Today's guest is Patricia Scanlon, Founder, Chair of Ireland's AI Council & Ireland's AI Ambassador. In a thought-provoking discussion, Patricia delves into the transformative impact of AI on education, business, and society. Her conversation explores the journey of innovation, the challenges of early adoption and the ethical implications of AI technology.

Topics include:

0:00 How her previous work in ethical voice AI transformed education industry standards

5:11 The AI Ambassador role has evolved from awareness to expert-led collaboration

7:15 Being fascinated by AI's societal impact and inner workings

7:58 AI progress is shockingly fast and unpredictable

9:29 Why AI is overhyped in valuations but underhyped in business integration

12:50 The importance of AI literacy and role of tools like ChatGPT to learn

16:08 Advice to hire AI-savvy employees or those willing to learn AI

E196 'AI Literacy and Equity' with Ireland's AI Ambassador Patricia Scanlon