6 things to know about IBM's WatsonX

The Big Tech firm announced the launch of its new AI and data platform, WatsonX, at the latest Think conference

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IBM announced today the launch of its new AI and data platform, WatsonX, at its annual Think conference.

Here are six key points:

• WatsonX includes WatsonX.ai, an AI development studio that offers a variety of foundation models, training, tuning, and infrastructure to enable enterprises to train, test, and deploy traditional machine learning and new generative AI capabilities powered by foundation models via a simple user interface.

• WatsonX.data is a purpose-built data store based on open lakehouse architecture that is designed for regulated data and AI workloads

• WatsonX.governance is an AI governance toolset that enables trusted AI processes.

• IBM clients may use the platform to train and deploy unique AI capabilities throughout their whole organization while maintaining control over their data.

• The initial set of foundation models will be made accessible to certain customers via beta tech preview.

• General availability is expected in July 2023.