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The Future of Scent

Speaker:

Alex Wiltschko, Founder & CEO, Osmo

With Core Programming Sponsor

“At Osmo, we've discovered the first map of smell. Now, it's not three-dimensional like color is with red, green, and blue; it's actually 300-dimensional. With this map, we've been able to create the ability to read and write scent.” Alex Wiltschko

Key takeaways:

    • Emergence of scent digitization technology: Osmo is pioneering the digitization of our sense of smell, introducing a new dimension to how technology interacts with human senses. This innovation parallels past digitizations of sight and sound, promising significant advancements in various industries. 
    • Potential benefits in health and emotion detection: By mapping the complex dimensions of scent, computers could detect chemical signatures related to diseases, drugs, or emotions, leading to breakthroughs in health diagnostics and emotional analysis. 
  • Importance of AI in advancing technology: The complexity of scent requires sophisticated AI to decode and utilize its 300-dimensional structure, underscoring the role of advanced AI in driving technological innovation. 
  • Need for sustainability and transparency: There is a growing call for sustainable practices and transparency in technological development to build public trust and ensure the ethical use of new technologies. Osmo emphasizes these values in its approach. 

Action items:

  • Invest in robust digital infrastructure: Support the development of infrastructure that can accommodate advanced technologies like scent digitization to enhance workforce development and economic growth.
  • Promote sustainable and ethical tech practices: Encourage companies to adopt sustainable methods and transparency in their operations to align with societal values and environmental needs.

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