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All things Artificial Intelligence, and tech... A spin-off Podcast in association with Accelerating AI Conference. Free Tickets available now.

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  1. 4d ago

    Episode 7: AI Tools for Daily Work: Copilot, Meeting Notes, MCP and Claude Design

    The podcast episode begins with an introduction and plans for future episodes. The hosts then discuss their day-to-day experiences with AI tools, focusing on Microsoft Co-Pilot and AI productivity, note-taking and AI assistance, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI integration. They delve into AI reasoning and thinking capabilities, Claude Code for AI automation, Claude Design for AI creativity, and Canva AI for AI-generated presentations. The conversation delves into the evolution of LLM providers, the expansion of front runners in the market, the diversification of models, the future of SAS, and the human role in AI. Takeaways AI tools like Microsoft Co-Pilot and Claude Code are transforming day-to-day productivity.The integration of AI reasoning and thinking capabilities is enabling advanced problem-solving and decision-making. Evolution of LLM providersExpansion of front runnersDiversification of modelsFuture of SASHuman role in AI Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Plans01:28 Day-to-Day AI Tools and Experiences03:19 Microsoft Co-Pilot and AI Productivity04:25 Note-Taking and AI Assistance07:16 Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI Integration11:23 AI Reasoning and Thinking Capabilities13:35 Claude Code and AI Automation19:06 Claude Design and AI Creativity23:00 Canva AI and AI-Generated Presentations25:25 Evolution of LLM Providers26:24 Expansion of Front Runners28:07 Diversification of Models29:03 The Future of SAS40:18 Human Role in AI

  2. Jul 8

    Episode 6: AI Costs, Agents and Governance: How SMEs Can Adopt AI Without Losing Control

    The conversation delves into the impact of AI on rising hardware costs, consumer tech, and business infrastructure. It explores the use of AI models in cloud environments, optimising AI model usage, agentic loops, development teams, and the product development lifecycle and roadmaps. The conversation covers the themes of empowering non-developers, governance and risk management, and data privacy and security. It explores the shift towards empowering non-developers to create prototypes and solutions, the importance of governance and risk management in AI implementation, and the critical considerations for data privacy and security. The discussion provides valuable insights for SMEs looking to leverage AI and technology effectively while managing associated risks. Takeaways Rising hardware costs due to AI demand Impact of AI on consumer tech and business infrastructure Empowering non-developers Governance and risk management Data privacy and security Chapters 00:00 Rising Hardware Costs 06:08 AI Infrastructure and Business Impact 20:55 Agentic Loops and Development Teams 27:41 Empowering Non-Developers 36:14 Governance and Risk Management 46:43 Data Privacy and Security

  3. Jun 30

    Episode 5: Open Models, Shadow AI, Vibe Coding and the End of SaaS as We Know It

    The conversation delves into the closed source vs. open source debate, highlighting the challenges and risks associated with open source models. It explores the impact on enterprise and SMEs in AI implementation, as well as the security risks and shadow AI in businesses. The discussion also addresses the challenges of vibe coding and SMEs, emphasizing the need for a risk policy for AI in SMEs. The conversation delves into the SaaS industry, DIY software development, education and governance in AI, emerging markets for application security, regulation and standards in AI and software development, AI labs and open source debate, AI training and data privacy concerns, AI learning and reasoning capabilities, AI's impact on medicine and drug development, and the dichotomy of AI's potential and risk. Takeaways Closed source vs. open source debateSecurity risks and shadow AI in businesses Market saturation in the SaaS industry poses challenges for users in choosing reliable software products.The emergence of AI and machine learning presents both opportunities and risks, requiring education, governance, and regulation. Chapters 00:00 Security Risks and Shadow AI in Businesses28:27 Risks and Concerns of DIY Software Development33:44 AI Labs and Open Source Debate39:23 AI's Impact on Medicine and Drug Development

  4. Jun 26

    Episode 4: From AI Curiosity to Capability: How Businesses Are Actually Adopting AI

    The podcast discusses the challenges of AI adoption, focusing on the transition from curiosity to capability and the ownership gap in AI adoption. It explores the findings and statistics related to AI adoption, highlighting the lack of dedicated time and projects for AI. The role of business leaders in driving AI adoption and the impact of AI on business operations are also discussed. The conversation delves into the practical applications of AI in automating mundane and repetitive tasks, the role of AI agents in transforming business operations, the pitfalls of badly implemented AI agents, common mistakes and challenges with AI adoption, and the importance of measuring the impact of AI in business. The speakers emphasize the need to start small with AI automation and highlight AI agents as automated employees that can enhance human agency. Takeaways AI Adoption ChallengesOwnership Gap Start small with AI automationAI agents as automated employees Chapters 00:00 AI's Impact on Business Operations30:38 The Pitfalls of Badly Implemented AI Agents38:25 Measuring the Impact of AI in Business

  5. Jun 16

    Episode 3: AI Bubble or AI Utility? Fable Five, Sovereign AI & Starlink’s Power Play

    The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding Fable Five, the implications for AI safety, the need for model diversification, and the economic and political implications of AI development. It also explores the concept of sovereign AI and the future of AI in the global economy. The conversation delves into the rise of Starlink as a revenue generation tool and its impact on the phone market. It then explores the debate on the AI bubble, the cost of using frontier models, and the influence of market forces on the value of AI. The discussion highlights the optics of intelligence becoming ubiquitous and its impact on changing business models, pricing mechanisms, and the decoupling in the labor market. Takeaways AI SafetyModel Diversification AI as a UtilityChanging Business Models Chapters 00:00 The Controversy Around Fable Five09:04 Model Dependency and Sovereign AI14:13 The Future of AI and Economic Implications22:14 The Rise of Starlink32:10 Optics and AI Utility43:07 Decoupling in Labor Market

  6. Jun 10

    Episode 2: Reflecting on the Accelerating AI Conference 2026

    The conversation covers a recap of the Accelerating AI Conference, the biggest takeaways, the shift in the AI journey and audience expectations, micro conversations and diverse AI adoption, businesses' exploration of AI, global business AI adoption trends, appetite for AI and the future of work, and the announcement of a future AI conference. The speakers discuss the enthusiasm and desire for AI adoption, the shift from conceptual to practical AI usage, and the potential impact of AI on the future of work. Takeaways Enthusiasm for AI adoptionShift from conceptual to practical AI usage Chapters 00:00 Accelerating AI Conference Recap05:40 Businesses' Exploration of AI

  7. Jun 2

    Episode 1: Why You Should Attend Accelerating AI Conference 2026

    The conversation begins with introductions and a discussion on the upcoming AI conference. The speakers then delve into the current landscape of AI adoption, the importance of the Accelerating AI conference, and the disruption and impact of AI on society and the economy. The discussion covers the excitement and concerns surrounding AI adoption and its potential impact on businesses and society. The conversation covers the importance of AI diffusion and adoption, change management, employee engagement, productivity and ROI in SMEs, framing AI as empowering, AI literacy and fluency, practical examples and use cases, excitement and expectations for the conference, regional relevance, event significance for businesses in Milton Keynes, and reasons to attend the event. The key takeaways include the crucial role of AI adoption and diffusion for economic resilience, as well as the importance of AI literacy and fluency for future-proofing competency. Takeaways AI adoption landscapeImpact of AI on society and economy AI adoption and diffusion are crucial for economic resilienceAI literacy and fluency are essential for future-proofing competency Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Speaker Introductions05:09 Accelerating AI Conference and AI Adoption Spectrum11:00 Disruption and Impact of AI on Society and Economy26:11 The Importance of AI Diffusion and Adoption32:52 Practical Examples and Exciting Use Cases43:29 Reasons to Attend the Event

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All things Artificial Intelligence, and tech... A spin-off Podcast in association with Accelerating AI Conference. Free Tickets available now.

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    Accelerating AI
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