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Welcome to our special edition podcast recorded live from the Dublin Tech Summit!
You'll get to listen to short interviews with severalindustry 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 improvingcustomer and employee experiences, boosting productivity, and innovative applications like content and code generation. Our guests also touch on thechallenges of scaling AI projects, identifying the right use cases, and the importance of explainable AI and regulatory compliance.
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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.
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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 -
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. -
Today’s guest is Nancy Rademaker, International Keynote Speaker & Co-Founder at Drawify and Speakers Club. As one of the few female keynote speakers to cover the impact of digitization on customer behaviour, Nancy likes to share her first-hand experiences straight from the places where technology is shaping our future. With over 25 years of experience in business, IT and Education, Nancy's main focus remains on PEOPLE. She has always been enthusiastic about people and both customer-centric and employee-centric strategies.
Nancy likes to focus on how technology influences people's behaviour and how it helps them to share knowledge and to create and innovate. She loves energizing roundtables, boardroom sessions and corporate events with bold presentations on the topics of digital transformation, innovation, extreme customer centricity, employee experience, disruption, AI, business model change and leadership.
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Adapting to rapid tech changes and evolving human traits How AI encompasses more than ChatGPT, alleviating job fears AI aids rather than replaces, enhancing human capabilities Customized AI with human oversight to enhance user experience Fostering innovation while ensuring compliance and exploration -
Today’s guests are Lidia Juskowiak, Co-Founder and CEO, and Amy Awad, CTO and Co-Founder at Lean In Wellness. Founded in 2022, Lean In Wellness is more than just a wellness app - it's your gateway to a better quality of life. They aim to be the world's leading Wellbeing platform, designed for individual consumers and organisations looking for comprehensive employee assistance solutions.
Lean In Wellness was a nominee at last year's AI Awards in the Best Application of AI in Healthcare category for addressing growing health issues related to obesity by offering a holistic wellness platform powered by AI. It covers mental, physical and spiritual health, using personalised tools and innovative lean methodology.
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The inspiration for setting up Lean In Wellness Personalising wellness solutions with cognitive science and AI Their goal within prioritising privacy and ethical AI standards Developing a Proof-of-Concept that promotes fairness and empowers gradual change -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 effectiveproblem-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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 - Показать больше