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In this episode, I talk with Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Ph.D., author, speaker, and CEO of YegaTech, about the different types of AI, how AI is transforming engineering, and the challenges and opportunities it brings. We also discuss Mehdi’s book, “Augment It,” and he shares some great advice for aspiring engineers who are interested in pursuing a career in AI.
***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.***
Engineering Quotes:
Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mehdi:
- How does YegaTech use AI to help AEC companies with their operational strategy?
- Have you observed the increasing adoption of emerging technologies at all levels of companies, from individual contributors to CEOs?
- What motivated you to write your book, called “Augment It,” and how has it been received?
- Can you define artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of engineering?
- What are the challenges and opportunities of using AI in engineering?
- What advice would you give to an AEC firm that is interested in using AI but does not know where to start?
- How would your advice on AI strategy for market differentiation differ for C-suite executives and individual implementers?
- What other resources would you recommend to our listeners to help them better understand how AI can be used in engineering?
- What advice would you give to engineers who want to incorporate AI into their current careers or transition to an AI-focused career?