06. Matteo Grella - The Go-to Language for AI: Opportunities and Challenges | GopherConAU 2023

This session explores the unfolding potential of Go in AI, spotlighting pioneering ML/NLP frameworks and emerging LLM-oriented projects. Highlighting the shift towards compiled languages for more efficient AI solutions, Go emerges as a streamlined, high-performance choice. However, when juxtaposed against established frameworks or emerging stars written in C++ and Rust, which offer 'close to the metal' performance, Go faces challenges, particularly regarding raw performance on GPU. Despite these, Go’s unique strengths align well with the rising demand for local model execution, offering a strategic advantage to integrate AI capabilities into everyday projects. Through real-world scenarios, we’ll explore the pathway towards effective, local inference and single-executable deployment, positioning Go as a compelling contender in the evolving AI arena.