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Welcome to my collection of blogs, webinars, and public talks. Here, you'll find a diverse range of topics covering technical discussions, business perspectives, and philosophical explorations of artificial intelligence.

Explore the latest advancements in AI technology, discover innovative applications across industries, and gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the AI landscape. From deep learning algorithms and energy-efficient AI systems to smart homes and ethical considerations, these insights offer a comprehensive view of AI's impact on various domains.

2023
Talk: Transformers Demystified
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As part of my role at Verhaert, I delivered an internal talk on transformers. The session began with a brief overview of neural networks before delving into the theory and implementation details of transformers. I explained the inner workings of transformers and their applications in various domains, including natural language processing and computer vision. Additionally, I discussed how we can leverage pretrained models from HuggingFace to enhance our projects for clients. It was an engaging session that explored the power and potential of transformers in the field of AI.

Blog: AI, the Rising Star in Earth Observation
2023

In the newspace era, earth observation data has become commercially available for everyone. Numerous opportunities now present themselves through this data. From digital farming to arctic shipping, lots of industries stand to benefit from this. In making these opportunities a reality, AI is playing a crucial role.

2022
Blog: Uncovering the Simple Genius behind ChatGPT
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The release of ChatGPT has been dominating headlines and rightfully so. The latest chatbot by OpenAI is so good, you would sometimes forget you were chatting with a computer. The core technology behind this marvel? Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback! In this blog, I explain how this technique can be applied to language tasks.

Blog: Designing energy-efficient deep learning algorithms
2022
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Continuing on the theme of sustainability, my colleague Jente and I wrote a perspective sharing different techniques to reduce the energy consumption of neural networks. The key takeaway? Many different techniques exist, but we should prioritize using them from the beginning of the development cycle.

2022
Talk: The Future of Energy Efficient AI Systems

Join me and my colleague Bart as we discuss the current issues of AI, particularly deep learning technologies, due to their high power consumption and associated costs and carbon emissions. We explore new techniques like resource-aware AI to address these challenges and pave the way for energy-efficient AI systems.

Blog: Predictive maintenance – know when things will break
2022
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Performing maintenance is critical to keep appliances, vehicles, manufacturing machines, etc. working correctly. By employing artificial intelligence, you can gain better insights into these machines. With these insights, you can optimize performance, ensure quality, and even predict when the machine will break down!

2022
Blog: Deep learning from scratch 3: Improving the training process

The backpropagation algorithm can be quite unstable. In this blog post, I discuss some improvements, including the use of minibatches and the Adam optimization algorithm, to enhance the training process in deep learning models.

Blog: Deep learning from scratch 2: backpropagation
2022

The backpropagation algorithm is a key factor in enabling deep neural networks to learn. In this blog post, I dive into the inner workings of backpropagation and explain how it helps optimize the parameters of deep learning models.

2022
Blog: Deep Learning from scratch: Neurons, Layers & Activations

Deep learning is a powerful technology driving many advancements. In this blog post, I dive into the fundamentals of deep learning, exploring the concepts of neurons, layers, and activations. Through Python coding examples, we'll gain a solid understanding of the basics.

Blog: Why we should be worried about the whole "Sentient AI" story
2022
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An engineer at Google claims that an AI has become sentient. In this blog post, I discuss why this claim should have us concerned, but not for the reasons that immediately come to mind. Join me as we explore the implications of the "Sentient AI" narrative.

2022
Blog: The ultimate roadmap for self-learning products
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Have you ever wondered how some intelligent products excel at specific tasks? Are you interested in applying continuous learning to your own products? In this blog post, we explore the world of continuous learning and provide a comprehensive roadmap for implementing self-learning capabilities. Whether it's a simple lamp or a complex modern car, our guide has you covered.

Talk: ReThinking NewSpace: The critical role of AI in earth observation
2022

Earth observation systems generate massive amounts of data, which can be both a blessing and a curse. In this talk, I discuss with my colleague Daniel the unique role that data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence play in making NewSpace data actionable. Discover how AI can revolutionize earth observation and enable us to extract valuable insights from the vast amounts of collected data.

2022
Blog: Hybrid AI, spreading AI between edge and cloud

In this blog, we explore the concept of hybrid AI and its role in distributing AI models between edge devices and the cloud. Discover how deep neural networks can be leveraged to achieve a balanced approach, allowing for efficient and effective AI processing at both the edge and in the cloud.

Blog: A 4-step guide to choose between edge & cloud...
2022

Discover how to make smarter decisions when designing AI for smart home devices. This blog provides a 4-step guide for choosing between edge and cloud intelligence, enabling you to create devices that can function even when the internet connection is unavailable. Explore the benefits and considerations of both approaches and gain insights into optimizing your product's intelligence.

2021
Talk: Creating true smart homes & appliances powered by edge AI

Learn how edge AI can revolutionize smart homes and appliances. This talk, presented during the Innovation days at Verhaert in 2021, explores the limitations of current smart devices and appliances, where the cloud is responsible for most of the intelligence. Discover how edge AI can make devices smarter, enhance their capabilities, and address privacy concerns. Watch the talk to unlock the potential of true smart homes and appliances.