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 fo...
Copilot Wake-Up Call How to (Finally) Make it Worth the Money
If your Microsoft Copilot feels like an expensive extra rather than an essential assistant, you need this episode. Maryrose Lyons and Beau Warren tackle Copilot head-on, sharing precise, practical hacks to help you squeeze genuine value out of your investment. Learn how to deploy specialised agents, tighten up your data governance, use Outlook and Teams like a pro, and finally understand how to make Copilot earn its keep. No more wasted potential - just clarity, efficiency, and genuine productivity boosts.SummaryIn this episode of Chatting GPT, Maryrose Lyons speaks with Beau Warren about the current state of Microsoft's Co-Pilot, its functionalities, and its integration into various business applications. They discuss the promise of Co-Pilot, the role of agents, and how to maximise its use in Teams and Outlook. The conversation also touches on data governance issues, the challenges companies face in implementing Co-Pilot, and the importance of training and readiness for users.TakeawaysCo-Pilot is envisioned as a supercharged search tool for files.Agents can be specialised GPTs trained on specific company data.Co-Pilot can generate meeting summaries and documentation from transcripts.Data governance is crucial for companies using Co-Pilot.Outlook's Summarise feature helps users catch up on long email threads.Co-Pilot can assist in creating formulas and data analysis in Excel.Companies need to ensure proper access controls to prevent data leaks.Training and readiness are essential for effective Co-Pilot use.Microsoft offers a six-week readiness course for Co-Pilot users.Smaller companies may benefit more from Co-Pilot due to agility.The Microsoft Copilot training: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/copilot-tutorial-what-s-for-dinner-3c0e65b1-7e64-49b2-b88c-23c5c372cd62Our (far superior) training: Copilot Masterclass takes place live on 25 March: https://www.instituteofaistudies.com/product/copilot-crash-course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Great Mark Schaefer on Standing Out in an AI Driven World
In this episode of Chatting GPT, host Maryrose Lyons sits down with marketing thought leader Mark Schaefer to discuss his latest book, Audacious: How to Be Spotted in an AI-Driven World. Mark dives into why most marketing today is stuck in a "pandemic of dullness", how AI is rapidly reshaping the industry, and why simply being competent is no longer enough.🔥 Key Topics:Why AI is making “good enough” marketing obsolete 🚫How businesses can out-human AI to stay relevant 🧠The marketing stunt that made people abandon their food 🍽️Future-proofing your brand in the age of automation 🔮The downfall of Twitter and the future of social media 📉Mark also shares insider insights from top brands, practical tips for standing out, and his take on where marketing is headed next. If you want to zig when others zag and future-proof your marketing, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧📖 Book Mentioned: Audacious by Mark Schaefer https://www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World/dp/B0DSHRN3PC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Maryrose Lyons and Marie Toft on Building Empathy into AI
How do we make AI more human? In this episode of Chatting GPT, host Maryrose Lyons talks with Marie Toft, CEO and co-founder of Emotionise AI, about integrating emotional intelligence into artificial intelligence. Marie shares how her team has created tools like EMUR to foster empathetic, emotionally intelligent communication in the workplace.They explore the critical role of data quality in training AI, the ethical challenges posed by AGI, and why kindness should be a cornerstone of technology development. From practical business applications to a broader vision for human-centric AI, this conversation offers actionable insights and thought-provoking ideas for anyone interested in the future of AI.Tune in for a compelling discussion on how empathy can transform technology and the way we connect in a digital world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Messy Future of AI: From Lost Einsteins to Robot Retail Workers
Kick off 2025 with this eye-opening conversation featuring futurist David Kerrigan on the transformative yet complex future of AI. From LED-walled classrooms to robots roaming retail aisles, Kerrigan reveals how emerging technologies will reshape our world sooner than we think. Have a listen to him talk about "the messy future", be warned in advance. Whether you're curious about AI's impact on education, retail, or the workplace, this timely discussion has valuable insights we all need to know as we start a new year.David Kerrigan's Books: Available on Amazon, books on artificial intelligence, driverless cars, the future of retail, and "Unlocking Your Learning" (using cognitive psychology and technology)Follow David on LinkedIn.Related Episodes:Previous Episode: Interview with Brian Hanley from Brightbeam on implementing RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) for businessesPrevious Season: Interview with Lolly Mancie on AI education investment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Blake Rizk and Maryrose Lyons on Pioneering AI Adoption in Healthcare
What happens when cutting-edge AI meets a forward-thinking team?In this episode of Chatting GPT, Maryrose Lyons chats with Blake Rizk, Head of AI at Laya Healthcare, about transforming customer experience with AI. From automated call summaries to seamless claim processing, Blake shares how his team delivered seven generative AI solutions in a year.Explore how leadership, rapid experimentation, and a commitment to transparency are reshaping healthcare and what exciting innovations lie ahead for 2025. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! 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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