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The AI Adoption PodcastAI Adoption vs Implementation: Do People Matter More Than PlatformsIn this episode, I am joined by Dr Alexandra Dobra-Kiel, Innovation and Strategy Director at Serviceplan Group and member of the Advertising Association’s AI Task Force.Together, we explore why AI adoption must go far beyond implementation and why organisational culture, leadership vulnerability and strategic clarity are essential to making AI work for people, not just systems.Alexandra offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of how businesses can avoid superficial rollouts and instead embed AI in a way that delivers sustainable value.🎯 In this conversation, we cover:Why...2025-07-2432 min
The AI Adoption PodcastAI in Medical Devices: What the UK Must Do to CompeteIn this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, I discuss thetransformative role of AI in healthcare medical devices with Dr Alex Cole, Director of Market Strategy at CPI. We explorevarious applications of AI, from administrative support to high-risk clinical decision-making. This discussion highlightsthe challenges of integrating AI into medical devices, particularly within the NHS. The conversation examines the regulatory landscape, the importance of data management, and the need for skilled professionals in the field. Alex emphasisesthe necessity of building trust in AI systems and the role of policymakers in fostering innovation. Alex identifies the factors that are holding back AI ad...2025-07-1731 min
The AI Adoption PodcastAI Governance, Growth Zones and Promoting UK Innovation with MP Allison GardenerIn this insightful episode, I speak with Allison Gardner, MP for Stoke-on-Trent South and an expert in AI regulation. We explore the UK Government’s AI Action Plan, the development of AI growth zones, and the critical role of governance and regulation in public services.Allison brings her expertise in health, AI policy, and data ethics to this engaging conversation, covering:✅ The Government’s AI Plans and investment in data centres✅ Using AI to improve diagnostics and manage public services like pothole detection✅ The urgent need for robust AI governance and statutory...2025-07-1038 min
The AI Adoption PodcastStrategic AI Starts with Data: Ben Johnson on Enterprise Data ReadinessBen Johnson, co-founder and CTO of Uptitude and adviser to UK Parliament, joins me to explore what it really takes for enterprise organisations to adopt AI meaningfully.🎯 Highlights:• Why AI starts with data and ends with culture• The hidden risks of bad data and siloed ownership• What leadership teams must do to embed AI across functions• A bold call for Chief AI Officers at board level📢 “It’s not just tech. AI is a human opportunity. And unless boards reflect that, we’ll keep missing...2025-07-0334 min
The AI Adoption PodcastStrategising AI Adoption in OrganisationsIn this episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, I am joined by Janine McKelvey, General Counsel for Data, AI and Security at BT Group, to discuss the critical aspects of AI adoption, focusing on governance, compliance, and the strategic implementation of AI within organisations. Janine shares insights on the essential elements of an AI strategy, understanding the AI supply chain, conducting impact assessments, and navigating legal considerations. The conversation highlights the need for skills development in AI, the impact of AI on compliance and legal jobs, and the balance between governance and value in AI initiatives.2025-06-2640 min
The AI Adoption PodcastRemaining human in the age of generative and agentic AIIn this episode, I’m joined by the Right Reverend Steven Croft, the Lord Bishop of Oxford. Our conversation explores the philosophical and ethical questions that arise as generative and agentic AI becomes more deeply embeddedin our lives.Together, we ask:· How is AI reshaping the meaning of being human?· Can faith traditions offer wisdom for this newtechnological era?· What does responsible AI governance actuallylook like?· And how do we ensure AI serves human dignity, not the other way around?Steven brings a rare and thoughtful perspectivebased on a wide range of experience...2025-06-1944 min
The AI Adoption PodcastAgentic AI and the Future of OrganisationsIn this episode, Zahra Bahrololoumi CBE, CEO of Salesforce UK & Ireland, explores agentic AI, a new generation of artificial intelligence that processes, decides, acts and responds autonomously across business functions. In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll hear:What sets agentic AI apart from predictive and generative AIReal use cases from Agentforce, Salesforce’s AI (e.g., Heathrow Airport, Capita)How AI is driving productivity, reducing operational costs, and transforming service modelsEthical and governance challenges around autonomous AIThe human-AI partnership and the urgent need to reskill the workforceZahra’s call for a national digital skills strategy to preven...2025-06-1137 min
BASELINE: AI’s Unstoppable RiseAshley Braganza - What AI Will Leave Behind - Tacit Knowledge and the Future of Work - BASELINE042Professor Ashley Braganza, Dean of Brunel Business School and founder of its AI Centre, explains how artificial intelligence is not just automating tasks but eroding the essence of human expertise. In this episode of BASELINE, we explore the concept of tacit knowledge, the hidden skills and lived experience that define real work. As AI slices jobs into tasks and replaces collaborative teams with individual co-pilots, we ask what will remain of human value. This is a deep, essential conversation for anyone in business, education, policy or technology trying to understand the real impact of...2025-06-081h 07
The AI Adoption PodcastIs Green AI Achievable?As the UK government begins responding to Matt Clifford’s AI Opportunities Action Plan to become a global leader in AI innovation, with strategic investment in AI zones and data centre infrastructure, the debate intensifies: how do we meet the rising energy demands of AI infrastructure without compromising our green commitments?In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza speaks with Ali Teeney, Head of AI and ML at Kraken (Octopus Energy Group’s tech arm), to examine whether Green AI is truly attainable and what it will take. Ali explores how Krak...2025-06-0533 min
The AI Adoption PodcastAI for Vets: Building Trust, Solving Real Problems, and Scaling with PurposeI’m delighted to share the latest episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, where I had the privilege of speaking with Hamzah Malik, Founder and CEO of Vet Pulse AI and Regent Branding.Hamzah’s story is a masterclass in identifying a niche, deeply understanding your market, and building AI solutions that create meaningful impact. Vet Pulse AI is already supporting over 1,000 veterinary professionals across the world, helping them access up-to-date, reliable knowledge, underpinned by transparency about data sources and built with the end user in mind.In our conversation, Hamzah shares:✅ Why he ventur...2025-05-2936 min
The AI Adoption PodcastAutonomous AI Technologies: Reshaping supply chains, workforce dynamics and societyAutonomous AI applications are no longer speculative technologies nor are they just about self-driving cars. Autonomous AI embedded in vehicles, drones and a variety of other vehicles are creating a fundamental shift in how industries operate, move goods, respond to crises, and maintain infrastructure. In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Madeline Cheah, a leading voice in cybersecurity and AI assurance with Cambridge Consulting, Capgemini’s deep tech arm, to explore the landscape of autonomous AI applications and their implications. We discuss what makes a system “autonomous,” how autonomous applications are deploy...2025-05-2229 min
The AI Adoption PodcastThe Future of Advertising in an AI-Driven World: Insights from Konrad ShekWelcome to The AI Adoption Podcast, where we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries,jobs, and our daily lives. I'm your host, Professor Ashley Braganza, and in this episode, we're joined by Konrad Shek, Director of Public Policy and Regulation at the Advertising Association.Konrad brings a unique lens to the AI conversation, blending his background in engineering, civil service, and policy with his current leadership across AI, digital technology, and data privacy in the advertising world. In this episode, he delves into how generative AI is transforming advertising—from personalised video campaigns to synthetic focus gr...2025-05-1535 min
The AI Adoption PodcastCybersecurity in the Age of AIIn this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza interviews Sunaina Aytan, a cybersecurity consultant at Airbus Protect. They discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, emphasising the importance of understanding cybersecurity in the context of AI adoption. Sunaina explains the role of senior management in ensuring data security, the challenges organisations face in adopting AI, and the significance of creating an interdisciplinary, cross-functional AI Council to foster collaboration across departments. The conversation discusses the use of synthetic data to reduce bias, the need for human oversight in AI systems, and the support needed for SMEs to...2025-05-0132 min
The AI Adoption PodcastNavigating AI Adoption: Insights from Lord Tim Clement-JonesIn this episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza interviews Lord Tim Clement-Jones, a prominent figure and thought leader in AI governance and policy. They discuss the current state of AI adoption in the UK, focusing on the public sector's preparedness, the importance of data quality, and the need for trust and ethical governance. Lord Clement-Jones emphasises the role of leadership in fostering a culture of trust and the necessity of a robust regulatory framework that balances innovation with ethical considerations. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by SMEs in adopting AI and the potential...2025-04-1735 min
The AI Adoption PodcastAI Adoption: Insights for leaders navigating the AI landscapeIn the inaugural episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza introduces the significance of AI in today's world, emphasising its transformative impact across various sectors. The podcast aims to provide leaders and decision-makers with insights and practical steps for successful AI adoption through in-depth conversations with experts drawn from industry, public sector, policy and academia. The podcast will address the challenges and ethical considerations involved with implementing AI. Professor Braganza shares his expertise and experiences in AI implementation, highlighting the importance of trust, public confidence, and strategic planning in navigating the complexities of AI integration. ...2025-04-1013 min
GUNS & MENTAL HEALTH 6.11.24: Megan Braganza & Ashley Hlebinsky on Service DogsHOST: MIKE SODINI
Megan Braganza & WTTA Board Member Ashley Hlebinsky join the podcast to discuss all things service dogs. She is a skilled dog trainer specializing in service dogs and one of the trainers who trained Ashley's service dog. We touch on the differences between service dogs and emotional support animals, the training process, and the tasks these dogs perform
Megan shares her personal journey w her service dog, who helps manage her migraines, hypoglycemia, and anxiety. They address the challenges of training and maintaining a service dog and the emotional impact of losing a beloved companion
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Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk AmericaEp 114: Megan Braganza and Ashley Hlebinsky on Service Dogs and Their ImpactMegan Braganza and WTTA Board Member Ashley Hlebinsky join the podcast to discuss all things service dogs. Megan is a skilled dog trainer specializing in service dogs and one of the trainers who trained Ashley's service dog. We touch on the differences between service dogs and emotional support animals, the training process, and the tasks these dogs perform. Megan shares her personal journey with her service dog, who helps manage her migraines, hypoglycemia, and anxiety. Additionally, they address the challenges of training and maintaining a service dog and the emotional impact of losing a beloved companion.2024-06-071h 24
Panda SpeaksSeason 2 | Episode 6 | The Interconnected WorldDid you know that mangroves and fish are so interconnected that the loss of just one square mile of a mangrove forest would cause a loss of 124 tons of fish every year – that’s the weight of a small blue whale!
There is an important link between Himalayan habitats and our Indian economy? Suprised?
Let me connect the dots with our young hosts!
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Concept: Ms. Radhika Suri
Script: Ms. Neha Raghav, Ms. Fionna Braganza and Ms. Shreya Bhatt
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Dire...2022-08-0518 minPanda SpeaksSeason 2 | Episode 4 | Water Security!Water is such an essential component of our ecosystems. And we humans depend on water so much in our homes, schools, offices and in fact everywhere!
We need water to manufacture products, generate power, and maybe most importantly, to grow our food!
Did you know that only about 1% of all water on Earth is available for us to use!
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Concept: Ms. Radhika Suri
Script: Ms. Neha Raghav, Ms. Fionna Braganza and Ms. Shreya Bhatt
Editor: Vizgully...2022-07-2213 min
The Kings and Queens podcast26. Charles IICharles II (1660-85) was described by Ronald Hutton as the playboy monarch, naughty but nice, the hero of all who prized urbanity, tolerance, good humour, and the pursuit of pleasure above more earnest, sober or material virtues. Yet, like his grandfather he struggled to pay for it. Though Restoration England brought a new respect and freedom to the monarchy, the country had survived 11 years without the crown. He would test the patience of the establishment when his lifestyle and his faith drew him to the webs of Catholic Europe.
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Charles II – King of England, Sc...2022-04-1742 min
Panda SpeaksSeason 2 | Episode 1 | Switch OffOn this Earth Hour, one of the largest global movements for nature, WWF India launches the second season of their podcast "Panda Speaks". The new series 'How to Train Your Grownup' is by and for young people to convince their grownups to act for the planet.
The first episode of the season ‘Switch Off’ is a tell-all about the Earth Hour. Listen to our young budding podcasters Ananya and Shivam in conversation with Ridhima Pandey, a young climate activist & TED speaker, and Bonnie Chia, Head of Brand for WWF International and Earth Hour Global, talk about climate chan...2022-03-2316 min