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Education

E133 Balaji Padmanathan, Data Scientist & Masters Graduate at UCD

Welcome to episode E133 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Balaji Padmanathan, Data Scientist & Masters Graduate at Uniersity College Dublin. Balaji was the winner in the Best Application of AI in a Student Project at the 2023 AI Awards for his project focusing on optimising electric vehicle charging station locations in Dublin. The aim of the project was to make Dublin more sustainable and serve as a model for global efforts to combat climate change and promote responsible urban development.

Topics include:

  • Optimizing electric vehicle charging stations for viability
  • Pivoting to DBSCAN and ranking methods due to data scarcity
  • Utilizing open source data such as OpenStreetMap & OpenChargeMap for analysis
  • Validating analysis using existing EV stations for accuracy assessment
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

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Software Development

E131 Eamonn O’Toole, Data Science Consultant at Dell Technologies

Welcome to episode E131 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Eamonn O’Toole, Data Science Consultant at Dell Technologies. Dell Technologies Managed Services (DTMS) provide fully managed and optimised cloud and IT services to a large and varied set of 3rd party customers. These services include the operation and
maintenance of backup, storage, compute, network and converged
infrastructure with a variety of monitoring and ITSM systems.

Dell Technologies won the 2023 AI Award for Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise for the DTMS team’s collaboration with Service Operations Applied Science and Engineering (SOAS) to employ an ML-powered Multi-Layered Framework to enhance incident management and reduce ticket handling times.

Topics include:

  • How Dell Managed Services are enhancing IT efficiency through intelligent data utilisation
  • Introducing Intelligent Ticket Routing which reduces resolution time by 4%
  • Applying NLP and clustering for efficient ticket classification
  • Integrating ML with ITSM to guarantee seamless, platform-agnostic ticket routing
  • Real-time ticket integration and anomaly detection to ensure practical utility
  • Predictive analytics for automated incident prevention and recovery
  • Key lesson to understand the context in deploying solutions
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

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News

Google Unveils Gemini: A Leap Forward in AI Capabilities

In a groundbreaking move, Google has revealed its latest Artificial Intelligence model, Gemini, which claims to surpass ChatGPT in numerous assessments, while exhibiting advanced reasoning capabilities across various formats. 

Gemini emerges as a culmination of extensive efforts by DeepMind, the Google unit based in London, representing a significant stride in AI innovation. Comprising three versions – Ultra, Pro, and Nano – the model’s prowess lies in its multimodal functionality, comprehending text, audio, images, video and computer code simultaneously.

One of Gemini’s most notable achievements is its superior performance in benchmark tests, outstripping prominent AI models like GPT-4 in reasoning and image understanding. Google’s emphasis on safety and collaboration with governments for pre and post-release testing underscores a commitment to responsible AI advancement.

However, regulatory clearance hurdles have stalled the Bard upgrade release across Europe, signalling a cautious approach by Google, aligning with ethical and safety concerns associated with AI development.

Gemini’s groundbreaking capabilities have been demonstrated through promotional videos showcasing its Ultra model’s proficiency in deciphering handwritten physics solutions and accurately identifying elements within visual prompts, such as identifying an enactment reminiscent of “The Matrix.”

Despite these advancements, concerns persist regarding AI’s potential pitfalls, including misinformation and the creation of systems beyond human control. DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis acknowledges the foundational role of multimodal models like Gemini in the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), albeit recognising the ongoing research and innovation needed to bridge existing gaps.

Gemini’s training data, drawn from diverse sources including the open web, has drawn criticism from sectors concerned about copyrighted content usage in AI model development. Notably, Gemini’s ability to comprehend and respond to various prompts represents a significant advancement, though the Pro and Nano versions released to the public currently respond only in text or code formats.

Google’s stride into the AI landscape with Gemini sets a benchmark, but the competitive landscape remains dynamic. OpenAI’s upcoming iteration and emerging players like XAI and Baidu’s advancements underscore the accelerating pace of AI evolution, paralleled by governments’ endeavours to regulate this burgeoning technology.

Gemini’s global launch, while excluding Europe for the time being, heralds a new chapter in AI integration within Google’s ecosystem, promising expanded functionalities and responsible innovation. As Google continues to pioneer AI advancements, the impact and ethical considerations of these cutting-edge models remain pivotal in shaping the future of technology.

AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

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Finance 2

E127 Alan Moore, Founder and CEO at Tax World

Welcome to episode E127 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Alan Moore, Founder and CEO at Tax World. Based in Dublin, Tax World were a nominee for the 2023 AI Awards in the Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service category for their product Ezylia, which addresses the complex issue of obtaining clear tax information with a personal AI assistant.

Ezylia has been trained on Irish tax law, tax commentary and publications with over 10 years of questions and answers from Tax World’s members area. They employ OpenAI’s ChatGPT, regex and Python to efficiently answer tax questions, simplify tax topics and reduce research time for professionals.

Topics include:

  • How their 10,000 Q&A database boosts AI accuracy
  • Ensuring detailed sourcing in AI data for clients’ trust
  • Rapid customer expansion and global reach via referrals
  • Empowering accountants with comprehensive tax support
  • A tax-centric approach, UK expansion & streamlined system success
 
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

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Government 2

E125 Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland

Welcome to episode E125 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland. Having joined the UK Civil Service in 1990, Paul has served in Paris and New York and has also had a wide range of political and security roles in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. His previous roles include British Ambassador to Sweden, Deputy Permanent Representative to NATO and UK Ambassador to the EU for Political and Security to name a few

Paul became Ambassador to Ireland in September 2020. The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations and consular services.

Topics include:

  • AI’s promise for good and need for safety balance
  • How the AI Summit emphasises a multi-stakeholder approach to AI management
  • The UK’s multi-million-pound investment in AI skills and technology advancement
  • The AI Summit’s aim to balance AI’s potential with shared safety understanding
  • Global AI development, balancing innovation and safety through collaboration
  • Developing safe AI for global benefit, inclusivity and societal improvement.
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

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Healthcare 2

E120 Gerard Quinn, VP of Innovation & Informatics at ICON plc

Welcome to episode E120 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Gerard Quinn, VP of Innovation & Informatics at ICON plc. Since their foundation in Dublin in 1990, ICON’s mission has been to help their clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. They do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.

ICON are nominated in the Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise category at the 2023 AI Awards for their Cassandra platform. Cassandra employs powerful machine learning models to predict FDA and EMA post-marketing requirements (PMRs) with 99% and 97% accuracy, helping pharmaceutical companies plan clinical trials effectively and reduce risks.

Topics include:

  • An overview of ICON’s work serving pharmaceutical and biotech firms
  • How the Cassandra product uses AI to AI forecast post-trial needs, assisting planning and drug access
  • Predicting post-trial needs, aiding proactive planning, avoiding delays and costs
  • AI built with data sourcing for trial design and business use
  • AI’s limitless potential in clinical research for automation and problem-solving
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

Limited tickets remain for the 2023 AI Awards.

The fifth annual AI Awards takes place on Tuesday November 21st at the Gibson Hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and network with over 200 AI and Data professionals across the island of Ireland and hear from some of the most exciting AI applications across industry and academia spanning 12 award categories.

Don’t miss the opportunity to get your tickets now! Sale ends November 17th but limited tickets remain so head over to aiawards.ie/tickets or Eventbrite to book your seat today!