AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Gabriele Mazzini, Team Leader for the EU AI Act at the European Commission, discusses his pivotal role in shaping this groundbreaking legislation. He shares insights on categorizing AI systems into risk-based classifications while ensuring market regulation. The importance of human oversight for accountability is emphasized, alongside the challenges companies face in compliance. Mazzini addresses balancing innovation with ethical governance and outlines the implementation timeline for the Act, which aims to foster a trustworthy AI landscape in Europe.

Today's guest is Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In this episode, Mark and Dara discuss Ireland's approach to AI regulation, innovation and fostering AI startups. Topics include: Rapid AI advancements, regulation, innovation and business readiness Launching an AI Accelerator to emphasise AI's universal impact, funding and skills National Digital Strategy's focus on high-level, labor and societal skills How the National AI & skills strategy emphasises trust, collaboration and supporting startups Why Data protection & public trust is essential for AI innovation How AI integration in public services ensures inclusivity and data protection The Digital vision from inclusivity, AI innovation, job enhancement and preparation for disruption

Today's guest is Ciarán Gilligan-Lee, Head of Causal Inference Research Lab at Spotify. A finalist for AI Person of the year at the 2023 AI Awards, Ciarán joins host Mark Kelly on the podcast to discuss the significant role that AI and causal inference plays in enhancing user experiences at Spotify. Topics include: How the Spotify team uses causal inference for better recommendations Using causal inference for personalized music recommendations and discovery Navigating causal factors in user streaming behaviors Balancing complex stakeholder needs at Spotify for improved user experience Clarifying assumption to enhance modeling clarity and accuracy How Causal inference enhances decision-making across various industries Why Understanding data bias is crucial for accurate decision-making

Today’s guest is Dajana Achelpohl, Head of EMEA Service Management at Google. The discussion focuses on the practical applications of AI in the workplace and to demystify some of the hype around AI, as Dajana shares her insights on integrating AI into business processes. Topics include: How Google emphasizes AI understanding and implementation basics Focusing on problem-solving to achieve measurable outcomes Aligning teams on AI usage: educate, address concerns & empower productivity The need for a team-driven AI adoption Educate on AI risks, promote responsible use & proactive management approach

Today's guest is Jared Browne, Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco who discusses the EU AI Act. He explains its risk-based approach, its focus on trust, safety, and sustainability in AI and the need for companies to prepare for compliance. Jared also highlights the Act's complexity, enforcement challenges and global implications. Topics include: The EU AI Act's aim for trust, safety and sustainability in AI Comparing 2018 guidelines to 2020 regulation with penalties How user-driven AI development leads to unintended consequences Challenges in global adoption of the AI Act such as governance Imposing responsibilities on providers, deployers and distributors Why deployers assess tools and providers ensure EU compliance or risk exclusion How unintended behaviors of AI raise ethical workplace considerations Adapting to technology's impact on society with fairness principles.

Welcome to our special edition podcast recorded live from the Dublin Tech Summit! You'll get to listen to short interviews with several industry experts from the session "Tapping into AI's Potential' featuring Bivin Varghese, Vice President & Region Head at Tech Mahindra in Ireland; Anton Kasyanov, Engineering Manager 2, AI/ML Platforms at Uber; Veronica Breene, CEO at Vesta Insights and Lex Sexton, Client Technical Director at Presidio. We explore the top use cases of AI, such as improving customer and employee experiences, boosting productivity, and innovative applications like content and code generation. Our guests also touch on the challenges of scaling AI projects, identifying the right use cases, and the importance of explainable AI and regulatory compliance.

Today's guest is Elaine Morrissey, Senior Manager - Privacy, Assisant Global DPO at ICON plc.  In the episode, Elaine delves into the complexities of integrating AI into the employment sector. The discussion revolves around the potential benefits, challenges and strategies for successful AI implementation in the workplace. Topics include: How AI aids candidate screening & turnover prediction in recruitment Benefits such as HR resource efficiency, faster recruitment, fairness & consistency How the EU AI Act brings challenges such as compliance Prioritsing AI alignment with organization strategy Fostering AI literacy, transparency and employee trust for success Advice to align AI strategy, update privacy notices & engage employees for success

Today's guest is Nuala Ryan, Clinical Research Consultant and Patient Advocate. In her talk at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI, Nuala shed light on the pressing issues surrounding patient concerns and the implications of AI in healthcare.  Topics include: Necessity of patient education regarding AI's implications in healthcare. Upcoming citizen's jury to explore public perceptions and expectations in AI in healthcare. Concerns of governance surrounding data usage. Advocating for centralised databases of genomic data to expedite diagnostics and personalised care. AI's role in synthesising patient information into concise summaries for healthcare practitioners.

Today's guest is Dr. Robert Ross, Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science at TU Dublin and Funded Investigator at the ADAPT SFI Research Centre. In this mini-episode, Robert delves into the evolving role of AI in healthcare, illuminating the opportunities and challenges inherent in this burgeoning field. Topics include: The impact of Generative AI in Healthcare Trust and reliability in healthcare AI systems Maintaining public trust among patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. The EU AI Act's impact on healthcare AI applications. Call for collaboration and conscientious innovation in AI-driven healthcare.

On April 16th, AI Ireland founder Mark Kelly hosted and moderated the "Improving Health Outcomes Through AI" at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland).  In the coming weeks, we will share bite-sized podcasts of the conference talks to inspire others about the possibilities of AI in healthcare. In today's episode, our guest is Prathibha Varkey, President of Mayo Clinic Health System. Topics include: Mayo Clinic's dedication to patient-centric care. Delivering outstanding healthcare, particularly in rural areas. Using AI to solve challenges such as workforce shortages and limited access to specialists Importance of executive leadership and education in embracing technology. Embracing a culture of technological advancement in healthcare. Engaging stakeholders to explore AI's potential in healthcare. Addressing pitfalls associated with integrating AI into the healthcare system.