AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Today’s guest is David O'Sullivan, Senior Manager - Privacy & Digital Trust at Mazars in Ireland. Mazars is one of Ireland's industry leaders in audit and accounting, tax, financial advisory and consulting services. With 30+ partners and more than 700 staff across their Dublin, Galway and Limerick offices, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 47,000 professionals in 95+ countries to assist major international groups, SMEs, private investors and public bodies at every stage in their development. David is an experienced Privacy and digital trust professional operating across a number of industries including health, financial services, recruitment, higher education and software development. He has managed large scale implementation and change projects, embedding privacy and AI governance into the organisation. David believes in an ethical and user/data subject first approach that is tailored to achieve business goals. Topics include: His role with Mazars within global data protection and AI consulting Addressing data compliance, privacy & AI training considerations Verifying ChatGPT outputs for reliability in client work Why AI governance & compliance is crucial for responsible integration Prepare governance, strategy, education for AI integration & compliance readiness Why early governance is key for adaptable & efficient AI compliance strategies

Today’s guest is Dr. Alireza Dehghani, AI Technical Program Manager at CeADAR Ireland. Alireza is a passionate and experienced AI Technical Program Manager and Chief Product Officer with a profound dedication to leveraging AI and data science to drive meaningful change and innovation. With a PhD in Computing and significant industry experience, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership and strategic insight to every project. Alireza is nominated for the 2023 AI Awards in the Best Application of AI in Sustainability and Best Application of AI in an Academic Research Body for ReLeafHubs which uses AI-driven solutions, including the myRWH.app recommender system and AI Digital Twins (AIDTs) to transform Remote Working Hubs (RWHs) in Ireland with the aim of reducing carbon emissions, boosting local economies and improving work-life balance. Topics include: How ReLeafHubs helps balance the new normal and address climate change How AI uses data to optimise remote working hubs Using Digital twins in remote working hubs for data-driven insights Utilising AI in identifying opportunities for urban area improvements How privacy-preserving machine learning alleviates data privacy concerns Challenges and opportunities in scaling ReLeafHubs The importance of feedback to enhance the Remote working hubs experience

Today’s guest is Rena Maycock, Founder at Cilter Technologies. Cilter is nominated for the 2023 AI Awards in the category of Best Application of AI to Achieve Social Good for the development of their embedded software to protect children from cyberbullying and online grooming. This unique system operates at a deep level, blocking harmful messages and notifying parents, aiming to make smartphones safer for children. Rena is also nominated for Women in AI Person of the Year for leading the development of Cilter's child protection software for smartphones, addressing cyberbullying and grooming. Rena is also recognised as a respected columnist who advocates for women in tech, lobbies for funding equality and mentors aspiring female founders. Topics include: Her background and origins of Cilter Technologies Why they developed a patented solution for child safety online Creating tech for child safety online involving collaboration & AI databases Their goal to reduce cyberbullying, grooming and harmful content through early detection Their mission for universal parental control across all devices for child safety

Today’s guest is Gerard Quinn, VP of Innovation & Informatics at ICON plc. Since their foundation in Dublin in 1990, ICON's mission has been to help their clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. They do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. ICON are nominated in the Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise category at the 2023 AI Awards for their Cassandra platform. Cassandra employs powerful machine learning models to predict FDA and EMA post-marketing requirements (PMRs) with 99% and 97% accuracy, helping pharmaceutical companies plan clinical trials effectively and reduce risks. Topics include: An overview of ICON's work serving pharmaceutical and biotech firms How the Cassandra product uses AI to AI forecast post-trial needs, assisting planning and drug access Predicting post-trial needs, aiding proactive planning, avoiding delays and costs AI built with data sourcing for trial design and business use AI's limitless potential in clinical research for automation and problem-solving

Today’s guest is Ana Le Chevillier, Clinical Research Manager - Data and AI at AI PREMie. Ana has a keen interest in the clinical applications of her work and recognises the crucial role of high-quality data in scientific endeavors. Her primary responsibility at AI PREMie is the creation, validation and management of databases, as well as the development of ML models to support clinical decision-making in the context of preeclampsia. Ana is nominated for the 2023 AI Awards in the category for Young AI Role Model of the year for playing a pivotal role in AI_PREMie, which aims to transform pre-eclampsia diagnosis and risk assessment. Ana's skills encompass data science and ethical AI, and she envisions leveraging AI for early disease detection and management in healthcare. Topics include: Her journey from a Physiologist to Clinical Research Manager at AI PREMie Ethical data collection with Dublin hospitals, emphasising security. How awards signify being on the right path for impactful change Their focus on Sustainable Development Goals, health equity and diverse data

Today’s guest is Jamie Ellis De Paor. A passionate and diligent programmer, Jamie specialises in AI and has a strong track record of delivering successful projects. His in-depth knowledge of AI techniques and tools, combined with his ability to think strategically, allows him to drive innovation and improve business outcomes. Jamie is always eager to take on new challenges and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI. Jamie is nominated in the Best Application of AI in a Student Project category at the 2023 AI Awards for his his research project addressing the challenge of providing training data for indoor robotics by creating a Unity-based semantic segmentation simulator. The project aims to advance indoor autonomous robotics, potentially impacting various industries. Topics include: Proposing a game engine solution to address the data gap in indoor robotics How humanoid robots are poised to revolutionise daily life Creating a customizable robot simulator based on prior game engine experience Demonstrating potential real-world model training

Today’s guest is Vlad Constantinescu, Head of Data Science at Getvisibility. Based in Cork, Getvisibility's customisable AI revolutionises the DSPM landscape. With cutting-edge algorithms and user-friendly interfaces, it empowers businesses to unlock unprecedented insights, optimise performance and detect anomalies in real-time. The company's tailored solutions elevate your DSPM capabilities to new heights. Getvisibility are nominated in the Best Use of Responsible AI and Ethics at the 2023 AI Awards for addressing the challenge of managing unstructured legacy data. Their platform classifies data and ensures trustworthiness through explainable AI models impacting over 150 enterprise customers globally, by promoting data security and compliance. Topics include: Problems they are solving in unstructured legacy data for customers Choosing large models AI for core problems, smaller models for trust and ethics Utilizing a mesh of AI models to tackle generic issues efficiently Using language-agnostic document vectors for consistent data processing Applying AI models to enhance data analysis with a committee approach

In this episode, we find ourselves at the British Ambassador's residence in Dublin, where we had  the honour of conversing with Professor Gina Neff. This gathering brings together a gathering of AI experts from both Ireland and the UK to deliberate on the objectives of the UK's AI Safety Summit scheduled for November. Professor Neff serves as the Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge, renowned for her research concerning the impacts of the digital information environment. Her extensive background encompasses advisory roles for international organisations, leadership in humanitarian endeavours, and contributions to AI4Trust solutions. Her academic prowess has garnered numerous accolades, and she has played a pivotal role in creating educational resources that have reached a global audience of millions. In our podcast, Gina delves into several captivating subjects: Her journey and the development of her expertise at the nexus of technology, society, and democracy. Key takeaways from her latest book, "Human-Centered Data Science," shedding light on its implications for individuals and society. As the Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy, she outlines the centre's primary objectives and ongoing endeavours. Her advisory role for international organisations such as UNESCO and the OECD, focusing on the significant challenges they confront in the digital era, particularly in relation to technology and democracy. Insights into how the digital information landscape is reshaping the nature of work and daily life for workers and workplaces.

Today’s guest is Sabine Louët, Founder at SciencePOD. Founded in 2014, Science Prose On-Demand is a digital publishing platform magnifying by 300% the impact of ideas. To do so, they transform complex knowledge into simple messages to better inform and influence target audiences. They deliver clear, concise, compelling content, suitable for distribution via traditional channels and social media networks. SciencePOD offer spare editorial capabilities on-demand to assist clients requiring scalability for their content creation. The company relies on a network of highly talented journalists, writers, editors who use storytelling, to produce high-quality editorial and multimedia content. Topics include: Translating complex ideas for diverse professional audiences Navigating the attention economy for knowledge professionals Saving time by summarizing complex information Focusing on NLP for processing for extractive summarization Addressing hallucination issues in AI-generated responses Delivering innovation messages through AI and professional writing Exploring AI integration for enhanced value and context Managing expectations in the AI productivity revolution AI's role in formulaic text, SEO and experimentation

In today's episode, we're continuing with the second part our AI Awards 2023 overview podcast as host Mark Kelly sheds light on more of the the extraordinary applications featured in this year's AI Awards. With over 500 submissions since the initiative's inception in 2018, 2023 promises to be a standout year, with groundbreaking AI applications poised to make a profound impact on healthcare, society, and business.