Uncovering AI’s Black Box: Should We Be Worried Now More Than Ever?

It needs considering now more than ever…so in this weeks podcast we sat with Mark Lockton, specialist in business adoption of digital, data and AI to discuss:

🍓 If people are falling behind advancements such Open AI's o1, the most advanced LLM to date

⬛️ The impact of AI’s blackbox thinking on businesses

💭 How perceptions of AI differ amongst smaller and bigger businesses

✔️ Effective way’s to influence different stakeholders to adopt digital transformation

Guest Speaker Profile:

Mark Lockton is CEO of embracent, a niche consulting business that helps mid-sized companies across the world to embrace new and disruptive technologies. Embracing provide simple, clear, and cost-effective technology advice that delivers value and results for my clients, without the typical consulting waffle or jargon.

Mark has strong background in consulting, strategic leadership, and large scale change management, having worked with clients in various sectors and regions. 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklockton/

Email: [email protected].

Company (Embracent): https://embracent.com/

Takeaways

• AI is a powerful technology that can drive business value.

• Explainability in AI is crucial for understanding its decisions.

• The Orion model represents a significant advancement in AI capabilities.

• Businesses must focus on their goals rather than just adopting AI for its own sake.

• Data quality is essential for effective AI implementation.

• Security should be integrated into AI systems from the outset.

• AI models are becoming increasingly intuitive and capable.

• Organizations need to assess the risks associated with AI adoption.

• Human judgment remains vital in decision-making processes involving AI.

• The future of AI will involve tailored models for specific industries.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Embracent and AI's Role

21:14 The Impact of AI on SMEs

26:01 Understanding AI: Perspectives from Different Roles

31:43 Navigating AI Adoption and Security Concerns

37:13 The Importance of Data Strategy in AI

43:11 Balancing AI and Human Judgment

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