HPE: At the Forefront of AI and Supercomputing Development with a Commitment to Ethical Practices

Head of Artificial Intelligence at HPE, Luis Buezo: “Our Commitment to Strong, Trustworthy, and Inclusive AI”

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a company with 60,000 employees and headquartered in California, is at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) development. HPE has made significant contributions to the field, including developing the fastest computer in the world, the Frontier, with 1,194 exaflops of performance. They also created LUMI, Europe’s largest supercomputer and the fifth-largest worldwide. This commitment to supercomputing is crucial for AI’s advancement as it requires massive computing power for its complex models.

Luis Buezo, originally from Irun (Gipuzkoa) but residing in Madrid for most of his life, serves as the global head of artificial intelligence at HPE. Buezo believes that AI has immense potential and benefits across all sectors while acknowledging that supercomputing plays a vital role in its advancement. However, he also emphasizes the importance of alternative approaches for different scenarios and values powerful, reliable, and accessible AI that can benefit organizations of all types.

In an ever-changing landscape, Buezo recognizes the risks associated with AI applications, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals and finance. He stresses the importance of ethical principles, human supervision, and inclusivity to minimize bias and ensure responsible AI use. Collaborative efforts with organizations like Nvidia and a focus on open-source software development showcase HPE’s commitment to ethical AI practices.

As AI continues to transform various sectors, Buezo sees opportunities for improvement in processes like quality control in industries and fraud detection in finance. He also explores unconventional areas like e-sports and motor competitions to demonstrate the versatility of AI applications.

To ensure effective deployment of AI solutions while upholding responsible practices and principles, Buezo outlines a structured approach that involves managing expectations, assessing available data, testing models for performance and efficiency, integrating AI solutions into existing systems and optimizing them for energy consumption while reducing associated emissions.

Buezo envisions a future where AI benefits all sectors while adhering to responsible practices and principles. With continued advancements in supercomputing capabilities and ethical AI development at HPE

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