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• The No-Hype Guide to Retail AI - John Clancy

  John Clancy of Galvia and Maryrose Lyons of the AI Institute, AI Adoption specialists for the built environment sector make the case for curiosity, shared data, and human-AI collaboration that improves decisions across every store.DescriptionThis episode centres on people: giving Retail Managers a clear, shared view of performance and using gen-AI to ask better questions of the business.John Clancy outlines how to spread successful tactics across locations how they discuss talent pipelines, internships, and why Manchester and France offer useful models for pro-AI environments.Episode Notes“Once the model goes live, that’s the beginning”—why adoption is a people programme.Democratise access: managers query KPIs and predictions in natural language.Share successes fast: one-click ideas from Cork to every other store.Train for cross-sell moments (café, grooming) without hard selling.Literacy shift: beyond “write emails” to using data for decisions.Talent reality: startups can’t match salaries; offer breadth and impact instead.Policy backdrop: AI campus, minister, and investment fixes to raise national ambition.Safe by design: data remains within the retailer’s four walls.Practical proof: targeted re-engagement drove 4.4% revenue uplift.Curiosity as a KPI: reward teams for testing and sharing what works.Subscribe to Chatting GPT for clear, human-first stories on from people who are using AI to deliver real results—fortnightly drops.KeywordsAI literacy, Built Environment AI, AI Adoption, AI Transformation, AI culture, human-AI collaboration, democratising data, store manager insights, generative AI at work, curiosity at work, retail decision-making, UK Ireland AI, Manchester ecosysem, France AI policy, team enablement, knowledge sharing, Galvia, Chatting GPT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How One Architect Convinces Others to Embrace AI

  In this episode of Chatting GPT, Maryrose Lyons speaks with Breffni Greene, the head of AI and design innovation at Henry J Lyons Architects. They discuss the integration of AI in architecture, the challenges faced in traditional practices, and the evolving roles of graduates in an AI-driven environment. Breffni shares his journey of becoming an AI champion within his firm, the importance of engaging sceptics, and innovative uses of AI in projects. The conversation also touches on the future of architectural education and the skills needed for upcoming professionals in the field.Connect with Breffni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breffnigreene/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Lee Bristow: Why Most Irish Businesses Are Still Paddling in the Shallow End

  The 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.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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