Topics include:

0:00 His journey from actuary turned AI leader with entrepreneurial experience

2:29 Driving AI innovation through collaboration and clear communication

4:14 How CARA accelerates claim payouts, prioritizing empathy and technology

5:36 Start with the "why" and how motivated change impacts Irish society

6:47 The need to understand processes, then use AI to automate and assist

7:59 Why LLMs excel at analyzing language, but user comfort is key

10:42 Reducing Claim acknowledgment time from nine to less than three days

11:39 How AI adds a fourth layer to enhance claim assessment insights

13:06 How AI will handle small tasks, improving claims processing and personalization

14:33 Advice to start with a clear purpose, learn by doing and evolve

Today's guest is Jeremiah Scully, Senior AI R&D Engineer at Moofwd. In the episode, Jeremiah explores how he is applying AI from academic research in solar physics to impactful applications in the tech and finance sectors. A finalist for the Young AI Role Model of the Year award at the 2024 AI Awards, Jeremiah shares his journey, insights, and the projects that bridge the gap between solar physics and business solutions.

Topics include:

0:00 His background as an AI R&D engineer solving edtech and fintech challenges

4:28 His PhD on AI in solar physics with real-time solar weather detection

11:44 How solar storms disrupt GPS, power and how AI aids early detection

14:19 Why AI models remain consistent and data preparation drives adaptation

16:15 Why companies are hesitant about generative AI, especially regarding data privacy

18:26 How companies embracing AI finish projects faster

20:14 AI has become diverse, impacting marketing, sales and coding

Today's guests are Seshu Tirupathi, Research Scientist and Elizabeth Daly, STSM and Research Manager of the Interactive AI Group at IBM Research Ireland. In today’s episode, we are delving into fascinating world of AI and its application in cybersecurity, spotlighting IBM Research’s work as a finalist for Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise at last month’s AI Awards.

1:57 Challenges in continuous learning, dynamic updates, and explainability

2:51 Combining interpretable rules with incremental ML for adaptability

5:27 Integrating heuristic rules with ML for adaptability and transparency

6:29 How Explainable ML integrates user feedback to improve models

8:21 Being inspired by IBM collaboration, project bridges AI and stakeholder feedback

9:41 How integrating feedback improves ML accuracy and client satisfaction

10:40 How transparency in AI balances vulnerability risks with improved oversight

13:13 Why dynamic models are essential for evolving data and systems

Today's guest is Mahak Jhamb, Europe AI and Innovation Leader at Mercer. Understanding how businesses can effectively incorporate AI into their strategies is crucial and in this podcast, Mahak shares her perspectives on how AI can drive business transformation, drawing from her experiences at Mercer.

Today’s guest is Deepak John Reji, Senior Data Scientist, and associated with University of Limerick. Discussing Deepak’s AI Awards 2024 nomination in the Best Use of Responsible AI an Ethics category, this episode centres around the challenges and opportunities in creating safe and responsible large language models (LLMs) that strive to reduce bias and bolster ethical AI practices.

Topics include:

0:00 Mitigating bias in AI through fine-tuned LLMs

5:23 Challenges in curating unbiased data and training models

8:39 How bias perception varies by context, demographics and culture

11:29 How diverse annotators ensured culturally representative bias assessments

12:53 Enabling scalable, domain-specific LLM solutions through Instruction-led fine-tuning

15:21 Focus on responsible AI, integrating ethics and cognitive science

Today's guest is Jennifer Geraghty Ryan, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Ireland. As AI agents emerge as some of the most exciting innovations, Jennifer – who was an AI Person of the Year finalist at the 2024 AI Awards - delves into her journey and the groundbreaking work that her team is doing with AI agents and Copilot Studio.

Today’s guest is Alan Smeaton, Professor of Computing at Dublin City University. and a member of the government’s AI Advisory Council. In this episode, Alan chats with host Mark Kelly about the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, its current applications in education and energy, and its future potential.

Topics include:

0:00 His experience integrating AI research, teaching and applications

2:14 How Generative AI supports both traditional and self-directed learning

5:59 How Multiple LLMs address biases through collaboration and diversity

9:11 Being cautious about agentic AI systems; logic processing underdeveloped

12:09 Using smart meters to track energy use & enable personalized tariff comparisons

17:20 Why AI’s future may face a reckoning, favouring diversity over monopoly

20:10 The AI landscape is unpredictable, with new players and growing regulation.

Today’s guests are Muiris O’Dwyer, CEO and Co-Founder and Aidan Connolly, Co-Founder and Director of Technology at EcoEasi. EcoEasi leverages AI to simplify supply chain ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting for mid-sized companies and their SME suppliers. They have been selected as a finalist for Best Application of Sustainability for the 2024 AI Awards, highlighting its innovative approach to democratising ESG reporting through AI.

Topics include:

0:00 Applying AI to simplify ESG reporting for SMEs and corporates

7:38 Using Oracle AI to pre-populate accurate SME reporting data

9:23 Simplifying complex SME reporting for SMEs efficiently

10:46 Ensuring data accuracy with anomaly detection

12:56 Simplifying ESG reporting for SMEs with robust accuracy

15:38 Staying updated on models by tracking partnerships and reliability

17:35 Challenges of trust in responses and data security

19:25 Staying updated on innovations to drive real-time ESG reporting

Today's guest is Apoorva Kumar, Co-Founder at CEO at Inspeq AI, who are a finalist in the Best Application of AI in a Startup category for the 2024 AI Awards. for their work in tackling Generative AI challenges by offering a comprehensive framework for evaluation, guardrailing and governance. 

Topics include:

0:00 Enabling responsible AI adoption through their governance platform

5:19 How they enable scalable, compliant generative AI for enterprises

9:41 Delivering fast, cost-effective, responsible AI compliance

12:06 Their rapid growth, major partnerships and aim for global AI impact