Project Flux
Project Flux is a pioneering podcast that explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence across various industries, including construction, music, infrastructure, and life sciences, with a focus on revolutionising the project delivery profession. Each episode brings to light how AI is redefining efficiency, innovation, and strategic decision-making in project management. Through engaging conversations with industry leaders, technologists, and forward-thinkers, the podcast offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities AI introduces, the nuances of its integration, and its potential to reshape project delivery on a global scale.
Project Flux is the go-to resource for professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in project delivery, offering insights, strategies, and inspiration to harness the power of AI for a more innovative and effective future.
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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: mark.lockton@embracent.com.
Company (Embracent): https://embracent.com/
Takeaways
- Embracent focuses on helping mid-sized companies embrace technology.
- AI can democratize access to technology for smaller businesses.
- Many SMEs believe they need to spend a lot to adopt technology, which is often not the case.
- AI's impact is significant, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently.
- Understanding AI varies greatly between roles within a company.
- Security must be integrated into technology from the outset.
- Data quality is crucial for effective AI implementation.
- Businesses need to assess risks associated with AI adoption.
- AI should enhance human capabilities, not replace them.
- A solid data strategy is essential for leveraging AI effectively.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Embracent and AI's Role
07:18 The Impact of AI on SMEs
12:15 Understanding AI: Perspectives from Different Roles
18:15 Navigating AI Adoption and Security Concerns
24:07 The Importance of Data Strategy in AI
30:09 Balancing AI and Human Judgment
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