Description:

In the fast-paced world of AI and ML, chatbots have revolutionized customer interactions, offering personalized user experiences and transforming businesses in various industries.

In this talk, I will introduce you to a fascinating aspect of AI chatbots, where we will delve into the world of AI & Large Language Models (LLMs), showcasing the incredible power of Langchain and Gradio in crafting your very own chatbot, that will act as your personalized travel companion.

Outline of the Talk:

• Rise of AI & LLMs in recent times
• Introduction to Langchain and Gradio for LLM-powered apps
• Guide to creating a Travel Buddy chatbot with Langchain & Gradio, which can search the web and interact with multimodal input
• Challenges and Lessons Learned
• Potential applications of LLMs in various domains

Key takeaways from the talk:

• You will get an overview of Langchain and Gradio, gaining insights into their capabilities and how they can be leveraged effectively for AI projects.
• The talk will provide a step-by-step guide to creating an AI chatbot from scratch, using LLMs, Langchain, and Gradio. This practical approach will equip you to apply the concepts to your own projects.
• You will benefit from my experiences and major learnings while building apps powered by LLMs

This talk will provide practical insights, and valuable takeaways, and empower you to embark on your own AI journey with confidence.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of development with Python
• Curiosity to learn about building LLM-powered apps in Python
• Some degree of familiarity with AI & LLMs is appreciated, but not a hard prerequisite

Content URLs:

• Code Repository: https://github.com/tezansahu/wayfarerai

Speaker Info:

Tezan Sahu is a Data & Applied Scientist at Microsoft working with the Bing Autosuggest team, an AI Consultant, and an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author (for his book "Beyond Code"). With a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor degree in Computer Science from IIT Bombay, Tezan's expertise lies in AI, NLP, and data science. Tezan also completed Google Summer of Code (GSoC) with the PEcAn Project. An AI enthusiast at heart, he also empowers marketers to elevate their campaigns with cutting-edge AI tools, streamlining processes and boosting customer engagement, through his personalized consulting services. Beyond his technical pursuits, he finds joy in the arts, showcasing his talent through painting and singing.

Speaker Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tezan-sahu/
• Website: https://tezansahu.github.io
• Blog: https://tezansahu.medium.com/
• GitHub: https://github.com/tezansahu
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SahuTezan