E221 ‘Ireland’s Path in the Digital Age: AI & Blockchain’ with Blockchain Ireland's Paul Hearns
Today’s guest is Paul Hearns, Executive Director at Blockchain Ireland. Ireland stands at the crossroads of embracing digital transformation and addressing the challenges it brings. In this enlightening episode, Paul delves into key topics like Web3, blockchain, AI and energy issues that Ireland faces today. Through his insights, we gain a better understanding of how Ireland can position itself at the forefront of the technology landscape while mitigating environmental impacts.Topics include:0:00 His role as a Blockchain advocate and tech content strategist in Ireland2:07 Inspired by Web3’s user control and blockchain’s real-world impact6:29 Crafting authentic, audience-focused content expressing clear value propositions9:10 How AI excels at data analysis, but big messages need humanity13:31 AI’s rapid growth is driving soaring data-centre energy demands worldwide20:14 Ireland’s digital growth outpaces its infrastructure, hindered by energy underinvestment23:37 Why Ireland needs smarter energy use and public understanding27:54 How AI optimises energy grids, enabling efficiency, reuse and sustainability33:30 How to connect with Blockchain Ireland or PJH Consulting services
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E220 ‘Transforming Patient Care with AI and Dragon Copilot’ with Microsoft’s Dr. Simon Wallace
Today's guest is Dr. Simon Wallace, Chief Medical Information Officer at Microsoft. In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, administrative burdens have long plagued clinicians, detracting valuable time from patient care. However, the advent of AI technology is poised to turn the tide. In this podcast, Simon tells us about how Microsoft's Dragon Copilot is at the forefront, offering a promising solution to reduce stress, enhance patient experiences and streamline workflows.Topics include:0:00 Microsoft's Dragon Copilot that AI automates clinical notes and reduces burnout2:39 How AI reduces clinicians’ admin burden, restoring focus and job satisfaction4:48 Their Copilot shows how AI improves efficiency, wellbeing and documentation quality7:42 How AI generates clinician-style summaries from transcripts securely in Azure10:31 AI integrates with EPRs securely, ensuring compliance and clinical safety12:53 How Voice-driven AI will streamline workflows, keeping clinicians in control16:02 AI’s real-world benefits boost clinician trust and technology adoption
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E219 ‘Pioneering AI in Clinical Trials’ with ICON’s Gerard Quinn
Today's guest is Gerard Quinn, Vice President of Innovation and Informatics at ICON plc. With over 35 years of experience in clinical research services, ICON is at the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionise the clinical trial process. In this episode, Gerard shares invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping the landscape of clinical trials, emphasising the importance of trust, scalability and evidence of value.Topics include:0:00 From pilot purgatory to scalable, data-driven AI deployment6:53 Focusing on delivering measurable, evidence-based, and trusted AI value10:43 Ensuring leadership buy-in through transparent, stepwise AI development15:54 Why AI adoption requires cultural and process change, not just implementation18:33 How AI accelerates tasks, enhances value and improves patient outcomes22:32 Optimizing trial sites, investigators and contract processes efficiently with AI27:23 How AI evolved from novelty to expectation, requiring careful implementation31:07 Managing AI adoption costs requires defined users and evidence of value35:02 Implementing AI requires strict governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance
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E218 'AI in Modern Bookkeeping and Business Automation' with Outmin's Ross Hunt
Today's guest is Ross Hunt, Founder and CEO at Outmin. While Artificial Intelligence is often associated with glamorous uses like predictive analytics and automated driving, it's in the realm of the mundane, routine tasks where AI can deliver significant value. This is the philosophy that's core to Outmin, a company dedicated to automating bookkeeping with AI.Topics include:0:00 Automating bookkeeping while building future AI infrastructure4:04 Focus on automating boring bookkeeping to improve data quality8:59 Automated bookkeeping by combining humans, measurement and data14:21 Investing personal funds required transparency and shared risk with partner15:41 Breakthrough came with hospitality focus and accounting partnerships18:31 Why fundraising is seen as means, not a success metric, in business20:16 How Sustained success comes from deep technology application, not hype22:40 Why talented juniors prototype quickly, but experienced engineers ensure scalability24:20 How AI literacy is best learned through daily, hands-on use28:24 Enterprise Ireland providing crucial early funding and strategic support31:31 How success requires indispensable, value-driven products in current market
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E217 'The Evolution and Impact of AI in Industry' with Eaton's Mark Kelly
Today's guest is Mark Kelly, SVP of Global Intelligent Power Technologies at Eaton. In this insightful conversation, Mark covers the surprising evolution of AI, its current utility and the implications of its widespread adoption across various sectors.Topics include:0:00 How ChatGPT’s accessibility drives massive AI adoption and risks5:14 How Eaton powers global industries by enabling safe, reliable, AI-driven electrification8:17 Embedding AI in products for predictive maintenance, optimisation and safety13:18 Using AI for real-time optimisation, supply chain efficiency and physics-informed safety16:00 AI as a digital assistant for research, summarising and structuring ideas18:28 Advice to AI users, tuners and creators to stay skilled, critical and adaptable21:48 As AI literacy is essential, the future lies in specialised & collaborative multi-agent systems25:58 Championing multidisciplinary collaboration as key to groundbreaking innovation
Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society.
Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI.
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