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Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society.

Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI.

Gain valuable insights into how AI is being applied to business and society, as Ireland drives positive change and fosters innovation in this dynamic podcast.
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Today’s guest is Dragoș Tudorache, Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of the Renew Europe Group. He is the LIBE rapporteur on the AI Act, and he sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA), the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE), and the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with the United States (D-US). He was the Chair of the Special Committee on AI in the Digital Age (AIDA). Beginning his career in 1997 as a judge in Romania. After working on justice and anticorruption at the European Commission Representation in Romania, supporting the country’s EU accession, he joined the Commission as an official and subsequently, qualified for leadership roles in EU institutions. He was elected to the European Parliament in 2019. Dragos' current interests in the European Parliament include security and defence, AI and new technologies, transatlantic issues, the Republic of Moldova and internal affairs. Topics include: The vote on the AI Act and timeline for phased implementation The AI Act's aim to protect citizens from tech risks and ensuring rights Balancing human protection with innovation enablement through various measures How the AI evolution prompts legislative updates for deep fakes, democracy etc. Why society needs preparation for an AI-driven future Establishing coherence & protecting shared societal values How the AI Act will ensure positive AI transformation, alleviating societal fears
Today’s guest is Luca Longo, Professor, AI & Cognitive Load at TU Dublin. Winner of the AI Person of the Year at the 2023 AI Awards, Luca was recognised for his innovative research in XAI. Luca's work focuses on making AI models more interpretable and transparent which has the potential to impact human-AI interaction, responsible AI development, human capacity, international engagement and the economy. Luca will be part of the 2nd World Conference on Explainable Artificial Intelligence which takes place in Valletta, Malta on 17-19 July 2024. The conference aims to bring together researchers, academics and professionals, promoting the sharing and discussing of knowledge, new perspectives, experiences and innovations in XAI. Find out more at xaiworldconference.com. Topics include: His background in AI Research and XAI Examples of his work with XAI such as how Deep Learning analyzes EEG for brain disorders How the research addresses brain disorders, emphasising tangible needs and cognitive load The goal of the 'World Conference on XAI' to bridge AI understanding How to get involved with the Conference in Malta on 17-19 July 2024
Today’s guest is Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at Zyte. Based in Cork, Zyte believe that businesses deserve a smooth pathway to data. For more than a decade, they have led the way in building powerful, easy-to-use ways to collect, format and deliver web data, quickly, dependably and at scale helping thousands of organisations make smarter business decisions, secure competitive advantage and drive sustainable growth. Kevin's career has been driven by helping organisations to grow, change and bring new products to market. He has been a leader in high-growth technology companies, the largest multinationals, academic AI research labs and investment firms. Kevin's creative background pushes him to always be on the lookout for the magic that makes a product so compelling that users can’t do without it.  Topics include: An overview of his 30+ years experience in tech Why AI must solve real problems, considering market viability and utility How AI in traditional software demands nuanced data alignment QA in dynamic data and AI with feedback loops and observability Early legal involvement is crucial for ethical AI development & compliance Choosing an AI service or self-hosting based on privacy and control
Today’s guest is Gilyana Borlikova, Data Science Manager at ICON plc. Since their foundation in Dublin in 1990, ICON’s mission has been to help their clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. They do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. Gilyana was a nominee in the Women in AI Person of the Year at last year's AI Awards for pioneering impactful AI solutions for clinical trials, including the award-winning OneSearch system. A pioneer for women in AI, Gilyana received recognition for her game-changing leadership within AI and Data Science, which reduces costs, improves efficiency and promotes innovation. Topics include: An overview of her role as Data Science Manager at ICON Optimising clinical trial efficiency with an AI-driven site selection system How OneSearch combines human expertise and AI for efficient clinical trial site selection Overcoming data challenges such as using unsupervised learning for site judgement Exploring generative AI cautiously & focusing on internal data applications Being mindful of evolving tech and stability challenges
In the  fifth and final episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Dr. Maria Aretoulaki, Conversational and Generative AI Design Lead at GlobalLogic and Patrick Callaghan, Principal Data Strategy Technologist at AWS Ireland. Maria and Patrick discuss Explainable AI. They also explore optimal methodologies for leveraging tools in model development, training, deployment, receiving feedback and ensuring consistent retraining (auto-ML). Topics include: The importance and challenges of design in large language models (LLMs) The role of due diligence in handling data to avoid biases The complexity of implementing Generative AI on an enterprise scale Maintaining trust and consistency in customer experience Key advice to organizations entering Generative AI Embracing a data-driven culture for efficient data sharing and collaboration
In the fourth episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Fawad Qureshi, Global Industry Field CTO at Snowflake and and Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic. Fawad and Keith discuss the challenges posed by technical debt within data platforms, hindering the acceleration of time to value, managing scalability and emphasising prioritisation of outcomes over methods.  Topics include: Defining impactfulproblems rather than just adopting new technologies. The importance of a strong data foundation for leveraging technologies like Generative AI Creating an effort-value matrix to prioritize high-value/low-value projects Introducing metrics such as monitoring service request turnaround for assessing effective problem-solving Encouraging organizations to view data as a product and leverage marketplaces for innovation The role of metadata governance in understanding how data is used The importance of effective communication in promoting governance for sustainable innovation
In the third episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic and Tim Marston, Director, EMEA & APJ Alliances at Immuta. Keith and Tim discuss strategies for managing complex entitlements, mitigating risks in the data readiness process and identifying overlooked aspects within your data management strategy. Topics include: Cloud Strategy for Large Organizations Breaking Down Data Silos Immuta's Role in Data Control Challenges of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Centralized Data Management and Automation Blind Spots & considerations for Cloud Adoption Strategy Monitoring and Auditing Access Enabling Collaboration between Governance and Security Teams
In the second episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Patrick Callaghan, Principal Data Strategy Technologist at AWS Ireland and Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic. They explore aligning data strategy metrics with business goals, maximising data utilization and implementing effective approaches to reduce shadow IT, hasten time to value and seamlessly integrate new use cases. Topics include: Challenges in Data Implementation such as governance and accessibility How successful organizations have cultural alignment with data strategy Metrics for an effective Data Strategy implementation Why metrics should be viewed in the context of a marathon, not a sprint The importance of a solid data strategy for leveraging Generative AI
In the first episode of this five-part podcast series, we’re joined by Mark Dunleavy, Head of Commerical at AWS Ireland and Declan Fay, Head of Strategic Business Development & Ireland Country Lead at GlobalLogic. They delve into the impact of Generative AI, examining its role in compelling organisations to adeptly gather and derive insights from their data. They emphasise utilising AI to cater to the distinctive preferences of each individual customer. Topics include: The current AI era & rise of Generative AI Importance of educating individuals about Generative AI Emphasis on the role of a solid data strategy Parallel Approach to Data Transformation and AI Adoption Understanding Regulations and Compliance Organizational Preparedness for Generative AI
Today’s guest is Puravee Bhattacharya, Data Product Owner - Group Data Office at Energia. Energia is the longest supplier of 100% green electricity on the island of Ireland. They are engaged in a wide range of projects including bio-energy, energy storage and solar energy. Through strategic initiatives and investments, Energia are decisively addressing the challenges of energy provision in a world that is grappling with climate change.  Puravee is a Data and Analytics professional with 10 years of Product and Consulting experience in advisory, regulatory and investigatory roles within the Data Science landscape. She has a track-record of delivering large-scale Project and Program Management in Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Technology enablement and Regulatory driven change/implementation projects. Topics include: An overview of her role with Energia The energy sector's shift to renewables, sustainability and traceability How Data drives efficiency in sustainable energy transition Adaptability in tech, reskilling and data accessibility A Consumer-led sustainable energy shift via decentralisation and digitalization How Smart meters enable informed consumption for efficient energy use
Today’s guest is Balaji Padmanathan, Data Scientist & Masters Graduate at Uniersity College Dublin. Balaji was the winner in the Best Application of AI in a Student Project at the 2023 AI Awards for his project focusing on optimising electric vehicle charging station locations in Dublin. The aim of the project was to make Dublin more sustainable and serve as a model for global efforts to combat climate change and promote responsible urban development. Topics include: Optimizing electric vehicle charging stations for viability Pivoting to DBSCAN and ranking methods due to data scarcity Utilized open source data such as OpenStreetMap & OpenChargeMap for analysis Validating analysis using existing EV stations for accuracy assessment
Today's guest is Luca Marchesotti, Founder and CEO of Gemmo AI. A leader in bespoke AI solutions, Gemmo AI offer services in consultancy and R&D for Computer Vision, Predictive and Generative AI projects. Their innovative AI-driven noise monitoring system has led to the launch of Risso AI, a specialised SaaS product aimed to help the growing concern around noise pollution. Gemmo AI won the Best Application of AI in Sustainability at the 2023 AI Awards for developing an API for noise source identification to address noise pollution in Dublin and beyond to improve health and enhance the quality of life. It’s their vision to create a world where environmental surveillance safeguards the planet. Topics covered: The work they do at Gemmo AI How they are solving Noise Pollution with AI The issues with manual noise monitoring and how they are solved with AI Use Cases of Noise Source Attribution AI The Noise Mitigation Value Chain Risso AI: SaaS for Automated Noise Source Attribution
Today’s guest is Eamonn O'Toole, Data Science Consultant at Dell Technologies. Dell Technologies Managed Services (DTMS) provide fully managed and optimised cloud and IT services to a large and varied set of 3rd party customers. These services include the operation andmaintenance of backup, storage, compute, network and convergedinfrastructure with a variety of monitoring and ITSM systems. Dell Technologies won the 2023 AI Award for Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise for the DTMS team’s collaboration with Service Operations Applied Science and Engineering (SOAS) to employ an ML-powered Multi-Layered Framework to enhance incident management and reduce ticket handling times. Topics include: How Dell Managed Services are enhancing IT efficiency through intelligent data utilisation Introducing Intelligent Ticket Routing which reduces resolution time by 4% Applying NLP and clustering for efficient ticket classification Integrating ML with ITSM to guarantee seamless, platform-agnostic ticket routing Real-time ticket integration and anomaly detection to ensure practical utility Predictive analytics for automated incident prevention and recovery Key lesson to understand the context in deploying solutions
Today’s guest is John Clancy, Founder and CEO at Galvia. Based in Galway, Galvia's mission is to make AI accessible to all organisations, regardless of size. They believe teams should be able to access the benefits of an AI platform and empowered to focus on what matters most, whether that’s value creation or more engaged customers. Galvia were a finalist in the Best Application of AI in a Startup at last month's AI Awards for addressing the University of Galway’s pandemic-induced challenges with an AI-driven student engagement platform named Cara. It helped reduce staff workload by 40%, saving 1500+ hours and instantly resolved 84% of student queries. Topics include: Creating an AI-driven platform to aid student engagement Applying AI to simplify student support processes Training university data to prioritise top student queries intuitively Deploying securely in private cloud while prioritising data governance An AI-driven content system to aid mental health support pathways for students Data provisioning challenges in diverse tech stacks for machine learning
Today’s guest is Emanuel Popovici, Director at the Embedded Systems Group within the School of Engineering at University College Cork. Since 2005, the Embedded Systems Research Group has pursued a broad range of activities through research, teaching, outreach and collaboration with industry.  Emanuel and his team were a finalist in the Best Application of AI in an Academic Research Body and Best Application of AI in Healthcare at the 2023 AI Awards for for their project which addresses neonatal mortality in low-income countries caused by heart and brain issues. It employs AI to interpret physiological signals, improving early detection and healthcare access. Topics include: An overview of his research in solving real-life problems with AI How engineers and doctors collaborate to improve healthcare Improving neonatal brain anomaly detection using AI and sound Their focus on XAI, emphasising human listening acuity for special sounds How human-AI cooperation promises practical healthcare solutions
Today’s guest is Conrad Bernath, Head of Speech and Machine Learning at T-Pro. Headquartered in Dublin, T-Pro is a global leader in clinical documentation improvement software. The company's technology allows healthcare providers to voice enable their existing EPR, reduce transcription costs, outsource overflow transcription and capture patient information effectively and efficiently from anywhere on any device.  Conrad was a nominee for AI Person of the Year at the 2023 AI Awards for his work in revolutionising healthcare with advanced NLP solutions. His leadership refines medical documentation, streamlines workflows and improves patient outcomes. Through his expertise and dedication, Conrad is setting new benchmarks by integrating AI into healthcare processes, elevating standards in the industry. Topics include: Problems T-Pro are solving in healthcare documentation Automating healthcare documentation with speech recognition and NLP Securing healthcare data with encryption and anonymization The impact to healthcare workflows and challenges to quantify impact Developing a digital healthcare assistant using generative AI
Today’s guest is Alan Moore, Founder and CEO at Tax World. Based in Dublin, Tax World were a nominee for the 2023 AI Awards in the Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service category for their product Ezylia, which addresses the complex issue of obtaining clear tax information with a personal AI assistant. Ezylia has been trained on Irish tax law, tax commentary and publications with over 10 years of questions and answers from Tax World's members area. They employ OpenAI’s ChatGPT, regex and Python to efficiently answer tax questions, simplify tax topics and reduce research time for professionals. Topics include: How their 10,000 Q&A database boosts AI accuracy Ensuring detailed sourcing in AI data for clients' trust Rapid customer expansion and global reach via referrals Empowering accountants with comprehensive tax support A tax-centric approach, UK expansion & streamlined system success
Today’s guest is David Atkinson, Co-Founder and CEO at Lip. Founded in 2023, Lip uses augmented to dubbing to make it look like you can actually speak a different language. David's vision for Lip is every single person in the world being able to speak to every single other person in the world, seamlessly. Lip won the 2023 AI Award for Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service application for addressing the challenge of language barriers in content creation by using AI to generate lip movements that make it appear as if you can speak another language. This technology aims to help creators reach broader language markets quickly. Topics include: Lip's AI software for global content translation How they simplify video translation for customers Using Generative AI to mimic multilingual live speech How they streamline language adaptation in training and marketing The startup journey with challenges, growth and excitement
Today’s guest is Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland. Having joined the UK Civil Service in 1990, Paul has served in Paris and New York and has also had a wide range of political and security roles in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. His previous roles include British Ambassador to Sweden, Deputy Permanent Representative to NATO and UK Ambassador to the EU for Political and Security to name a few Paul became Ambassador to Ireland in September 2020. The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations and consular services. Topics include: AI's promise for good and need for safety balance How the AI Summit emphasises a multi-stakeholder approach to AI management The UK's multi-million-pound investment in AI skills and technology advancement The AI Summit's aim to balance AI's potential with shared safety understanding Global AI development, balancing innovation and safety through collaboration Developing safe AI for global benefit, inclusivity, and societal improvement.
Today’s guest is Paul Sweeney, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Webio. Previous 2022 and 2021 AI Awards winners Webio are bringing Artificial Intelligence driven conversations to the enterprise. The company's conversational interface uses AI to streamline inbound and outbound customer communications across new and existing channels.  Webio were a finalist in the Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application and Best Use of Responsible AI and Ethics categories at the 2023 AI Awards for addressing debt collection challenges with empathetic, privacy-first and customisable conversational interactions. By tackling customer needs ethically, they enhance customer engagement, agent efficiency and financial outcomes.  Topics include: How Webio improves collections through digital conversations Leading with empathy to streamline and improve customer engagement Detecting customer vulnerabilities for fast support Using AI & NLP to build a comprehensive platform for credit collections Ensuring ethical AI with controlled, integrated and customisable solutions How their conversational forms improved completion and customer engagement
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