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E132 Luca Marchesotti, Founder and CEO of Gemmo AI

Welcome to episode E132 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 Luca Marchesotti, Founder and CEO of Gemmo AI. A leader in bespoke AI solutions, Gemmo AI offer services in consultancy and R&D for Computer Vision, Predictive and Generative AI projects. Their innovative AI-driven noise monitoring system has led to the launch of Risso AI, a specialised SaaS product aimed to help the growing concern around noise pollution.

Gemmo AI won the Best Application of AI in Sustainability at the 2023 AI Awards for developing an API for noise source identification to address noise pollution in Dublin and beyond, to improve health and enhance the quality of life. It’s their vision to create a world where environmental surveillance safeguards the planet.

Topics covered:

  • The work they do at Gemmo AI
  • How they are solving Noise Pollution with AI
  • The issues with manual noise monitoring and how they are solved with AI
  • Use Cases of Noise Source Attribution AI
  • The Noise Mitigation Value Chain
  • Risso AI: SaaS for Automated Noise Source Attribution
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News

Navigating the Evolving AI Landscape in 2024

Entering 2024, the dominance of Artificial Intelligence becomes the central focus, presenting both opportunities and complexities. While 2023 showcased significant advancements, it also unveiled pivotal questions and challenges demanding our complete attention. In this article, we delve into several essential AI trends worth monitoring throughout 2024.

1. Generative AI and LLMs

Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) emerged as frontrunners in 2023, commanding attention for their transformative potential. Their expanding influence promises to revolutionise user experiences across diverse industries throughout 2024. These technological wonders are pivotal for increased productivity and innovation but as their capabilities expand, the responsibility for ethical implementation becomes increasingly urgent.

2. Impact on Employment Dynamics

The direction in which AI is evolving predicts a significant change in the job market. While it enhances human roles across various sectors, the potential threat of job displacement necessitates proactive steps and forward-thinking strategies. Effectively managing this shift in employment dynamics requires focused attention to mitigate negative outcomes within the general public.

3. Advancements in Vision Intelligence

Visual AI stands at the brink of monumental strides, poised to comprehend and interpret visual information with heightened accuracy. Its applications span diverse domains like healthcare, autonomous vehicles and surveillance. However, the potential for deepfakes and privacy concerns necessitates robust ethical frameworks to steer this power responsibly.

4. Cybersecurity Challenges

The accelerated pace of AI development poses a formidable challenge in the realm of cybersecurity. Cybercriminals exploit generative AI capabilities, elevating threats such as phishing and misinformation campaigns. Building resilient defence mechanisms and agile countermeasures to combat evolving cyber threats becomes imperative.

5. Government Regulation and Legislation

The surging significance of AI propels governments worldwide into the realm of policymaking, aiming for a delicate balance between fostering innovation and ensuring responsible AI utilisation. The discourse around setting global standards underscores the need for collaborative endeavors among nations to harness AI’s potential while averting unintended consequences.

While these trends present unprecedented opportunities, they also unravel a fabric of ethical, societal and regulatory concerns. Responsible and ethical use of AI becomes crucial to navigate these upcoming advancements effectively.

As we progress through 2024, a balanced approach is essential, harnessing the potential of AI while actively confronting its inherent challenges. Collaborative initiatives involving industry leaders, policymakers, and experts are pivotal in charting a path where AI drives progress while maintaining ethical standards and societal welfare.

AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

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News

Getting Generative AI ready

Join AI Ireland, GlobalLogic, AWS, Snowflake and Immuta in a comprehensive five-part podcast series focusing on optimising data utilisation for enhanced business value and preparedness for advanced AI. Delve into strategies to strengthen your data approach, strike a balance between opportunities and risks, and attain data readiness to effectively identify new offerings, gain deeper customer insights and secure a competitive edge in the market.

Introduction: Featuring AWS and
GlobalLogic

Host Mark Kelly, Mark Dunleavey and Declan Fay delve into the impact of Generative AI, examining its role in compelling organisations to adeptly gather and derive insights from their data. They emphasise utilising AI to cater to the distinctive preferences of each individual customer.

Episode One: With AWS and GlobalLogic

Mark Kelly is joined by Keith Hinde and Patrick Callaghan to explore aligning data strategy metrics with business goals, maximising data utilization and implementing effective approaches to reduce shadow IT, hasten time to value and seamlessly integrate new use cases.

Episode Two:
Featuring Immuta and
GlobalLogic

Tim Marston, Keith Hinde and Mark Kelly discuss strategies for managing complex entitlements, mitigating risks in the data readiness process and identifying overlooked aspects within your data management strategy.

Episode Three: Featuring Snowflake and GlobalLogic

Mark Kelly, Fawad Qureshi and Keith Hinde discuss the challenges posed by technical debt within data platforms, hindering the acceleration of time to value, managing scalability and emphasising prioritisation of outcomes over methods. 

Episode Four:
Featuring AWS and
GlobalLogic

Dr. Maria Aretoulaki, Patrick Callaghan & Mark Kelly discuss Explainable AI. They also explore optimal methodologies for leveraging tools in model development, training, deployment, receiving feedback and ensuring consistent retraining (auto-ML).

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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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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Healthcare 2

E128 Conrad Bernath, Head of Speech and Machine Learning at T-Pro

Welcome to episode E128 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 Conrad Bernath, Head of Speech and Machine Learning at T-Pro. Headquartered in Dublin, T-Pro is a global leader in clinical documentation improvement software. The company’s technology allows healthcare providers to voice enable their existing EPR, reduce transcription costs, outsource overflow transcription and capture patient information effectively and efficiently from anywhere on any device. 

Conrad was a nominee for AI Person of the Year at the 2023 AI Awards for his work in revolutionising healthcare with advanced NLP solutions. His leadership refines medical documentation, streamlines workflows and improves patient outcomes. Through his expertise and dedication, Conrad is setting new benchmarks by integrating AI into healthcare processes, elevating standards in the industry.

Topics include:

  • Problems T-Pro are solving in healthcare documentation
  • Automating healthcare documentation with speech recognition and NLP
  • Securing healthcare data with encryption and anonymization
  • The impact to healthcare workflows and challenges to quantify impact
  • Developing a digital healthcare assistant using generative AI
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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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