In this conversation, Leo Jiang interviews Mayank, VP of SAP's AI product engineering, discussing the evolution of AI at SAP, the impact of generative AI on business processes, and the company's strategy for integrating AI into their offerings.
Mayank shares insights on the AI co-pilot, foundational models, partnerships with LLM providers, and the importance of data strategy for enterprises. The discussion also touches on the future of AI in business and SAP's collaboration with startups to foster innovation.
00:00 Introduction to AI Business Asia and SAP's Journey
02:46 The Evolution of AI at SAP
05:21 Generative AI: Transforming Business Processes
08:07 SAP's Business AI Strategy and Intelligent Enterprises
10:49 Introducing Joule: The AI Co-Pilot
13:41 Foundational Models and SAP's AI Hub
16:29 Evaluating LLMs: A Flexible Approach
19:14 The Future of LLMs and AI Strategy
22:01 Trends in Open Source vs Closed Source AI
24:22 Navigating the Early Stages of Technology Transformation
25:08 Emerging Use Cases in AI and Automation
27:40 Understanding Agentic Services and Workflows
30:13 Grounding Information: Ensuring Accuracy in AI Outputs
33:20 SAP's Approach to Workflow Automation and User Experience
35:23 Collaborating with Startups: Expanding the Ecosystem
36:46 The SAP App Store: A Hub for Innovation
39:49 Partnerships with AI Leaders: Integrating New Models
41:40 AI Innovation in Asia: Opportunities and Challenges
43:12 Advising C-Level Executives on AI Strategy
48:26 The Future of AI: Excitement and Expectations