E208 'AI for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment' with TU Dublin's Dympna O'Sullivan
Today's guest is Dympna O'Sullivan, Academic Lead, Digital Futures Research Hub at Technological University Dublin. In the podcast, Dympna shares her valuable insights into how AI technologies are reshaping the landscape for those living with age-related cognitive challenges, such as dementia. She also covers topics from ethical AI use to empowering individuals with dementia to live independently.Topics include: 0:00 Her journey building AI assistive tech co-designed with cognitive-impaired users2:17 How AI supports dementia care ethically, enabling independent living7:49 Their AI toolkit which supports dementia care with personalized reminders12:15 Routines empower dementia patients, boosting confidence and autonomy15:08 The role of music to evoke memories while AI empowers older adults17:41 Generative AI risks shallow thinking, but expertise improves outcomes20:42 Why a overreliance on AI can hinder deep learning and growth24:36 Advocating for AI literacy, empowering users and including citizen voices
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E207 'Integrating AI into Business Strategies' with Expleo Group's Rebecca Keenan
Today's guest is Rebecca Keenan, Global Head of Intelligent Automation at Expleo Group. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, companies are constantly seeking ways to leverage artificial intelligence and automation to enhance productivity and solve complex problems. In today’s podcast, Rebecca shares her insights on the transformative power of AI and the importance of strategic implementation in organisation’s today.Topics include:0:00 Her journey in tech from growing an RPA team to now leading AI solutions2:46 Why many companies skip RPA before AI, missing easy wins4:49 How AI enhances service, automates checks and predicts maintenance efficiently9:30 Real-time AI decision-making advances in big firms, but small ones lag11:34 Tighter budgets are prompting a shift toward greater efficiency13:40 Starting AI as a capability builds readiness amid busy schedules14:56 Advice to leverage existing AI-enabled tools before adopting new tech16:47 Ensure strong governance and compliance before using sensitive data17:57 Using AI daily for meeting notes, summaries and process mapping20:49 Clear storytelling and hands-on involvement help people embrace AI
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E206 'The AI Revolution in Weather Forecasting' with UCD's Andrew Parnell
Today's guest is Andrew Parnell, Met Éireann Full Professor of Data Science for Weather and Climate at University College Dublin. In the episode, Andrew discusses how his career path took an unexpected yet impactful turn. Originally aspiring to become a banker, Andrew now works at the intersection of climate change, AI and weather forecasting. This transition reflects not only a personal journey of aligning work with purpose but also highlights the larger narrative of how AI is revolutionising weather forecasting and related fields.Topics include:0:00 His journey from maths to climate action; now curating collaborative research5:06 Driven by fascination with weather, urgency in climate extremes7:36 How AI has revolutionised weather forecasting, surpassing physics-based models9:53 AI matches physics in paths but lags in extreme forecasting11:03 AI connects climate data with human impact, enabling actionable insights13:29 Balancing accessible data with meaningful human health insights remains challenging15:26 How Climate change raises health, mental and energy efficiency concerns17:27 Using AI weather models more efficiently can reduce carbon footprint18:32 An insight into Met Éireann funding UCD's PhD degrees in AI weather forecasting
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E205 'Transforming Elderly Care through AI' with GrandPad's Scott Lien & HaloCare's David Walsh
Today's guest is Scott Lien, CEO and Co-Founder at GrandPad and David Walsh, Chairman at HaloCare. In this podcast, we explore how technology is being innovatively integrated into elderly care, offering transformative solutions to improve the quality of life for seniors. David and Scott are leading the way in this field, by applying Artificial Intelligence to tackle the challenges faced by older adults and their caregivers.Topics include:0:00 Scott's tech journey improving lives, inspired by his elderly mother3:17 David's journey from farming roots to global security and elder care8:53 Promoting independence, connection and self-esteem for seniors13:06 Empowering elderly independence with tech and healthcare partnerships16:57 Designing simple tech empowering wise, loyal older users19:24 Use case of how their tech helps elderly live and die with dignity22:54 Passionately curing loneliness by reconnecting isolated seniors27:42 How AI enhances care, efficiency and human connection seamlessly29:08 Enabling predictive care, efficiency and language translation
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E204 'Multilingual Innovation and AI' with Microsoft's Kalika Bali
Today's guest is Kalika Bali, Senior Principal Researcher atMicrosoft Research India. In the episode, Kalika talks about her intriguing journey and impactful work, as well as peeling back the layers of how accidental moments can shape careers and how language technologies are transforming lives worldwide. Topics include: 0:00 Her unconventional journey into the world oflinguistics 2:11 Her role as researcher at Microsoft with a focus onmultilingual, inclusive tech 6:19 Making tech accessible across languages, cultures andbiases 12:56 Promoting gender-aware AI, not gender-neutral blindspots 15:43 Using AI for idea generation, emails and feedback inher daily life 18:25 How AI speeds up research, especially literaturereviews 20:36 Why language tech preserves identity, not just ensuresaccess 23:41 Advice to focus on meaningful problems, not fleetingAI trends
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