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SkyNet Chronicles: Business in the AI Age
Hosted by Skynet Chronicles · EN
A comprehensive podcast series aimed at demystifying the complex world of artificial intelligence and its applications in business. Hosted by Projekt Rising, the series offers expert insights into various AI technologies, real-world use cases, and ethical implications. Designed to empower business owners, decision-makers, and those curious about AI, the podcast provides practical knowledge and tools for driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Drawing inspiration from the 'Terminator' series, it promises an enlightening journey into the future.
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Ep 56: AI: Creating Space for Better Human Connection
2w ago01:00:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, we’re joined by Oliver Hemsley, a business connector, landlord, investor, councillor and lifelong advocate for people, community and meaningful conversation.Oliver shares his wide ranging journey, from starting out in business at a young age, to building industrial units, supporting local enterprise, leading through politics, coaching judo and helping business owners find clarity, confidence and direction. We discuss how AI can support businesses by removing the mundane, improving efficiency and helping people work smarter, but also why it should never replace judgement, relationships or the ability to look someone in the eye and have an honest conversation. _________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →Ep 55: Reimagining Law Through AI
Apr 1801:11:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, we explore the future of work, law, and human purpose in the age of AI with Quentin Salt. Quentin shares why he no longer sees traditional legal practice as a guaranteed long-term path, and together Tim and Quentin unpack how AI is reshaping not just the legal sector, but nearly every form of knowledge work. From AI agents, local models, and the commoditisation of professional services to deeper questions around universal basic income, identity, and what gives people meaning when work is no longer central to life. This episode is a fascinating look at the opportunities and risks ahead for businesses and individuals._________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →EP 54: AI Changes the Way Businesses Are Built
Mar 2700:59:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, Jackson Howell turns interviewer as he sits down with Tim to explore Project Rising’s journey, the evolution of AI in business, and what the next decade may hold. From the company’s beginnings in workflow automation through to the development of Toolkit, the conversation unpacks why most businesses are not really looking for AI itself, but for better ways to solve operational problems, adopt change gradually, and unlock meaningful value. The episode also dives into the dangers of surface-level AI adoption, why solving one clear business problem at a time matters, and how human expertise still plays a vital role alongside increasingly powerful AI tools. _________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →EP 53: From Data Everywhere to Insight Anywhere
Mar 1801:01:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, we speak with Jackson, the newest member of the Projekt Rising team, about the fast-moving rise of AI in business and what it really takes to adopt it well. From his early passion for technology to his work solving real business problems, Jackson shares why AI should be used to remove repetitive admin, improve efficiency and give people more time to focus on valuable, human-led work.The conversation also explores the wider impact of AI, including business resistance to change, fears around job displacement, and the risk of falling behind. Jackson also gives insight into Projekt Rising’s developing “sales brain”, designed to bring together scattered customer and sales information into one clearer, more useful system._________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →EP 52: Or8or: The AI Coach for Better Public Speaking
Feb 2700:42:27Summary readyIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, Tim is joined by returning guest Pete Rushmer to share the journey behind Or8or, an AI-powered public speaking coaching app designed to help people practise, improve, and build confidence in a safe space. Pete reflects on his own speaking journey, from shaky early presentations and Toastmasters filler-word feedback to TEDx, keynote speaking, and the lessons he learned about pace, silence, body language, and storytelling. They also unpack how Or8or works, including analysis of video, audio, eye contact, gestures, filler words, and message structure, plus how the app can support everything from networking pitches to bigger talks. The conversation covers the realities of building and launching an AI product too, from waiting for the tech and pricing to catch up, to App Store delays and content moderation requirements. It is a practical, honest episode about confidence, feedback, and using AI to help people become more effective speakers and stronger communicators. _________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
SummaryEP 51: Digital Education First: Building an AI-Ready Society
Feb 1301:00:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, Tim sits down with Chang, an expert in generative AI and executive education, to explore what responsible AI adoption really looks like in 2026. Chang shares how businesses have shifted from cautious curiosity to “think big, start small” action plans, and why a playful, lifelong-learning mindset is often the fastest route to genuine capability building. Together, they dig into practical wins organisations can make right now, from using AI to turn meetings into clear actions, to rethinking how time is spent across teams. The conversation moves into the bigger societal questions too: what happens to meaning and identity when roles are automated, how education can evolve faster than traditional curricula, and why keeping humans “in the loop” still matters, especially when accuracy, trust, and accountability are on the line. _________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →EP 50: Smarter Selling: Human-led with AI efficiency
Jan 3000:58:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, Tim chats with Simon White, a sales team development specialist, about what business development looks like in an AI-led world. Simon shares how he uses ChatGPT to speed up the day-to-day, from drafting emails and polishing training materials to shaping sessions and creating quick visuals. They also dig into why relationship-led selling still matters, and why in-person connection is making a comeback as online noise increases._________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →EP 49: Managed IT and The Reality of Cyber Resilience
Jan 1600:44:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, Tim sits down with Kieran, founder of Evolve Technologies, to unpack what it really takes to keep businesses running when cyber threats hit hard. Kieran shares how his team supports clients through a monthly retainer service desk model, alongside telecoms and infrastructure, and why staying hands on still matters. The conversation explores the most common real world breach patterns, from phishing and credential capture to invoice interception, and why security only works when it is applied across the whole organisation. We also touch on AI as both an attacker and defender, the reality of tool costs, and how trust, communication, and change management make or break security outcomes._________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →EP 48: Video Production: AI Tools and Keeping Creative Control
Jan 200:47:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, Tim sits down with Chris Wardle from Eldraw Media, for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is reshaping modern video production. Chris shares how tools like Suno are already solving real commercial pain points around licensing and copyright claims, and why “AI-generated” can sometimes be the safest route for client deliverables on platforms like TikTok. Chris and Tim explore the rapid leap in generative video quality, including AI-built scene-to-scene transitions that would be impossible to film in a live concert, and the current limits around character consistency in video compared with still images. _________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
Transcribe →EP 47: From Hard Hats to Dashboards: Modernising Health & Safety
Dec 1100:49:06Tap to summarizeIn this insightful episode of the Skynet Chronicles, we dive into the high-stakes world of workplace safety with our guest Colin Nottage, founder of Influential Management Group and creator of the Safety Remotely platform. Together, he and Tim unpack the real impact of robots and automation on health and safety; how taking humans out of repetitive, high-risk tasks can prevent life-changing injuries, but also introduces new hazards when things go wrong. Colin explains how Safety Remotely uses structured data, sector-specific risk profiles and AI-driven insights to spotlight the most critical tasks, quantify the financial cost of failing to manage them, and give health and safety professionals board-ready arguments that tie risk directly to revenue, tenders and shutdown costs. _________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation, based in Peterborough UK) | Hosted by Tim Davies. https://projektrising.ai#podcast #AI #AIpodcast #artificialintelligence
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