What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

In this episode, Randy Bean (Founder, Data & AI Leadership Exchange) and Andreas Welsch discuss going beyond quick-win use cases for Generative AI. Randy shares perspective on data and AI leadership, spanning more than 35 years of experience in the industry,  and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to move from quick wins to strategic AI programs in business.Key topics:- See the parallels (good and bad) between the Generative AI and Machine Learning hype?- Determine the top kinds of Generative AI use cases for organizations- Learn about the next wave after the quick-win use cases (generation, summarization, coding, …)?- Prepare for the biggest challenges that AI leaders faceListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Address leaders’ exaggerated AI enthusiasm and pessimism- Get key results from long-running Fortune 1000 data & AI survey - Learn how Generative AI can support healthcare staff with compassionate medical notes- Manage expectations with a realistic and pragmatic mindsetWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/wZc8HaSWw-sQuestions 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

In this episode, Elizabeth M. Adams (Leader of Responsible AI) and Andreas Welsch discuss increasing engagement in Responsible AI programs. Elizabeth shares findings from her doctoral research on responsible AI engagement in Fortune 10 companies and startups. She provides valuable insights for listeners looking to create effective responsible AI programs within their businesses.Key topics:- Evolution of responsible AI in times of Generative AI- Common barriers to creating an effective responsible AI program- Leadership approach to increasing employee engagement and participation in responsible AI programs- Navigating conversations with employees when their jobs are affected by AIListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Develop a responsible AI vision for the organization- Make the vision concrete through AI ethics statements- Ensure employees are aware of AI ethics policies and how they relate to their work- Provide a path to raise stakeholder claims and build trust that claims are addressedWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/o7ygYzN6GBEQuestions 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

In this episode, Bernard Marr (Futurist & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss preparing for a future of converging technologies and AI. Bernard shares his insights on the next wave of AI-driven innovation and provides valuable examples for listeners looking to seize opportunities across their business when data, AI, mixed reality, and many more capabilities come together.Key topics:- Learn about the next wave of Generative AI-driven innovation- Hear how modalities, agentic AI, and other technologies converge in the near and distant future- Seize the opportunity for business leaders in traditional industries- Prepare today to set your business up for future success in this environmentListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- See the opportunity of AI for different modalities coming together (e.g. text, audio, video)- Envision the future of your business and what role AI plays in enabling that strategy- Focus on humans and how technology can empower them- Communicate clearly and openly while embracing learning and changeWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/30YZejRr2awQuestions 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

In this episode, Sadie St. Lawrence (Founder of Women in Data & Human-Machine Collaboration Institute) and Andreas Welsch discuss how leaders can empower women to thrive in Data & AI. Sadie shares her story in data and data science and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to increase overall diversity on their teams in an age where AI needs to serve us all.Key topics:- Understand the tech industry’s gender gap- Identify inhibitors for women’s career growth- Learn how leaders can support women in data & AI- Foster collaboration across diverse teams and backgroundsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Shape organizational culture and lead by example- Understand how in-group and out-group behavior influences engagement- Speak up even if you are in a minority group- Provide space and opportunities for female team membersWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ffKFsRwEfIkQuestions 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

In this episode, Anthony Alcaraz (Chief Product Officer) and Andreas Welsch discuss supercharging your Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) application with a knowledge graph. Anthony shares his experience expanding Generative AI applications and large language models and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to get even more relevant results from their AI applications.Key topics:- Identify shortcomings of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)- Describe a knowledge graph and its purpose- Learn how to build a knowledge graph- Clarify when to use a knowledge graphListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Provide context between data sources with a knowledge graph- Gather and prepare qualitative data to build your knowledge graph and AI model on- Treat knowledge graphs as one concept among others in your AI strategy- Start with the business problem and identify the best data sources and methods for solving itWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/OSj08YBdQrgQuestions 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

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

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.

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.

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

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