Research vs. development: Where is the moat in AI?

by | Jun 1, 2024 | Technology

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Research and development (R&D) is really a chimera — the mythological creature with two distinctive heads on one body. 

Researchers have strong academic backgrounds and regularly publish papers, apply for patents and work on ideas that are likely to come to fruition over the course of years. Research departments deliver long-term value, discovering the future by asking tough questions and finding innovative answers. 

Developers are valued (and hired) for their practical skills and problem solving abilities. Development teams work in rapid cycles focused on producing clear and measurable results. While critics of development teams claim they are simply packaging and repackaging products, it is actually the nuts and bolts of a product that drives adoption. 

If R&D was a basketball team, the players would come from the development department. The research team would spend their time asking whether they can alter the rules of the game and whether basketball is even the best game for them to play. 

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Join us next week in NYC to engage with top executive leaders, delving into strategies for auditing AI models to ensure optimal performance and accuracy across your organization. Secure your attendance for this exclusive invite-only event.

The shift in AI barriers and value drivers

We’re seeing a shift in the AI space. Even as S&P or Fortune 500 companies are still focused on hiring AI researchers, the rules of the game are changing. 

And as the rules change, the rest of the game (including players and tactics) is changing, too. Consider any large software …

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Time’s almost up! There’s only one week left to request an invite to The AI Impact Tour on June 5th. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore various methods for auditing AI models. Find out how you can attend here.

Research and development (R&D) is really a chimera — the mythological creature with two distinctive heads on one body. 

Researchers have strong academic backgrounds and regularly publish papers, apply for patents and work on ideas that are likely to come to fruition over the course of years. Research departments deliver long-term value, discovering the future by asking tough questions and finding innovative answers. 

Developers are valued (and hired) for their practical skills and problem solving abilities. Development teams work in rapid cycles focused on producing clear and measurable results. While critics of development teams claim they are simply packaging and repackaging products, it is actually the nuts and bolts of a product that drives adoption. 

If R&D was a basketball team, the players would come from the development department. The research team would spend their time asking whether they can alter the rules of the game and whether basketball is even the best game for them to play. 

June 5th: The AI Audit in NYC

Join us next week in NYC to engage with top executive leaders, delving into strategies for auditing AI models to ensure optimal performance and accuracy across your organization. Secure your attendance for this exclusive invite-only event.

The shift in AI barriers and value drivers

We’re seeing a shift in the AI space. Even as S&P or Fortune 500 companies are still focused on hiring AI researchers, the rules of the game are changing. 

And as the rules change, the rest of the game (including players and tactics) is changing, too. Consider any large software …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]

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