AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

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Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society.

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AI Ireland with Mark Kelly episodes:

August 08, 2024E154 ‘Mastering Data Strategy and Ethical AI Innovation’ with Frekkel’s Kate Minogue
Today's guest is Kate Minogue, Consultant, Business Advisor and Chief Product Officer at Frekkel. A seasoned analytics leader and Data Science/AI expert, Kate is passionate about customer-centric product development and the potential to use advances in data and technology for positive impact.
In her work in Meta, Kate was at the forefront of industry shifts on privacy-first marketing and consumer technology business models. She combines a unique perspective on strategy, data and the importance of people in both to understand industry problems and opportunities and drive meaningful transformation and results.
Topics include:
The need for a goal-focused, foundational approach to avoid misuse of AI

How diverse problem-solving in AI centres on customer understanding

The need for strategy before AI due to unused data

Generative AI will become useful, trustworthy & combat misinformation

Leadership must ensure safe, smooth AI adoption processes

Why she’s excited to be a judge for the 2024 AI Awards
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23min
August 01, 2024E153 'The Future of AI and Business Transformation' with BearingPoint's Stephen Redmond
Today's guest is Stephen Redmond, Head of Data Analytics and AI at BearingPoint Ireland. In the episode, Stephen reflects on his extensive career in the field of data and AI, as well as offering valuable insights into the evolution of AI and its applications in business.
Topics include:
His career to date from CRM founder to AI & data leader

How CRISP-DM emphasises business understanding before data analysis

How ChatGPT popularized AI as businesses leverage diverse AI models

Businesses adopt AI tools but face training and change challenges

AI copilots enhancing data access and reporting efficiency

The importance of storytelling with data

Successful AI deployment needs change management, training and communication

Expecting rapid AI advancements and new multimodal features

How ChatGPT's success sparked rapid AI development and accessibility

Why he loves being a judge at the AI Awards
...more
26min
July 25, 2024E152 ‘EU AI Act: Practical Insights and Compliance Strategies’ with MHC’s Brian McElligott
Today's guest is Brian McElligott, Partner and Head of AI at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP. In this discussion, Mark and Brian talk about the EU AI Act and its implications for businesses and the market.
Topics include:
How the AI Act prioritizes product safety by categorising risk regulation

How regulatory sandboxes offer potential but are resource-intensive

Why law requires AI literacy for staff, varying by use case.

Imposing obligations on both AI creators and users, especially for high-risk products

How AI law is rapidly evolving with shifting regulations

Key dates and deadlines for the EU AI Act's regulations

How some US clients view EU compliance as a market advantage

Change control is key as firms adapt standards for compliance
...more
30min
July 18, 2024E151 ‘The Creation and Impact of the EU AI Act’ with European Commission's Gabriele Mazzini
Today's guest is ⁠Gabriele Mazzini⁠, Team Leader AI Act - Directorate General CNECT at ⁠European Commission⁠, and architect and lead author of the ⁠EU AI Act⁠. In this episode, Gabriele delves into the EU AI Act's creation and implications and explores the complexities of crafting this comprehensive legal framework.

Topics include:
His career in gaining diverse experience in technology and AI

Building on prior work to conceive and develop AI Act

Creating the first comprehensive, cross-sectoral legal framework to ensure trustworthy AI

Classifying AI systems into prohibited, high risk and transparency-focused categories

Complementing GDPR but focusing on market regulation

Why human oversight in AI is crucial

Why companies must know their AI systems' classifications and compliance requirements

How Regulating AI involves balancing speed with democratic process and flexibility

Balancing risk mitigation with fostering a trusted AI market

How the AI Act introduces high standards & fosters technical innovation

His personal preference for focused governance and clear requirements in AI Act

Timelines for implementation of the EU AI Act
...more
40min
July 11, 2024E150 'Building Ireland's AI Future: Policy, Innovation and Public Trust' with Minister Dara Calleary
Today's guest is Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In this episode, Mark and Dara discuss Ireland's approach to AI regulation, innovation and fostering AI startups.
Topics include:
Rapid AI advancements, regulation, innovation and business readiness

Launching an AI Accelerator to emphasise AI's universal impact, funding and skills

National Digital Strategy's focus on high-level, labor and societal skills

How the National AI & skills strategy emphasises trust, collaboration and supporting startups

Why Data protection & public trust is essential for AI innovation

How AI integration in public services ensures inclusivity and data protection

The Digital vision from inclusivity, AI innovation, job enhancement and preparation for disruption
...more
15min
July 04, 2024E149 'AI and Causal Inference to transform user experiences' with Spotify's Ciarán Gilligan-Lee
Today's guest is Ciarán Gilligan-Lee, Head of Causal Inference Research Lab at Spotify. A finalist for AI Person of the year at the 2023 AI Awards, Ciarán joins host Mark Kelly on the podcast to discuss the significant role
that AI and causal inference plays in enhancing user experiences at Spotify.
Topics include:
How the Spotify team uses causal inference for better recommendations

Using causal inference for personalized music recommendations and discovery

Navigating causal factors in user streaming behaviors

Balancing complex stakeholder needs at Spotify for improved user experience

Clarifying assumption to enhance modeling clarity and accuracy

How Causal inference enhances decision-making across various industries

Why Understanding data bias is crucial for accurate decision-making
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19min
June 27, 2024E148 'Demystifying AI: Practical Applications and Business Integration' with Google's Dajana Achelpohl
Today’s guest is Dajana Achelpohl, Head of EMEA Service Management at Google. The discussion focuses on the practical applications of AI in the workplace and to demystify some of the hype around AI, as Dajana shares her insights on integrating AI into business processes.
Topics include:
How Google emphasizes AI understanding and implementation basics

Focusing on problem-solving to achieve measurable outcomes

Aligning teams on AI usage: educate, address concerns & empower productivity

The need for a team-driven AI adoption

Educate on AI risks, promote responsible use & proactive management approach
...more
17min
June 13, 2024E147 ‘The EU AI Act: Building Trust and Safety in AI’ with Jared Browne, Fexco
Today's guest is Jared Browne, Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco who discusses the EU AI Act. He explains its risk-based approach, its focus on trust, safety, and sustainability in AI and the need for companies to prepare for compliance. Jared also highlights the Act's complexity, enforcement challenges and global implications.
Topics include:
The EU AI Act's aim for trust, safety and sustainability in AI

Comparing 2018 guidelines to 2020 regulation with penalties

How user-driven AI development leads to unintended consequences

Challenges in global adoption of the AI Act such as governance

Imposing responsibilities on providers, deployers and distributors

Why deployers assess tools and providers ensure EU compliance or risk exclusion

How unintended behaviors of AI raise ethical workplace considerations

Adapting to technology's impact on society with fairness principles.
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20min
May 30, 2024 E146 Live from Dublin Tech Summit! An overview of the 'Tapping into AI's Potential' panel discussion
Welcome to our special edition podcast recorded live from the Dublin Tech Summit!
You'll get to listen to short interviews with several
industry 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 improving
customer and employee experiences, boosting productivity, and innovative applications like content and code generation. Our guests also touch on the
challenges of scaling AI projects, identifying the right use cases, and the importance of explainable AI and regulatory compliance.
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15min
May 16, 2024E145 'Unlocking the Potential of AI in Employment' with Elaine Morrissey, ICON plc
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.
Topics include:
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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26min

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