Evolution of Foundational Models: From Deep Learning in Healthcare to Neuro-inspired AI

Summary

IBM Fellow Dr. Tanveer Syeda-Mahmood gave a talk on the evolution of foundational models, covering multimodal fusion in healthcare and neuro-inspired AI for computer vision. She also discussed image-driven fact-checking of generative AI textual reports for responsible models. Dr. Syeda-Mahmood leads IBM's work in Multimodal Bioinspired AI and WatsonX features, and previously led the Medical Sieve Radiology Grand Challenge. Why it matters: The talk highlights the ongoing development and application of AI foundational models in critical areas like healthcare and responsible AI development, showing IBM's continued investment in these areas.