The AI in Business Podcast

DLA Piper Chief Data Scientist Bennett Borden and AI Practice Chair Danny Tobey discuss the use cases of large language models in the legal realm. They explore the benefits and drawbacks, the future of lawyers in an augmented AI world, and the impact on the legal profession in terms of democratizing the law.

Michael Tambe, Head of Data Science for Amazon Advertising Field Sales, discusses the challenges and possibilities of building a data-driven go-to-market engine in retail. They cover topics such as aligning sales and marketing, optimizing the sales force, creating a data-driven sales strategy, and the challenges and opportunities of building data-driven go-to-market systems.

Florian Douetteau, CEO of Dataiku, discusses the impact of AI on education and daily lives, the risks of technology complexity, the addictive nature of virtual experiences, and the future of generative technology and virtual reality.

Carm Taglienti, Chief Data Officer and Data/AI Portfolio Director for Insight, discusses the future of generative AI capabilities, including more complex models and faster training. They also explore the role of AI in personalized learning, regulation, compliance, and oversight. Additionally, they draw parallels between the dawn of AI and the printing press, highlighting the importance of trust and reliability in AI systems.

Jeff Otto, CMO at Riskified, shares findings from their survey on refund and loyalty programs in retail, emphasizing the impact on bottom lines. They discuss the issues of abuse in these programs and the importance of accurate data for order evaluation. The podcast also explores risk assessment in retail transactions and the future of personalized retail experiences through AI-driven identity engines.

Haden Kirkpatrick, Vice President of Innovation and Venture Capital at State Farm, discusses challenges facing the insurance industry, the importance of leveraging data tools, changes in the industry due to IoT and generative AI, optimizing customer experience using telematics platforms, data's role in underwriting and pricing decisions, and insights on data collection and front door verification in insurance.

Don McGuire, Chief Marketing Officer at Qualcomm, discusses the digital transformation of the automotive industry, including the concept of a digital chassis and its components. They also explore the emotional attachment people have to car brands, adding services and enhancements to vehicles, and the impact of new technologies on vehicle valuation and longevity. Additionally, they discuss the potential for car companies to become major tech players and the importance of infrastructure for AI-driven virtual worlds.

Gordon Wilson, CEO of Rain, discusses business problems and use cases in edge computing power. Topics include deploying AI at the location of information, embedding intelligence in machines for enhanced capabilities, generative AI creating personalized experiences, and upcoming episodes in the 'Beyond GPU' series.

Mark Surman, President and Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation, discusses the parallels between the early days of the internet and the current state of generative AI. They explore the potential merging of technology and society, the implications of new technologies in the virtual world, and the importance of maintaining agency in decision-making.

Heather Lane, a Senior Architect at athenahealth, discusses the implications of generative AI in healthcare, including reducing paperwork and assisting with routine tasks. The podcast emphasizes the importance of internal governance, establishing standards, and involving stakeholders for using generative AI in healthcare. The risks of generative AI are also discussed, such as AI bias and lack of understanding in how LLMs work. The potential future state of healthcare, where data seamlessly flows between patients and doctors, is explored.