Exploring the Future of AI and HPC with Dr. David A. Bader

Sugata Sanyal, Founder and CEO of ZINFI Technologies, welcomes attendees and introduces Michael Murray, Senior Account Manager at Databank. Michael provides an overview of Databank’s partnership with NJIT, explaining their role in providing high-performance computing (HPC) data center services. He highlights Databank’s advanced infrastructure, research capabilities, and collaboration with NJIT in material science, robotics, and AI, including scholarships, internships, and annual sponsorships.

Dr. David Bader discusses NJIT’s impressive achievements, including ranking among the top public universities and the rapid growth in computing student enrollment. He highlights how NJIT’s focus on data science and AI has driven this growth, with over 4,700 computing students and significant increases in research funding and institutional revenue.

NJIT hosts numerous research centers tackling real-world challenges. Dr. Bader details the Center for Big Data, which focuses on analytics and cyber-infrastructure, the Cybersecurity Research Center recognized by the NSA, and the new Center for AI Research. These centers collaborate with industry and government to address cybersecurity, healthcare, and financial technology issues.

Dr. Bader explores the rapid advancements in AI and machine learning, emphasizing the significance of large language models like GPT-4 and Gemini. He explains how these models, with trillions of parameters, transform industries by enabling complex tasks such as natural language understanding, advanced analytics, and autonomous decision-making.

AI and machine learning are revolutionizing business practices and societal functions. Dr. Bader discusses how these technologies are integrated into various sectors, enhancing productivity, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities. He emphasizes the need for businesses to engage with AI to stay competitive and unlock new capabilities.

Looking ahead, Dr. Bader highlights exciting future projects like the Connectome Project, which aims to map the brain’s neural connections. He discusses the potential for breakthroughs in understanding the human brain, improving AI efficiency, and developing new applications in healthcare and neuroscience, showcasing the transformative future of AI and HPC.