What is the AI ​​Godfather?

Speaking of the "godfather of AI", perhaps the image that comes to your mind is a scholar with gray hair, wearing thick glasses, and buried in a pile of program codes. But in my opinion, Taiwan’s AI godfathers are moreDiversityAnd three-dimensional. I once served a client who graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University and then went to the United States to obtain a Ph.D. from Stanford University, specializing in deep learning. After returning to Taiwan, he not only published many important papers in the academic world, with the number of citations reaching new highs, but more importantly, he also brought cutting-edgeAIThe technology has been successfully applied in Taiwan金融Technology industry, helping many banks improve risk control efficiency and develop more accurate customer credit assessment models. This is the true "AI Godfather": putting theory into practice and creating real value.

His success is no accident. In addition to a solid academic foundation, he also has keen industry insight. He once shared that while studying at Stanford, he closely followed the development trends of Taiwan's industries and foresaw the huge potential of AI technology in the financial sector.potential. After returning to Taiwan, he not only actively communicated with industry professionals, but also took the initiative to participate in government-relatedpolicyThe development of, for example:

• Participate in the Technical Department of the Ministry of EconomyAIRelated Projects
• Serve as consultant for the Ministry of Science and Technology’s AI project

These experiences have given him a deeper understanding of Taiwan's industrial needs and enabled him to more effectively combine AI technology with industry needs.

What impressed me even more was his emphasis on talent cultivation. hepositiveParticipate in lectures and courses at various universities to share his experience and knowledge and cultivate more young generationsAITalent. according to
2023 Taiwan Artificial Intelligence Society Survey ReportIt shows that the AI ​​talent gap in Taiwan continues to widen, and his efforts are precisely to fill this gap and inject endless energy into the development of Taiwan's AI industry.power. He does not work alone, but drives the progress of the entire industry by establishing a complete ecosystem.

Therefore, in my opinion,AIThe cultivation of a "godfather" does not rely solely on academic achievements, but also requires a combination of practical industry experience, government policy participation and talent cultivation. They are the disseminators of knowledge, promoters of the industry, and the cornerstone of Taiwan's future AI development. according to"Taiwan Digital Development White Paper" released by the National Development Council, AI will be the key engine for Taiwan’s future economic development, and these “AIThe "Godfathers" are writing a new page for Taiwan's future.

Remember the shock of AlphaGo defeating the world Go champion a few years ago? That game was not just a victory for technology, it was also aAIThe results of the "Godfathers"' years of hard work are displayed. As a consultant who has been working in the marketing field in Taiwan for many years, I have witnessed the rapid development of AI technology in Taiwan. I remember one time, I assisted aTraditionIndustrial customers introduce AICustomer serviceAt first, they were skeptical about the system, fearing that it would be too costly and ineffective. However, after the introduction, customer service efficiency increased by 30%.customer satisfactionThis made me realize thatAIThe huge potential of technology also makes me more convinced that mastering AItrend, will be the key to Taiwan companies’ success in future competition.

So, who are these "godfathers" leading the development of AI in Taiwan? They do not refer to a single person, but include many experts and scholars who work silently in academia and industry. For example,National Taiwan UniversityDepartment of Information Engineering, long-term investmentAIRelated research has cultivated many outstanding talents and laid a solid foundation for the development of AI in Taiwan. also,Central Research InstituteWe are also actively engaged in AI-related research and cooperate with the industry to transform research results into practical applications. According to statistics from the National Development Council, TaiwanAIR&D investment in this field has increased year by year, showing that the government is also actively promoting the development of AI.

The vision of these "godfathers" is not just a simple technological breakthrough, but to apply AI technology to solve Taiwan'ssocietypractical problems. For example, usingAItechnology improvementMedicalImproved diagnostic accuracyTransportationefficiency, or developing more precise agricultural techniques. This requires cross-field cooperation and the joint efforts of government, academia and industry. We can look at the following aspectsobserveTheir efforts:

• Improving AI talent cultivation:positivePromote AI-related courses and training programs.
• Promote industry-university cooperation:Encourage cooperation between enterprises and academic institutions to accelerateAICommercialization of technology.
• Building AI infrastructure:Developing high performance computingplatformand database, providing the resources needed for AI research and development.

Looking to the future, TaiwanAIThe possibilities for development are endless. Under the leadership of these "AI godfathers", Taiwan has the opportunity to become an important base for global AI development. according to经济According to the Ministry of Statistics, Taiwan's advantages in the semiconductor industry areAIdevelopment provides a powerfulHard bodyBase. The Taiwanese people's scientific and technological literacy and innovation capabilities will also become an important driving force for the development of AI. We need to continue to pay attention to these efforts and actively participate in them in order to jointly create a bright future for Taiwan's AI.

I remember a few years ago, Taiwan’s AI industry was just starting out. At that time, everyone was still exploring and information was relatively scarce. I, a marketing consultant born and raised in Taipei, was helping a traditional industry transform.AIFull of doubts and even a little fear. They worry about investing a lot of resources without seeing any returns, and they also worry that AI will replace human labor. I thought at the time that if I could find a successful case, an "AI Godfather"-like figure who could convince them, perhaps I could dispel their doubts. So I started to study Taiwan in depth.AIThe development of the field, and set out to find successful cases that can convince customers.

My research direction is focused on AI applications in Taiwan, because although foreign cases are interesting, they have limited reference value for Taiwanese companies. I found that many Taiwanese technology companies, such as:MediaTekBreakthroughs in AI chip design, andTSMCOnAIThe contributions to computing infrastructure are worthy of in-depth discussion. These companies are not only technologically advanced, but more importantly, they have successfully applied AI technology to practical industries and created considerable economic benefits. For example, MediaTek's AI chips are used in smartphones, IoT devices, etc., which greatly improvesProductperformance and user experience; while TSMC'sadvancedThe process is globalAIThe industry provides strong computing power support. These successful cases demonstrate the development potential of AI technology in Taiwan.

From these cases, I have summarized severalkeySuccess factors:

• Solid R&D foundation:Taiwan has excellent scientific and technological talents and a complete R&D system, which are the cornerstones for the development of the AI ​​industry.
• Integration of the industrial chain:Taiwan's technology industry chain is complete, and close cooperation between upstream and downstream industries is conducive toAIRapid application and industrialization of technology.
• Government support:The government actively promotes the development of the AI ​​industry, provides financial, policy and other support, and creates a good development environment.

The successful combination of these factors has enabled Taiwan to achieve remarkable achievements in the field of AI and has also provided valuable lessons for other companies.

Through these studies, I successfully convinced the client and helped them developAITransformationStrategy. In the end, not only were the customers not replaced by AI, but they were able to improve their production efficiency and product competitiveness through AI technology and obtain considerable profits. This experience made me deeply realize the importance of learning from successful cases. These TaiwanAIThe successful companies in this field are the best examples for us to learn from, and their stories are the best inspirations for the "AI Godfather".