AI Ireland with Mark Kelly AI Ireland

Today's guest is Dr. Robert Ross, Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science at TU Dublin and Funded Investigator at the ADAPT SFI Research Centre. In this mini-episode, Robert delves into the evolving role of AI in healthcare, illuminating the opportunities and challenges inherent in this burgeoning field.

Topics include:


The impact of Generative AI in Healthcare
Trust and reliability in healthcare AI systems
Maintaining public trust among patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.
The EU AI Act's impact on healthcare AI applications.
Call for collaboration and conscientious innovation in AI-driven healthcare.

On April 16th, AI Ireland founder Mark Kelly hosted and moderated the "Improving Health Outcomes Through AI" at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland).  In the coming weeks, we will share bite-sized podcasts of the conference talks to inspire others about the possibilities of AI in healthcare. In today's episode, our guest is Prathibha Varkey, President of Mayo Clinic Health System.



Topics include:


Mayo Clinic's dedication to patient-centric care.
Delivering outstanding healthcare, particularly in rural areas.
Using AI to solve challenges such as workforce shortages and limited access to specialists
Importance of executive leadership and education in embracing technology.
Embracing a culture of technological advancement in healthcare.
Engaging stakeholders to explore AI's potential in healthcare.
Addressing pitfalls associated with integrating AI into the healthcare system.

On April 16th, AI Ireland founder Mark Kelly hosted and moderated the "Improving Health Outcomes Through AI" at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland).  In the coming weeks, we will share bite-sized podcasts of the conference talks to inspire others about the possibilities of AI in healthcare. In today's episode, our guest is Mark Sujan, Professor of Safety Science at Centre for Assuring Autonomy at the University of York


Topics include:


His advocacy for a human-centered approach to AI in healthcare.
Importance of considering complexity of clinical systems for AI effectiveness.
Addressing safety and stakeholder engagement concerns.
Emphasizing relationship maintenance amidst technological advancements.
How AI is a tool to augment, not replace human capabilities.
Importance of earning and maintaining trust among patients and healthcare professionals.
Reassuring that AI will not negatively impact care or relationships.

Today’s guest is Nancy Rademaker, International Keynote Speaker & Co-Founder at Drawify and Speakers Club. As one of the few female keynote speakers to cover the impact of digitization on customer behaviour, Nancy likes to share her first-hand experiences straight from the places where technology is shaping our future. With over 25 years of experience in business, IT and Education, Nancy's main focus remains on PEOPLE. She has always been enthusiastic about people and both customer-centric and employee-centric strategies. 

Nancy likes to focus on how technology influences people's behaviour and how it helps them to share knowledge and to create and innovate. She loves energizing roundtables, boardroom sessions and corporate events with bold presentations on the topics of digital transformation, innovation, extreme customer centricity, employee experience, disruption, AI, business model change and leadership.

Topics include:


Adapting to rapid tech changes and evolving human traits
How AI encompasses more than ChatGPT, alleviating job fears
AI aids rather than replaces, enhancing human capabilities
Customized AI with human oversight to enhance user experience
Fostering innovation while ensuring compliance and exploration

Today’s guests are Lidia Juskowiak, Co-Founder and CEO, and Amy Awad, CTO and Co-Founder at Lean In Wellness. Founded in 2022, Lean In Wellness is more than just a wellness app - it's your gateway to a better quality of life. They aim to be the world's leading Wellbeing platform, designed for individual consumers and organisations looking for comprehensive employee assistance solutions.

Lean In Wellness was a nominee at last year's AI Awards in the Best Application of AI in Healthcare category for addressing growing health issues related to obesity by offering a holistic wellness platform powered by AI. It covers mental, physical and spiritual health, using personalised tools and innovative lean methodology. 

Topics include:


The inspiration for setting up Lean In Wellness
Personalising wellness solutions with cognitive science and AI
Their goal within prioritising privacy and ethical AI standards
Developing a Proof-of-Concept that promotes fairness and empowers gradual change

Today’s guest is Dragoș Tudorache, Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of the Renew Europe Group. He is the LIBE rapporteur on the AI Act, and he sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA), the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE), and the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with the United States (D-US). He was the Chair of the Special Committee on AI in the Digital Age (AIDA).

Beginning his career in 1997 as a judge in Romania. After working on justice and anticorruption at the European Commission Representation in Romania, supporting the country’s EU accession, he joined the Commission as an official and subsequently, qualified for leadership roles in EU institutions. He was elected to the European Parliament in 2019. Dragos' current interests in the European Parliament include security and defence, AI and new technologies, transatlantic issues, the Republic of Moldova and internal affairs.

Topics include:


The vote on the AI Act and timeline for phased implementation
The AI Act's aim to protect citizens from tech risks and ensuring rights
Balancing human protection with innovation enablement through various measures
How the AI evolution prompts legislative updates for deep fakes, democracy etc.
Why society needs preparation for an AI-driven future
Establishing coherence & protecting shared societal values
How the AI Act will ensure positive AI transformation, alleviating societal fears