Building Smarter: How AI is Changing Development

The tech industry is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by the rapid adoption of AI and Gen AI. At Civo Navigate London 2025, Josh Mesout (Chief Innovation Officer at Civo) explored the ways in which enterprises are leveraging these technologies to drive productivity and innovation. The conversation highlighted the challenges of scaling and running AI, including infrastructure bottlenecks and data access issues, but also showcased the potential for AI to transform industries and business models.

The discussion emphasized the importance of having the right infrastructure in place to support AI adoption, including access to GPU acceleration and flexible deployment options. The speaker also touched on the governance and compliance challenges associated with AI, including data breaches and intellectual property risks. Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of AI are significant, with use cases ranging from drug discovery and marketing automation to customer support and sales engagement.