Impact of AI:Explored

James O'Regan and Gerjon Kunst

Welcome to Impact of AI:Explored this is a podcast series hosted James O'Regan and Gerjon Kunst. This podcast series is an initiative by and for the developer and IT professional community. It is our goal to empower each and every one to learn and share all there is to know about Artificial Intelligence and how it affects our day to day lives as IT professionals. There is a huge quantity of valuable AI related information in various formats available and it keeps increasing on a daily basis.  It is our objective to help people to make sense of all this information.

  1. 1d ago

    Pressing the Easy Button: How AI Habits Are Breaking Our Brains and Our Jobs

    In this episode of Impact of AI: Explored, Gerjon and James talk with Paul Slater -  Principal AI Technologist at Adobe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-slater/). We discus the often overlooked costs of AI, including human, environmental, and societal impacts. We look at the importance of human control, responsible AI development, and maintaining human-centric values in the age of rapid AI evolution. We also dive into the Reverse Flynn effect which covers the decline in average IQ scores after peaking in the 1990s/2000s. key topics Costs of AI including human, environmental, and societal impactsThe reverse Flynn effect and declining intelligence indicatorsThe importance of human control and responsible AI developmentHabits and behaviors influenced by AI and technologySocietal fragmentation and echo chambers caused by AI Chapters 00:00 The Hidden Costs of AI 06:13 Understanding the Reverse Flynn Effect 10:19 Human Control vs. AI Dependence 14:16 The Impact of AI on Social Interactions 18:03 Cultural Reflections on Technology in Media 19:20 Patterns in Human Interaction with Technology 23:24 The Evolving Fear of AI 25:38 Generational Perspectives on AI 28:10 Safeguarding a Human-Centric AI Future 33:04 Addressing Societal Fragmentation through AI 38:00 Embracing Humanity in an AI-Driven World Resources Paul Slater's Book on AI Costs and Society (https://www.amazon.com/Your-Next-Job-Disappears-ebook/dp/B0C7V7X4X4) European Union Guidelines on AI (https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/ai-act) Responsible AI Guidelines by Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai) South Park Episode on AI and Society (http://southparkstudios.com/episodes/8byci4/south-park-deep-learning-season-26-ep-4) Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear/dp/0735211299) The Reverse Flynn Effect (https://www.develop.bc.ca/the-reverse-flynn-effect/) Support the show

    43 min

  2. May 19

    AI Governance Isn’t New: How To Stop Panicking and Start Doing the Work

    In this episode of Impact of AI: Explored, Gerjon and James talk with Rob Fawcett (The Human CTO) about the “boring but necessary” side of AI: governance, assurance and compliance. Rob explains why most organizations already have the skills from GDPR, ISO and data protection work – they just forget that AI is another governance problem, not a completely new universe. Topics we cover are the EU AI Act, the upcoming UK AI bill, and the real tension between moving fast with AI and staying compliant. Rob breaks down the three modes he sees in companies today: policy and forget, the waiting game, and speed vs compliance. He also argues IT – especially the service desk – is one of the most underused assets in AI governance. We dive into agentic AI (agents talking to agents with no human in the loop), data classification and anonymization, and who’s ultimately responsible when AI agents go wrong – vendors or the business. Rob introduces the ARIA framework (AI Readiness, Impact, Assurance), which scores and prioritizes AI use cases so you don’t just make bad processes faster, and explains how even small teams can start with something as simple as a spreadsheet inventory of all AI tools in use. Support the show

    45 min

  3. May 5

    “Is Your AI Just ‘Slop’ – Or a Real Second Brain?

    Welcome to the Impact of AI: Explored podcast. In this episode  James and Gerjon sit down with Dave Brear, Citrix Account Technology Strategist (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebrear/) to unpack the idea of an “AI second brain” and why chain of cognition matters in a world of instant AI-generated content.  They talk about “AI slop” and what separates truly valuable, story-driven content from meaning-shaped noise, even when AI is involved. Dave shares his origin story with note-taking, Zettelkasten, and Obsidian, and how he accidentally built the perfect foundation for an AI-augmented thinking system. We then explore how he connects this personal knowledge vault to AI as a thinking partner, the implications for EUC and enterprise user profiles, and the risks around ownership, shadow AI, and companies potentially “bottling” employees’ cognition. Finally, Dave gives practical advice for knowledge workers who want to start their own second brain from a blank slate, and why reading How to Take Smart Notes might change how you think forever. Interesting links: The book Dave refers to: https://www.soenkeahrens.de/en/takesmartnotes more information: https://davebrear.ai Support the show

    45 min

  4. Apr 21

    Hello AI Summit 2026 - The Future of Agentic AI in Football and Beyond

    What happens when you put a CTO from professional football in a room and ask them to be honest about AI? Joe Darkins, CTO of Burnley Football Club, joins the show for a grounded, no-hype conversation about what it actually takes to deploy AI responsibly inside an organisation. We cover a lot of ground. Joe breaks down why aligning AI to real business problems matters more than chasing the latest capability, how the CISO role is evolving as AI adoption accelerates, and what agentic AI looks like in a football club context. It's more complex than you might think. We also get into the harder questions. Who is accountable when AI gets it wrong? How do you build sandboxed environments that prevent misuse? And why are local models becoming a serious conversation for organisations that care about data privacy and environmental impact? If you're navigating AI adoption inside your organisation, this one is worth your time. Topics covered: Aligning AI initiatives to actual business problemsThe CISO's expanding role in AI governanceAgentic AI in sport and what it signals for other sectorsAI accountability and risk managementLocal models, data privacy, and sustainability Support the show

    20 min

  5. Apr 21

    Hello AI Summit 2026 - Amplify, Don’t Replace: The Human Side of AI Adoption

    Anxious about AI change? In this episode, Stephen Gresty - Coaching & Training Consultant MSc (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephengrestyroiltd/) joins James live from the Hello AI Collective Summit to explore how leaders can bring people with them instead of leaving them behind. We dig into why purpose matters more than tools, how to keep work meaningful when “AI is coming for my job” is on everyone’s mind, and why AI should amplify humans rather than replace them. Stephen shares his MORSE philosophy from applied positive psychology (mindset, optimism, resilience, strengths, empathy), talks psychological safety, and warns about the real risk of “dumbing down” if we outsource our thinking to machines. Support the show

    18 min

  6. Apr 21

    Hello AI Summit 2026 - From Idea to Emirates: Building Real AI Impact in 11 Months

    In this episode we’re at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium at Hello AI Summit 2026 and James has a chat with Dan Boyles - Global AI stratigist and Founder at Hello AI (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhelloai/), 11 months after he turned a rough idea into an AI summit. We dig into why most AI projects stall, how bad data and “glorified Google search” use cases kill ROI, and why fixing your data foundation (think Azure SQL + Fabric) unlocks real business outcomes in operations and customer experience. Dan also explains why AI agents are “really clever interns” on their way to becoming operational teammates, and why you still need proper governance, backups and a clear “why” before you unleash them on your business. Support the show

    16 min

  7. Apr 21

    Hello AI Summit 2026 - AI is a co-pilot, not a Pilot

    This episode with Phil Hobden Head of Customer Advocacy at Sage explores the realistic applications and limitations of AI in business, emphasizing the importance of good data, human oversight, and strategic integration. Phil shares insights on AI's role as a co-pilot, the necessity of foundational data, and the future of AI-driven efficiency. AI as a tool not a cure-allImportance of good data and governanceAI as a co-pilot, not a replacementChallenges of siloed AI systemsHuman oversight and strategic use of AI Support the show

    23 min

  8. Apr 6

    Billions Burned on AI: The Hidden Energy Crisis Behind ‘Smart’ Enterprises

    In this episode of Impact of AI: Explored, Gerjon and James sit down with Matt Soltau,  Global Director of Strategy and Operations at IntelliIPaaS (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soltaumatt/) They unpack AI’s hidden sustainability problem and what enterprises can actually do about it. They dig into “digital waste” in the form of zombie jobs, legacy servers, data silos and endless file duplication, and how this invisibly bloats cloud bills and energy usage. The conversation covers why AI data centers are so power-hungry, how ESG reporting is lagging behind real digital emissions, and why clean data, solid integration plumbing and clear ownership for ESG metrics are foundational for any serious AI strategy. Matt also shares real-world stories on failed AI agents, governance guardrails, and practical steps to make AI both productive and sustainable instead of just another source of greenwashed slideware chapters 00:58 The Hidden Costs of AI Energy Consumption 04:12 Understanding Digital Waste in Enterprises 08:30 AI's Role in Sustainability: Problem or Solution? 16:34 Preparing Data for AI: The Importance of Readiness 20:54 The Challenges of AI Implementation 27:13 The Blind Spot in ESG Reporting 32:11 Bridging the Gap: Efficiency and AI Support the show

    42 min
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Welcome to Impact of AI:Explored this is a podcast series hosted James O'Regan and Gerjon Kunst. This podcast series is an initiative by and for the developer and IT professional community. It is our goal to empower each and every one to learn and share all there is to know about Artificial Intelligence and how it affects our day to day lives as IT professionals. There is a huge quantity of valuable AI related information in various formats available and it keeps increasing on a daily basis.  It is our objective to help people to make sense of all this information.

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  • Creator
    James O'Regan and Gerjon Kunst
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
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