A Journey Through AI’s Revolutionary Era

In late 2019, the field of Artificial Intelligence was undergoing a revolution. Breakthroughs in computer vision were pushing the boundaries of what machines could see and understand. The AI community buzzed with excitement about self-supervised learning, transformers in vision, and the potential of few-shot learning.

Jeff Toffoli, BreatheHuman’s founder, stepped into this rapidly evolving frontier while pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science. He joined Clarifai, one of the world’s leading AI labs, and worked with technology at the forefront of AI innovation, particularly in computer vision.

At Clarifai, Jeff found himself in the midst of AI’s transformative era. The company was pushing the boundaries of visual recognition, developing custom AI models, and exploring the frontiers of video analysis and multi-modal AI. Working alongside top minds in the field, including machine learning Ph.D. Matthew Zeiler (who had received training from renowned experts like Geoff Hinton and Yann LeCun), Jeff gained invaluable insights into both the immense potential and complex challenges of AI technology.

Jeff was deeply inspired by the opportunity to work hands-on with rapid advancements in AI. From the rise of transformer models in vision to the growing importance of edge AI and the increasing focus on ethical considerations in AI development, Clarifai pioneered important early breakthroughs and grappled with foundational questions about the future of the technology.

It was in this context of rapid innovation and growing societal impact that Jeff began to formulate the vision for what would become BreatheHuman.

ChatGPT: A Catalyst for Innovation

The release of ChatGPT in late 2022 marked a turning point. The AI industry was shaken to its core by the capabilities of this new AI model and Jeff recognized it as a watershed moment in the field. The widespread public interest and adoption of ChatGPT underscored the growing need for a deeper understanding of AI’s economic implications.

The Birth of BreatheHuman

Inspired by ChatGPT’s potential and drawing on his diverse experiences, Jeff founded BreatheHuman. He aimed to bridge the gap between complex AI concepts and their real-world implications, offering a unique perspective on the rapidly evolving AI industry.

The goal was clear: to help people prepare for—and optimistically capitalize on—AI’s economic impact. BreatheHuman strives to make crucial AI-related information accessible and actionable for both individuals and organizations.

Looking to the Future

Today, BreatheHuman stands at the forefront of AI economic intelligence. By leveraging cutting-edge knowledge retrieval technologies and a the latest work by the world’s most renowned economic thinkers, the company provides valuable insights that help navigate the complexities of the AI-driven economy.

As AI continues to reshape industries and redefine work, BreatheHuman remains committed to its mission: empowering people with the knowledge they need to thrive in an AI-transformed world.