In this episode of the Lights on Data show, hosts George and Diana welcome Richmond Alake, a developer advocate at MongoDB with expertise in AI, ML, and computer vision. Richmond shares his views on the future of generative AI (Gen AI) form factors, discussing current trends like LLM-powered chatbots and future possibilities such as agentic systems, voice inputs, and always-on AI applications.

The discussion also delves into concerns and strategies to mitigate risks associated with AI, particularly in critical industries like healthcare and finance. Richmond emphasizes the need for creative solutions and thought leadership in navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape. He also shares insights on how MongoDB supports the AI ecosystem, including resources for developers.

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