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AI Ireland with Mark Kelly
Hosted by AI Ireland · EN
Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society.
Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI.
Gain valuable insights into how AI is being applied to business and society, as Ireland drives positive change and fosters innovation in this dynamic podcast.
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E245 Small Language Models, Contextual Intelligence and AI Sovereignty with Guglielmo Iozzia
4d ago00:16:40Tap to summarizeToday's guest is Guglielmo Iozzia, Director, ML/AI and Applied Mathematics at MSD. In the ever-evolving domain of artificial intelligence, small language models pose a revolutionary alternative to the expansive and resource-intensive large-scale models. In this enlightening podcast episode, Guglielmo shares insights from his new book, "Domain-Specific Small Language Models: Efficient AI for Local Deployment,” as we dive deep into the advantages and challenges of small language models.Topics include:0:00 Optimising Small Language Models for Real-World Edge Applications3:39 When Small Models Outperform Large Ones6:16 Fine-Tuning AI with Domain-Specific Data7:23 Why AI Benchmarks Don't Tell the Full Story9:02 Lessons Learned After Writing the Book10:52 Contextual Intelligence in Agentic AI Systems12:23 How AI Books Are Written and Reviewed in PracticeLink to buy Guglielmo's latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Domain-Specific-Language-Models-Guglielmo-Iozzia/dp/1633436705
Transcribe →E244 The Rise of Agentic AI: Security, Governance & Enterprise Risk with Sector8’s Kammil Mahajan
2w ago00:19:10Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Kammil Mahajan, Co-Founder and CEO at Sector8. Businesses across the globe are confronted with the need to integrate AI into their operations, whether they explicitly choose to or not. However, the challenge extends beyond just implementation; it's about understanding the actions AI systems can autonomously undertake. Kammil’s company Sector8 is at the forefront of addressing these concerns, as he explores the essence of AI security and how Sector8 is paving the way for future enterprises.Topics include:0:00 His startup lessons from action to failure and resilience2:12 How Sector8 secures AI adoption through governance and cybersecurity4:02 Why Agentic AI expands risks through autonomous actions and access6:48 How Prompt injection evolves into AI-driven actions and risks8:33 Securing AI starts with visibility, access control and guardrails10:13 Sector8’s role in enabling secure AI adoption with real-time controls13:26 How AI security is shifting towards agentic governance and real-time controls14:40 Partnering with Enterprise Ireland to scale globally 16:12 How entrepreneurship requires resilience, discipline and staying focused
Transcribe →E243 Why Continuous Security Testing Is the Future of Cybersecurity with WhatsExposed's Elena Donea
3w ago00:17:58Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Elena Donea, CEO at WhatsExposed. With AI changing cybersecurity faster than ever before, Elena joins us on today’s podcast to explore how organisations can stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. From why getting the cybersecurity basics right still matters, to how AI is reshaping offensive and defensive security, Elena shares practical insights drawn from years of experience helping businesses identify and reduce cyber risk.Topics include:0:00 Building WhatsExposed to deliver expert offensive cybersecurity services1:52 Bootstrapped growth before securing angel investment and early customers3:14 Continuous offensive security over one-off compliance-driven testing5:48 How AI accelerates cyber threats, making strong security fundamentals essential9:29 How AI helps detect threats faster by cutting through security noise10:24 Helping companies identify exposure and prioritise continuous security improvements12:56 How Enterprise Ireland helped accelerate their growth13:58 Plans to scale internationally as AI reshapes offensive cybersecurity and defense
Transcribe →E242 Building an AI Platform Transforming Social Media Content Creation with coso.ai’s James Flynn
4w ago00:23:57Tap to summarizeToday's guest is James Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO at coso.ai. Social media has become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to enhance their reach and engagement with target audiences. However, navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media marketing can be a cumbersome task for many businesses. Enter Coso AI, an innovative Irish startup that aims to transform how small businesses approach social media automation through the power of artificial intelligence.Topics include:0:00 His journey as an AI founder pivoting from failed models to LLM-powered success4:20 Tailoring social media content using business data and brand insights at Coso.ai5:05 How Coso.ai combines AI, content strategy, data and design into one platform9:40 Automating onboarding by analysing existing business data and content11:25 Driving measurable growth while building AI and partnership moats15:55 Combining multiple AI models to create flexible content workflows18:32 Preparing for funding with partnerships, growth and market pull
Transcribe →E241 AI in Healthcare: AI Agents to Cut Doctors’ Admin Time by Hours with Microdoc's Brian Kelleher
Jul 900:16:37Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Brian Kelleher, Founder at MicroDoc. From automating time-consuming documentation to enhancing clinical decision-making, AI has the potential to transform healthcare efficiency while addressing some of the sector’s biggest challenges. In today’s episode, Brian discusses the role of AI in modern healthcare, how solutions like MicroDoc are improving clinical workflows, and what it takes to successfully adopt AI in a highly regulated industry.Topics include:0:00 Building AI-powered clinical workflows that streamline medical documentation2:54 How personalised AI dictation reduces document editing time4:17 How AI learns from corrections to improve accuracy5:27 Seeing doctors save hours daily through AI documentation6:19 Driving AI adoption through intuitive clinical workflows8:30 Building trust through security, compliance and governance9:59 Embedding AI across the entire clinic workflow12:11 Pricing AI based on high-value clinical time savings, not compute cost13:29 Specialised AI agents for clinical tasks with human-in-the-loop oversight
Transcribe →E240 Ireland’s AI Opportunity Agents, Jobs & the Future of Work with Salesforce’s Mick Costigan
Jul 200:32:26Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Mick Costigan, Vice President, Salesforce Futures at Salesforce. As we step into an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, businesses globally are striving to adapt, innovate and stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, Mick sheds light on how enterprises can effectively navigate these turbulent waters, offering valuable insights into the intersection of AI, strategy and business transformation.Topics include:0:00 How the Salesforce Futures team uses foresight to navigate uncertainty4:40 How AI agents are forcing organisations to rethink workflows6:53 Why leaders must balance quick AI wins with transformation8:04 How AI harnesses provide context, trust and enterprise functionality10:38 How Salesforce rapidly shifted focus to enterprise AI agents11:52 Without guardrails, AI agents create security, coordination and governance risks at scale14:33 Why leaders must balance experimentation, action and purpose in AI execution18:43 How Jobs are evolving bundles of tasks, not shrinking due to AI21:08 Unlocking new service models and scale through AI Agents23:42 How AI could help Ireland address labour shortages and scale SMEs globally25:34 Predicting AI agents will proactively manage work, coordination, and decisions by 203030:13 Why the best way to reskill is through hands-on AI use and iterative learning
Transcribe →E239 From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Transformation with Microsoft Ireland's Kieran McCorry
Jun 2500:19:37Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Ireland. Artificial Intelligence is not just a new frontier but a paradigm shift that's reshaping business models globally. At the recent Dublin Tech Summit, these themes took centre stage as Kieran joined host Mark Kelly on the podcast to explore the current state and potential of AI diffusion in Ireland, highlighting both the progress and the obstacles that lie ahead.Topics include:0:00 The latest findings in Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Report2:43 Seeing businesses shift from AI experimentation to productivity gains4:40 Why AI transformation requires business redesign, not just tools8:23 AI adoption requires incentives, measurement and cultural change11:08 AI adoption grows when usage is measured and rewarded12:42 How Enterprise AI unlocks greater value than consumer tools14:47 AI-driven process redesign is coming to business and government15:50 Why leadership engagement is critical to successful AI adoption
Transcribe →E238 Building Trusted AI at Enterprise Scale with Workday's Graham Abell
Jun 1800:19:20Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Graham Abell, VP, Software Engineering & Ireland Site Lead at Workday. As continues to transform the landscape of business operations in our rapidly evolving digital world, Graham joins today’s episode to share insights about Workday's AI initiatives, their contribution to the EU AI Act and the broader implications of AI for businesses.Topics include:0:00 His journey from test automation engineer to product and engineering leader2:54 Seeing Workday Dublin grow into a major global R&D hub5:11 How Workday is building trusted, human-guided AI automation at scale8:20 How AI is creating smaller, more versatile teams focused on business impact9:37 Why Responsible AI must be built in from the start, not added later11:19 Why leadership requires empathy, measurable outcomes and investing in future talent13:00 His belief that AI should augment jobs, freeing people for higher-value work15:16 Using AI as a personalised assistant for learning, productivity and decision support
Transcribe →E237 Inside Enterprise AI Transformation: Agents, ROI, and Co-Creation with Version 1's Brad Mallard
Jun 1100:29:22Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Brad Mallard, Chief Technology Officer at Version 1. In a world driven by rapid technological change, AI is not just about the technology itself; it’s about people, transformation, and real-world application. In today’s podcast, Brad shares how Version 1 is harnessing artificial intelligence to redefine business processes and educational experiences.Topics include:0:00 Driving AI transformation across regulated industries worldwide at Version 2:39 Leading AI transformation through internal adoption and public sector innovation5:12 How they prioritise AI adoption through people, education and change management7:42 Emphasising AI governance, measurement and business value realisation11:30 Addressing rising AI costs through token optimisation and model efficiency15:25 How Version 1 enables AI agents across enterprise workflows and functions19:06 Plans for continued AI-driven growth, job creation and investment in co-creation spaces20:39 How Version 1's co-creation studios enable AI-powered, rapid prototype development with clients23:09 Co-creating AI solutions with clients focused on early ROI validation25:10 Delivering AI-for-good solutions improving education and productivity globally
Transcribe →E236 The Impact of General Purpose AI Agents with Jentic’s Sean Blanchfield and Michael Cordner
Jun 400:22:33Tap to summarizeToday’s guests are Sean Blanchfield CEO and Michael Cordner, CTO at Jentic. In a world driven by innovation and technological advancement, few developments stand as transformative as the emergence of general-purpose artificial intelligence agents. This shift is highlighted in today’s episode live from Dublin Tech Summit, as Michael and Sean chat about the profound implications of AI on both business and society.Topics include:0:00 How OpenClaw signals the arrival of universal AI agents5:14 Using OpenClaw to validate Jentic's Vision for Governed AI7:23 Why the Real Breakthrough Is Agents Working Together8:58 Without Governance, AI Agents Create Organisational Chaos11:54 Building AI Demands Perspectives Beyond the Tech Bubble14:23 Staying Ahead in AI Requires Constant Experimentation15:49 Their Vision that the Future Isn't Software, It's Agent Organisations20:00 Why Traditional Org Charts Don't Fit the AI Era
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