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It needs considering now more than ever…so in this weeks podcast we sat with Mark Lockton, specialist in business adoption of digital, data and AI to discuss:

🍓 If people are falling behind advancements such Open AI's o1, the most advanced LLM to date

⬛️ The impact of AI’s blackbox thinking on businesses

💭 How perceptions of AI differ amongst smaller and bigger businesses

✔️ Effective way’s to influence different stakeholders to adopt digital transformation

Guest Speaker Profile:

Mark Lockton is CEO of embracent, a niche consulting business that helps mid-sized companies across the world to embrace new and disruptive technologies. Embracing provide simple, clear, and cost-effective technology advice that delivers value and results for my clients, without the typical consulting waffle or jargon.

Mark has strong background in consulting, strategic leadership, and large scale change management, having worked with clients in various sectors and regions. 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklockton/

Email: mark.lockton@embracent.com.

Company (Embracent): https://embracent.com/

Takeaways

• Embracent focuses on helping mid-sized companies embrace technology.
• AI can democratize access to technology for smaller businesses.
• Many SMEs believe they need to spend a lot to adopt technology, which is often not the case.
• AI's impact is significant, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently.
• Understanding AI varies greatly between roles within a company.
• Security must be integrated into technology from the outset.
• Data quality is crucial for effective AI implementation.
• Businesses need to assess risks associated with AI adoption.
• AI should enhance human capabilities, not replace them.
• A solid data strategy is essential for leveraging AI effectively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Embracent and AI's Role

07:18 The Impact of AI on SMEs

12:15 Understanding AI: Perspectives from Different Roles

18:15 Navigating AI Adoption and Security Concerns

24:07 The Importance of Data Strategy in AI

30:09 Balancing AI and Human Judgment

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