S5 | Ep 31 | The AI Disconnect Between Technology and it's Promises with Catarina Miranda, Global AI Director at Pandora

In Episode 31, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom was joined by Catarina Miranda, Global AI Director at Pandora, where she shares her unique journey from biomedical engineering to AI and machine learning.

She discusses the importance of AI literacy and governance within organisations, the recent breakthroughs in AI technology, and common misconceptions surrounding its capabilities.

Catarina emphasises the need for businesses to focus on outcomes rather than the technology itself and provides insights into how organisations can effectively adopt AI while preparing for the future of work.

• 00:00 Introduction to Catarina Miranda and Her Journey
• 03:07 Pandora: The World's Largest Jewellery Brand
• 06:11 The Role of AI in Personalisation at Pandora
• 08:45 AI Literacy and Governance in Organizations
• 11:49 Recent Breakthroughs in AI Technology
• 14:52 Common Misconceptions About AI
• 18:12 The Importance of AI Literacy in Business
• 20:57 Facilitating AI Literacy and Training
• 27:24 Empowering AI Teams through Decentralisation
• 28:34 The Importance of Testing in AI Systems
• 32:07 Prioritising AI Use Cases for Business
• 36:49 Evaluating the Business Impact of AI
• 40:32 Understanding AI's Role in Job Transformation
• 48:40 Lessons from Virtual Reality for AI Adoption
• 52:08 Key Takeaways for Organisations Embracing AI

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