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The Foundations of Artificial Intelligence: Understanding the Infrastructure Behind AI Join People to People (P2P) and Bahir Dar University for an insightful virtual panel discussion on the technologies powering modern AI and their impact on education, healthcare, research, and innovation. Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) 5:00 PM Addis Ababa Time (EAT) Register now:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/f2FUDnXlT1iZVg_nVmWSIg Save the date—we look forward to seeing you online! Panelist Profiles Moderator: Duration: 90 Minutes Date : Saturday August 22 Hosts: People to People (P2P) & Bahir Dar University (BDU) 1. The Six Pillars that Make AI Possible (Main Section). Pillar 1: Hardware (15 minutes) CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, Storage Example: Training GPT models requires thousands of GPUs running simultaneously. Pillar 2: Software (15 minutes): Explain that hardware is useless without software. Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Development Tools Pillar 3: Reliable Internet Connectivity (10 minutes): Why AI depends on connectivity. Cloud Computing, Latency, Bandwidth, Fiber Optics, 5G, Satellite Internet, Edge Computing Example: Why ChatGPT cannot function without cloud connectivity. Pillar 4: Data Centers (15 minutes): What is a data center? Servers, Networking equipment, Cooling systems, Backup power, Security, Cloud providers Examples: Explain that many AI models are hosted in enormous facilities containing tens of thousands of servers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Pillar 5: Electrical Power (10 minutes) – Often overlooked. Power requirements, Electric grids, Renewable energy, Backup generators, UPS systems, Environmental concerns Example: Large AI training runs can consume as much electricity as thousands of homes over their duration. Pillar 6: Big Data (20 minutes): Possibly the most important topic. What is Big Data? Why AI is only as good as its training data. The Five Vs (Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, Value) Sources of data (Internet, Books, Scientific papers, Medical records, Satellites, Sensors, Smartphones, Social media Data quality (Data cleaning, Bias, Privacy, Ethics, Copyright) 2. Challenges Facing AI (15 minutes) 3. The Future of AI Infrastructure (10 minutes) 4. Career Opportunities (10 minutes) Emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of AI, highlighting opportunities for students from computer science, engineering, mathematics, business, healthcare, law, and the social sciences. 5. Questions and Discussion (10–15 minutes) Panelist Profiles Prof. Chike Nzerue Chairman , internal medicine , Meharry Medical school Mr. Adam Robin Co-Founder of Zantango Inc., a U.S.-based technology company, and Co-Developer of Gweha Health Adam Rubin is Co-Founder of Zantango Inc., a U.S.-based technology company, and Co-Developer of Gweha Health, a next-generation digital health platform designed to strengthen national health systems across Africa and the developing world. He has spent the past year working with Ministries of Health, HISP, Africa CDC, and international digital health partners to advance interoperable, country-owned healthcare infrastructure built around DHIS2, FHIR, AI-enabled clinical workflows, and low-bandwidth technologies. Prior to founding Zantango and Gweha Health, Adam built a career leading technology and media ventures, combining expertise in product strategy, business development, and international partnerships. He holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and an MFA in Film Production from the University of Southern California, where he received the Jack Nicholson Award for Directing. He was born in South Africa and grew up in the US.
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