Can AMD Change the Future of AI in 2025? | CXOTalk 884

The generative AI revolution has created an insatiable demand for efficient, powerful computing. How is a key industry leader like AMD navigating this critical inflection point? In CXOTalk episode 884, Michael Krigsman sits down with Mark Papermaster, CTO and Executive Vice President of AMD, to explore the future of AI infrastructure. Discover AMD's strategy for winning in the AI era, which hinges on a tight integration of hardware and software, a commitment to open ecosystems, and a relentless focus on energy efficiency. Mark shares invaluable insights for technology leaders on the rise of hybrid AI, the future of tailored language models, and the leadership practices required to foster innovation and agility in this fast-paced environment. ===+ 🔷 Newsletter: www.cxotalk.com/subscribe 🔷 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cxotalk 🔷 Twitter: twitter.com/cxotalk 🔷 Episode: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/inside-amds-ai-strategy-with-evp-and-cto-mark-papermaster ==== 00:00 🚀 AMD's Journey and AI Evolution 03:34 🧠 AMD's Strategy in the AI Era 09:38 🤝 Building Expertise and Collaborating with AI Leaders 11:40 🏃‍♂️ Agility and Cultural Transformation at AMD 15:25 🤖 Navigating AI Infrastructure Challenges 19:13 🔮 The Future of AI: Tailored and Efficient Models 19:36 🤖 AMD's AI and Product Innovations 20:50 🏗️ AMD's Internal AI Adoption and Development Process 23:51 🌍 AMD's Technology Strategy and Sustainability Goals 30:01 🌱 Energy Efficiency and Technological Milestones 31:07 🤖 Holistic Design and Competition in AI Technology 34:39 🗣️ Leadership, Communication, and AI Integration 40:03 🧠 Exploring Reasoning Models and Computational Challenges 43:12 🌍 AMD's Global Expansion and AI Strategy 47:01 🔮 Future Trends in AI and Agentic AI Applications 50:12 🤖 The Role of Agentic AI in Enhancing Efficiency 52:07 💡 Advice for CIOs and CTOs in the AI Era 54:06 🎤 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook