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Feb 2025
53m 24s

NAN086: A Reality Check On AI for Networ...

Packet Pushers
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On today’s episode, we get a reality check on all the hype surrounding AI with guest Phil Gervasi. Phil provides background on Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications, as well as the current state of AI technology. We also delve into practical use cases for AI in network operations, from AI as an assistant... Read more »
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