Kasra Ghaharian & Simo Dragicevic: Inside AiR Hub, The AI Revolution in iGaming

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #240, Kasra Ghaharian & Simo Dragicevic

Kasra Ghaharian, IGI Director of Research, and Simo Dragicevic , research at AiR Hub, discuss AI in the gaming industry, highlighting the need for trust and benchmarking. They introduce Air Hub, a research hub focused on AI ethics and governance in gaming.

Key projects include a state of AI in gaming report, consumer protection measures, and developing benchmarks for AI algorithms, particularly in responsible gambling.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:42 - Sponsors message

03:00 - Reflecting on Predictions from 5 Years Ago

05:27 - Introducing AIR Hub: The AI Research Initiative

08:42 - AIR Hub’s Flagship Projects

13:40 - How regulators can use AI benchmarks

16:45 - The full scope of AI in iGaming

22:30 - The State of AI in the Industry Today

26:30 - Generative AI and infinite content

30:02 - The Infinite Slot Era: What Wins When Anything Can Be Built?

34:00 - Explainable AI: The Next Essential Layer

35:00 - Autonomy, Agents, and the Limits of AI in iGaming

38:43 - The Risks of Poor Training Data and Output Guardrails

40:48 - Will AI Replace Your Job?

46:02 - The Future Vision for AIR Hub

49:40 - Final remarks

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