The Business Post Connected Podcast

The Business Post Connected Podcast

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The Business Post Connected Podcast episodes

  • The Connected AI Podcast: AI and accountability
    Welcome to the latest episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post's technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode we're talking to Abeba Birhane, a researcher who has previously been named as one of the 100 most influential people in AI by Time Magazine. The former Google Deepmind engineer, was last year appointed to lead a new AI research lab based in Trinity College Dublin that will hold some of the biggest players in the industry accountable for the impact their technologies have on people. In a wide-ranging conversation, Abeba criticises the lack of transparency in Big Tech's AI datasets and emphasises the need for public awareness and alternative technologies. She also discusses the broader impact of AI on society, particularly on marginalised communities, and advocates for ethical AI development. In addition, Charlie and Elaine discuss an IPO for Coreweave, the launch of AI assistants in Ireland by Meta and AWS, and AI's assault on the arts. The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it. Listen here or wherever you usually pick up your podcasts.
    1 hr 10 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: How AI can aid workplace safety

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post's technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors.

    The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space.

    In the latest episode we're talking to Dan Hobbs, co-founder and chief executive at Protex AI, workplace safety platform that has raised over €50m in funding in just three years. Dan will be talking on computer vision, how AI can be used in health and safety, scaling a big business from Ireland, and more.

    In addition, Charlie and Elaine are chatting on the cost of Gen AI subscriptions, the corruption of AI platforms by a Russian disinformation network, the sale of Irish firm Getvisibility, and a backlash against a startup called Optifye.ai.

    They also demo a new app that uses the Google Vision API to see how much can be inferred about you from a single photo.

    The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it.

    Listen here or wherever you usually pick up your podcasts.

    46 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: AI and robotics

    Welcome to the seventh episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post's technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors.

    The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space.

    In the latest episode we're talking to Niamh Donnelly, co-founder of Irish start-up Akara Robotics, which is developing robotics and AI technologies for use in hospitals around the world. Niamh joins us with an update on Akara's move into the US and explains how they co-design their technologies by working closely with hospital staff, ensuring their tech is fit for purpose.

    In addition, Charlie and Elaine discuss how educators are responding to AI, the advice from Ireland's AI Advisory Council, which LLMs are safest and much more.

    The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it.

    Listen here or wherever you usually pick up your podcasts.

    37 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: AI and the future of content
    Welcome to the sixth episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post's technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode we're talking to Neil Brady, co-founder and chief executive at CaliberAI, an AI platform for easily fine-tuning LLMs to detect potentially risky content. Neil will be talking on AI in the media, covering issues such as how it is being used in the spread of mis and disinformation online, and its impact on publishing. In addition, Charlie and Elaine are chatting on the AI summit in Paris, Meta's downloading of torrents of data to train LLMs, the introduction of the first measures under the EU's AI Act, and much more. The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it. Listen here or wherever you usually pick up your podcasts.
    38 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: AI and cyber security - what you need to know
    Welcome to the fifth episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post's technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode we're talking to Jimmy White, chief technology officer at Calypso, an AI security solutions start-up. Jimmy will be discussing all the various security implications involved that come into play with the tech, including whether it can be deployed to stop hackers in their tracks. In addition, Charlie and Elaine are chatting on Stargate, Deepseek, AI agents, and much more. The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it. Listen here or wherever you usually pick up your podcasts.
    41 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: AI and funding

    In the fourth episode of the Connected AI Podcast we're talking to DC Cahalane, a partner at Sure Valley Ventures and a long-time investor in AI companies.

    In addition, podcast hosts Charlie and Elaine will be chatting on definitions (or lack of!) for AGI, the end of fact-checking, AI and potential job losses, fake AI profiles and much more.

    The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it.

    46 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: AI – the legal angle

    In the third episode of the Connected AI Podcast we're talking to Rachel Hayes, a partner in William Fry's technology group. Rachel will be talking about the roll-out of the EU's groundbreaking AI Act. In addition, podcast hosts Charlie and Elaine will be chatting on everything from new investment for AI-focused companies, and what happened when an army of AI characters were let loose on Minecraft. The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it.

    35 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: AI and Ireland – the opportunities
    In the second episode of the Connected AI Podcast we're talking to Patricia Scanlon, AI ambassador and founder of Soapbox Labs. Patricia will be discussing her role and how AI could benefit Ireland. In addition, podcast hosts Charlie and Elaine will be chatting on concerns about deepfakes during the Irish election, about how Coca-Cola has caused controversy with its new AI ads and much more. The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it.
    44 min
  • The Connected AI Podcast: A beginner's guide to AI
    In the first episode of the Connected AI Podcast we'll be talking to Alan Smeaton, professor of computing at DCU, a founding director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, and a member of the Irish government's AI Advisory Council. Alan will be explaining why AI is more than just a passing fad and breaking down what everyone need to knows about the tech that is making waves globally. In addition, podcast hosts Charlie and Elaine will be talking through some of the big stats and facts relating to AI and discussing just how much tech giants are spending on the technology and whether their shareholders will ever see a return on their investment. The Connected AI Podcast. You won't want to miss it.

    40 min

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