Accurate prediction via machine learning (ML) has always been a challenge for even experienced data scientists. However, AutoML will change the face of ML-based offerings at a core level, suited for all kinds of complex scenarios. In this podcast episode, Jason Stoughton, a veteran technologist, AI enthusiast, author and entrepreneur, speaks to Quoc Le and Risto Miikkulainen on AutoML and the future direction of AI. Risto is an associate VP of Evolutionary AI at Cognizant and also a professor at the University of Texas. Quoc Le needs is one of the preeminent thought leaders in AI today and is known for many things including co-founding Google Brain and as the person behind AutoML. To learn more, visit cognizant.com/ai. The content of this episode is a reproduction of Jason Stoughton’s podcast episode titled ‘AutoML and the Future of AI’ that was originally posted on www.thepulseofai.com.