Beyond the hype: From foundations to future applications of AI

In this new episode of One Vision Podcast, we welcome Dr. Maryam Ashoori, VP of Product and Engineering at IBM. We discuss Maryam’s journey into AI and delve into the ethical considerations companies should prioritize when building AI systems, emphasizing data quality and the impact on society. Maryam shares insights on the misconceptions about AI and offers guidance for the next generation. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the responsible implementation and future potential of AI technology.

00:00 Introduction 

01:22 Journey into AI

05:01 Importance of ethics and responsibility in AI development

13:30 Common misconceptions 

18:14 Advice for organizations implementing AI

22:29 Future applications of AI

26:29 Advice for the next generation

Hot takes: 

🔥  ”There is less attention to the problems and how technology can solve it, versus AI is here, we want it. Whoever gets it, it solves their problems and they move on. I think this is the biggest misconception.” 

🔥 “No matter what our role is in the industry today, it's gonna evolve, and I think we should be open into where it's evolving to.”

#AI #Data #Ethics #FutureOfWork #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership 

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Find Dr. Maryam Ashoori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashoori/ 

Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 

🔗 My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 
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