Spotlight Nine - Beyond LLMs - The Case for Organic, Brain-Inspired Al with Bruno Maisonnier

In this episode, Matt Beane - How to Save Human Ability in the Age of Intelligent Machines - The Skills Code, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Matt Beane. Lauren and Matt shape an accessible conversation around the future of work and what it means to be human in a world of intelligent machines. Who is Matt Beane? Matt Beane does field research on work involving robots and AI to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we can use across the broader world of work. His award-winning research has been published in top management journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly and Harvard Business Review, and he graced the TED stage. He also took a two-year hiatus from his PhD at MIT’s Sloan School of Management to help found and fund Humatics, a full-stack IoT startup. In 2012 he was selected as a Human-Robot Interaction Pioneer, and in 2021 was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list. Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Digital Fellow with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab and MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. When he’s not studying intelligent technologies and learning, he enjoys playing guitar; his morning coffee ritual with his wife, Kristen; and reading science fiction. “If you’re worried about your skills becoming obsolete, this book may be your saving grace. Matt Beane has spent his career studying how to gain and maintain expertise as technology evolves, and his analysis is both engrossing and edifying.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife “Beane shows us the true human-centered approach to AI advancements and how we must act now to achieve the next generation of human skills coupled with the productivity gains from AI.” —Fei Fei Li, Sequoia Professor of Computer Science, Founding, Director of Stanford Institute for Human-centered AI (HAI), Stanford University #ai #redefiningai #techpodcast #squirro

1 Jul 202426min

Season Three - Spotlight Eleven Our Eleventh spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Matt Beane - How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Machine Intelligence. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Matt Beane. Don't miss this unique redefining what in means to develop skill in the age of machine intelligence. Who is Matt Beane? Matt Beane does field research on work involving robots and AI to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we can use across the broader world of work. His award-winning research has been published in top management journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly and Harvard Business Review, and he graced the TED stage. He also took a two-year hiatus from his PhD at MIT’s Sloan School of Management to help found and fund Humatics, a full-stack IoT startup. In 2012 he was selected as a Human-Robot Interaction Pioneer, and in 2021 was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list. Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Digital Fellow with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab and MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. When he’s not studying intelligent technologies and learning, he enjoys playing guitar; his morning coffee ritual with his wife, Kristen; and reading science fiction. “If you’re worried about your skills becoming obsolete, this book may be your saving grace. Matt Beane has spent his career studying how to gain and maintain expertise as technology evolves, and his analysis is both engrossing and edifying.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife “Beane shows us the true human-centered approach to AI advancements and how we must act now to achieve the next generation of human skills coupled with the productivity gains from AI.” —Fei Fei Li, Sequoia Professor of Computer Science, Founding, Director of Stanford Institute for Human-centered AI (HAI), Stanford University #ai #redefiningai #techpodcast #squirro

20 Jun 20241min

In this episode, Petra Molnar - Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Petra Molnar. Lauren and Petra shape a critical conversation in which they redefine what ethical AI really means, especially when human lives and freedoms are at stake. Who is Petra Molnar? Petra Molnar is a lawyer and anthropologist specializing in migration and human rights. A former classical musician, she has been working in migrant justice since 2008, first as a settlement worker and community organizer, and now as a researcher and lawyer. She writes about digital border technologies, immigration detention, health and human rights, gender-based violence, as well as the politics of refugee, immigration, and international law. Petra has worked all over the world including Jordan, Turkey, Philippines, Kenya, Colombia, Canada, Palestine, and various parts of Europe. She is the co-creator of the Migration and Technology Monitor, a collective of civil society, journalists, academics, and filmmakers interrogating technological experiments on people crossing borders. She is the Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate (and former Fellow) at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Petra’s writing has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Transnational Institute, and Just Security. Her first book, The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in The Age of Artificial Intelligence is out now! #redefiningai #techpodcast #ethicalai #responsibleai

7 Jun 202430min

Season Three - Spotlight Ten Our tenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Petra Molnar - Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in an important discussion with Petra Molnar. Don't miss this critical conversation redefining what ethical AI really means when human lives and freedoms are at stake. Who is Petra Molnar? Petra Molnar is a lawyer and anthropologist specializing in migration and human rights. A former classical musician, she has been working in migrant justice since 2008, first as a settlement worker and community organizer, and now as a researcher and lawyer. She writes about digital border technologies, immigration detention, health and human rights, gender-based violence, as well as the politics of refugee, immigration, and international law. Petra has worked all over the world including Jordan, Turkey, Philippines, Kenya, Colombia, Canada, Palestine, and various parts of Europe. She is the co-creator of the Migration and Technology Monitor, a collective of civil society, journalists, academics, and filmmakers interrogating technological experiments on people crossing borders. She is the Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate (and former Fellow) at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Petra’s writing has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Transnational Institute, and Just Security. Her first book, The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in The Age of Artificial Intelligence is out now! #redefiningai #techpodcast #ethicalai #responsibleai

4 Jun 20241min

In this episode ⁠Sol Rashidi⁠ - Real Life AI Deployment - Your AI Survival Guide! ⁠Lauren Hawker Zafer⁠ engages in a unique discussion with Sol Rashidi. This conversation demystifies the AI deployment process for business leaders. Sol provides practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles, assembling the right team, and aligning AI initiatives with broader business objectives. Highlights of this episode include: The inspiration behind "Your AI Survival Guide" and the key lessons it offers Why 70% of AI deployment success has little to do with technology The importance of a "crawl, walk, run" approach for organizations new to AI Assembling the ideal team and crafting an effective AI strategy Innovative use cases across 10 different industries Ethical considerations and the future of AI in business Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting your AI journey, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of AI deployment and unlock its transformative potential. Tune in to gain invaluable insights from Sol Rashidi's wealth of experience and expertise. Who is Sol Rashidi? Rashidi is a leader in the AI, Data and Technology space.  Starting in 2011, Rashidi worked at IBM as part of the team that launched Watson, one of the earliest world applications of Artificial Intelligence.  Since, she has led more than 36 large scale AI implementations and has been at the forefront of ideation, conceptualization, design and development of Data & AI applications.  Rashidi holds 8 patents in DATA Space and Enterprise Data Management (EDM). Sol has served as a C-Suite member across several Fortune 100 & Fortune 500 companies including: Chief Analytics Officer - Estee Lauder Chief Data & Analytics Officer - Merck Pharmaceuticals EVP, Chief Data Officer - Sony Music Chief Data & AI Officer - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Sr. Partner leading the Digital & Innovation Practice- Ernst & Young Ms. Rashidi is now an advisor, consultant, fractional Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Chief AI Officer (CAIO) helping companies advance their business objectives. She is a global keynote speaker, and currently authoring a book about Artificial Intelligence for business leaders who don't have a technology background - Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployment, (Wiley, 4/30/24).   Rashidi is an expert at coupling her technical acumen with story-telling abilities to articulate business value with startups, scale-ups, business owners, private equity firms, and Fortune 500's who are leaning into data, AI, and technology as a competitive advantage, while wanting to preserve the legacy in which they were founded upon.  Her hallmark is to make the complicated uncomplicated, and helping business leaders realize not everything needs to be cutting edge, sometimes innovation comes from cutting through the noise. Sol Rashidi’s awards in technology and AI include: 2020, 2021 & 2022 Global Data Power Women by CDO Magazine (for her work at Estee Lauder) 2020 National Diversity & Leadership Conference -- Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment (for her work at Royal Caribbean & Sony Music) 2020 National Diversity & Leadership Conference – Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech (for her work at Merch Commercial) 2021 Chief Analytics officer of the Year by the CDO Club (for her work at Estee Lauder) 2023 Starburst (the analytics anywhere company) 2023 analytics leader of the year (for her work at Estee Lauder) Listen, subscribe and share your excitement about the episode with your own network! #ai #data #redefiningai #techpodcast #generativeai

19 Mai 202420min

Season Three - Spotlight Nine Our ninth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Sol Rashidi - Real Life AI Deployment - Your AI Survival Guide! Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a unique discussion with Sol Rashidi. This conversation demystifies the AI deployment process for business leaders. Sol provides practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles, assembling the right team, and aligning AI initiatives with broader business objectives. Highlights of this episode include: The inspiration behind "Your AI Survival Guide" and the key lessons it offers Why 70% of AI deployment success has little to do with technology The importance of a "crawl, walk, run" approach for organizations new to AI Assembling the ideal team and crafting an effective AI strategy Innovative use cases across 10 different industries Ethical considerations and the future of AI in business Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting your AI journey, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of AI deployment and unlock its transformative potential. Tune in to gain invaluable insights from Sol Rashidi's wealth of experience and expertise. Who is Sol Rashidi? Rashidi is a leader in the AI, Data and Technology space.  Starting in 2011, Rashidi worked at IBM as part of the team that launched Watson, one of the earliest world applications of Artificial Intelligence.  Since, she has led more than 36 large scale AI implementations and has been at the forefront of ideation, conceptualization, design and development of Data & AI applications.  Rashidi holds 8 patents in DATA Space and Enterprise Data Management (EDM). Sol has served as a C-Suite member across several Fortune 100 & Fortune 500 companies including: Chief Analytics Officer - Estee Lauder Chief Data & Analytics Officer - Merck Pharmaceuticals EVP, Chief Data Officer - Sony Music Chief Data & AI Officer - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Sr. Partner leading the Digital & Innovation Practice- Ernst & Young Ms. Rashidi is now an advisor, consultant, fractional Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Chief AI Officer (CAIO) helping companies advance their business objectives. She is a global keynote speaker, and currently authoring a book about Artificial Intelligence for business leaders who don't have a technology background - Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployment, (Wiley, 4/30/24).   Rashidi is an expert at coupling her technical acumen with story-telling abilities to articulate business value with startups, scale-ups, business owners, private equity firms, and Fortune 500's who are leaning into data, AI, and technology as a competitive advantage, while wanting to preserve the legacy in which they were founded upon.  Her hallmark is to make the complicated uncomplicated, and helping business leaders realize not everything needs to be cutting edge, sometimes innovation comes from cutting through the noise. Sol Rashidi’s awards in technology and AI include: 2020, 2021 & 2022 Global Data Power Women by CDO Magazine (for her work at Estee Lauder) 2020 National Diversity & Leadership Conference -- Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment (for her work at Royal Caribbean & Sony Music) 2020 National Diversity & Leadership Conference – Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech (for her work at Merch Commercial) 2021 Chief Analytics officer of the Year by the CDO Club (for her work at Estee Lauder) 2023 Starburst (the analytics anywhere company) 2023 analytics leader of the year (for her work at Estee Lauder) Listen to the full episode, as soon as it comes out by subscribing to Redefining AI and please do share your excitement about the episode with your own network! #ai #data #redefiningai #techpodcast #generativeai

10 Mai 20241min

In this episode: Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants ⁠Lauren Hawker Zafer⁠ is joined by ⁠Tim Darling Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mission to address the overwhelming challenges faced by front-line leaders in healthcare organizations - burnout, high staff turnover. From identifying critical operational inefficiencies to pioneering a groundbreaking platform that harnesses the power of data and analytics, Tim's insights are set to redefine the way we approach healthcare management with AI. Who is Tim Darling? Tim Darling is a co-founder and President, Laudio Insights.  With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, Tim has a real passion for using data and analytics to serve the challenges facing healthcare organizations.  Prior to Laudio, Tim was on the leadership team of a healthcare education analytics company and he spent seven years as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.  He has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and BS degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Please do share your excitement about the episode with your own network! #ai #data #redefiningai #techpodcast #generativeai

1 Mai 202424min

Season Three - Spotlight Eight Our eighth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Tim Darling - Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in an unique discussion with Tim Darling. Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mission to address the overwhelming challenges faced by front-line leaders in healthcare organizations - burnout, high staff turnover. From identifying critical operational inefficiencies to pioneering a groundbreaking platform that harnesses the power of data and analytics, Tim's insights are set to redefine the way we approach healthcare management with AI. Who is Tim Darling? Tim Darling is a co-founder and President, Laudio Insights. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, Tim has a real passion for using data and analytics to serve the challenges facing healthcare organizations. Prior to Laudio, Tim was on the leadership team of a healthcare education analytics company and he spent seven years as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. He has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and BS degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Listen to the full episode, as soon as it comes out by subscribing to Redefining AI and please do share your excitement about the episode with your own network! #ai #data #redefiningai #techpodcast #generativeai

28 Apr 202432s