Google engineer leaves US, chooses Japan to start AI business
After 10 years working at Google, Jad Tarifi decided to leave the US to start an AI company in Tokyo, which he believes is the ideal land to combine AI and robotics.
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Jad Tarifi was a senior AI engineer at Google, involved in developing foundational models like transformers. After a decade, he left Silicon Valley because he wanted to create AI that could interact with the physical world .
Tarifi chose Japan because of its developed industrial robot environment and its familiarity with automation. In 2021, he founded Integral AI in Tokyo, focusing on AI for robots and autonomous systems.
The startup journey is difficult due to traditional and slower legal procedures than in the US. Tarifi combined Google's innovative culture with Japanese meticulousness and discipline in the new company. Integral AI does not compete for large language models but focuses on practical applications in life.
Tarifi believes that Japan can become a hub for AI innovation thanks to its quality industry and culture. Dear readers, please watch more videos : AI Trash Cleaning | Hanoi 18:00
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