AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Today’s guest is Dragoș Tudorache, Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of the Renew Europe Group. He is the LIBE rapporteur on the AI Act, and he sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA), the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE), and the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with the United States (D-US). He was the Chair of the Special Committee on AI in the Digital Age (AIDA). Beginning his career in 1997 as a judge in Romania. After working on justice and anticorruption at the European Commission Representation in Romania, supporting the country’s EU accession, he joined the Commission as an official and subsequently, qualified for leadership roles in EU institutions. He was elected to the European Parliament in 2019. Dragos' current interests in the European Parliament include security and defence, AI and new technologies, transatlantic issues, the Republic of Moldova and internal affairs. Topics include: The vote on the AI Act and timeline for phased implementation The AI Act's aim to protect citizens from tech risks and ensuring rights Balancing human protection with innovation enablement through various measures How the AI evolution prompts legislative updates for deep fakes, democracy etc. Why society needs preparation for an AI-driven future Establishing coherence & protecting shared societal values How the AI Act will ensure positive AI transformation, alleviating societal fears

Today’s guest is Luca Longo, Professor, AI & Cognitive Load at TU Dublin. Winner of the AI Person of the Year at the 2023 AI Awards, Luca was recognised for his innovative research in XAI. Luca's work focuses on making AI models more interpretable and transparent which has the potential to impact human-AI interaction, responsible AI development, human capacity, international engagement and the economy. Luca will be part of the 2nd World Conference on Explainable Artificial Intelligence which takes place in Valletta, Malta on 17-19 July 2024. The conference aims to bring together researchers, academics and professionals, promoting the sharing and discussing of knowledge, new perspectives, experiences and innovations in XAI. Find out more at xaiworldconference.com. Topics include: His background in AI Research and XAI Examples of his work with XAI such as how Deep Learning analyzes EEG for brain disorders How the research addresses brain disorders, emphasising tangible needs and cognitive load The goal of the 'World Conference on XAI' to bridge AI understanding How to get involved with the Conference in Malta on 17-19 July 2024

Today’s guest is Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at Zyte. Based in Cork, Zyte believe that businesses deserve a smooth pathway to data. For more than a decade, they have led the way in building powerful, easy-to-use ways to collect, format and deliver web data, quickly, dependably and at scale helping thousands of organisations make smarter business decisions, secure competitive advantage and drive sustainable growth. Kevin's career has been driven by helping organisations to grow, change and bring new products to market. He has been a leader in high-growth technology companies, the largest multinationals, academic AI research labs and investment firms. Kevin's creative background pushes him to always be on the lookout for the magic that makes a product so compelling that users can’t do without it.  Topics include: An overview of his 30+ years experience in tech Why AI must solve real problems, considering market viability and utility How AI in traditional software demands nuanced data alignment QA in dynamic data and AI with feedback loops and observability Early legal involvement is crucial for ethical AI development & compliance Choosing an AI service or self-hosting based on privacy and control

Today’s guest is Gilyana Borlikova, Data Science Manager 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. Gilyana was a nominee in the Women in AI Person of the Year at last year's AI Awards for pioneering impactful AI solutions for clinical trials, including the award-winning OneSearch system. A pioneer for women in AI, Gilyana received recognition for her game-changing leadership within AI and Data Science, which reduces costs, improves efficiency and promotes innovation. Topics include: An overview of her role as Data Science Manager at ICON Optimising clinical trial efficiency with an AI-driven site selection system How OneSearch combines human expertise and AI for efficient clinical trial site selection Overcoming data challenges such as using unsupervised learning for site judgement Exploring generative AI cautiously & focusing on internal data applications Being mindful of evolving tech and stability challenges

In the  fifth and final episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Dr. Maria Aretoulaki, Conversational and Generative AI Design Lead at GlobalLogic and Patrick Callaghan, Principal Data Strategy Technologist at AWS Ireland. Maria and Patrick discuss Explainable AI. They also explore optimal methodologies for leveraging tools in model development, training, deployment, receiving feedback and ensuring consistent retraining (auto-ML). Topics include: The importance and challenges of design in large language models (LLMs) The role of due diligence in handling data to avoid biases The complexity of implementing Generative AI on an enterprise scale Maintaining trust and consistency in customer experience Key advice to organizations entering Generative AI Embracing a data-driven culture for efficient data sharing and collaboration

In the fourth episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Fawad Qureshi, Global Industry Field CTO at Snowflake and and Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic. Fawad and Keith discuss the challenges posed by technical debt within data platforms, hindering the acceleration of time to value, managing scalability and emphasising prioritisation of outcomes over methods.  Topics include: Defining impactfulproblems rather than just adopting new technologies. The importance of a strong data foundation for leveraging technologies like Generative AI Creating an effort-value matrix to prioritize high-value/low-value projects Introducing metrics such as monitoring service request turnaround for assessing effective problem-solving Encouraging organizations to view data as a product and leverage marketplaces for innovation The role of metadata governance in understanding how data is used The importance of effective communication in promoting governance for sustainable innovation

In the third episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic and Tim Marston, Director, EMEA & APJ Alliances at Immuta. Keith and Tim discuss strategies for managing complex entitlements, mitigating risks in the data readiness process and identifying overlooked aspects within your data management strategy. Topics include: Cloud Strategy for Large Organizations Breaking Down Data Silos Immuta's Role in Data Control Challenges of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Centralized Data Management and Automation Blind Spots & considerations for Cloud Adoption Strategy Monitoring and Auditing Access Enabling Collaboration between Governance and Security Teams

In the second episode of this five-part podcast series, we're joined by Patrick Callaghan, Principal Data Strategy Technologist at AWS Ireland and Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic. They explore aligning data strategy metrics with business goals, maximising data utilization and implementing effective approaches to reduce shadow IT, hasten time to value and seamlessly integrate new use cases. Topics include: Challenges in Data Implementation such as governance and accessibility How successful organizations have cultural alignment with data strategy Metrics for an effective Data Strategy implementation Why metrics should be viewed in the context of a marathon, not a sprint The importance of a solid data strategy for leveraging Generative AI

In the first episode of this five-part podcast series, we’re joined by Mark Dunleavy, Head of Commerical at AWS Ireland and Declan Fay, Head of Strategic Business Development & Ireland Country Lead at GlobalLogic. They delve into the impact of Generative AI, examining its role in compelling organisations to adeptly gather and derive insights from their data. They emphasise utilising AI to cater to the distinctive preferences of each individual customer. Topics include: The current AI era & rise of Generative AI Importance of educating individuals about Generative AI Emphasis on the role of a solid data strategy Parallel Approach to Data Transformation and AI Adoption Understanding Regulations and Compliance Organizational Preparedness for Generative AI

Today’s guest is Puravee Bhattacharya, Data Product Owner - Group Data Office at Energia. Energia is the longest supplier of 100% green electricity on the island of Ireland. They are engaged in a wide range of projects including bio-energy, energy storage and solar energy. Through strategic initiatives and investments, Energia are decisively addressing the challenges of energy provision in a world that is grappling with climate change.  Puravee is a Data and Analytics professional with 10 years of Product and Consulting experience in advisory, regulatory and investigatory roles within the Data Science landscape. She has a track-record of delivering large-scale Project and Program Management in Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Technology enablement and Regulatory driven change/implementation projects. Topics include: An overview of her role with Energia The energy sector's shift to renewables, sustainability and traceability How Data drives efficiency in sustainable energy transition Adaptability in tech, reskilling and data accessibility A Consumer-led sustainable energy shift via decentralisation and digitalization How Smart meters enable informed consumption for efficient energy use