Hello, AI enthusiasts! 🎉 Welcome to another exciting episode of "AI with Shaily," hosted by the knowledgeable Shailendra Kumar. In this episode, Shailendra invites listeners into the captivating world of artificial intelligence, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable, even for those who might find robots a bit daunting! 🤖✨

Today’s episode is packed with innovative and fun machine learning projects specifically designed for beginners. Shailendra emphasizes the importance of starting with these projects, comparing them to training wheels on a bicycle—essential for gaining confidence and skill in AI! 🚴‍♂️

One of the delightful projects he introduces is the ability to transform your holiday photos into cartoon versions using Python. This project is not only a fun way to experiment with image processing but also allows you to view your memories through a whimsical lens! 📸🎨

Next up is an intriguing project that involves predicting emotions from voice recordings. The Speech Emotion Recognition project teaches machines to recognize various emotions like happiness and sadness, which can be particularly beneficial in customer service scenarios. It’s a fascinating way to blend technology with human emotion! 🎤😊😢

Shailendra also discusses a practical project where you can build an AI that determines whether a message is spam. This is a great introduction to text classification, a crucial area in machine learning. Additionally, he suggests creating an AI that can propose better email subject lines, turning mundane office communications into engaging content! 📧🚫

As a bonus tip, Shailendra encourages listeners to explore platforms like GitHub and Kaggle, where aspiring AI enthusiasts can collaborate, share insights, and access valuable resources. Collaboration is highlighted as a vital aspect of learning and growing in the AI field. 🤝💻

Before concluding the episode, Shailendra shares an inspiring quote from Steve Jobs: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." This serves as a motivational reminder for listeners to embrace their passion for AI. 💡❤️

Listeners are invited to join the vibrant community on various social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium, where they can engage in discussions and stay updated on the latest AI news. Shailendra encourages feedback and interaction by asking which project piques the listeners' interest. 📱💬

In summary, Shailendra Kumar, your enthusiastic guide on this AI journey, wraps up the episode by encouraging everyone to dream in algorithms and creatively shape the future with artificial intelligence. Until next time, keep exploring the fascinating world of AI! 🌟🔍

AI Adventures: Fun Machine Learning Projects for Beginners

Peggy Smedley and Brian Comiskey, futurist and senior director, Innovation &amp; Trends, Consumer Technology Assn., talk about some of the big CES trends that will shape what happens next in 2025. He says even though we are looking back, the beauty of the show is it is about being a window to tomorrow, setting up for what the year ahead and beyond will look like. They also discuss:  How AI (artificial intelligence) made an appearance at CES—and what comes next—for both enterprise and consumer. A new birth with technologies in smart home and digital health—and how sustainability factors into the conversation. Four key categories to consider for mobility.  &nbsp; (3/4/25 - 910) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Brian Comiskey, Innovation &amp; Trends, Consumer Technology Assn. This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

A Window to Tomorrow

Peggy Smedley and Ani Aprahamian, Frank M. Freimann professor of physics, University of Notre Dame, talk about her research, energy conversion, and how nuclear energy fits into the equation. She says energy is essential to our lives and we have seen increased use of energy in the last 200 years. They also discuss:  How we can reach carbon goals. The process of changing energy from one form to another. If we are going to hit the climate goals that we talk about.  &nbsp; (3/4/25 - 910) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ani Aprahamian, University of Notre Dame This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

The Energy Conversation

Peggy kicks off Women’s History Month by unpacking the history of women in the workplace and looking at where we are today, in anticipation of Intl. Women’s Day on March 8. She says we are making progress, but not fast enough, especially considering many industries have a dire worker shortage. She also:  Discusses three new university research reports that suggest some big trends at work. Determines when we will see gender parity. Identifies how this impacts the worker shortage across multiple industries.  &nbsp; (3/4/25 - 910) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Women at Work in 2025

Leading global tech analysts Patrick Moorhead (Moor Insights &amp; Strategy) and Daniel Newman (The Futurum Group) are front and center on The Six Five analyzing the tech industry's biggest news each and every week and also conducting interviews with tech industry "insiders" on a regular basis.&nbsp; &nbsp; Welcome to this week’s edition of “The 6-5.” I’m Patrick Moorhead with Moor Insights &amp; Strategy, co-host, and I am joined by Daniel Newman with The Futurum Group. On this week's show, we will be talking: &nbsp; MWC Wrap-Up          &nbsp; Salesforce Agentforce 2dx     &nbsp; Broadcom Q1FY25 Earnings       &nbsp; Marvell Q4FY25 Earnings     &nbsp; HPE Q1FY25 Earnings      &nbsp; Tariffs Impact on Tech        &nbsp; TSMC and Intel &nbsp; Disclaimer: This show is for information and entertainment purposes only. While we will discuss publicly traded companies on this show. The contents of this show should not be taken as investment advice.

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Today’s guest is Sophia Qureshi, VP of Product Management for Fraud Solutions at Provenir. Provenir is a fintech company whose AI decisioning platform helps clients manage credit risk, prevent fraud, and stay compliant across the customer lifecycle. Sophia joins the podcast to discuss the evolving threat landscape and how AI is changing the balance of power. Later, she explains how fraud detection has traditionally relied on deterministic technologies like anomaly detection and how the rise of generative AI has enabled more sophisticated fraud tactics, from deepfake identity forgeries to large-scale phishing campaigns. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

The Rise of Generative AI-Enabled Financial Crime - with Sophia Qureshi of Provenir

Peggy Smedley and Ty Witmer, president and founder, ProjectTeam, talk about the CMMC &nbsp;(cybersecurity maturity model certification) and why it is critical. He says since 2017 there have been rules in place for contractors working with the federal government to protect sensitive government data—and often it hasn’t been enforced, but that enforcement starts now. They also discuss:  What percentage are working toward compliance today. What needs to be compliance: people, processes, and technology? Advice for organizations working on government projects.  &nbsp; (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ty Witmer, ProjectTeam, construction This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Peggy Smedley and Brian Baker, president and CEO, Sentry Equipment, talk about some of the greatest lessons learned running a 100-year-old company. He says he is proud of being a leader of an organization that has stood the test of time. They also discuss:  Employee ownership and how it helps serve customers, communities, and workers. The five pillars it builds its culture on. How the business has grown and diversified in the past 40 years since employee ownership.  &nbsp; (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Brian Baker, Sentry Equipment This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Manufacturing: The Future of Work

Peggy talks about the biggest trends shaping how we build infrastructure in 2025 and beyond. She says we need to bring curiosity to construction to spark new innovation to help build more resilient and secure infrastructure. She also discusses:  A U.S. infrastructure history lesson. Four areas shaping infrastructure today. How to spark innovation in 2025.  &nbsp; (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

4 Trends Shaping Infrastructure

The conversation covered five key AI topics:

AI in healthcare - Shows promise in medical imaging diagnostics (particularly breast cancer detection) while functioning as an augmentation tool for healthcare professionals rather than a replacement.
Zero-shot learning - Allows AI to recognize new concepts without explicit training, approaching human-like learning with applications in autonomous vehicles and robotics, though requiring further research.
AI as augmentation - Enhances human capabilities across domains, serving professionals like radiologists and artists while preserving the essential role of human judgment.
AI agent systems - Curve AI Solutions specializes in developing systems capable of natural learning, reasoning, and interaction, offering task automation, customer insights, chatbots, algorithmic trading, and content creation tools.
Business and community intersection - Curve AI bridges the gap between AI and real-world applications for small businesses through various solutions and community initiatives (workshops, advocacy, hackathons, and educational content sponsorship).

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Curve AI Solutions: Pioneering AI for Businesses and Communities in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Company Overview
Curve AI Solutions is a Tulsa-based cutting-edge technology firm specializing in the development of AI agent systems and advanced software engineering solutions. The company was founded with the mission to bridge the gap between cutting-edge artificial intelligence and real-world applications, particularly for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are often left out of the AI revolution.
Our team of experts is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. We focus on building AI agent systems that are capable of learning, reasoning, and interacting with humans in a natural and intuitive way. This approach allows us to develop accessible, cost-effective, and human-centered AI tools that empower businesses to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer engagement.
The company's approach is built on three key pillars:

AI Readiness & Education – Offering AI assessments, workshops, and educational resources to help businesses and professionals understand how AI can be integrated into their workflows.
AI Automation & Development – Providing customized AI agents and automation tools that streamline operations, from marketing and customer service to financial analysis and inventory management.
AI Advocacy & Community Engagement – Working with local businesses, schools, and organizations to ensure that AI adoption is inclusive and beneficial to all communities.

Technical Capabilities
Our team has expertise in a wide range of programming languages, frameworks, and tools, including but not limited to Python, Java, C++, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and React. We are proficient in cloud-based technologies such as AWS and Google Cloud, and have experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. This diverse technical foundation enables us to develop sophisticated AI solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing business systems.
The Problem Curve AI Solutions is Solving
Curve AI Solutions recognizes that many small businesses struggle to keep up with large corporations in adopting AI technologies. Why?

AI education is often tailored for tech experts, making it inaccessible to non-technical business owners.
Existing AI solutions are expensive and designed for enterprise-scale operations.
Many businesses lack awareness of how AI can be practically applied to their industry.
There is a growing disconnect between AI developers and the small businesses that need their solutions.

Curve AI Solutions is solving these issues by offering affordable, industry-specific AI tools and educational support to make AI adoption easier for small and mid-sized businesses.

AI Products & Services
Curve AI Solutions is developing a range of AI-powered solutions tailored to business needs:

AI-Powered Task Automation – Custom AI agents that automate repetitive tasks such as email management, social media scheduling, and data entry.
AI Customer Insights – Tools that analyze customer behavior and provide actionable insights to improve marketing and sales strategies.
AI Chatbots & Assistants – Intelligent virtual assistants that handle customer inquiries, schedule appointments, and process transactions.
Algorithmic Trading Systems – Advanced AI trading bots that manage financial portfolios with real-time market data integration.
AI for Content Creation – Tools that generate and optimize written, audio, and video content for businesses looking to scale their marketing efforts.

The company also offers custom AI development services, working with businesses to build tailored AI solutions that fit their unique operational needs. Our knowledge domain includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and software engineering, allowing us to create innovative solutions across various industries.
Curve AI Solutions' Role in the Community
Curve AI Solutions isn't just about building AI tools—it's about making AI accessible and inclusive. The startup is actively working with local businesses, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs to ensure that AI isn't just a tool for large corporations, but a resource for everyone.
Some key initiatives include:

AI Workshops for Small Businesses – Educating local entrepreneurs on how AI can improve efficiency and drive growth.
Community AI Advocacy – Partnering with organizations to ensure AI development includes diverse perspectives.
Student AI Hackathons – Encouraging the next generation of AI talent through competitions and mentorship programs.

Sponsoring This Podcast
Curve AI Solutions is proud to sponsor this podcast as part of its mission to demystify AI and show how it can be used in everyday life. Through this sponsorship, Curve AI Solutions aims to:

Educate listeners about practical AI applications for businesses and individuals.
Share success stories of businesses leveraging AI to improve efficiency and revenue.
Break down AI concepts in a way that is easy to understand and apply.
Engage with the community to promote responsible and inclusive AI adoption.

By sponsoring this podcast, Curve AI Solutions is reinforcing its commitment to making AI approachable, relatable, and beneficial for all.
Looking Ahead
As AI continues to evolve, Curve AI Solutions is focused on scaling its impact. The company is actively seeking funding, partnerships, and collaborations to expand its reach. With its strong foundation in AI education, automation, and community engagement, combined with its technical expertise in various programming languages and cloud technologies, Curve AI Solutions is positioning itself as a leader in making AI work for everyone.

We are committed to innovation in the field of artificial intelligence and are always looking for new and exciting ways to apply it to real-world problems. Our goal is to continue developing AI agent systems that not only solve business challenges but do so in a way that is intuitive, accessible, and beneficial for businesses of all sizes.

For more information, visit https://CurveAi.tech/ or follow them on social media to stay updated on the latest AI innovations.

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