AI expert Jon Whittle — who's worked with NASA, CSIRO's Data61 and Melbourne Business School — explains why so many people misunderstand artificial intelligence, and what's actually coming next.
Welcome to the first episode of It Starts With... a weekly science podcast series where we uncover the people behind the stories, hosted by David Boldeman.
Jon cuts through the hype to explain why so many people are getting it wrong with AI and what is coming next.
From real-world examples like software development and everyday tools, to an electrician using ChatGPT on the job, we explore where AI is useful, what it means for how work gets done, and how it will affect you the customer.
The takeaway is simple: AI isn’t replacing everything overnight, but it is reshaping how decisions get made. And understanding that starts at the beginning.
Jon's book AI in Business was published in January 2026 is available to buy in print or ebook via CSIRO Publishing.
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- For the latest science news visit https://connectsci.au/news
- Jon's substack blog is Being Human in an AI World
- Jon has also hosted CSIRO's Everyday AI podcast
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