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AI will automize many routine tasks in accounting and the role of financial controllers and analysts will change, but not be replaced – say Manoj Kumar Vandanapu and Sandeep Kumar.

In the latest AGI Talks, two renowned finance experts share their insights by answering 10 questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Manoj Kumar Vandanapu and Sandeep Kumar are experienced experts in the fields of finance and controlling.

Manoj, serving as a Corporate Finance Controller for a multinational investment bank and an independent researcher in Illinois, is recognized for integration of finance and technology. With a background in accounting combined with a passion for AI and Machine Learning, Manoj’s career focuses on driving financial practices forward. His leadership in deploying innovative solutions within the investment banking sector has markedly enhanced operational efficiencies and established new industry benchmarks. As a researcher, peer reviewer, and adjudicator, he continues to play a critical role in the evolution of financial technologies, mentoring emerging professionals along the way.

Sandeep is an expert for SAP AI and Data Analytics with over 20+ years of experience. He has served in leadership roles to implement and operate multi-million, multi-year SAP ERP projects, and has utilized broad cross-functional business and technology know-how in the fields of systems architecture, data engineering, AI and analytics.

In our interview, Manoj and Sandeep share insights on …

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As a seasoned marketing professional with a keen eye for technology trends, I excel in amplifying the presence and profitability of custom software development companies, and Artificial Intelligence development companies. With a solid background in digital marketing strategies and a deep understanding of the tech landscape, Clara crafts compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences and drive tangible results.

OK, you know what? I have a dog. I devote all my free time to her. Let's go with that. :)

Pets are always fun. We have two dogs, two cats, a tortoise, a pond with fish and some chickens :)

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With "Tennis Elbow", it’s the tendons that connect these muscles to the bones that are primarily affected by this condition. Tendons, which connect muscles to bones, are primarily composed of collagen, a protein that requires several key nutrients for its formation and function.

Vitamin A: It can help enhance collagen development.
Vitamin C: It may help collagen structure and ligament function. Vitamin C is also important because it helps increase collagen production.
Vitamin D: It helps increase bone mineral density and strengthens the skeletal muscles, improving the tendon-to-bone healing process.
Copper and Zinc: These trace minerals play a role in collagen production.
Magnesium: Diets low in magnesium have been linked to the degeneration of connective tissues, including tendons.
Manganese: This mineral is also important for ligament and tendon health.
Glycine and Proline: These are the major amino acids in tendon collagen.
Leucine, Glycine, Proline, and Cysteine: These amino acids can all synthesize collagen in your body.
Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): Consuming high amounts of BCAAs can significantly reduce tightness and stiffness in your tendons.
Collagen: Supplementing with collagen peptides may help improve tendon strength and flexibility.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: They are well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties and several research shows the association between omega-3s and tendon health.
Protein, iron and calcium are good to help with strength and flexibility.

HOCM (Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy) is often caused by mutations in several genes that encode components of the contractile and apparatus of the heart muscle cells.

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Alexander De Ridder, AI visionary and CTO of SmythOS, discusses the transformative power of specialized AI systems and the future of human-AI collaboration.

In the newest interview of our AGI Talks series, Alexander De Ridder shares his insights on the potential impacts of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) on business, entrepreneurship, and society.

With a robust background that spans over 15 years in computer science, entrepreneurship, and marketing, Alexander De Ridder possesses a rare blend of skills that enable him to drive technological innovation with strategic business insight. His journey includes founding and successfully exiting several startups.

Currently he serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of SmythOS, a platform seeks to streamline processes and escalate efficiency across various industries. SmythOS is the first operating system specifically designed to manage and enhance the interplay between specialized AI agents.

Stationed in Houston, Alexander is a proactive advocate for leveraging AI to extend human capabilities and address societal challenges. Through SmythOS and his broader endeavors, he aims to equip governments and enterprises with the tools needed to realize their potential, advocating for AI-driven solutions that promote societal well-being and economic prosperity.

In our interview, Alexandre provides insights on the impact of AI on the world of business and entrepreneurship:

Alexander De Ridder: The way you need to look at AGI is simple. Imagine tomorrow there …

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As I wind down for the day, I feel a sense of gratitude for the experiences and lessons learned. Life is unpredictable, but it is filled with moments of beauty and joy. I am reminded that every day is a gift, and it is up to us to make the most of it.

Today was one of those days that felt like a whirlwind, filled with both chaos and joy. I woke up early, excited for the day ahead. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and I could feel the energy of a new day coursing through my veins.

So basically my Palo Alto technique :)

A lot easier and more pleasant in mid-winter in Palo Alto than here in Winnipeg.

So basically my Palo Alto technique :)

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I don’t think there’s a better answer than that. Productivity hack when not coding are none other than breaks from coding. It’s so simple :)

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Odd that something so basic and obvious needs to be named. Of course, "Pomodoro Technique" is a lot shorter than "go hide in the server room so my boss won't keep interrupting me so I can get some work done" technique. At least that's what I used to call it.

One of my favorite productivity hacks outside of coding is the Pomodoro Technique.

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yeah, reddit also

what was missing was a programming hub of news / forum / interviews

I have always been a strong proponent of having editorial (news, tutorials, interviews, etc.) complement the user-generated forum discussions. In the past, well over 50% of our gross revenue from advertising went straight into paying for staff writers. IMHO we used to have a lot of tech news content being published regularly, but as traffic declined, so did revenue, and so did the budget for staff writers. The nail in the coffin was when I was no longer able to afford Davey (happygeek), because his gig at Forbes turned into a fulltime promotion and there was just no way I was able to compete with what they were paying him. I feel like a lot of members left when happygeek left. For sure, our Google rankings tanked a lot due to no longer having regular news stories and editorial daily.

However, I'm still keeping up with some staff writers. For example, Johannes just published an interview last week, and Usman just published a tutorial a couple of days ago. Of course, we don't have the level of clout that we used to in order to attract interviewees like Steve Wozniak anymore, but we're trying.

Dani , yes I also believe that you are responsible for the decline of DaniWeb .... BUUUT that was many years ago. We all foreseen the decline of "forums" back in early 2010's , there were many alternatives of what to do , and I strongly believe that you choose the wrong one. I will not repeat what you did or what you could be done differently , I have told that many times , forums as we knew were dead - we all seen that , what was missing was a programming hub of news / forum / interviews .

But here we are ... and forums could have a revive in certain areas. Not in SEO advertisement topics , but invest your time that when someone asks a serious question gets an answer. I have got the answer "because this is what is being told" several times over the last months when I ask for something that Gemini or ChatGPT would give me the default answer and not more reasoning (example my C++ threads). Even if you don't know C++ , learn or ask someone that knows to look at the issue and respond with a concrete answer. Programming is not always true or false , it is what you want to do , how do you want to do it , what are the other factors / people involved , and what resources are you willing to spend to it ... that is something that AI …

Growing up in the 80's in an environment where nerds where literally punished I developed lots of skills to sugarcoat the fact that I had a computer , I was coding and I liked math. Most of them were various martial arts. Now in my late 40's I still enjoy physical activities , but more like running or swimming when my lateral epicondylitis let me do those ( I also have severe obstructive cardiomyopathy since kid that is classified as "why are you alive?" by doctors , but that never stopped me) . I have started categorize math and physics as "hobbies" even if math is a part of my job. I have also a long standing love for creating music that I don't really care if anyone else likes it ;)

Dani I believe that the LLM that you asked to give you ideas about a topic , was correct about the engagement such a topic would have , but not how it would work in the real world. These kind of topics are great to engage people but not to interact , and interaction is what forums is about.

Probably the most unexpected (for a die-hard old-fashioned technical programmer) would be Reiki. I feel like since I've been doing this, my master has introduced me into so many things that appear to have been missing from my life. So much is falling into place now, and I have a very different (and better) view of my life now.

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Also, in non-computing over the years I have heard comments like "if only I hadn't stopped for coffee I would have missed that accident, or several other variations. The thing is you never know what would have happened if you had made different decisions. Certainly making a different decision may have resulted in things being better. Or they might have been worse, or exactly the same. There's no need to beat yourself up wondering what if.

A recent interest is the genome mapping of our DNA. The related pathways, vitamins, minerals, and 20 amino acids, associated with each gene. I wish they wouldn't gatekeep such great technologies for people to have a full mapping.

E.g., Celiac disease, if you don't have the genes HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8, there's a 99% chance you don't have celiac. While 30-40% of the population has these, less than 3% will develop into celiac. Celiac disease people were found to have increased levels of seven amino acids: tryptophan, taurine, glutamic acid, proline, ornithine, alanine, and methionine. These findings suggest that the metabolism of amino acids could be responsible for the inflammation experienced by those with celiac disease. Research has also shown that individuals with celiac disease have a major reduction in their antioxidant levels due to a reduction in levels of glutathione.

My wife and I consume vast quantities of e-books. Mostly mysteries. But I used to be big into sci-fi. As a teen I loved the (at that time) biggies like Asimov, Heinlein (who has lost his shine the more I learn about him), Blish, Clarke, Herbert, Niven, Ellison, etc. A book I reread every few years is The Flying Sorcerers. It is both a parody/comedy and an homage to the classic sci-fi authors.

There were two series (what were called super-science) by E E "Doc" Smith. They were the Lensman and Skylark series. The concepts were amazing although the dialog was corny. I would rather see them adapted to TV with better dialog than what's been done to Foundation.