How developers can start building with open source AI tools

Описание: Bill Higgins, vice president of Watson Platform Engineering at IBM, shares why open source AI is moving fast and how developers can start building with the tools already available. From the rise of LLMs to the importance of practical experimentation, this conversation highlights key trends, tips, and tools that make AI more accessible than ever. If you're wondering where to begin, this is your invitation to get hands-on and build something today.

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0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Welcome
0:19 - What's exciting about the future of AI?
0:54 - What about some of the challenges that we're facing today with AI?
1:30 - Where do you see AI evolving in 2025?
2:24 - Do you have any best practices or new tools that you're excited about that you could share with the ATO community?
3:21 - Is there anything else you want to add?

Key takeaways
AI is moving fast, and so is open source.
Ollama makes AI approachable.
The future is uncertain, but the opportunity is real.

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