Matthew Blakemore, an AI strategist and entrepreneur, shares his journey from the fashion industry to the world of artificial intelligence. He discusses the challenges of protecting intellectual property and the need for more support for startups in Europe. Matthew also highlights the importance of aligning AI with business strategy and the potential business applications of AI in various industries. The conversation covers various AI-related topics, including the value of business plans, the future of AGI, the limitations of AI and human intelligence, bias in AI, interacting with AI, and upcoming speaking engagements.

Takeaways

• Startups face challenges in protecting their intellectual property, and more support is needed regarding cost and legal barriers.
• The UK startup scene has been impacted by Brexit, with some companies moving to other European cities to access the single market.
• Businesses should carefully consider their AI strategy and choose the right form of AI that aligns with their business goals.
• AI has various applications in different industries, and businesses can benefit from productivity gains and improved customer experiences.
• The implementation of AI should be responsible and ethical, considering issues such as bias and data privacy. Business plans are valuable for the thinking process they require, not just the document itself.
• The future of AGI may involve a federated model with specialised AI systems working together.
• Human intelligence still surpasses AI in many areas, and there will always be things humans can do that computers can't.
• Bias in AI is a complex issue, and companies should address biases in their own practices rather than blaming AI models.
• Interacting with AI in a polite manner may not always yield the best responses, raising ethical concerns.

Links relevant to this episode:

• Accelerating progress towards a sustainable world | BSI
• London and Partners
• Stability AI

Thanks for listening, and stay curious!

//david

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