The adoption of inference platforms in AI development is still in its early stages, with over half of the respondents not currently using any inference platform. The reluctance to adopt these platforms is due to factors such as hefty hardware requirements and significant training costs. Among the companies using inference platforms, Amazon SageMaker and Databricks are the most popular choices, with Databricks receiving the highest marks in user satisfaction. The use of additional tools for AI development is growing, with Hugging Face and LANG Chain being top picks. Companies are also using frameworks for building user interfaces to deliver a seamless user experience. The use of graphic processing units (GPUs) in AI applications is limited, with most companies renting GPUs from cloud providers. The ROI of GPUs is uncertain, but larger companies seem to have a better grasp on it. Building a successful AI stack involves addressing challenges such as data security concerns, limited resources, and high costs. Most developers are satisfied with their current AI stacks, but there is a focus on improving the middle layer where tools and models interact. AI is already transforming the way we work, but there is still a need for continued learning and experimentation to unlock its full potential.
Keywords
inference platforms, AI development, adoption, tools, user satisfaction, additional tooling, frameworks, user interfaces, graphic processing units, ROI, challenges, AI stack, future of work
Takeaways
- The adoption of inference platforms in AI development is still in its early stages, with over half of the respondents not currently using any inference platform.
- Companies are reluctant to adopt inference platforms due to factors such as hefty hardware requirements and significant training costs.
- Amazon SageMaker and Databricks are the most popular choices among companies using inference platforms, with Databricks receiving the highest marks in user satisfaction.
- The use of additional tools for AI development is growing, with Hugging Face and LANG Chain being top picks.
- Companies are using frameworks for building user interfaces to deliver a seamless user experience.
- The use of graphic processing units (GPUs) in AI applications is limited, with most companies renting GPUs from cloud providers.
- The ROI of GPUs is uncertain, but larger companies seem to have a better grasp on it.
- Building a successful AI stack involves addressing challenges such as data security concerns, limited resources, and high costs.
- Most developers are satisfied with their current AI stacks, but there is a focus on improving the middle layer where tools and models interact.
- AI is already transforming the way we work, but there is still a need for continued learning and experimentation to unlock its full potential.
Links:
https://retool.com/blog/reports/state-of-ai-h1-2024
