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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.
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 Ashley Woods, Director of Engineering, Data and AI at Datalex. In the episode, Ashley dives into the transformative role of AI in the travel sector. Datalex is at the forefront of revolutionising eCommerce solutions for airlines and Ashley shares some fascinating insights into how AI is reshaping both customer and employee experiences.
Topics include:
His career journey from IT management to data and AI
Improving airline booking with better e-commerce solutions
How their APIs integrate with airline systems to enhance booking experiences
Their AWS partnership to provide tools for customized, streamlined solutions
Using AI to automate mundane tasks to enhance focus on complex work
Pricing AI dynamically adjusts airline prices and boosts revenue management
How Generative AI aids employee knowledge retrieval
Pricing AI will expand with new data sources and services
Today's guest is Liam Cronin, CEO at RDI Hub. In this
episode, Mark and Liam discuss the upcoming 5th
International John McCarthy AI Summer School, with this year’s theme focusing on AI for Sports. The event will take place this week on September 12th and 13th in Killorglin, County Kerry, and will also be available remotely for attendees.
Topics include:
A history of the AI Summer School focusing on diverse
industry themes
This year’s theme with a focus on AI in sports and spectatorship
Highlighting athlete performance, injury prevention and gender differences
Day two’s focus on AI for personalized fan experiences
An AI centre of excellence offering training, strategy and support
How to attend/register and the sponsors that make it all happen
Today's guest is Brendan Byrne, Technical Manager | Machine Intelligence at TOMRA Food. In this episode, Brendan will look back on his journey into the world of AI, his current role at Tomra Food and the innovative ways AI is transforming the food industry.
Topics include:
His journey in technology, transitioning from academia to industry
How Tomra innovates across industries to reduce global waste
How their optical sorters ensure safety, efficiency and sustainability
High-speed data processing with precise model tuning challenges
Using AI to predict component failures and reduce downtime
Exploring generative AI to optimise usability and efficiency
Today's guest is Martin Garvey, Director of Enterprise Sales at Gong. In the ever-evolving landscape of sales, staying ahead of the curve is essential. In this podcast, Martin delves into the transformative power of artificial Intelligence in sales, highlighting how Gong is at the forefront of this revolution.
Topics include:
His career journey career to a focused SaaS role at Gong
How the Gong platform boosts sales with AI and data insights
Tracking detailed metrics to replicate top performers' success
Driving customer success by improving deal speed and win rates
Boosting efficiency by providing insights for effective training
How Gong targets buying committees by suggesting key contacts
Providing real-time deal insights and risk assessment (demo)
How AI improves sales with faster onboarding, personalization and predictions
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Today's guest is Pedro Ecija Serrano, a seasoned expert in Actuarial Science, Data Science and AI Ethics. In the ever-evolving world of data science and AI, the intersection with traditional fields like actuarial science offers fascinating insights. In this episode, Pedro discusses the dynamic relationship between these fields and the innovative ways in how it's shaping the financial services industry.
Topics include:
His career journey from statistics to finding his passion as an actuary
Why insurance pricing is constrained by regulations and societal fairness
How AI is quietly innovating insurance with governance and ethics focus
Why Insurance demands cautious AI adoption to safeguard society
His focus from modelling, ethical AI and strategy
Advice to define strategy, reverse-engineer success and implement targeted AI actions
How not all solutions need AI but listening to customers suffices
Becoming a judge for the 2024 AI Awards
Building trust in actuaries who are passionate about new technologies
Today's guest is Steve Fleming, Founder and CEO at Voxxify. Over the years, Steve has witnessed firsthand the challenges organisations face in understanding and meeting the needs of their users. In our conversation, Steve shares his journey, the inspiration behind Voxxify and his insights into how AI and data science can transform IT decision-making.
Topics include:
His IT career to date focusing on improving user feedback with AI
Advocating for data-driven IT alignment to prevent costly misalignments
Developing an AI-driven system to translate data into actionable insights
How effective AI use requires clear goals, data structure and techniques
How AI models evolved; balancing between open-source and self-hosted solutions
Focus on customer needs switching to self-hosted model when needed
LLMs highlight AI benefits but choose tools based on needs
Today's guest is Kate Minogue, Consultant, Business Advisor and Chief Product Officer at Frekkel. A seasoned analytics leader and Data Science/AI expert, Kate is passionate about customer-centric product development and the potential to use advances in data and technology for positive impact.
In her work in Meta, Kate was at the forefront of industry shifts on privacy-first marketing and consumer technology business models. She combines a unique perspective on strategy, data and the importance of people in both to understand industry problems and opportunities and drive meaningful transformation and results.
Topics include:
The need for a goal-focused, foundational approach to avoid misuse of AI
How diverse problem-solving in AI centres on customer understanding
The need for strategy before AI due to unused data
Generative AI will become useful, trustworthy & combat misinformation
Leadership must ensure safe, smooth AI adoption processes
Why she’s excited to be a judge for the 2024 AI Awards
Today's guest is Stephen Redmond, Head of Data Analytics and AI at BearingPoint Ireland. In the episode, Stephen reflects on his extensive career in the field of data and AI, as well as offering valuable insights into the evolution of AI and its applications in business.
Topics include:
His career to date from CRM founder to AI & data leader
How CRISP-DM emphasises business understanding before data analysis
How ChatGPT popularized AI as businesses leverage diverse AI models
Businesses adopt AI tools but face training and change challenges
AI copilots enhancing data access and reporting efficiency
The importance of storytelling with data
Successful AI deployment needs change management, training and communication
Expecting rapid AI advancements and new multimodal features
How ChatGPT's success sparked rapid AI development and accessibility
Why he loves being a judge at the AI Awards
Today's guest is Brian McElligott, Partner and Head of AI at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP. In this discussion, Mark and Brian talk about the EU AI Act and its implications for businesses and the market.
Topics include:
How the AI Act prioritizes product safety by categorising risk regulation
How regulatory sandboxes offer potential but are resource-intensive
Why law requires AI literacy for staff, varying by use case.
Imposing obligations on both AI creators and users, especially for high-risk products
How AI law is rapidly evolving with shifting regulations
Key dates and deadlines for the EU AI Act's regulations
How some US clients view EU compliance as a market advantage
Change control is key as firms adapt standards for compliance
Today's guest is Gabriele Mazzini, Team Leader AI Act - Directorate General CNECT at European Commission, and architect and lead author of the EU AI Act. In this episode, Gabriele delves into the EU AI Act's creation and implications and explores the complexities of crafting this comprehensive legal framework.
Topics include:
His career in gaining diverse experience in technology and AI
Building on prior work to conceive and develop AI Act
Creating the first comprehensive, cross-sectoral legal framework to ensure trustworthy AI
Classifying AI systems into prohibited, high risk and transparency-focused categories
Complementing GDPR but focusing on market regulation
Why human oversight in AI is crucial
Why companies must know their AI systems' classifications and compliance requirements
How Regulating AI involves balancing speed with democratic process and flexibility
Balancing risk mitigation with fostering a trusted AI market
How the AI Act introduces high standards & fosters technical innovation
His personal preference for focused governance and clear requirements in AI Act
Timelines for implementation of the EU AI Act
Today's guest is Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In this episode, Mark and Dara discuss Ireland's approach to AI regulation, innovation and fostering AI startups.
Topics include:
Rapid AI advancements, regulation, innovation and business readiness
Launching an AI Accelerator to emphasise AI's universal impact, funding and skills
National Digital Strategy's focus on high-level, labor and societal skills
How the National AI & skills strategy emphasises trust, collaboration and supporting startups
Why Data protection & public trust is essential for AI innovation
How AI integration in public services ensures inclusivity and data protection
The Digital vision from inclusivity, AI innovation, job enhancement and preparation for disruption
Today's guest is Ciarán Gilligan-Lee, Head of Causal Inference Research Lab at Spotify. A finalist for AI Person of the year at the 2023 AI Awards, Ciarán joins host Mark Kelly on the podcast to discuss the significant role
that AI and causal inference plays in enhancing user experiences at Spotify.
Topics include:
How the Spotify team uses causal inference for better recommendations
Using causal inference for personalized music recommendations and discovery
Navigating causal factors in user streaming behaviors
Balancing complex stakeholder needs at Spotify for improved user experience
Clarifying assumption to enhance modeling clarity and accuracy
How Causal inference enhances decision-making across various industries
Why Understanding data bias is crucial for accurate decision-making
Today’s guest is Dajana Achelpohl, Head of EMEA Service Management at Google. The discussion focuses on the practical applications of AI in the workplace and to demystify some of the hype around AI, as Dajana shares her insights on integrating AI into business processes.
Topics include:
How Google emphasizes AI understanding and implementation basics
Focusing on problem-solving to achieve measurable outcomes
Aligning teams on AI usage: educate, address concerns & empower productivity
The need for a team-driven AI adoption
Educate on AI risks, promote responsible use & proactive management approach
Today's guest is Jared Browne, Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco who discusses the EU AI Act. He explains its risk-based approach, its focus on trust, safety, and sustainability in AI and the need for companies to prepare for compliance. Jared also highlights the Act's complexity, enforcement challenges and global implications.
Topics include:
The EU AI Act's aim for trust, safety and sustainability in AI
Comparing 2018 guidelines to 2020 regulation with penalties
How user-driven AI development leads to unintended consequences
Challenges in global adoption of the AI Act such as governance
Imposing responsibilities on providers, deployers and distributors
Why deployers assess tools and providers ensure EU compliance or risk exclusion
How unintended behaviors of AI raise ethical workplace considerations
Adapting to technology's impact on society with fairness principles.
Welcome to our special edition podcast recorded live from the Dublin Tech Summit!
You'll get to listen to short interviews with several
industry experts from the session "Tapping into AI's Potential' featuring Bivin Varghese, Vice President & Region Head at Tech Mahindra in Ireland; Anton Kasyanov, Engineering Manager 2, AI/ML Platforms at Uber; Veronica Breene, CEO at Vesta Insights and Lex Sexton, Client Technical Director at Presidio.
We explore the top use cases of AI, such as improving
customer and employee experiences, boosting productivity, and innovative applications like content and code generation. Our guests also touch on the
challenges of scaling AI projects, identifying the right use cases, and the importance of explainable AI and regulatory compliance.
Today's guest is Elaine Morrissey, Senior Manager - Privacy, Assisant Global DPO at ICON plc. In the episode, Elaine delves into the complexities of integrating AI into the employment sector. The discussion revolves around the potential benefits, challenges and strategies for successful AI implementation in the workplace.
Topics include:
How AI aids candidate screening & turnover prediction in recruitment
Benefits such as HR resource efficiency, faster recruitment, fairness & consistency
How the EU AI Act brings challenges such as compliance
Prioritsing AI alignment with organization strategy
Fostering AI literacy, transparency and employee trust for success
Advice to align AI strategy, update privacy notices & engage employees for success
Today's guest is Nuala Ryan, Clinical Research Consultant and Patient Advocate. In her talk at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI, Nuala shed light on the pressing issues surrounding patient concerns and the implications of AI in healthcare.
Topics include:
Necessity of patient education regarding AI's implications in healthcare.
Upcoming citizen's jury to explore public perceptions and expectations in AI in healthcare.
Concerns of governance surrounding data usage.
Advocating for centralised databases of genomic data to expedite diagnostics and personalised care.
AI's role in synthesising patient information into concise summaries for healthcare practitioners.
Today's guest is Dr. Robert Ross, Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science at TU Dublin and Funded Investigator at the ADAPT SFI Research Centre. In this mini-episode, Robert delves into the evolving role of AI in healthcare, illuminating the opportunities and challenges inherent in this burgeoning field.
Topics include:
The impact of Generative AI in Healthcare
Trust and reliability in healthcare AI systems
Maintaining public trust among patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.
The EU AI Act's impact on healthcare AI applications.
Call for collaboration and conscientious innovation in AI-driven healthcare.
On April 16th, AI Ireland founder Mark Kelly hosted and moderated the "Improving Health Outcomes Through AI" at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland). In the coming weeks, we will share bite-sized podcasts of the conference talks to inspire others about the possibilities of AI in healthcare. In today's episode, our guest is Prathibha Varkey, President of Mayo Clinic Health System.
Topics include:
Mayo Clinic's dedication to patient-centric care.
Delivering outstanding healthcare, particularly in rural areas.
Using AI to solve challenges such as workforce shortages and limited access to specialists
Importance of executive leadership and education in embracing technology.
Embracing a culture of technological advancement in healthcare.
Engaging stakeholders to explore AI's potential in healthcare.
Addressing pitfalls associated with integrating AI into the healthcare system.
On April 16th, AI Ireland founder Mark Kelly hosted and moderated the "Improving Health Outcomes Through AI" at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland). In the coming weeks, we will share bite-sized podcasts of the conference talks to inspire others about the possibilities of AI in healthcare. In today's episode, our guest is Mark Sujan, Professor of Safety Science at Centre for Assuring Autonomy at the University of York
Topics include:
His advocacy for a human-centered approach to AI in healthcare.
Importance of considering complexity of clinical systems for AI effectiveness.
Addressing safety and stakeholder engagement concerns.
Emphasizing relationship maintenance amidst technological advancements.
How AI is a tool to augment, not replace human capabilities.
Importance of earning and maintaining trust among patients and healthcare professionals.
Reassuring that AI will not negatively impact care or relationships.
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