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On today’s episode of FYI, we delve into the world of Palantir, the data integration and analytics company, as we discuss their platforms and their application across numerous industries. Joining Next Generation Internet Director of Research Frank Downing, and CEO Cathie Wood on the show is Shyam Sankar, Palantir’s Chief Technology Officer. Together, they explore the power of ontology, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and the immense potential of Large Language Models (LLMs). From revolutionizing the way businesses make decisions to uncovering new frontiers in biology and manufacturing, this episode explores the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
“I think one of the exciting things about Generative AI is how quickly we’ve been able to build our own Copilots and to go after problems.” – @ssankarKey Points From This Episode:
- Overview of Shyam’s background and how it aligns with Palantir’s mission
- Palantir’s forward-deployed engineering methodology
- Palantir’s emphasis on solving each customer’s particular, real-world problems with a scalable platform
- How Palantir’s offerings enable customers to unleash the power of large language models to solve their unique problems
- How Palantir’s ontology functions like an operating system that orchestrates the enterprise
- How Palantir currently works in over 50 verticals beyond its extensive government-related projects
- Utilizing Generative AI tools internally to streamline documentation and leverage unstructured data sources
- Concerns about AI integration with legacy and modern tech infrastructure
- Sankar’s work with Ginkgo Bioworks, a company that leverages AI to engineer biology for manufacturing
- Why Palantir believe their approach to integrating human thought, LLMs, and algorithmic reasoning prepares them to dominate the market