Lee Bristow: Why Most Irish Businesses Are Still Paddling in the Shallow End
THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTSThe Three Types of AI Adopters - Companies dilly-dallying in the shallow end, those taking strategic initiatives, and businesses going AI-first. Only 1% feel their AI has hit maturity.Shadow AI Crisis - Up to 78% of employees are using AI tools regardless of company policy, creating massive GDPR and data exfiltration risks. Enterprise Ireland's AI ban exemplifies this problem.The VW Trade Secret Leak - How an engineer's ChatGPT query accidentally revealed an unreleased drivetrain design, highlighting the real risks of ungoverned AI use.Beyond Task Automation - Moving from basic automation to AI-first requires rethinking entire business processes - from CRM strategies to contact centre operations.SME Advantage vs Resource Reality - Small businesses have agility but face cost barriers. Lee's framework for strategic COO-led AI initiatives with focused expert teams.EU AI Act: Quality Control, Not Innovation Killer - Why the legislation is product regulation protecting fundamental rights, not a barrier to innovation. Companies complaining really just don't want to build quality products.GUEST BIO Lee Bristow is originally from Cape Town, now based in Ireland, working with Saros Consulting on cybersecurity, AI governance, and helping enterprises navigate AI implementation strategically.CONNECT Find Lee on LinkedIn or through Saros Consulting for AI governance and cybersecurity expertise.SUBSCRIBE Hit subscribe to ChattingGPT to continue learning from leaders navigating the messy reality of AI implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Time Machines & Robot Brick Layers
What if AI could let you test a million building designs before laying a single brick? Or age a structure 50 years to see how climate change might affect it?Sharon Richardson reveals how artificial intelligence is quietly revolutionising one of the world's oldest industries. From robots that lay tiles with surgical precision to AI systems that run thousands of design iterations in minutes, construction is getting a complete overhaul.We also tackle the big question everyone's asking: does AI's energy appetite matter if it helps us slash the other 97% of global electricity use? Sharon breaks down the numbers that might surprise you.In this episode:Why AI feels like having an engineering time machineThe real energy cost of AI (it's smaller than you think)How robots and humans will split construction workClimate modelling that shows buildings decades into the futureWhy the built environment shapes us as much as we shape itPerfect for anyone curious about AI's practical impact beyond the heSmart, grounded, and refreshingly honest, this is a must-listen for leaders shaping the future of cities, sustainability, and innovation.You can connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Look Back from 2030: The Human Side of AI
A Look Back from 2030: The Human Side of AIHow Skills, Culture, and Transformation Shaped the Future of WorkIn this episode of Chatting GPT, Maryrose Lyons sits down with transformation expert Stephanie Prenderville for a playful yet thought-provoking conversation set in the year 2030.Together, they explore how work has evolved in an AI-first world—from three-day work weeks and skills-based rewards to the critical importance of human literacy. You’ll hear insights about why creativity, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking have become the core skills of the modern workforce, and how leaders can overcome fear and overwhelm to build cultures that thrive alongside technology.Topics Covered:What it really means to put humans at the heart of AIHow AI transformed hiring, learning, and performance managementWhy critical thinking and human literacy are non-negotiable leadership skillsThe move to transparent, skills-based rewardsThe role of creativity and sustainability in measuring successTips for leaders starting their AI transformation journeyConnect with Stephanie Prenderville:👉 Follow Stephanie on LinkedInLearn more about the AI Institute:👉 Visit the AI Institute Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Graduate Job Crisis and Why Entrepreneurs Might Save Us All
What if AI didn’t just take tasks off your plate but actually made you smarter?Stephen Klein – marketer, educator, disruptor and soulful tech strategist – joins Maryrose Lyons to unpack why he believes meaning will be the last competitive edge.Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbklein/Check out: https://curiouser.ai/We cover:Why the future isn’t task automation, it’s human augmentationWhy AI companies are losing billions while consultants get richStephen Klein on how the big AI companies are replaying the Big Tobacco playbookHis solutions: Curiouser.ai - it flips the script and exists to teach you (not learn from you)If you liked this episode, we'd love if you considered following us.Or rate us.Be nice.We'd love that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Real conversations with the humans making AI work. Maryrose Lyons speaks to AI directors, founders, and strategists who've moved beyond pilots to real transformation. No theory, no hype - just the insights you need to navigate AI transformation in your own organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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