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Babak Hodjat

CTO of AI at Cognizant Technology Solutions
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Babak Hodjat is the CTO of AI at Cognizant and former co-founder and CEO of Sentient. He is responsible for the core technology behind the world’s largest distributed artificial intelligence system. Babak was also the founder of the world's first AI-driven hedge fund, Sentient Investment Management. He is a serial entrepreneur, having started a number of Silicon Valley companies as main inventor and technologist.

Prior to co-founding Sentient, Babak was senior director of engineering at Sybase iAnywhere, where he led mobile solutions engineering. He was also co-founder, CTO and board member of Dejima Inc. Babak is the primary inventor of Dejima’s patented, agent-oriented technology applied to intelligent interfaces for mobile and enterprise computing – the technology behind Apple’s Siri.

A published scholar in the fields of artificial life, agent-oriented software engineering and distributed artificial intelligence, Babak has 31 granted or pending patents to his name. He is an expert in numerous fields of AI, including natural language processing, machine learning, genetic algorithms and distributed AI and has founded multiple companies in these areas. Babak holds a Ph.D. in machine intelligence from Kyushu University, in Fukuoka, Japan.

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  • Unlocking AI ROI: Embrace Multi-Agent Systems for Success
    Babak highlights that AI struggles stem from disjointed systems and slow adoption. He advises organizing AI strategies around multi-agent systems to enhance communication and efficiency. Babak says, "Companies should reimagine processes, embrace risk, and innovate to drive transformation." By integrating AI thoughtfully, businesses can unlock new revenue streams and achieve meaningful benefits.
  • Cognizant's Babak Hodjat on AI ROI and Safeguards
    Babak highlights measuring AI's impact on business KPIs, not just accuracy. He suggests "autonomous AI systems should trigger human involvement" when needed. Safeguard agents and a "Disengage Button" are vital for emergencies, ensuring AI aligns with business goals while maintaining control.
  • AI Agents Revolutionize Business Efficiency and Consumer Trust
    Babak explains AI agents automate tasks like data entry, enhancing efficiency. "Multi-agent architectures enable AI systems to interact," optimizing operations. For consumer trust, safeguards ensure responsible AI behavior, with human oversight when needed. Babak advocates for a "Disengage Button" for emergencies, ensuring AI systems can revert to manual control, maintaining consumer confidence in AI-driven commerce.
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