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Adventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 18 - AI is just a fad
This episode smashes the myth of AI as a passing trend. Join the team as they explore why AI is here to stay and poised to revolutionize businesses and society.
They delve into the unique capabilities of AI, including machine learning and its ability to process massive datasets. Discover how AI can transform education, decision-making, and even our working relationships.
Listen and learn why AI is a game-changer, not a fad.
Summary
In this episode:
the team discusses whether AI is a passing fad or a game-changing...
2024-04-0458 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep.17 - Kim Carson (CEO Parallax Futures tells us about Conceptual Technologists
The Future of AI is Human: A Conversation with Kim Carson, CEO of Parallax Futures
The future of AI is here, and it's time to ensure it's a future we all want to live in. Kim Carson, CEO of Parallax Futures, joins us on Adventures in AI for a critical discussion about building an ethical and human-centered approach to AI development.
Kim sheds light on key issues like:
Overcoming fear of AI and fostering a collaborative environment for human-AI partnerships.
The crucial role of conceptual technologists, a unique group trained by Parallax Futures to br...
2024-03-2750 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 16 - How does AI impact the Head Office?Are we going to say 'Goodbye CEO?'
Is AI Coming for Your Head Office Job?
The future of leadership is here, and it involves AI. In the latest episode of "Adventures in AI," we delve into the potential impact of AI on various head office functions, from strategy and decision-making to budgeting and investment.
Here's what you'll learn:
How AI can augment human capabilities in leadership, strategy, and decision-making.
The role of AI as a mentor and coach for leaders, providing data-driven insights.
Striking the balance between automation and human oversight for ef...
2024-03-2155 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 15 - Upgrade Your AI: Unleash the Power of Knowledge Graphs
Upgrade Your AI: Unleash the Power of Knowledge Graphs
Struggling with AI responses that lack context and miss the mark? This week on Adventures in AI, we dive deep into the world of knowledge graphs and retrieval augmented generation (RAG), a game-changer for AI capabilities.
Learn how knowledge graphs go beyond traditional techniques by creating a network of connected information, enabling AI to deliver accurate and insightful responses. We'll discuss the benefits of this approach over summarization and explore how it builds crucial context and relationships within your AI models.
This episode...
2024-03-1138 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI, Ep.14 - Goodbye Marketing? - Will AI replace the marketing team?Are we about to say goodbye to the marketing team? Can AI do the job instead?
Marketing is on the cusp of a revolution, and AI is at the forefront. In the latest episode of the "Adventures in AI" podcast, we delve into the potential impact of AI on every facet of marketing, from understanding customers to creating content.
Key Takeaways:
AI automates tasks & boosts efficiency, freeing up human energy for strategic thinking.
Human creativity remains crucial for brand strategy and innovation.
AI excels at data analysis, content creation, and generating insights.
The future o...
2024-03-0459 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 13 - Will AI steal your election?Will AI steal your election? What does AI with memory mean? Comparison between Agents.
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent announcement by OpenAI about ChatGPT's new memory feature. They explore the implications of AI's ability to remember specific facts and personalize interactions. The conversation then shifts to the impact of AI on elections, including the use of deepfakes and personalized messaging. The hosts also discuss the challenges of regulating AI and the role of governments in protecting democratic processes. They conclude by comparing different AI models and their strengths and weaknesses. In...
2024-02-2657 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI - Ep 12: How AI can massively reduce costs and time in research projectsSummary
In this episode, the team discusses the ways AI can assist in research interviews.
They explore the challenges researchers face in analyzing interview data and how AI can help structure and understand unstructured input. The team also discusses how AI can assist in creating interview scripts, improving interview questions, and speeding up data processing.
They highlight the importance of transcription services and the potential for AI to improve the quality and efficiency of transcriptions. The team also explores the use of AI in quantitative analysis, finding and using quotes, and creating a...
2024-02-1654 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI - Ep 11: Can we create always-on AI mentors today?
Summary
This episode explores the potential of using AI to create personalized mentors and coaches. The conversation covers various areas of application in business, such as employee well-being, learning and development, and skills development. The importance of digitizing the personality of mentors and the challenges of creating always-on coaches are discussed. The role of knowledge bases, personalized learning journeys, and the design of AI mentors' approach are explored. The conversation also touches on the use of personality frameworks and coaching methodologies in AI mentoring. The potential of spoken engagement and the future of AI mentors in video...
2024-02-1141 minAdventures In AIAdventures in Ai - Ep.10: How analysts can save days getting AIs to write business reports
Summary
In this episode, The team discusses the practical aspects of using AI in report writing. They highlight the challenges of report writing, such as the time-consuming process of gathering and analyzing data. They explain how AI can help in various stages of report writing, including setting up templates and instructions, conducting research and analysis, and summarizing information. They emphasize the importance of clear instructions and collaboration between AI and humans in the review process. They also discuss the limitations of AI in numerical analysis and the benefits of using AI for Q&A interaction in reports.
2024-02-0650 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 9 - AI and RecruitmentRecruitment is central to every business at some point and to every employee. We take a look at the huge impact AI is likely to have on that process.
How AI-created job descriptions will lead to a better understanding of workforces
The arms race between AI-created applications being evaluated by AIs!
Is AI the thing that will finally kill off the CV?
AIs can become workers' important friends through the contracting and onboarding phases
2024-01-1356 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 8 AI in 2024 - Team predictionsIt's the time of year for us to do what everybody else does and commit to a few predictions for next year.
Elon Musk predicts a staggering order of magnitude change yearly, making things 10 times more capable. What does this mean for the AI landscape, and how will it reshape how businesses operate?
Get ready for the rise of AI titles within businesses, sparking a whirlwind of questions like "Who owns AI in the org?"
Graham poses a question - will businesses start reaping tangible commercial advantages from AI? Join us as we analyse the current landscape, exploring...
2023-12-2247 minAdventures In AIAdventures in Ai Ep. 7 - Goodbye Mckinsey: Will AI Put Management Consultants Out of Business?Is it time to say "Goodbye Mckinsey"?
As former consultants, we talk in this episode about AI's transformative potential for the management consultancy industry - from both the perspective of the consultancies themselves and their potential clients.
AI's Mastery of the Initial Audit:
Firstly, we delve into the initial audit phase, a critical step in consultancy. AI's rapid data analysis, covering client capabilities, market trends, and existing data, streamlines the process, offering valuable insights for informed decision-making.
The Always-On Agent of Change:
We explore AI as a continuous change agent. Unlike humans, AI operates non-stop, monitoring trends...
2023-12-1849 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 6 - What AI can bring to Learning and DevelopmentAre you ready to revolutionise your team's learning and development with the power of AI?
This podcast explores how Gen AI transforms training and development within organisations, enabling personalised, interactive, and effective learning experiences for every team member.
Discover:
The potential of AI to personalise training for each individual, setting the pace and delivery to suit their unique needs.
How AI seamlessly integrates training into the daily workflow, making learning an integral part of the work experience.
The transformative role of AI in broadening learning interactions, providing personalised mentoring...
2023-12-0836 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 5 - The excitement at Open AI, How can business make AI ethicalIn this episode, we look at the implications of the turmoil at the top of Open AI and discuss what might have caused it and what it might mean for users.
We ask what 'ethical' AI actually means and where we might see it in a business context.
Rich gets a bit 'mathsy' and Graham gets a bit philosophical.
2023-11-3038 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep 4 - The AI Security Conference & Open AI's 1st Dev DayWe look at what OpenAI's new multi-modal model means to AI users.
We will have human-like relations with AIs
We will be deskless
We will be managers with superpowers
What Elon Musk had to say to Rishi Sunak - the government's role in AI security.
Why is Elon such a pessimist about AI?
Deep fakes and the rise of digital super-intelligences
The new wave of GPTs - do these spell the end of AI-based start-ups?
2023-11-2554 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 3 - Talking to whales and Cheating is a good thing
Can AI help us talk to Whales?
A US-based not-for-profit organization called EarthSpecies is looking to use machine learning to decode communication in other species. Or, put simply, they want to train a machine to listen to and talk to animals and birds.
The global economic and commercial impact of AI
The ability of Gen AI to make pictures, write creative text and to write music has caught the imagination - but the real commercial impact is perhaps less talked about. And it’s worth talking about, because the greatest impact for businesses comes in...
2023-10-2538 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI Ep. 1 - Do Androids dream of electric sheep?Lessons about AI from the early days of Digital - looking at the parallels between the digital revolution in the 90's and what's happening now. There are lots of lessons!
Do Androids dream of electric sheep? - Does AI perform better if we get emotional with it? (Hint: the answer's 'yes')
AI is good at tasks - but not jobs.
The more tightly defined the task is, the better the AI performs. In that respect, these LLMs are much more similar to humans.
2023-10-1634 minAdventures In AIAdventures in AI, Ep. 2 - How to get AI to write like a humanWhy is GitHub losing money on its AI application? It's probably about data, users, and a bet that the tech costs will fall.
AI's are like interns - but they can't yet go out and get you coffee. We should expect the same from our Gen AI as we would from new interns - and think about managing them in the same way.
How to get AI to write like a human. It sounds obvious, but how many of you have asked AI to write like a human? We expect there’s a fair number of...
2023-10-1635 min
Digital MattersGraham Ruddick from Insightflow talks about digital communities and ecosystems.In the first episode of the Gravity 9 Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman chat with guest, Graham Ruddick, founder of Insightflow, a customer market and research community, about how to add value to communities, facilitate digital market places and begin conversations around a new digital proposition. Throughout the podcast Graham discusses; What defines a digital market place and how should we interact within them How to use existing community ecosystems to grow audiences How to facilitate a market place through added value Identifying the potential for value exchange within a community and h...
2020-09-0149 minDigital MattersGraham Ruddick from Insightflow talks about digital communities and ecosystems.In the first episode of the Gravity 9 Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman chat with guest, Graham Ruddick, founder of Insightflow, a customer market and research community, about how to add value to communities, facilitate digital market places and begin conversations around a new digital proposition. Throughout the podcast Graham discusses; What defines a digital market place and how should we interact within them How to use existing community ecosystems to grow audiences How to facilitate a market place through added value Identifying the potential for value exchange within a community and h...
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