EP 139: DEMYSTIFYING THE AI FUTURE... (PART 1) WITH CIARA CONWAY OF TESCO BANK

In this powerful episode of Dave and Dharm Demystify, technologist and financial services veteran Ciara Conway joins Dave and Dharmesh for a frank and wide-ranging conversation about demystifying the forces shaping our future. The trio take on some of the biggest questions of our time: What happens when innovation is driven by profit above all else? How will AI and automation reshape our world of work, and at what cost to human dignity? And can we build a new social contract that ensures technology serves society, rather than erodes it? Drawing on real-world examples – from the privatisation of water to the rising costs of life-saving medicines, Ciara challenges the idea that progress is always good, urging us to question who benefits and at what price. They discuss the urgent need for ethics in boardrooms, government frameworks to protect the public good, and grassroots activism to hold power to account. Despite the heavy themes, this is a conversation rooted in optimism. Ciara, Dave, and Dharmesh explore how small, determined groups of people can spark meaningful change, why open debate matters more than ever, and how we might still shape a future worth getting out of bed for.