Why China Might Win the AI Race – And That’s Not a Bad Thing
From cyber law to Kabul, from the UN to Brussels, Caro Robson has been at the frontline of AI regulation for two decades. In this episode, she joins Maryrose Lyons of the AI Institute to dissect the global power struggle over AI.They talk DeepSeek, Deep State, and the deep flaws in Europe’s AI readiness. Caro breaks down the delays in the EU AI Act, the surprising innovation culture in China, and the human cost behind every clever chatbot.Expect a smart, clear-eyed take on ethics, enforcement, and why Malta is outperforming Ireland on AI preparation.📚 Read Caro’s latest work: carorobson.com/blog-news-resources including her post on the EU AI Act 'Is it dead on arrival?'📚 Kate Crawford's book "Atlas of AI" which Caro highly recommends.📚 Link to the podcast with Declan Power on AI in warfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Copy, Paste, Automate: Paul Kortman + Maryrose Lyons on the Future of noCode
Paul Kortman - OG of Zapier and founder of Connex Digital - joins us to talk about the future of automation, noCode, and the shift towards smarter SaaS. We unpack why copy-pasting, exporting data, and checklist-chasing are red flags that scream automate me. Paul shares how AI is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and why the real win isn't replacing jobs - it's freeing up brains for better thinking.From empowering citizen developers to building Emailstream.ai for email sanity, this episode is packed with real-world examples and bold takes on where automation is headed next.If you like the sound of this and you'd like to learn how to get started with AI Automation in your own business, why not join us for the next edition of our AI Automations Course?Starts on 19 June.Its got 3 training sessions and 3 workshop sessions; everyone will walk away with a minimum of 3 automations built out for their business, plus an understanding of how to build out more.Bonus: use the code CHATTINGGPT when booking and get 100 EURO off (valid until 19 June)https://www.instituteofaistudies.com/product/product-ai-marketing-automations#citizendevelopment #nocode #aiautomationConnect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkortman/Check out Emailstream.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Greentally’s Ning Na on AI, Carbon Accounting & Why SMEs Must Act Now
In this episode of Chatting GPT, host Maryrose Lyons speaks with Ning Na, co-founder and CEO of Greentally AI, a Y Combinator–backed startup revolutionising greenhouse gas accounting for small and medium businesses. Ning shares how his platform automates carbon emissions tracking, why SMEs can’t afford to ignore sustainability, and how AI can help reduce environmental impact, down to how you prompt your chatbot. They also unpack the upcoming EU AI Act, the hidden carbon cost of digital habits, and why having a decarbonisation plan is fast becoming a competitive advantage. A must-listen for any business owner serious about climate action.👉 Connect with Ning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ning-na-51999a1b/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can AI Fix the Climate Crisis?
In this conversation, Maryrose Lyons chats with Miklós Veszprémi, a sustainability strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group and member of the World Economic Forum.Miklós shares how AI is already helping tackle climate challenges — from tracking CO₂ emissions without burning soil, to optimising energy grids, to scaling regenerative farming through satellite imagery. He also breaks down why small actions aren’t enough, and what really makes a difference when it comes to impact.A thoughtful and practical listen for anyone curious about AI's role in building a more sustainable future.Find out more about Miklós: https://miklosveszpremi.com/Follow Miklós on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miklosveszpremi/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The great Christopher Penn on optimising for LLMs (don't miss this!)
In this week's episode, Maryrose Lyons of the AI Institute chats with Christopher S. Penn - data scientist, co-founder of Trust Insights, and in-demand keynote speaker. Chris breaks down how fine-tuning your website's discoverability for LLMs is the most important thing you can do right now for your SEO strategy, the window for being included in the models' training is closing. Act now. Check out Chris's post that goes into more detail on optimizing for LLMs: https://youtu.be/ThCCmTdwv8A?si=vFEAlfRWjc7JzM4oFollow Chris on LinkedIn @https://www.linkedin.com/in/cspenn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maryrose Lyons, officially a ‘Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence’, is your digital whisperer in the AI jungle! With over 20 years of experience and a knack for demystifying AI, she's turning professionals into power users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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