An ODSC East Flash Sale, Graph Technology, Virtual Patients, AI for Law, and Intelligent Automation
ODSC East 2025 Flash Sale! Save 35% from Friday to Sunday
Starting today and going until Sunday, we’re offering a 35% discount for all ODSC East tickets. Use the code FLASHBACK35 to catch the deal for 48 hours only!
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The Power of Context: How Graph Technology is Reshaping AI and Decision-Making
Learn how graph technology brings context to AI, improves decision-making, and powers real-world applications from cybersecurity to explainability.
Building Virtual Patients: The Future of Mental Health Training
These virtual patients are more than just digital stand-ins — they’re transforming how we train, assess, and prepare healthcare professionals, particularly in the nuanced world of mental health.
What Everyone Gets Wrong About LLMs (And How RAG Fixes It)
LLMs generate language — not knowledge. Learn why more data doesn’t equal better answers, and how RAG bridges the gap by grounding outputs in real, verifiable information.
The Dawn of AI Intelligent Assistance in Law and Compliance
AI agents in legal tech are revolutionizing workflows — from research to compliance — by delivering intelligent automation that learns, adapts, and scales with evolving legal demands.
From Assistants to Agents: The Next Leap in Intelligent Automation
Explore how AI agents are transforming Intelligent Automation by evolving beyond assistants to autonomous, goal-driven systems that act and adapt.
Video of the Week: Multimodal Retrieval Augmented Generation RAG with Vector Databases
This talk will share insights into building image-text search and Composite Image Retrieval (CIR) using multimodal embeddings and the Milvus open source vector database, demonstrating how multi-modality unlocks new use cases in RAG.
ODSC Highlights
Meet the Newest Minds Powering ODSC East 2025
From foundation models to ethical AI, these experts are shaping the future of the field. Here’s a look at just a few of the extraordinary individuals you’ll want to connect with in Boston this May.
12 Beginner-Friendly Sessions You Shouldn’t Miss at ODSC East 2025
Explore 12 beginner-friendly AI sessions at ODSC East 2025 — from machine learning and LLMs to real-time AI apps and automation — designed to kickstart your journey into data science and AI.
11 AI Insight Talks to Help Improve Your Company’s AI Game at ODSC West
Meet top AI innovators and explore cutting-edge demos at ODSC East’s AI Expo & Demo Hall, May 13–15. Join free AI Insight Talks on GenAI, agents, RAG, optimization, and more!
Week 4 of the 5-Week AI Mini Bootcamp
April 22nd: Introduction to Al Agents & RAG is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to build and implement Al agents. This course explores the core concepts of Al agents, including their types, key components, and tools, as well as advanced topics like agent chains and Agent Frameworks.
AI Startup Showcase at ODSC East 2025
If you’re building an AI-powered startup, there’s no better place to showcase your work, connect with key players, and gain the visibility needed to take your venture to the next level. Learn more and apply to be a part of the event here.
Join us at ODSC East 2025 with a Free AI Expo+ Pass!
- Connect with leading AI innovators
- Discover groundbreaking tools and platforms
- Network with fellow AI builders
- Learn from industry experts in hands-on sessions
Industry, Opinion, Career Advice
Regulatory Compliance: Driver of Innovation or a Box to Check?
While regulatory compliance is now a definitive business line item, it can be seen one of two ways: a box to check or an opportunity to think more critically about the solutions we create.
Data Science & AI News
AI Falls Short in Soft Skills Hiring Assessments, New Cangrade Report Reveals
Cangrade’s latest report shows AI-generated job applications struggle with soft skills assessments, highlighting key challenges for recruiters in an AI-influenced job market.
Americans and AI Experts Split on Artificial Intelligence’s Future Impact
A new Pew study reveals wide differences in how U.S. adults and AI experts view artificial intelligence, with experts more optimistic and the public voicing deeper concerns about job loss, bias, and regulation.
Sphere’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Experience Showcases Generative AI’s Cinematic Power
Discover how Sphere’s immersive ‘Wizard of Oz’ experience uses cutting-edge generative AI from Google DeepMind and partners to transform a classic film into an epic visual journey.
Google Rolls Out Veo 2 AI Video Generator on AI Studio in the U.S.
Google has begun rolling out its Veo 2 AI video generator to users in the U.S. via AI Studio. The tool creates short, high-quality AI-generated videos and is seen as Google’s answer to OpenAI’s Sora.
Robot Co-Workers and Agentic AI: How the Future Workplace is Taking Shape
Experts from ServiceNow, Microsoft, and Bain predict that robot co-workers and agentic AI will reshape the workplace within 18 months. Here’s what businesses need to know.
IEA: Fears That AI Will Accelerate Climate Change “Appear Overstated”
A new International Energy Agency report finds that concerns over AI worsening climate change are likely overstated, citing both energy risks and emissions-cutting potential.
New Podcast Episode: AI Agents — The Shift from AI Assistants to Intelligent Automation with Valentina Alto
In this episode, Valentina shares her insights into why major enterprises are increasingly interested in adopting AI Agent technology, highlighting its role in reshaping automation, enhancing productivity, and redefining customer experiences.
Upcoming Webinars, Meetups, and Ai+ Live Training Sessions
NYC Meetup: Give Your AI the Keys to the Web: Unlocking Real-Time Web Access
Tuesday, April 29th, 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM ET
Join us in NYC for a focused discussion on the next step in AI development: integrating real-time web data into your models. Hosted by ODSC in collaboration with Bright Data, this meetup will explore how access to dynamic, up-to-date information can enhance the performance and relevance of AI systems.
Webinar: Intro to AI Risk Management for Executives and Data Leaders
Wednesday, May 21st, 12:00 PM ET
In this session, we’ll break down how to evolve risk management and internal assessment practices to address the unique challenges of AI and generative AI. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, aligning with emerging regulations, and building governance frameworks that enable responsible AI adoption.
