How can insights from managing a winery help shape the future of AI technology at Intel? Carla Rodríguez bridges both worlds. When I asked <a href='https://actionablefuturist.com/2024/05/the-next-frontier-for-ai-introducing-the-ai-pc-powered-by-intel/'>Robert Hallock at Intel who I should invite next onto the podcast</a> – his response was instant - Carla Rodríguez, who runs Intel’s client software ecosystem.“Razor sharp … just so smart, so capable” was his description, so I just had to invite her onto the show. Carla is no ordinary big tech company exec. She served in the Peace Corps in Romania and worked her way through the ranks of Intel, joining in the finance area to become VP of one of the most important and innovative parts of the company.In between these roles, she has also found time to help <a href='https://www.beaconhillwinery.com/our-story'>run a winery business with her husband</a>, which gives her a unique perspective on the issues facing companies of all sizes. Her role at Intel is to work closely with the developer ecosystem. With the recent launch of their AI PC program, which utilises the Intel vPro platform powered by Intel Core Pro processors, we’re seeing AI rise to become mainstream and a must-have tool in the workplace, driving innovation and productivity. In our discussion, Carla explains how running a <a href='https://www.beaconhillwinery.com/our-story'>boutique winery</a> in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with her Husband gives her a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of running a small business, insights that she brings back to her role at Intel.You’ll also learn about:AI: Moving from Niche to MainstreamAI has now reached a tipping point where it is becoming mainstream and Intel is at the forefront of this revolution with their AI PC platform, integrating CPU, GPU, and the new Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to handle complex AI tasks efficiently. Empowering Developers with AIPCIntel's AIPC Developer Program is a crucial initiative aimed at supporting developers in harnessing the power of the NPU. By providing hands-on labs and development kits, Intel is enabling developers to experiment and create groundbreaking applications. The Immediate Impact on BusinessesFor small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the benefits of adopting AIPC are immediate. Carla emphasised that the time to invest in AIPC is now, as it offers enhanced productivity, security, and innovative capabilities. Future of Work: Embracing AIThe future of work will be significantly shaped by AI, with tools that enhance productivity and free up time for more strategic tasks. As Carla pointed out, AI is like having an always-on intern, ready to assist with various tasks, making us more efficient and effective in our roles. This podcast is sponsored by Intel. More on Carla <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvindravishunkar/'>Carla on LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/ai-pc.html'>Intel AI PC</a> <a href='https://www.beaconhillwinery.com/our-story'></a>Thanks for listening to Digitally Curious. Pre-order the book that showcases these episodes at <a href='https://digitallycurious.ai/pre-order'>digitallycurious.ai/pre-order</a> Your Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill For more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit <a href='https://podc.st/website'>ActionableFuturist.com</a> Andrew's Social Channels Andrew on <a href='https://podc.st/linkedin'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://podc.st/twitter'>@AndrewGrill</a> on Twitter <a href='https://podc.st/instagram'>@Andrew.Grill </a>on Instagram Keynote speeches <a href='https://podc.st/videos'>here</a> <a href='https://digitallycurious.ai'>Pre-order Andrew's upcoming book - Digitally Curious</a>

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