Artificial Intelligence is becoming more widespread across the business landscape, with the industry contributing £3.7 billion to the UK economy. Some sectors are already using the technology to great effect, such as telecoms, legal and finance, whereas others lag behind in adopting new systems.

Many businesses remain unsure about the uses and benefits of AI technology, and some are even worried that it could replace human jobs. So, as a business leader, how can you use this technology effectively to streamline and grow operations and support the transition, while keeping costs down?

In this episode of OxTalks, powered by Enterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP), host Howard Bentham is joined by Guy Gadney, CEO of Charisma.ai, and Grae Laws, Managing Director of Beyond Touch.

Charisma.ai creates a platform for writers to share their stories, bridging the creative and tech industries. Supporting diverse voices and storytelling, they make a positive, ethical contribution to the evolution of creative AI, having pioneered features like memory, emotion, story tracking and AI voices. Guy has worked with the likes of Hollywood Studios, NBC, DreamWorks and Warner Brothers.

Beyond Touch helps business owners to transform their organisation by thinking lean, staying energised and adapting to change. Grae runs business mentoring and group training to help people unpack their ideas and realise their true values, working with local organisations like Enterprise Oxfordshire.

Guy and Grae discuss their experiences of the growth of AI across the technology, creative and business sectors, and share their top tips for businesses wanting to embrace the technology.

They are joined by Enterprise Oxfordshire’s Rob Panting, who discusses the tailored support that Enterprise Oxfordshire can offer to businesses looking to implement new technology such as AI.

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Enterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP) is an Oxfordshire County Council-owned company. It is our role to champion Oxfordshire’s economic potential, acting as a catalyst and convener to drive a dynamic, sustainable and growing economy. Our vision is for Oxfordshire to be a vibrant and inclusive world-leading economy – driven by innovation, enterprise, collaboration and research excellence.

Our work has made a significant impact, helping to create favourable conditions for economic growth in Oxfordshire. We provide support for hundreds of businesses and communities in the county, supporting their desire to grow and attract the best talent locally, nationally and internationally.

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