

What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business
Andreas Welsch
“What’s the BUZZ?” is a live format where leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, generative AI, agentic AI, and automation share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully turned technology hype into business outcomes. Each episode features a different guest who shares their journey in implementing AI and automation in business. From overcoming challenges to seeing real results, our guests provide valuable insights and practical advice for those looking to leverage the power of AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and process automation.Since 2021, AI leaders have shared their perspectives on AI strategy, leadership, culture, product mindset, collaboration, ethics, sustainability, technology, privacy, and security.Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your efforts to the next level, “What’s the BUZZ?” is the perfect resource for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the world of AI and automation in business.**********“What’s the BUZZ?” is hosted and produced by Andreas Welsch, top 10 AI advisor, thought leader, speaker, and author of the “AI Leadership Handbook”. He is the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, a boutique AI advisory firm.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 32min
Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Against Generative AI Hackers (Guest: Carly Taylor)
In this episode, Carly Taylor (Director of Franchise Security Strategy, Activision/ Call of Duty) and Andreas Welsch discuss strengthening your security against Generative AI hackers. Carly shares examples of Generative AI's use to aid black hat and white hackers in their cat-and-mouse game. Carly provides valuable insights for listeners looking to learn about ways Generative AI is already used today beyond social engineering, phishing, and other cybersecurity threads.Key topics:- Examine the evolving uses of Generative AI and its implications on cybersecurity- Identify black hat activities in AI that leaders should know- Discuss white hat techniques in using Generative AI- Learn how to protect your products and users from AI hackersListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Raise awareness for AI-powered cybersecurity threats among employees - Adapt if humans are the weakest link in the security chain - Use Generative AI to detect cybersecurity threats and gather intelligence - Adopt security tools with built-in AI vs. build them from scratchWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/hVV24bCGWQEQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Feb 26, 2024 • 27min
Improve Your User Experience With Generative AI (Guest: T. Scott Clendaniel)
Learn how Generative AI can improve user experience by democratizing AI access, exploring LLM benefits, and integrating LLMs effectively. Discover the applications of Generative AI in note-taking and meetings, the evolution of voice interfaces, and the use of AI for idea generation in user experience design.

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Feb 19, 2024 • 28min
Prepare Your Business Teams For Generative AI (Guest: Bill Schmarzo)
Bill Schmarzo, Professor & Author, Dean of Big Data, provides valuable insight on preparing business teams for Generative AI. Key topics discussed include the importance of AI and data literacy, ways leaders can empower their teams in AI, key partners for AI Centers of Excellence, boosting organizational AI literacy, demanding transparency in AI-driven decisions, and applying a Socratic mindset when using Generative AI.

Feb 5, 2024 • 28min
Stay On Top Of Generative AI Industry News (Guest: Conor Grennan)
In this episode, Conor Grennan (Dean of Students, MBA Program & Head of Generative AI, NYU Stern School of Business) and Andreas Welsch discuss how you can stay on top of Generative AI industry news. Conor shares his insights on learning about Generative AI and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to focus on the key AI news for their job and tasks.Key topics:- Decide if businesses need a Head of Generative AI role- Discuss strategies for upskilling students and professionals in AI- Distinguish between must-know AI news and seemingly important updates- Receive tips to stay informed on AI developmentsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Separate relevant AI news for your role and task from irrelevant noise- Approach Generative AI as a conversational experience vs. a technology tool- Stay ahead with training on ChatGPT, etc.- Find a sparring partner to learn with about Generative AI and how to use it bestWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/4cRDqsmC19oQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Jan 29, 2024 • 29min
Create A Sustainable Future With Generative AI (Guest: Mark Minevich)
In this episode, Mark Minevich (Chief Digital AI Strategist & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss creating a sustainable future with AI. Mark shares his perspective on using artificial intelligence that serves our planet and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to align their AI initiatives with sustainable, ethical AI objectives.Key topics:- Address AI's longevity and opportunities in a world powered by AI- Analyze sustainability in high-resource Generative AI environments- Evaluate ethical and sustainable AI use and its measurable impacts- Implement ethical AI in businesses beyond panels and policiesListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Focus on sustainability beyond pure productivity gains on an individual business level- Understand how your business’ AI projects contribute to achieving sustainable goals- Ensure AI projects align with ethics and privacy guidelines- Balance Generative AI driven innovation with power consumptionWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/R8rxQN60eGMQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Jan 22, 2024 • 23min
Get Your Business Ready For The E.U. AI Act (Guest: Andrea Isoni)
In this episode, Andrea Isoni (Chief AI Officer) and Andreas Welsch discuss how you can prepare for the E.U. AI Act. Andrea shares his insights on the upcoming regulation as well as AI-related ISO certifications and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to better understand the impact of regulation on their AI products.Key topics:- Understand E.U. AI Act's impact and protective measures - Prioritize AI leaders' top three essential actions - Discover recent developments in the evolving AI Act - Identify critical regulations, compliance efforts, and standardsListen to the episode to hear how you can:- Determine the risk classification of your AI model- Assess your Generative AI cyber security exposure, potential leaks, and attacks- Decide which kind of governance you need for your AI models based on the new ISO 42001 standardWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/uRPjhONR0xUQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Jan 15, 2024 • 26min
Generative AI In The Enterprise — Trends & Predictions (Guest: Daniel Faggella)
In this episode, Daniel Faggella (Founder, Emerj Research) and Andreas Welsch discuss the big trends and predictions for Generative AI in the enterprise. Daniel shares his insights on Generative AI and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to implement AI in business this yearKey topics:- Anticipate key trends for Generative AI in 2024 - Determine focus areas for AI leaders to prioritize AI this year- Drive adoption of AI and Generative AI in your business- Outlook on Generative AI over the next 3-5 yearsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Understand why established vendors will lead the first wave of Generative AI- Benefit from an increased level of AI fluency within the C-Suite for AI adoption- Assess risk appetite vs. risk aversion within the enterprise- Expect a significant impact of LLMs on work and the economy Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/nbDSvfBClqwQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Jan 8, 2024 • 25min
Designing Human-AI Collaboration For Adaptable Processes (Guest: Enrico Santus)
In this episode, Enrico Santus (Human-AI Collaboration Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss designing human-AI collaboration for adaptive processes. Enrico shares his experience in balancing the strengths of humans and AI for optimal results in business processes by gaining trust and sharing a long-term vision.Key topics:- Design processes for humans and AI working together- Learn what makes processes adaptive- Understand key challenges when designing systems for human-AI collaboration- Implement principles for effective collaborationListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Leverage the strengths of humans and AI- Define AI as a far-reaching goal vs. small projects- Assess complexity, ambiguity, and risk for optimal use of AI- Share long-term goals for using AI to ensure trust and avoid overrelianceWatch the full episode:https://youtu.be/R8rxQN60eGMQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Dec 27, 2023 • 29min
Increase Business Leaders’ AI Fluency (Guest: Laks Srinivasan)
In this episode, Laks Srinivasan (Founder of Institute for Return on AI) and Andreas Welsch discuss how technology leaders can help their business counterparts develop AI literacy. Laks shares his insights on working with leadership teams and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to help their leaders become more familiar with AI. Key topics: - Describe AI Fluency - Identify level AI Fluency of business leaders - Increase AI Fluency of leadership teams Listen to the full episode to hear how you can: - Help leaders become more comfortable with AI - Choose tools and methods to increase AI literacy - Customize enablement program by leader and role Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7OLb0nbMUO0Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Dec 10, 2023 • 24min
Teach Your Data Scientists About The Business (Guest: Mark Stouse)
In this episode, Mark Stouse (CEO, Proof Analytics) and Andreas Welsch discuss teaching your data scientists about the business. Mark shares his perspective on connecting data science & AI teams with their peers in the business and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to bridge communication gaps, manage expectations, and focus on AI-driven business outcomes.Key topics:- Identify the challenges AI and business teams face when working together- Improve communication between AI and business teams- Understand the impact when data scientists have more context about the business- Learn how AI leaders support their team members to upskillListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Develop an understanding of the business context and connect with business leaders- Shift from precision to pragmatism- Deliver business value quickly- Operationalize data science & AI quickly and adapt to the fast-paced business environmentWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/WE7sopcsFIIQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter