Chatting GPT

The CSO stopped tracking the price of a pint of Guinness in Ireland in 2011. The last official figure was €3.93. Nobody picked it up again until Matt Cortland and John Fleming decided to call every pub in the country and ask.

Using Google Maps for contact data, 11 Labs to clone a Northern Irish voice, Claude Code to orchestrate the whole system, and Twilio to actually make the calls, they built the Guinndex: a real-time index of pint prices across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Over 700 pubs called. Total cost: approximately €200.

They didn't stop there. With fuel prices dominating headlines on both sides of the Atlantic, they applied the same methodology to US gas stations, creating the Gas Index, complete with AI agents named after King of the Hill characters and a feature that tells you whether the cheaper station is actually worth the drive.

This episode is a masterclass in what's possible when you connect off-the-shelf AI tools with a problem worth solving. And a cautionary tale about the Irish goodbye.

Find Matt and John at guindex.ai.

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Sean Blanchfield, Co-Founder Jentic, joins Maryrose Lyons of the AI Institute for the second part of their conversation, this time diving deep into agentic AI, what it actually means for businesses, and how Jentic's infrastructure can help enterprise get there. From the risks of locking into a single AI model to a practical three-layer roadmap for AI transformation, Sean offers a grounded, builder's perspective on where enterprise AI is really headed. An essential listen for anyone in construction, professional services, or other sectors navigating fragmented systems and wondering where to start.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
00:30 Model Neutrality — Why You Shouldn't Lock Into One AI
01:30 Microsoft Copilot: The Hype and the Reality
02:20 Self-Hosting and On-Prem AI for Sensitive Data
03:00 Where Jentic Fits In — Mapping Your Software Ecosystem
04:00 Building a Digital Twin of Your Business Infrastructure 05:00 Agents in the Sandbox — Testing Before Going Live
05:45 Validating and Publishing Automations Incrementally
06:30 Voice Agents and Real-Time Field Queries 07:30 Layer Three: Governance and Running an AI-Powered Company
08:30 Humans in the Loop — Cross-Workflow Thinking
09:15 Resistance to AI Adoption (Spoiler: Less Than You'd Think)
10:00 The Future Company — Humans as Governors of Machines
11:00 Wrap-Up and Where to Find Jentic

Connect with Sean Blanchfield : https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanblanchfield/
Check out Jentic https://jentic.com/
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Serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Jentic, Sean Blanchfield joins our host Maryrose Lyons for a conversation about Ireland's AI opportunity, and the risks of getting it wrong. From energy infrastructure and nuclear power to the future of the professional class, Sean lays out a bold, pragmatic roadmap for positioning Ireland to win in the AI generation. A must-listen for founders, policymakers, and anyone thinking seriously about the future of the Irish economy.

Key Topics

Ireland's AI strategy and infrastructure
Energy and regulation for AI development
Future economy and AI's impact on jobs and wealth
Data centers and inference centers in Ireland
Regulatory environment and green energy initiatives

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sean Blanchfield and AI in Ireland
01:07 Ireland's Position in the AI Landscape
01:43 The Future of Work and AI's Impact
04:47 Regulatory Challenges and Data Centers
07:40 Energy Needs for AI Infrastructure
09:24 The Importance of Creativity in the AI Era

Connect with Sean Blanchfield : https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanblanchfield/
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In this episode of Chatting GPT, Maryrose Lyons speaks with DC Cahalane, a venture partner at SureValley Ventures, about the evolving landscape of AI investment and its implications for startups and small businesses. They discuss the importance of rethinking traditional business processes, the role of government in AI development, and the need for new economic measures in a rapidly changing technological environment. DC emphasizes the significance of understanding investor expectations and the potential of AI to transform business operations, particularly for small enterprises.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and Ecosystem Building
03:07 Investing in AI: Trends and Innovations
05:52 Government Responses to AI: A Comparative Analysis
08:32 The Role of AI in Small Business Success
11:26 Rethinking Economic Measures in the Age of AI
14:00 The Future of Entrepreneurship and AI
15:50 Conclusion and Insights on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
16:47 Understanding Pitch Decks and Investor Expectations
17:26 The Importance of Problem-Solving in Business
19:06 The Misunderstanding of AI Terminology
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In this episode of Chatting GPT, host Maryrose Lyons of the AI Institute speaks with Dr. Lollie Mancey about the intersection of AI and anthropology, exploring how technology influences human relationships and societal structures. They discuss the importance of ethical AI, the need for agency in a technology-driven world, and the implications of AI on work and purpose. The conversation also touches on global perspectives on AI regulation, the challenges of abundance versus scarcity, and the necessity of fostering human connections in an increasingly digital landscape.

Show Notes
Guest: Dr Lollie Mancey
Title: Digital Anthropologist, Co-presenter of RTÉ's Futureville

Takeaways

Peer-reviewed research in AI is often outdated by publication.
The convergence of disciplines is crucial for understanding AI's impact.
Humans attribute emotions to AI systems, complicating our relationship with technology.
Consequential thinking is essential in AI development and ethics.
Agency in technology use is divided between passive consumers and active learners.
Leadership must embrace complexity and uncertainty in AI governance.
Global perspectives on AI regulation vary, with different cultural implications.
Abundance in resources does not guarantee fairness or meaning.
Ethical AI requires a shift in mindset towards social responsibility.
Human connections are vital in countering the loneliness exacerbated by AI.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and Anthropology
03:06 The Intersection of AI and Human Relationships
05:56 Consequential Thinking in AI Development
09:02 Agency and the Bifurcation of Human Experience
11:43 The Role of Leadership in AI Ethics
14:50 Global Perspectives on AI Regulation
17:43 The Future of Work and Purpose in an AI World
20:43 Abundance vs. Scarcity in Economic Models
23:48 The Need for Ethical AI and Social Responsibility
26:52 Human Connection in the Age of AI
30:01 Conclusion and Future Considerations

Resources:
Futureville - RTÉ programme imagining Ireland in 2050
Connect with Lollie: drlollie.ie | LinkedIn: Dr Lollie (L-O-L-L-I-E)

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