 These days, it feels like a new AI solution is popping up every week. And that's a great thing, considering it has the potential to benefit all industries and help solve some of humanity's biggest problems. But until now, AI solutions have been expensive, complex to build, and hard to access, often out of reach for both individuals and organizations. The truth is, we all benefit from accessing AI. Whatever our background or field may be, Enter the concept of AI democratization. We'll explain. AI democratization is the process of making artificial intelligence more accessible and inclusive to a wider range of individuals and organizations. And some companies, like Intel, are playing a big role in speeding up the democratization of AI so others can safely benefit from the technology. In recent days, it seems there is an increased sense of urgency due to generative AI. Now, generative AI can get pretty pricey. And this is because it requires training models that need a lot of computing resources. These models are typically trained on very expensive hardware. The good news is that we are finding solutions that address the performance, price, and sustainability needs for AI. Intel looks to address these concerns with built-in AI accelerators in their fourth gen Intel Xeon processors. In addition, AI requires more than hardware like chips and silicon. It needs a software platform that spans multiple hardware architectures and vendors. That is why Intel is leading the one API industry forum. One API specifications and open source projects allow developers to build, train, and run AI models on a wide range of hardware platforms so they're not tied to a single vendor. Personally, as a developer, having open source toolkits to build code faster and more efficiently is key when thinking about different frameworks that I want to be building. I know this sounds like a lot of technical information so far, but the whole point of democratizing AI is making it more accessible for people without a technical background. That is where the Intel digital readiness programs come in. By partnering with academic institutions, businesses, and industry experts, Intel's programs inspire people to use AI more responsibly and ethically. Build solutions and apps, foster more trust, seize new opportunities for responsible use, and stay competitive in an increasingly digital world. So whether you build AI tools or build with these tools, there is room for everyone.