AI Literate Citizen Podcast

https://lnkd.in/e-ys4Uci According to a World Economic Forum study, it would take 152 years to close the gender gap if we did nothing more than what we do today.? This was just one insight during my discussion with Debbie Botha, Global Chief Partnership Officer, who further describes the Women in AI organization as a 'Do-Tank', not just another 'Think-Tank.? "Even with the hardest efforts, we will still be biased human beings ....it is important teams build the future of our world with AI applications to embrace internal diversity as much as possible to create an inclusive AI and represent a right image of a multicultural society. That’s why we need... more women in AI, but (also) more diversity in general. This can extend to skin color, religion, education, country, family, age, etc.," Founders of Women in AI? Started from a grassroots organization, Women in AI has grown into a global organization in 150 countries with boots on the ground in over 40 countries.? Our conversations dive deeper into the following:? ?- making a visible impact on minimizing bias and closing the gender gap? - five (5) ways to increase (or speed up) the process? ?- how does culture impact, hurts, or help the progress? - example such as job description, where a small change can make a big difference

https://lnkd.in/eT8xS6sz Is customer service really servicing the customer if the priority is capturing data rather than understanding the customer?? Think about the last time you called customer service and spoke with someone who spent more time on data entry than really helping you, or what about a non-profit organization whose support center is manned by volunteers or interns??Perhaps the customer service agent does not want to ask the customer to repeat themselves and thereby miss out on documenting key information, or perhaps the agent is so busy hearing the conversation for data entry and not listening to the customer's needs.?? Wyser is a 2-year-old start-up using AI technologies to document, in real-time, the voice of the customer. This reduces data entry errors while increasing data accuracy. More importantly, it allows the customer service agent to provide service to the customer rather than risk escalating customer frustration even further.?? Donna, "we are processing data in the most intelligent way to fully use it without someone having to manually look at it.... able to identify patterns and keywords to establish trends and then adapt accordingly."?? Additional topics discussed are:? ?- Shifting into an early-stage start-up from a long career in the industry? ?- Is this value of what you are doing immediately understood? ?- Types of bias in the traditional customer service approach? ?- Cultural challenges in off-shore call centers? ?- Loss of valuable information due to individuals who are slow at data entry

AI In the News Feb 24 - Mar 2 1. AI Chatbots Converse in 'Gibber Link' What happens when a chatbot calls another chatbot? Initially discussing a hotel booking, the chatbots switched to a sound-based mode called Gibber Link, allowing rapid communication that is incomprehensible to humans. This development has raised concerns about AI's growing capabilities. https://lnkd.in/eF3pNG8W 2.?Anthropic a startup focused on AI safety and research, raised $3.5 billion for Next-Generation AI Systems. This Series E funding round elevated its valuation to $61.5 billion. 3. NVIDIA Introduces AI Weather Forecasting Model Nvidia unveiled "NVIDIA CorrDiff," an AI-based weather forecasting model that delivers rapid, ultra-high-resolution simulations. This advancement plans to improve the accuracy of short- to medium-range weather forecasts, demonstrating AI's expanding role in environmental science. 4. AI Tools to Combat Bid-Rigging in #UK Public Procurement The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) unveiled an AI tool designed to detect collusion in public procurement by analyzing bidding data for suspicious patterns. This initiative aims to promote fair competition and reduce costs for taxpayers, emphasizing the role of AI in maintaining integrity within procurement processes. https://lnkd.in/eaeMNB6w 5. AI is removing legal obstacles 20 initiatives that save time and money in everyday processes — including contracts and procurement. https://lnkd.in/eAg758-M

This is eye-opening. We are getting closer to a world where nothing can be trusted online: This is DeepFacelive. It's a tool that can perform real-time face-swapping during live broadcasts and video calls. ? Video calls: Change your face in real-time during a video call or use a pre-recorded video ? Live-streaming: Adjust your facial expressions or entire appearance ? Facial animator: Control static facial images and manipulate them through your own face We've seen another example pop up in 2024 with Microsoft's hyper-realistic talking head AI: VASA-1. It can generate lifelike talking faces of virtual characters all from a single static image and audio clip. My takeaways: ? Proof of authenticity will be an absolute must to solve what is coming ? I believe real-world interaction is more important than ever ? Zoom meetings are about to get a whole lot more interesting You can follow me Alex Banks for daily AI highlights & insights. Want to start leveraging AI? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e9UcAxTd

I read a recent study from BBC on their research on the use of AI in Chatbots. https://lnkd.in/ej4tqz5e

I'm excited about ProcureCon Indirect West 2025, with a 20% off discount with this PIW25SPKR, join me click here https://lnkd.in/eFE8HPgT Abstract for my Topic: As AI continues to reshape industries, procurement and supply management are undergoing a rapid transformation. My session explores the current state of AI in procurement, highlighting its role in automation, data-driven decision-making, and supplier management. Attendees will gain insights into key AI technologies, real-world applications, and the challenges organizations face in adoption, including data quality, trust, and workforce readiness. The discussion will also outline strategies to overcome these barriers and prepare for the future of autonomous procurement. Join us to discover how AI is revolutionizing procurement and what steps organizations can take to stay ahead in this evolving landscape. #ProcureCon2025

AI in the News - Feb 16 - Feb 22. 1. Elon Musk's $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI Elon Musk made an unsolicited offer of $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI. Possibly to regain influence over the company he had co-founded in 2015. CEO Sam Altman publicly rejected the bid. (wired.com) 2. DeepSeek Faces Regulatory Concerns. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek AI gained international attention by developing AI models that rival U.S. companies OpenAI and Meta. The company now faces regulatory scrutiny in Europe over potential data privacy breaches. (ft.com) 3. Adobe Launches Beta Firefly model. This allows users to generate videos directly from text prompts or storyboards within Adobe Firefly and Premiere Pro. (techstartups.com) 4. Google's Veo 2 AI Integration with YouTube Shorts. Google unveiled Veo 2, an AI model to enhance video creation for YouTube Shorts. Creators can generate videos directly on the platform, moving Google competitively against platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. (techstartups.com) Other Items in the News............ 5. AI-Generated Slop On the Rise "AI slop" is content that ranges from bizarre images, like AI-generated depictions of Jesus meshed with shrimp, to misleading articles and low-quality books. The increase in this content has raised concerns about the integrity of online information and the challenges of distinguishing genuine human-created material from AI-generated outputs. (nymag.com) 6. AI Chatbots Mimic Deceased Individuals (Good or Bad?) The emergence of chatbots mimicking murder victims leads to ethical concerns and debates about consent and the potential for harm. Is there a need for more content moderation and ethical guidelines in AI development? (en.wikipedia.org) & (https://lnkd.in/eyPhSevT)

AI In the News Feb 9 -15, 2025: 1. Major publishers, including Condé Nast and McClatchy, filed a lawsuit against AI startup Cohere, alleging unauthorized use of at least 4,000 copyrighted works to train its language model. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, seeks damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work and aims to establish legal precedent for AI's licensed use of journalistic content. Cohere has denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit "misguided and frivolous." 2. Dell Technologies is nearing a deal to supply over $5 billion worth of AI-optimized servers to Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI. These servers, equipped with NVIDIA's GB200 semiconductors, are intended to support xAI's expanding infrastructure needs. This move underscores the escalating demand for advanced hardware capable of handling complex AI applications. 3. Apple plans to upgrade its Vision Pro headset by integrating Apple Intelligence, introducing a guest user mode, and adding a spatial content app. These updates aim to enhance user experience and competitiveness in the AI-driven device market. The software upgrade will soon be available to developers in beta form. 4. A BBC study revealed that AI chatbots frequently present factual inaccuracies and distortions in their news summaries. The investigation found more than half of the AI-generated summaries had major issues, with 19% inaccurately citing the BBC and 13% misrepresenting quotes. These findings highlight the potential dangers of AI inaccuracies in news dissemination and call for tech companies to address these issues. Link to Full Study: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://lnkd.in/eU2-5JtQ

CAN WE USE AI TO SOLVE EGG ShORTAGE? The Answer is: YES The U.S. egg shortage, caused by avian flu, supply chain disruptions, and rising feed costs, can use AI to mitigate risks. How?? 1. Predictive Analytics for Supply Chain Management AI can forecast egg production and demand using historical data, weather patterns, and disease outbreaks. This can support suppliers to adjust supply chain and logistics to avoid shortages in areas where eggs are in higher demand. 2. AI-Powered Disease Detection and Prevention Computer vision and IoT sensors can detect the signs and spread of the disease in poultry farms. 3. Smart Farming for Increased Production AI can optimize poultry farming by monitoring temperature, humidity, and feed consumption. This can improve hen health and egg-laying rates while reducing losses in the remaining (healthy) chickens. 4. Supply Chain Optimization AI-driven logistics can optimize egg distribution, reducing waste and ensuring eggs reach markets efficiently: route planning, warehouse management, and demand-based allocation. 5. Alternative Eggs AI can support the development of lab-grown or plant-based egg substitutes.

https://lnkd.in/eBU_aYxu TBDWith the increase of AI technologies and, at the same time, a decrease in the cost of using those technologies, we are seeing a rise in startups and small businesses that can focus attention on solving specific business challenges.?? In this episode, Erin McFarlane, VP of Product Innovation at the Boston, MA startup Fairmarkit is doing just that with a new round of funding in 2022, bringing 'fairness to the market is possible.?Three (3) years ago, Erin took a risk to shift from working on the buy-side, most of her professional career, to the supply side and work with a very young start-up company.?? Erin, "Policies often state using procurement at a threshold of $X. P-card is reserved for smaller but more frequent spending. The middle ground is where Fairmarkit excels, supporting both direct & indirect spending."? Additional topics covered: - What lured you away from industry to a start-up? - Fairmarket overview - What use cases is Fairmarkit solving for? - Does it really cost more for the organization to use diverse suppliers? - What and where are the AI technologies used? - Lessons Learned in working with Startups from Erin