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April 23, 2024
A Review of ‘Time is Now’ by Raj Verma: Charting the Course of AI in Modern Society
Tech Bullion by Angela Scott-Briggs
How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) shape the future of humanity? It’s up to humans to figure that out, says Raj Verma in his new book, Time is Now: A Journey Into Demystifying AI. As a tech veteran and CEO of SingleStore, a data technology company, Verma has deep industry insight into the way AI works and how it is being developed. He is both an AI optimist and pragmatist, aware of the technology’s unprecedented potential to transform the world while cognizant of its many risks. His book encourages people to embrace AI, not necessarily as artificial intelligence, but as amplified intelligence. This means taking control of the helm of AI, steering it down the path that positively transforms our world. Verma’s book is a timely contribution to the ongoing conversation about AI’s impact on society.
April 17, 2024
“Time is Now: A Journey Into Demystifying AI.” Q&A with Raj Verma
ODBMS
“Part of why I wrote Time is Now was to demystify this technology. Steve Jobs once compared the invention of the PC to a bicycle. I’ve always found that fascinating. With AI, we also have a new bicycle.”
April 1, 2024
Empowering
Leaders Magazine
All companies rely on data. How that data is stored, analyzed, categorized, contextualized and delivered determines the depth of insight that companies and customers have to make decisions and provide solutions. At SingleStore, our products, and specifically our data platform, provide customers with fast and efficient access and analytics of their data.
March 12, 2024
Bringing AI to the Data - Raj Verma | SingleStore [watch]
SiliconANGLE theCUBE
John Furrier talks with Raj Verma, CEO of SingleStore, about the company's high-performance, scalable relational database. They explore how it's designed to offer users rapid, precise vector and full-text search capabilities, making it a good match for use in AI applications.
March 11, 2024
Since SVB's collapse, how has the VC ecosystem changed? [watch]
Yahoo Finance by Brian Sozzi and Julie Hyman
Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), worries persist about where the value will land to service startups financially. SingleStore CEO Raj Verma joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the collapse of SVB and its impact on the present state of venture capital.
March 11, 2024
What does the 'democratization of AI' look like? [watch]
Yahoo Finance by Brian Sozzi and Julie Hyman
SingleStore CEO Raj Verma likens generative AI to be in its infancy, comparing it to the early days of cell phones and how far that consumer technology has come: "It looked like a brick. It was probably the size of my hand and had a battery time of less than an hour. So that's where we are in the ultimate landscape of generative AI."
January 24, 2024
SingleStore CEO sees little future for purpose-built vector databases
VentureBeat by Sean Michael Kerner
The new SingleStore Pro Max database, which technically is also the SingleStore 8.5 release update, integrates new indexed vector search capabilities to help organizations build and support gen AI applications and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) use cases.
January 16, 2024
AI can turbocharge profits. But it shouldn't be at the expense of ethics
World Economic Forum by Raj Verma
As the adoption of generative AI rapidly expands across all corners of society, businesses of all kinds are poised to become quicker, more creative and more clever. We’re seeing this everywhere.
January 8, 2023
SingleStore Blog Post, by Raj Verma
But what is in store for 2024? I do believe that AI will change the trajectory of our future more profoundly than other major innovations, such as the Industrial Revolution or even the internet. In the coming year, we will see the first steps forward with AI and see more businesses and organizations turn to AI to increase productivity, decrease costs and usher in innovative products and services. But which AI trends in particular will take center stage in the near future? And will we make headway in solving the current shortfalls of this technology?
January 5, 2024
On the Future of AI. Interview with Raj Verma
ODBMS, by Roberto V. Zicari
“Five years from now, today’s AI systems will look archaic to us. In the same way that computers of the 60s look archaic to us today. What will happen with AI is that it will scale and therefore become simpler, and more intuitive. And if you think about it, scaling AI is the best way to make it more democratic, more accessible.“
November 10, 2023
SingleStore Blog Post, by Raj Verma
Like every innovation before it, AI bears the imprint of its creator. And like those innovations, the dichotomy between good and ill intentions makes itself known. As humans, we have a responsibility to decide what kind of future we want to create — especially one that harnesses advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI).
For AI to truly be meaningful, we have to look beyond the technology itself — mainly, its impact. We have to explore how AI has the ability to amplify intelligence and strengthen our ability as humans to weave in emotion, intuition, spirituality and ethics.
October 31, 2023
Achieving Scale Through Simplicity + the Future of AI
SingleStore - by Raj Verma
No one blinks an eye at a smartphone anymore. It’s the way of life. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will undergo a similar evolution, and at an even quicker pace. Everyone’s excited by the current capabilities of AI and apps like ChatGPT — but in 5-10 years, we will think today’s AI is archaic. How will we reach that reality?
The answer is simplicity. Only simplicity scales.
October 20, 2023
The AI Evolution Will Happen Faster Than Computing Evolution
The New Stack - by Alex Williams
With AI systems, each advancement becomes the foundation for unlocking new capabilities. There is also the possibility of self-reinforcing capabilities that, in turn, will speed progress. AI progress is exponential. Breakthroughs mean new advancements.
But what do we value most? The intelligence that comes when we use pre-trained models; the groundbreaking advancements in AI when we use foundation models. It’s the data that matters. And if does not come fast then forget real-time apps. They just won’t work. And who the hell wants a slow experience? It’s just not realistic to expect any advancements without fast data.
October 17, 2023
SingleStore Offers Fast Vector Processing for Real-Time AI
The New Stack - by Joab Jacobson
With an in-memory database, AI jobs that have taken 40 hours or more to complete now could be done in less than a minute, according to the company.
The SingleStore (formerly MemSQL) distributed relational SQL database management system will soon have a dedicated data type to do vector processing as well, setting the stage for real-time artificial intelligence-based analysis, according to the company.
September 18, 2023
The Top 50 Business Leaders of San Francisco for 2023
The Business Report
San Francisco has consistently drawn individuals from around the world. Its reputation as a hub for entrepreneurial spirit and technological advancement further solidifies its appeal, providing an advantageous environment for businesses seeking a competitive edge. Home to Silicon Valley, the area’s affiliations with the realms of science, research, and startups have garnered international recognition over the years. This has occasionally earned it the moniker "Tech Capital of the World."
September 13, 2023
Mitigating AI Bias: The Key To A Better Future For Businesses And Society
Forbes - by Raj Verma
For many people, the popularity and accessibility of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has made it feel like the future we see in science fiction movies is finally at our doorstep. This technology has launched excitement—and trepidation—worldwide among not only investors and governments, but also in people like you and me.
Especially for businesses, the “AI Boom” represents both the potential for unprecedented innovation and the chance to bolster profit margins. However, as AI becomes more ubiquitous, it is imperative that the initial adrenaline rush of its seemingly infinite capabilities not cause us to overlook (or deliberately ignore) the risks posed by possible bias in AI algorithms.
August 31, 2023
Lessons from London Black Cabs
SingleStore - by Raj Verma
As the CEO of a tech company, I have an appreciation for the power of technology and how it has changed our world and our lives. But that doesn’t mean we must always completely replace human approaches with technology. In fact, if human methods can adapt to tech innovations, while maintaining their human touch, I believe they can maintain their appeal, even amidst new offerings. The London black cabs are a great example of this.
July 12th, 2023
AI 'Buzz' is Justified: Singlestore CEO
The Pulse with Francine Lacqua
Check out Raj’s interview on Francine Lacqua’s “On The Pulse” discussing the importance of data in the rise of AI and the ethical use of AI, the “AI boom,” the future of the Silicon Valley following the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, and more.
May 15, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month and the Responsible Role of Technology
SingleStore - by Raj Verma
Technology has made an immeasurable contribution to our modern lives, transforming everything from transportation to communication to entertainment, and much more. I believe it has also done a lot good for mental health treatment. Digital health services, including telehealth services, have increased access to mental health care, with studies finding similar outcomes for in-person and virtual therapy.
This is a boon for people who live in communities where there are a dearth of local mental health professionals, and for people whose otherwise hectic schedules may not allow them to visit an in-person care center.
April 7, 2023
Leveraging Real-Time Analytics To Navigate Today’s Tech Economy
Forbes - by Raj Verma
Real-time analytics has changed the way we operate in the world and the way companies are responding to this environment. This type of data analytics occurs within seconds and could be a bright spot amidst the tech darkness.
April 7, 2023
POV: Why ethics, education, and empathy are key to our AI future
Fast Company - by Raj Verma
I believe there are three key areas that we must take into consideration while thinking about AI: ethics, education, and empathy. These “3 E’s” will be paramount to ensuring that AI helps drive social good and a better world for us all.
I am a fervent proponent of the ethical use of AI. While we cannot—and I don’t believe we should—resist this technology, we must also be aware of its pitfalls and act accordingly to mitigate them. One area where we need to pay attention to the ethics of AI is with data and data privacy.
January 6, 2023
3 ways to keep pace with the real-time data revolution
World Economic Forum - by Raj Verma
From global businesses to individual consumers, we have all come to rely on real-time information. "Modern data", or immediately available information about everything from credit card fraud to taxi availability, empowers businesses, users and consumers to make fast, informed decisions. Poor data can cause huge inconveniences, and even cost lives. That storm that just made landfall? That’s actually a Category 3 hurricane. The train that hasn’t arrived? The transit system was never updated to reflect a delay.
December 30, 2022
Crossing The Real-Time Rubicon And Considering The Future Of Databases
Forbes - by Raj Verma
Major database players MongoDB and Snowflake recently updated their tech stacks to provide support for transactions and analytics. As the CEO of another database company, I think these developments help highlight the market’s shift to modern cloud-native technology that provides streaming, operational and analytical processing in a single database.
It’s important that modern database architectures are able to handle the velocity and variety of data that we see in today’s digital services economy. Most importantly, I think they should be equipped to handle real-time changes all in one place, without moving data.
December 19, 2022
SingleStore Powers its Real-Time Platform with Key Innovations
Database Trends and Applications - by Stephanie Simon
“The need for real time is here, but it doesn’t just happen through sheer will,” said Raj Verma, CEO, SingleStore. “Real time has been baked into our foundational design from very early on, and the continued innovation with the latest announcement sets us apart as the world’s only unified database that allows you to transact and reason with data in real time in a multi-cloud hybrid distributed environment.”
December 7, 2022
What's 'modern data' and how can it be used to help vulnerable people?
World Economic Forum - by Raj Verma
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has fundamentally changed how we live, work, communicate and thrive in a world bound together by technology.
We are ubiquitously and unlimitedly connected — with unprecedented amounts of data available at our fingertips in rapid, real time. This data, whether it tells us what colour our rideshare vehicle is, or if fraudulent activity is detected on our credit card, is known as modern data.