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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

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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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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AI Ireland offers tailored presentations catering to your industry’s needs, providing invaluable insights into the transformative power of AI technologies. Stay ahead of the curve and equip your organisation with the knowledge it needs to confidently embrace the future.

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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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Reflecting on AI’s Evolution: A Lecture at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School by Mark Kelly

Reflecting on AI’s Evolution: A Lecture at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School by Mark Kelly

Insights from the Founder of AI Ireland and AI Awards

Returning to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School as a guest lecturer brought a profound sense of fulfillment, almost two decades after my own graduation. 

Standing at the lectern in a familiar yet transformed setting, it was a privilege to discuss the monumental impact of Artificial Intelligence in the business realm and its role in reshaping our global landscape.

As the founder of AI Ireland and the AI Awards, I have been at the forefront of witnessing AI’s evolutionary journey. This technology, once in its infancy during my academic years, now stands as a pillar of innovation and transformation in the business world. 

The opportunity to share these insights and developments with a new generation of scholars and future leaders was both an honour and a deeply personal experience.

The advancements in AI since my time at university have been staggering. The technology has revolutionised industries, ushered in groundbreaking innovations and redefined our approach to business challenges and opportunities.

Sharing my journey through the evolving AI landscape with the students at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School was an enriching experience. 

The students’ enthusiasm and keen interest in understanding the intricacies and potential of AI were truly inspiring. It is a great joy to engage with such bright, inquisitive minds, eager to explore the complexities and prospects of AI.

I am immensely thankful for the chance to give back to the institution that laid the groundwork for my career. My aspiration is that the insights imparted will motivate these emerging business leaders to adeptly navigate and influence the rapidly changing world of AI.

Looking to the future, AI’s role in business and society is set to expand even further. I eagerly anticipate seeing how these aspiring professionals will utilise this potent technology to drive innovation, craft sustainable solutions and positively transform our world.

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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E129 Emanuel Popovici, Director at the Embedded Systems Group, University College Cork

Welcome to episode E129 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 Emanuel Popovici, Director at the Embedded Systems Group within the School of Engineering at University College Cork. Since 2005, the Embedded Systems Research Group has pursued a broad range of activities through research, teaching, outreach and collaboration with industry. 

Emanuel and his team were a finalist in the Best Application of AI in an Academic Research Body and Best Application of AI in Healthcare at the 2023 AI Awards for for their project which addresses neonatal mortality in low-income countries caused by heart and brain issues. It employs AI to interpret physiological signals, improving early detection and healthcare access.

Topics include:

  • An overview of his research in solving real-life problems with AI
  • How engineers and doctors collaborate to improve healthcare
  • Improving neonatal brain anomaly detection using AI and sound
  • Their focus on XAI, emphasising human listening acuity for special sounds
  • How human-AI cooperation promises practical healthcare 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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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.

Book an AI Presentation today

AI Ireland offers tailored presentations catering to your industry’s needs, providing invaluable insights into the transformative power of AI technologies. Stay ahead of the curve and equip your organisation with the knowledge it needs to confidently embrace the future.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enlighten your team and stakeholders. Book a presentation today and explore how innovation is positively impacting your industry.