AI chief, telehealth’s DEA troubles, and FDA’s thinking on AI in clinical trials
Key Takeaway
The health tech industry is grappling with significant developments, including the appointment of a chief AI officer at Eli Lilly, telehealth companies' challenges with the DEA's inaction, and the FDA's evolving stance on AI in clinical trials.
Summary
Eli Lilly and Company appoints Thomas Fuchs as its first Chief AI Officer.
Telehealth companies face uncertainty due to the DEA's delay in new regulations.
The FDA is considering the use of AI in clinical trials with data concerns.
Anthropic's power players: Here are the 11 leaders helping shape the future of the Amazon-backed AI company
Key Takeaway
Summary
Anthropic, created by former OpenAI staff, focuses on safe and responsible AI, with their flagship product Claude competing with ChatGPT.
It is positioning itself as a safer option for Fortune 500 companies.
Raised over $7 billion from companies like Google and Amazon; potential valuation of $40 billion.
Key executives: Dario Amodei (CEO), Daniela Amodei (President), Jack Clark (Policy Head), and others who were prominent at OpenAI, focusing on AI safety and scaling.
One of Amazon's top AI executives is out
Key Takeaway
Summary
AWS has seen significant executive turnover recently, with its CEO and other top leaders leaving.
Matt Wood is leaving AWS after 15 years amid fierce competition from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.
Amazon's AI products are facing mixed results compared to rivals.
AWS is experiencing notable executive turnover, including its CEO's recent departure.
Wood plans to continue his career in innovation and transformation elsewhere.
Pilot names head of data and AI
Key Takeaway
Summary
Pilot Company named Rakesh Srinivasan as the Senior Vice President and Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer.
Srinivasan's role involves utilizing data, analytics, and AI to drive growth and improve efficiency.
He brings significant experience from his previous roles, including major positions at Merkle, Moda Operandi, Petco, Jet, and Walmart.
Andy Lupo , Chief Technology Officer at Pilot, highlighted Srinivasan's ability to leverage analytics and AI as a key asset for the company.
Eva Rigamonti also joined Pilot as VP of government and legal affairs, having significant legal experience from RaceTrac and Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
Pilot is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and operates almost 900 travel centers across the U.S. and Canada.
Notable recent executive appointments at Pilot include Lupo; Gary Hoogeveen, President of Pilot Energy; Shannon Sturgil, SVP of alternative fuels; and Jocelyn Caldwell, VP of people and belonging.
AI Innovator Parsley Appoints Jaye Connolly to Board of Directors
Key Takeaway
Summary
Parsley360 enhances corporate performance with empathetic AI.
Jaye Connolly, with 40 years of industry experience, joins the board.
Connolly's background includes leading RippleNami and significant acquisitions.
The board focuses on innovation and addressing organizational challenges.
and that's a wrap for this week. Enjoy your weekend.
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