
AI-podden
One of Sweden’s most popular technology podcasts that sheds light on current AI developments with guests from all sides of society.
Latest episodes

Oct 20, 2023 • 36min
Do the AI benefits out-weight the risks?
Ather’s guest in this episode is Eva Fors, Managing Director of Google Cloud Nordics. Eva and Ather discuss the most recent developments in the AI services provided by Google Cloud and how Google Cloud is feeling the sentiment around AI developments. Eva shares her thoughts on the balance between AI developments and regulations. She provides examples of what she sees as the biggest challenges with AI. She goes on and compares with the benefits that we could gain from AI. If you want to hear Eva’s conclusions and notifications, don’t miss out on this episode! Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Linkedin.

Oct 12, 2023 • 25min
AI Fashion is here
Carl-Axel Wahlström, AI Artist and Creator of the AI fashion magazine Copy hares with us his experience and journey of using AI in his creative work, where he describes the AI tools he is using as “friends” that he enjoys working with. He tells us how he came about to create Copy and the journey that led him to create a magazine that is the first of its kind, with really fascinating images that look so real. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Linkedin.

Sep 29, 2023 • 31min
How to do Data Engineering
Lars Albertsson, founder of Scling and one of Scandinavia’s most skilled data engineers, with experience from Google and Spotify shares his experience as a pioneer in the data engineering field, what his learnings has been, and the approach he takes in solving data architecture and engineering problems. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Linkedin.

Sep 22, 2023 • 49min
Breakthroughs in Efficient Deep Learning
Professor Mert Pilanci from Stanford University talks about his recent breakthroughs in machine learning. He discusses the challenges of training AI models, the limitations of gradient descent, and current trends in AI. He also explores different approaches to resolving deep learning issues and the potential of utilizing convex optimization for larger neural networks.

Sep 12, 2023 • 51min
AI in the Security Service
We are excited to host Anders Arpteg this week, Data Science Director of the Swedish Security Service. Anders shares with us the very important role he and his team play in protecting Sweden from bad actors with the help of data and AI! Find more: https://ai-podden.se/

Sep 1, 2023 • 25min
How intelligent should AI really be?
Milan Kordestani, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author, talks about AI startups, the investment market, and the challenges of open conversations. They discuss AI tools in media businesses, career advising, and the intersection of AI and communication. They also emphasize productive conversations on AI and the impact of AI in the next 2 and 10 years.

Aug 24, 2023 • 37min
The status of AI regulations in the US and elsewhere
Reggie Townsend, VP Data Ethics Practice & member of the Biden AI Advisory Committee, and Josefin Rosén, Head of AI at SAS Institute discuss AI regulations. They cover topics such as comparing AI policies between the US and Europe, finding the right balance between automated decision-making and human involvement, regulating AI for trustworthy and safe systems, the role of humans in training large language models, and promoting fair and responsible development of AI.

Aug 17, 2023 • 25min
Fraud prevention and anti-money laundering with AI
AI-podden with Stephanie Ora and Mark Thundercliffe, SAS Institute. Stephanie and Mark discuss the role of AI, data, and analytics for risk management. We get some examples of how AI could be used to mitigate risks such as fraud and money laundering in financial services. Read more: https://ai-podden.se/

Aug 4, 2023 • 24min
Optimising ads with AI
In this episode, AI-Podden talks with Anders Gustafsson, Chief Strategy Officer, Brightbid. Anders tells us how Brightbid uses AI to help companies better reach their customers through Google Ads. He explains how Google and Bing ads work and how a more data driven approach to bidding per ad and user could increase the conversion rate, that is increase the number of users clicking on a company’s ad per amount of money spent. Read more: https://ai-podden.se/

Jun 30, 2023 • 26min
Development of AI Driven Products
AI-podden with Dylan Sellberg, Director of Product at Hubspot. Dylan tells us about Hubspot’s latest AI developments, especially the new product development he is leading, ChatSpot.ai. He also shares other functionalities where Hubspot implemented AI to improve the product. Read more: https://ai-podden.se/