Techcrunch has published in order to give AI-focused scientists and others in the spotlight A number of interviews Concentration on remarkable women who have contributed to the AI revolution.
Raji Arasu, the CTO of Autodesk, said that she has been using AI for “several decades” to solve software-related challenges.
“If traditional software development approaches – whether deterministic, procedural or other conventional methods – have tried to approach complex problems, I always have a solution to AI, especially for the treatment of unstructured data,” Arasu told Techcrunch in an interview.
Arasu had a long career in technology. In 1993 she joined Oracle as a technical management technology. A few years later, she was hired as a senior manager on Ebay, where she set off the role of the VP of Technology. After the term at Stubhub and Intuit, Arasu accepted an offer in Audodesk, where it has stayed in the past four years.
Many of these options were made possible by a strong professional support network, said Arasu. She has tried to help others be successful by becoming loudly, according to the support of women in technical initiatives, especially for administrative councils.
“At the beginning of my career, I was lucky enough to have a variety of mentors who played a crucial role in the design of my self -confidence, brave my perspectives and opinions courageously, campaign for myself and make sure that I had a place at the table “. “It is crucial to ensure that women, colored and people with different backgrounds are part of the strategic decision -making.”
In her various jobs over the years, Arasu said that she had a place in the front row for exciting developments in the AI. In Autodesk, for example, she supervised the company’s F&E organization, which examined AI applications in areas such as building automation, 3D modeling and technical design.
“Progress in computing power, the generative AI and the domain -specific fine -tuning of large models have destroyed the limits of the research laboratories and brought these technologies to the real world,” she said. “I am fascinated by the speed at which this AI revolution is willing to change the industries across the board.”
While AI is exciting, it comes with risks, Arasu admitted. AI systems often reflect the prejudices and assumptions of their creators, and there are considerable concerns about data protection, transparency and data practices that need to be addressed.
Arasu is a supporter of a “close cooperation” between industry and the government to create “well-informed” AI guidelines that take these risks. However, she warned that a strong policy can only arise from multidisciplinary and diverse collaborative groups.
“In contrast to previous revolutions, there is now a clear recognition that including participation – especially women – is of essential importance for the achievement of fairer and innovative results in AI and other aspiring technologies,” said Arasu. “If the AI industry such as healthcare, education and finance is redesigned, the participation of women ensures that technology reflects a broader spectrum of human experiences.”
Regardless of the regulation, Arasu is when it comes to establishing AI responsibly, ensuring that companies have to ensure that their systems are clear how they work so that users can trust decisions – or at least not distrust them – that they make. This begins, she said, with understanding the customer concerns regarding her data, the introduction of practices to protect proprietary and personal information and maintaining the global guidelines.
“Ethical design should lead the development process,” said Arasu, “Integrating perspectives and creation of governance framework conditions for reducing distortions and managing risks. Continuous monitoring and accountability are essential to ensure that AI systems as well as intended work and tackle problems immediately. Finally, promoting interdisciplinary cooperation, which focuses on the customer, helps ensure that AI serves the general good, navigating risks and maximizes its advantages for society. “
