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The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral EconomicsStaying Human in the Age of AI: Insights from SXSW 2025In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer shares a dynamic panel discussion from SXSW 2025, titled Enough with the Delving: Staying Human in the Age of AI. With insights from industry experts, the conversation addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in communication and marketing. Melina moderates a lively discussion featuring Usama Fayyad, Joanna Lepore, and Ben Guttmann, who explore the implications of AI on human interaction and decision-making. They delve into the balance between leveraging AI as a tool and maintaining the essential human touch in branding and marketing efforts. The panelists share...2025-07-0359 min
Looking OutsideLIVE from SXSW: Staying human in the age of AIEnough with the “Delving” – Staying Human in the Age of AI.Is AI making us better or worse at communicating? On one hand, platforms like ChatGPT have unlocked the ability to instantly create and customize vast reams of messaging – emails, social posts, and more. But the telltale fingerprints of AI, from overused words like “innovative” and “delve,” its preference for middle-of-the-road conclusions, and its tendency to yap at length, are also hurting our ability to actually connect with our audience. In this panel, explore how both individuals and brands can be better communicators in the age of AI.Panel...2025-03-3153 min
Legends of Data & AIHealthspan, AI, and EpidemicsUsama Fayyad speaks with Larry Brilliant - American Physician, Epidemiologist, Technologist, Author. Tune in to hear Larry discuss his history in epidemiology, his time spent on the WHO Smallpox Eradication Program for SE Asia, as well as his views on the applications and limitations of data and AI in predicting outbreaks.2025-02-2659 min
Voices of the Future by Tariq QureishyDr. Usama Fayyad: Decoding AI and Data for Sustainable InnovationSend us a textAI visionary Dr. Usama Fayyad discusses the importance of understanding the fundamentals of data and AI to drive sustainable progress. Discover his approach to using technology responsibly, emphasizing the value of critical awareness in shaping future solutions.Thanks for tuning in to Voices of the Future! We hope you found this episode inspiring and informative. Connect with us and share your thoughts: Interact with our Instagram: @vof.world Tweet us: @vof_world Email us: info@eqxponential.world Stay engaged and join us as we e...2024-11-1809 minLegends of Data & AINetwork Science & AIUsama Fayyad speaks with Alessandro Vespignani - Sternberg Family Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University. Tune in to hear Alessandro discuss his history in network science and AI, and hear his views on complex systems, the high dimensionality of network data, and the applications of AI in network science. 2024-08-1539 min
Listen by Jean GinzburgHow AI Shapes the Future of Technology with Usama FayyadUsama Fayyad, Chairman & Founder of Open Insights, a leading expert in data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), joins our latest podcast to discuss AI. You'll learn how AI transforms data handling and enhances machine learning, shaping the future of technology. Usama also explains how AI is meant to augment our capabilities, not replace us.
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InsideAnalysisExperiential AI? Humans in the Loop!Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with special guest Usama Fayyad, Executive Director of the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University. Join us as we uncover the intersection of AI and human experience, driving innovation and training the next generation of AI practitioners. Tune in to InsideAnalysis for a glimpse into the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on society.2024-02-1048 min
DM RadioAll Bets Are Off: Say Hello to Interactive AIJust when you thought the AI game couldn't get more interesting, along comes Interactive AI! In a nutshell, this space involves the use of autonomous or semi-autonomous AI agents that collaborate with each other and traditional software systems to get things done. Think chatbots on steroids. There are many use cases, but all share a common thread: intelligent automation that tackles tedious tasks so people can liberate themselves for higher-value work. What does this mean for you and your organization? Check out 2024's inaugural DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Sanjeev Mohan of...2024-01-0552 minLooking OutsideLooking Outside AI: Usama Fayyad, Data & AI expert, Institute for Experiential AIOn this episode of Looking Outside we explore the reality and risk behind the hype of AI, with Executive Director of the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University, Founder of Open Insights, Data Scientist and AI expert, Usama Fayyad. Usama has been in the field of AI for three decades and has lived through three AI hype peaks followed by three winters. In this conversation he contextualizes how the current infatuation with the ‘eloquence’ of data-driven AI stacks up. Usama first points to an important problem with AI - not with the algorithm but with...2024-01-0234 min
Targeting AILooking ahead: 2024 will see generative AI matureWith 2023 being the year for generative AI, 2024 will be the year the technology grows and develops.
Many industry experts think that instead of the hype slowing, it will blossom.
"In 2024, there will not be a trough of disillusionment with this tech, ever," said Mike Leone, an analyst at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, on the Targeting AI podcast from TechTarget Editorial. "We're jumping from hype to seeing productivity enhancements and improvements."
However, the year will likely bring about many more AI models with both mature and immature enterprise capabilities. Enterprises may also see cost...2023-12-181h 12Targeting AILooking ahead: 2024 will see generative AI matureWith 2023 being the year for generative AI, 2024 will be the year the technology grows and develops.
Many industry experts think that instead of the hype slowing, it will blossom.
"In 2024, there will not be a trough of disillusionment with this tech, ever," said Mike Leone, an analyst at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, on the Targeting AI podcast from TechTarget Editorial. "We're jumping from hype to seeing productivity enhancements and improvements."
However, the year will likely bring about many more AI models with both mature and immature enterprise capabilities. Enterprises may also see cost...2023-12-181h 12
The Wake UpAI RulesThe White House released guidelines on how employees should and shouldn't use generative AI. But while it's encouraging that the White House is addressing the issue, some advocates worry that falling to far behind on regulating the technology is dangerous. Professor Usama Fayyad of Northeastern University, who runs the school's Institute for Experiential AI, joins Jeremy to discuss.2023-11-0707 minLegends of Data & AIAI in Computational MedicineUsama Fayyad speaks with Rai Winslow - Director of Life Science and Medical Research at The Roux Institute. Tune in to hear Rai discuss his history in life sciences, medicine, Computational Medicine, and hear his views on the limitations of AI-based approaches.2023-06-0739 minLegends of Data & AIAI, NLP and ChatGPTUsama Fayyad speaks with Kenneth Church - professor of the practice at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University. Tune in to hear Kenneth discuss his history in Information Retrieval, NLP, and search technology, and hear his views on the interest surrounding ChatGPT.2023-04-1940 minLegends of Data & AIAI + Life SciencesIn this podcast, Samuel Scarpino, an expert in the field of AI and life sciences, shares his story of how he transitioned from a field biologist and geneticist to an AI expert. He discusses how his background in biology influences the kind of work he is planning to do at the Institute for Experiential AI. Reflecting on his role in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scarpino shares his insights on the potential role of AI in helping us prevent another pandemic.He also discusses the biggest risks to leveraging AI in this context, including issues...2023-03-2835 minLegends of Data & AIConsumer Tech DataUsama Fayyad speaks with Rajesh Parekh - Engineering Director @ Google, former Vice President of Data Science at Groupon. Tune in to hear Rajesh discuss how data was originally used in consumer tech, and his views on the changes in utilization of data and its applications.2023-03-0235 minLegends of Data & AIAI in Cancer TherapeuticsUsama Fayyad speaks with Samir Khleif - Biomedical Scholar, Professor of Oncology @ Georgetown University. Tune in to hear Samir discuss the current role of AI in cancer therapeutics, and his views on how AI will help in developing drugs in the future.2023-01-2436 minLegends of Data & AIFintech and BeyondUsama Fayyad speaks with Derek White - CEO of Galileo Financial Technologies. Tune in to hear Derek discuss fintech, how humans interact with technology and money, and his views on how human behavior changes with the interface that they engage with.2022-11-1742 minLegends of Data & AIAI and Common SenseUsama Fayyad speaks with Oren Etzioni - Founding CEO @ AIlen Institute for AI (AI2), Professor Emeritus @ UW, Venture Partner @ Madrona Venture Group. Tune in to hear Oren discuss deep learning and data modeling, how deep learning is used for different roles, and the importance of recognizing the difference between human intelligence and AI.2022-10-1236 minLegends of Data & AIInto the DeepUsama Fayyad speaks with Yann LeCun, Professor at NYU and Chief AI Scientist at Meta. Tune in to hear Yann discuss deep learning, the scope of roles which deep learning is used for, and the changes neural nets have gone through over time.2022-09-1653 minLegends of Data & AICybersecurity, Data, and AI, the Faithful TriangleDr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Troels Oerting, Managing Director of Cyber Security at Barclays. Tune in to hear Troels discuss the relevance of data in cybersecurity, how sharing data can help improve protection, and the obstacles that hinder the sharing of data in cybersecurity.2022-07-2031 minLegends of Data & AIFrom Science to PracticeDr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Kirk Borne, Chief Science Officer at DataPrime. Tune in to hear Kirk discuss the major differences with ML across domains, and how critical value is derived from the application of AI, ML, and data science.2022-06-2437 minLegends of Data & AIData, AI, and Social GoodDr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Rayid Ghani, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University (Machine Learning & Public Policy) Data Science/AI/ML for Social Good. Tune in to hear Rayid discuss how ML, AI, and data science can be key ingredients to success in our ability to achieve certain tasks.2022-05-1233 minLegends of Data & AIAnalytics as a Profit CenterDr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Jose Murillo, CEO @ RappiCard Mexico. Tune in to hear Jose discuss his view on the role of AI and machine learning in a business, and why they should be aligned towards value creation.2022-04-2230 minLegends of Data & AIAI in Risk Lending and Credit Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Mike Culhane, Group CEO @ Pepper Financial Services Group. Tune in to hear Mike discuss his view on the relevance of AI and data in a financial services company. 2022-03-3131 minLegends of Data & AIKnowledge Discovery, Data Gravity, and AIIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Gregory Piatetsky-Shapiro, Founder & President of KDnuggets, the leading platform for AI, analytics, big data, data science and machine learning. Tune in to hear Gregory discuss the advances in algorithms compared to the growth in data, and the heavy dependence of algorithms on data.2022-02-1034 minLegends of Data & AIJust Machine LearningIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Tina Eliassi-Rad, Professor and Core Member of the Institute for Experiential AI & Network Sciences @ Northeastern University. Tune in to hear Tina discuss situations where machine learning and data science were key ingredients to success, machine learnings deep data dependence, and the origins of Just ML and what the project is working to do. 2022-01-1928 minLegends of Data & AIAI at ScaleIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Ashok Srivastava, SVP & CDO at Intuit. Tune in to hear Ashok share his experience working in data & AI, what he believes is missing in the field, and where he thinks we're heading.2022-01-0530 minLegends of Data & AIThe existential imperative of AI in financial servicesIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Kjersten Moody, Chief Data Officer @ Prudential Financial, Former CDO @ Statefarm. Tune in to hear Kjersten discuss why she considers AI to be existentially critical to the future of analytics and financial services.2021-12-1529 minLegends of Data & AITransforming retail with data science & AIIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Dr. Rida Moustafa, Distinguished Data Scientist/Enterprise Decision Scientist @ Walmart. Tune in to hear Rida share his view on how data science & AI are being used to transform the retail industry.2021-12-0219 minLegends of Data & AIMobility Data & AIIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Dr. Evangelos Simoudis, Founder & Managing Partner of Synapse Partners. Tune in to hear Evangelos share his view on the importance of mobility data, and how data & AI will become key ingredients for the automaker industry to develop new mobility.2021-11-0828 minLegends of Data & AIFuture of Search Technology and IR 3.0In the most recent episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad talks to one of the pioneers of modern information retrieval and search Dr. Ricardo Baeza-Yates, Director of Research @ Northeastern Institute for Experiential AI and Founder & Director of Research @ OptIA. Dr. Ricardo specializes in responsible AI and ethical issues of AI. Tune in to hear Ricardo share his thoughts on the biggest pitfalls caused by AI and search algorithms, data usage and what we need to do to detect and minimize the harm of these pitfalls. 2021-10-1922 minLegends of Data & AIUnleashing innovation through AI & dataIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with the CEO of a company that has products sold in almost every country and have a market cap over $16 billion dollars. Tune in to hear Bracken Darrell, CEO & President @ Logitech, share his thoughts on the impact of data and AI on industries, what he thinks the future of work is going to look like and how we should all be constantly innovating and learning. From his first job as an accountant, to being a global leader, Bracken is an industry veteran that has seen it all. 2021-09-3025 minLegends of Data & AIDemocratizing big data - from Yahoo! to ClouderaFrom the epicenter of the big data revolution, Amr Awadallah has a unique perspective on platforms. On this weeks episode of "Data & AI Legends" Amr shares his war stories on data, AI and tech democratization, taken from a career leading teams at Yahoo!, Google, and co-founding Cloudera. Tune in to hear Amr’s story, advice, and experience. 2021-09-1623 min
Legends of Data & AIA practical guide to data in the enterpriseIn this episode, Dr. Usama Fayyad speaks with Dr. Ibrahim Gokcen, former CTO @ Schneider Electric and CDO @ Maersk & others, about how large enterprises make use of data and AI, addressing the pragmatic issues with real world problems and applications.2021-08-2318 min
Thales Sehn KörtingAre you sure you apply only Data Mining to your database?In this podcast I discuss the (sometimes) wrong use of the term Data Mining, with in accord to the paper
From Data Mining to Knowledge Discovery in Databases, written in 1996 by Usama Fayyad, Gregory Shapiro, and Padhraic Smyth,
is defined as: Data mining is a step in the KDD process that consists of applying data analysis and discovery algorithms that produce a particular enumeration of patterns (or models) over the data.
KDD means Knowledge Discovery in Databases, and is composed by the following steps:
Data -> (selection) -> Target Data -> (p...2019-11-0505 min
The Critical Shift: Get Clarity, Find Success, Make an ImpactMaking a Difference in the Lives of Others Through Data Science, with Paul BradleyWe all want to feel that we are making a difference in the lives of others. It doesn’t matter what line of work you are in, you want to know that it matters. Paul Bradley is a data scientist - not a career field that you’d normally think of when considering world-changing work, but he’s found that there are many real-world problems his special skills are able to address in ways that are sorely needed. On this episode of The Critical Shift, you’ll hear Paul’s story, from life in rural Wisconsin as a child to the Mic...2017-08-2400 min
RebankWhy Data Will Change the World with Usama FayyadUsama Fayyad is the CEO of Open Insights, a US-based data strategy and technology company. Usama also serves as CTO of Stella.AI a Mountain View, CA based, VC-Funded startup, and as Interim Chief Operations & Technology Officer for new, innovation-focused division of MTN, Africa's largest telecommunications provider. From 2013-2016, Usama was Chief Data Officer at Barclays. He remains active in UK banking as a special advisor to the Board of Nationwide, the world's largest building society. From 2004-2008, Usama was Chief Data Officer at Yahoo. Usama has a PhD in Computer Science and...2017-03-2843 min
Rebank: Fintech AnalysisWhy Data Will Change the World with Usama FayyadUsama Fayyad is the CEO of Open Insights, a US-based data strategy and technology company. Usama also serves as CTO of Stella.AI a Mountain View, CA based, VC-Funded startup, and as Interim Chief Operations & Technology Officer for new, innovation-focused division of MTN, Africa's largest telecommunications provider. From 2013-2016, Usama was Chief Data Officer at Barclays. He remains active in UK banking as a special advisor to the Board of Nationwide, the world's largest building society. From 2004-2008, Usama was Chief Data Officer at Yahoo. Usama has a PhD in Computer Science and...2017-03-2843 min
Spring 2010 | Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfThe Future of Internet Rights: A Conversation with Industry's LeadersContributor(s): Richard Allan, Kasey Chappelle, Alma Whitten, Usama M. Fayyad | Will the market and innovation decide the future of the internet, or will the future be led by law and policy? The Internet is rapidly evolving and has mutated in the space of a decade from a static information source to a dynamic organism. In the future its shape will be dramatically different, as the online space moves even further to the centre of almost every aspect of our lives.2010-01-251h 32Spring 2010 | Public lectures and events | VideoThe Future of Internet Rights: A Conversation with Industry's LeadersContributor(s): Richard Allan, Kasey Chappelle, Alma Whitten, Usama M. Fayyad | Will the market and innovation decide the future of the internet, or will the future be led by law and policy? The Internet is rapidly evolving and has mutated in the space of a decade from a static information source to a dynamic organism. In the future its shape will be dramatically different, as the online space moves even further to the centre of almost every aspect of our lives.2010-01-251h 32
Market Edge with Larry WeberData Mining and Online Advertising with Usama FayyadThe future of data mining and online advertising with Usama Fayyad, CEO of data strategy firm Open Insights and Board member of personalized advertising company Choicestream.2009-04-0733 min
Market Edge with Larry WeberData Mining and Online Advertising with Usama FayyadThe future of data mining and online advertising with Usama Fayyad, CEO of data strategy firm Open Insights and Board member of personalized advertising company Choicestream.2009-04-0733 min