Join Phillip and Alistair as they dive into a conversation with two experienced industry leaders from General Motors: Brian Ames, Senior Manager of Transformation and Enablement and Bob Rapp, AI Data Scientist. They discuss the transformative role of AI in industries, from enhancing everyday operations to revolutionizing data science. Highlights include the 'Gutenberg moment' in AI, the importance of responsible AI innovation, the distinction between agents and chatbots, and the benefits of upskilling over headcount reduction. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire Q&A on tools, industry terms, KPIs, and recommended readings. Tune in to hear firsthand insights from the front lines of AI innovation at a Fortune 500 company!

Takeaways:

• Explore and Adopt Agentic AI: Take advantage of agentic AI technologies to improve workflow efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.
• Upskill and Augment Human Potential: Invest in training and upskilling your team rather than reducing headcount. Use AI to augment your capabilities and give employees more time to focus on creative and high-value tasks.
• Learn Continuously: Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in AI. Follow influential figures and resources in the AI community to get valuable insights.
• Evaluate Demo Effectiveness: When assessing new AI solutions, focus on their real-world applications and how they can integrate with your existing systems. Prioritize solutions that offer clear, practical benefits and can be procured within existing contracts easily.
• Embrace AI for Creativity: Recognize that AI hallucinations (unexpected or innovative outputs) can lead to creative breakthroughs. Encourage a balance of structure and innovation in AI applications.
• Leverage Personal AI Assistants: Utilize AI agents to manage personal and professional tasks, such as meeting preparation and task coordination. Ensure these agents can effectively streamline your workflow.

Quote of the Show:

• “ That's the agent I want. That gives me the superpower with the cape to be kind and to collaborate and to mentor and to get the best of everyone in the conversation.” - Bob Rapp

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianshawames/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobrapp/ 
• Website: https://www.gm.com/ 

Resources Mentioned:

• The Hidden Technical Debt in Machine Learning Systems https://proceedings.neurips.cc/paper/2015/file/86df7dcfd896fcaf2674f757a2463eba-Paper.pdf 
• Matt Wolfe https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow 
• Andrew Ng https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewyng/ 
• Andreessen Horowitz https://a16z.com/ 

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