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Unleashing AI: Navigating the Future of Innovation and Ethics

At the Host in Ireland 2024 Global Partner Kickoff, AI expert and author Mark Kelly captivated attendees with a keynote on the dual nature of generative AI, balancing its transformative potential against ethical considerations. 

His insights into how AI can revolutionise industries while necessitating careful ethical practices resonated deeply, sparking engaging discussions among the 58 partners and 116 delegates from leading companies and six countries.

Taunya, Marketing Director at Host in Ireland, praised Mark’s presentation for its informative and engaging nature, reflecting the positive reception from an audience keen on understanding AI’s future applications and challenges.

Mark’s contribution not only aligned with Host in Ireland’s mission to promote Ireland as a prime data hosting location but also encouraged a thoughtful dialogue on leveraging AI responsibly, leaving a lasting impact on the event’s participants and reinforcing Ireland’s significant role in the global data hosting landscape.

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“Mark Kelly delivered an exceptional keynote at yesterday’s Host in Ireland Kick Off Event, captivating every attendee with his profound insights into the future of AI. His involvement not only enriched our understanding but also sparked a lively, informative dialogue that resonated with all present. We are immensely grateful for his contribution and thank him for being such an outstanding speaker—a true highlight of our event.”

AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

Accessible for purchase on Amazon, AI Ireland’s latest book “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” is your must read for 2024. 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. 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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Generative AI

Getting Generative AI Ready E02: ‘Aligning Data Strategy with Business Goals’ With AWS and GlobalLogic

Welcome to episode two in a very special “Getting Generative AI Ready” series 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.

In the second episode of this five-part podcast series, we’re joined by Patrick Callaghan, Principal Data Strategy Technologist at AWS Ireland and Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic.

In this podcast, Patrick and Keith  discuss the challenges that organisations face in implementing data strategies, in particular focusing on governance and accessibility. 

Governance involves ensuring accurate and correct data reaches the right people at the right time, while accessibility pertains to the ability to use data effectively. Frustration, low morale and a divide between business and IT teams arise when these challenges persist.

The importance of cultural alignment with data strategy is also emphasised, with successful organisations defined by effective management, clear success definitions and a culture aligned with the business goals. The manifestation of alignment issues includes shadow IT and data duplication.

Metrics for measuring effective data strategy implementation include data utilisation, sharing, security and alignment with business priorities. Agility is crucial to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment, with an emphasis on starting small, scaling fast and maintaining a focus on the long-term vision.

The conversation also touches on the relevance of metrics in the context of a marathon rather than a sprint. Additionally, the discussion addresses the potential use of Generative AI, highlighting the importance of a solid data strategy as a foundation for leveraging such advanced technologies. 

The risks of technology-driven approaches without a clear business goal or data culture are emphasised, as they may lead to uncontrollable and unpredictable outcomes.

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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

Accessible for purchase on Amazon, AI Ireland’s latest book “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” is your must read for 2024. 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. 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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Education

E130 John Clancy, Founder and CEO at Galvia

Welcome to episode E130 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 John Clancy, Founder and CEO at Galvia. Based in Galway, Galvia’s mission is to make AI accessible to all organisations, regardless of size. They believe teams should be able to access the benefits of an AI platform and empowered to focus on what matters most, whether that’s value creation or more engaged customers.

Galvia were a finalist in the Best Application of AI in a Startup at last month’s AI Awards for addressing the University of Galway’s pandemic-induced challenges with an AI-driven student engagement platform named Cara. It helped reduce staff workload by 40%, saving 1500+ hours and instantly resolved 84% of student queries.

Topics include:

  • Creating an AI-driven platform to aid student engagement
  • Applying AI to simplify student support processes
  • Training university data to prioritise top student queries intuitively
  • Deploying securely in private cloud while prioritising data governance
  • An AI-driven content system to aid mental health support pathways for students
  • Data provisioning challenges in diverse tech stacks for machine learning
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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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The AI Journey in Ireland: A Pivotal Juncture

As the AI EU Act inches towards ratification and with the recent agreement among the Top 7 AI companies in America,  we stand at a significant turning point in Ireland’s AI journey. There’s an imperative need to build upon the momentum from defining a strategy, to effect a transformation in AI adoption.
 

Ireland’s AI Strategic Roadmap

With the Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment targeting 75% of AI, cloud and big data integration in all businesses by 2030, we delve deeper into Ireland’s strategic roadmap for AI. This ambitious drive demonstrates Ireland’s dedication to enhancing the role of Artificial Intelligence in the tech landscape, reinforcing its status as a prospective global trailblazer in AI implementation.
 
In July 2021, the Irish Government rolled out a comprehensive AI Strategy titled “AI – Here for Good“, proposing a range of initiatives aimed at promoting AI practices for both economic and societal advancement. This forward-thinking move signifies Ireland’s commitment to harnessing AI’s transformative power and associated technologies. AI Ireland wholeheartedly supports the Government’s strategic plan, emphasising the immediate need for increased adoption and investment in AI-centric solutions.
 

AI Preparedness in Ireland: A Global Perspective

Ireland’s innovative mindset, adaptable skill set and tech-savvy workforce favour our emergence as an AI frontrunner. Globally, Ireland holds a distinguished rank in terms of AI readiness, being 18th among 160 countries as per the Oxford Insight AI Readiness Report 2022.

 
Role of AI and its Impact on Business Outcomes

AI and advanced analytics have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives, with tools like Siri, Google Assistant, autonomous cars and entertainment platforms such as Netflix and Spotify harnessing AI for personalised customer content. The ability to process and interpret enormous, complex information generated every second, by people and systems, is achievable only through AI’s innovative capabilities.
 

Ireland’s Vision for an AI-powered Future

The Government’s strategic blueprint outlines a vision for Ireland to emerge as a global leader in using AI for economic and societal advancement, based on a people-centric, ethical approach to its development, integration and usage. It recognises eight pillars to facilitate AI adoption in an ethical and transparent way, equip the public and workforce, fund innovation and research, and encourage AI integration across sectors and industries.
 

The Role of Irish Organisations in AI Implementation

For Ireland’s AI strategy to truly thrive, organisations need to embrace, utilise, leverage and benefit from it. This starts with organisations recognising the current and future value of AI and making concerted efforts to overcome any internal and external barriers to its adoption.
 

Building AI Awareness

Irish organisations may miss significant AI opportunities while their competitors invest heavily. A recent survey by Equinix revealed that almost 52% of participants reported that key decision-makers had a limited understanding of AI. Additionally, another 50% understood AI well but were unsure about its potential benefits to their organisation. 


Filling the AI Talent Gap

AI solutions are multifaceted, requiring a wide range of competencies such as statistics, programming, data science, tech infrastructure and software development.


Governance and Ethics in AI

Concerns about the ethical and legal aspects of AI solutions are common among regulators across all industries. The majority of organisations do not have an internal framework to evaluate the ethical implications of AI solutions before implementation.
 
 

Driving the AI Revolution: The Role of Businesses

The responsibility now falls on businesses to lead AI adoption.  The focus should not just be on adopting AI for societal and national good, but on implementing AI solutions that streamline services, foster innovation in products and offerings, and enhance customer experiences.
 

The Importance of Data Sharing in AI

Apart from developing their own AI solutions, organisations can contribute on a national scale, for instance, by sharing their own data.  Data is the lifeblood of AI solutions. The larger the dataset, the higher the accuracy of the output. Open data and data sharing remain significant subjects in this domain.
 

Conclusion: Realising the AI Vision for Ireland

Ireland’s strategic plan for AI presents a dynamic and promising landscape for the country’s technological future. The drive towards increased AI adoption, facilitated by the Irish Government’s ambitious blueprint, underscores the transformative potential of AI for both economic and societal enhancement. For this potential to be fully realised, businesses, industries, and public bodies must embrace and drive AI adoption.

Combining the power of AI with ethical frameworks, increased data sharing and a commitment to nurturing AI talent, Ireland is positioned to not only be a participant in the AI revolution but also to lead it on a global stage. As we venture further into this AI-powered era, the collaboration of all sectors will be instrumental in ensuring that AI is truly ‘here for good’ in Ireland.

Apply now to the 2023 AI Awards!

Applications for the 2023 AI Awards are still open until August 25th so if you or someone you know is working on exciting projects, products, services and leaders in AI, Data Science and Machine Learning that are making a real impact in the industry, we want to hear from you!It’s free to enter and there are 12 categories you can apply for across industry, academia and leadership. 

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E75 Dr. Markus Helfert, Principal Investigator at ADAPT Centre and Professor at Maynooth University

Welcome to episode 75 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.

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