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Apr 2024
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Episode 192 - Google Cloud Next 2024 Rec...

Mark and Allen
About this episode

Join Allen Firstenberg and guest host Stefania Pecore on Two Voice Devs as they delve into the exciting announcements and highlights from Google Cloud Next 2024! This episode focuses on the latest advancements in AI and their impact on the healthcare industry, providing valuable insights for developers and tech enthusiasts.


Learn more:

* https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/google-cloud-next/google-cloud-next-2024-wrap-up


Timestamps:

00:00:00: Introduction

00:01:02: Stefania's background and journey into AI

00:07:20: Stefania's overall experience at Google Cloud Next

00:11:59: Focus on Healthcare and AI applications, including Mayo Clinic's Solution Studio

00:15:38: Exploring the new Gemini product suite and its features like code assistance and data analysis

00:20:44: Discussing Gemini API updates, including the 1.5 public preview with 1M token context window and grounding tools

00:26:06: Vertex AI Agent Builder and its no-code approach to chatbot developmen

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00:33:02: Hardware announcements, including the A3 VM with NVIDIA H100 GPUs

00:35:24: Stefania's reflections on Cloud Next and the value of attending


Tune in to discover the future of AI and its transformative potential, especially in the healthcare sector. Share your thoughts on the Google Cloud Next announcements in the comments below!

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