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Practical AI Applications Workshop on February 29th
TLDR Join the Masters of AI Day workshop on February 29th to explore practical AI applications and resources for accelerating team work, featuring insights from Chris Urmson's pioneering work in developing autonomous vehicles with Aurora.
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Join the Masters of AI Day workshop on February 29th to explore practical AI applications and resources for accelerating team work.
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Setting short flexible waypoints is a powerful tool for navigating your scale journey, as demonstrated by Chris Urmson's pioneering work in developing autonomous vehicles with Aurora.
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Chris Urmson's work on developing autonomous vehicles started with a focus on improving military supply lines before transitioning to Google's more ambitious goals of driving significant distances on public roads.
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Setting waypoints strategically is crucial for solving complex problems, as they provide direction, experience, and data to guide future decisions and iterations.
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Chris Urmson founded Aurora Innovation with a team of experts to tackle the challenges of developing self-driving technology by setting strategic waypoints and milestones to keep the team motivated and focused on their ambitious goals.
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A beginner's mindset in marketing involves asking questions, seeking guidance, and being comfortable with not having all the answers.
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Aurora developed advanced simulation software to test AI in extreme situations, partnered with industries for real-world data, and focused on autonomous trucks due to the industry's size and scalability.
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Perfecting different types of sensors for autonomous vehicles had initial costs and complexities, but setting clear waypoints for technology development and business partnerships was crucial for long-term success.
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Setting clear and simple organizational structures, involving stakeholders in setting and adjusting waypoints, and clearly signposting waypoints for both customers and employees are crucial for success in pursuing a mission, as demonstrated by experiences at TaskRabbit and Aurora.
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Self-driving technology in trucks is expected to fill the gap in the labor supply pool, creating new jobs and improving transit accessibility, while having clear yet flexible waypoints allows for rapid adaptation to new opportunities and changing circumstances.
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