Conversations on Applied AI

Justin Grammens

Welcome to the Conversations on Applied AI Podcast where Justin Grammens and the team at Emerging Technologies North talk with experts in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning. In each episode, we cut through the hype and dive into how these technologies are being applied to real-world problems today. We hope that you find this episode educational and applicable to your industry and connect with us to learn more about our organization at AppliedAI.MN. Enjoy!

  1. Ren Bin Lee Dixon - Exploring Global AI Policies

    11月25日

    Ren Bin Lee Dixon - Exploring Global AI Policies

    Today we're talking with Ren Bin Lee Dixon. Renin comes to the podcast with a deep experience in public and artificial intelligence policy. She's experienced in the research and analysis of issues at the intersection of technology, socioeconomics, and politics, with an international and diverse professional background in academia, public and private sectors.  She's currently a research fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, where she drafts AI policy statements and comments to local and global regulatory bodies with a focus on human rights, democratic values, and the rules of law. A graduate of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, her master's thesis entitled AI Governance, A Comparative Analysis of China, the European Union, and the United States was awarded an excellence in global policy in 2022. She also previously has been a marketing and PR specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience in the private sector, including starting an online retail business. Thank you, Ren bin, for being on the podcast today.  If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Applied AIAppliedAI MeetupEmerging Technologies NorthResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode The Challenge of Regulating AI in the US – Lawmakers are struggling to keep up with AI’s rapid evolution, resulting in gaps in oversight and accountability. https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R48555 How Algorithms Incentivise Engagement – Social-media ranking algorithms optimise for clicks and shares, often amplifying polarising or sensational content. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11894805/ AI as a Foundational Technology – Artificial intelligence is moving beyond niche applications to become a core infrastructure across industries and business models. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-next-innovation-revolution-powered-by-ai The Information Integrity Challenge – The rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation is undermining trust in digital ecosystems and societal decision-making. https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2024/03/facts-not-fakes-tackling-disinformation-strengthening-information-integrity_ff96d19f/d909ff7a-en.pdf Can AI Help Regulate AI? – Researchers and policymakers are exploring whether AI-based tools can monitor, audit, and govern other AI systems to ensure fairness and safety. https://academic.oup.com/policyandsociety/article/44/1/85/7684910

    30 分钟
  2. Dr. Elizabeth M Adams - Harnessing AI Responsibly

    11月3日

    Dr. Elizabeth M Adams - Harnessing AI Responsibly

    Today, we're talking with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams. Elizabeth is the Chief Engagement Officer at the Minnesota Responsible AI Institute and the CEO of EMA advisory services, where she curates knowledge-exchange initiatives with global leaders on the critical importance of responsible AI. She believes that responsible AI equals a better Minnesota to both preserve our state's natural resources and promote sustainable economic growth. She's an author, TEDx speaker, and keynote speaker sharing her leadership of a responsible AI framework, which helps organizations sustain employee engagement. And I'm super excited for our listeners here to learn more about this framework and how they can apply it within their business and professional career. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Becoming Invisible in the Age of AI How individuals and communities risk being overlooked or "invisible" as AI systems make decisions that affect their lives. Learn more about algorithmic invisibilityDiscovering AI Bias and Building Ethics Principles The process of uncovering bias in AI and the importance of establishing ethical guidelines for development and deployment. Read about AI ethics and biasHow Bias Creeps into AI Systems A discussion on the subtle ways bias can enter AI models, from data collection to algorithm design. Explore how bias enters AIThe Urgency of Responsible AI Adoption Why organizations and society must prioritize responsible AI practices now, not later. Responsible AI: Why it matters nowLinking Responsible AI to Natural Resources Drawing parallels between responsible AI stewardship and the management of natural resources. Responsible AI and sustainabilityElizabeth's Journey into Responsible AI Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams shares her personal path and motivations for focusing on responsible AI. About Dr. Elizabeth M. AdamsThe Leadership of Responsible AI Framework An overview of frameworks and leadership principles guiding responsible AI implementation. Responsible AI leadership frameworksCommunity Engagement and Launching EMA Advisory The importance of community involvement in AI and the founding of EMA Advisory Services. EMA Advisory Services

    38 分钟
  3. David Quimby - Systematic Innovation and the Art of AI:

    10月27日

    David Quimby - Systematic Innovation and the Art of AI:

    The conversation this week is with David Quimby. David is a principal at Innovation Radiation, specializing in systematic innovation, experimental design, and technology forecasting. He is a patented inventor in web architecture and user experience, and co-founder of the Minnesota Change Management Network. David holds a BA in Mathematical and Developmental Economics from UCLA and a Master’s in Organizational Behavior and Sociotechnical Systems from UC Berkeley. With extensive experience in technology analysis, consulting, and product discovery, David is passionate about bridging technical and social systems to drive innovation. He has been an active member of the applied AI community, sharing his expertise at events and workshops. He is dedicated to advancing the field of AI through both practical application and thought leadership.  If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Systematic Innovation Systematic Innovation OverviewDesign Patterns (Christopher Alexander) Design Patterns: Christopher AlexanderLateral Thinking (Edward de Bono) Lateral Thinking by Edward de BonoTRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) TRIZ MethodologyMorphological Analysis (Fritz Zwicky) Morphological AnalysisHuman-Centric Design (Doug Engelbart) Doug Engelbart and Human-Centric DesignAI Alignment and Hallucination AI Alignment ProblemMatrix Mentor (Custom GPT by David Quimby & Dan Olson) Matrix Mentor

    45 分钟
  4. Ayisha Tabbassum - AI Upskilling: A New Era of Workforce Empowerment

    4月8日

    Ayisha Tabbassum - AI Upskilling: A New Era of Workforce Empowerment

    The conversation this week is with Ayisha Tabbassum. Ayisha is a visionary technology leader with more than 10 years of experience in driving business infused technology initiatives and digital transformation in large enterprises. She's the founder and CEO of One Stop for Cloud, senior vice president at the New World Foundation and holds a master's in computer science from Indiana University Bloomington with multiple cloud certifications. Always someone to give back. She has been involved with the applied AI community for years. She has spoken at our applied AI conference. She's led sessions at our workshop Wednesday and is both passionate about learning new technologies and staying up to date with the latest trends in cloud computing and DevOps in AI.  If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode One Stop For CloudThe New World FoundationVertex AI StudioCAMP IT ConferencesTopmate.ioCo-Intelligence by Ethan MollickEnjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens

    36 分钟
  5. Caroline Holden - How Artists Will Shape the Future of Tech

    3月25日

    Caroline Holden - How Artists Will Shape the Future of Tech

    The conversation this week is with Caroline Holden. Caroline is a dynamic creative technologist with more than seven years of experience across startups, venture capital, and media in Minneapolis and New York City. She's known for delivering impressive growth, including 10,000% year-over-year sales increase at Mercado, boosting YouTube engagement by 336 % at DataVolo, and amassing 43,000 views on her AI-focused YouTube channel. Caroline's achievements span managing major events like Twin Cities Startup Week, producing award-winning scripts, and driving innovation in strategy operations and marketing. She's collaborated with top brands like MasterCard and Verizon, and has a proven ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. Most recently, she was the growth and marketing manager at DataVolo, which was recently acquired by Snowflake in November.  If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode carolineswiftholden.comMercadoDatavoloMinneapolis College of Art and DesignHomSurfinSnowflakeBubbleWe Are the Nerds by Christine Lagorio-ChafkinRange by David EpsteinDesigning Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave EvansEnjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens

    41 分钟
  6. Jean Machart - From Digital Transformation to AI-Driven Healthcare

    3月11日

    Jean Machart - From Digital Transformation to AI-Driven Healthcare

    The conversation this week is with Jean Machart. Jean is a transformation executive leading companies by applying digital and artificial intelligence to create future-forward products, services, and experiences. She enables growth at scale with industry-leading companies, Fortune 5 Healthcare, Fortune 200 Financial Services, and more, and is prepared to lead the next transformation. She's an artificial intelligence entrepreneur in residence at Digital DX Ventures,a  board member at Asbury Communities for Senior Living and HTEC, and recently was a chief operating officer at Children's Cancer Research Fund. Jean holds an MBA in information technology from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and completed the “Competing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” from Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program.  If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode DigitalDx VenturesAsbury Communities for Senior LivingChildren's Cancer Research Fund.HTECCo-Intelligence by Ethan MollickCompeting in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. LakhaniEnjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens

    34 分钟
  7. Michael Pitt - When AI Listens Better Than We Do

    2月25日

    Michael Pitt - When AI Listens Better Than We Do

    The conversation this week is with   Michael Pitt, MD. Mike is an award winning educator, speaker, pediatrician, and entrepreneur. He's the co founder and CEO of Q-Rounds, a B2B SaaS for hospital systems, whose flagship product is a cloud based AI powered rounding cue, which provides notifications via text message to families of when to expect the provider for daily rounds. This information updates in real time as rounds progress and offers one click telehealth connectivity. or family or medical consultants to join virtually. He is also a professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and is a graduate of the John Hopkins School of Medicine. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Q-RoundsJack's BasketRevenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellDiscovery LaunchpadMedical AlleyMinnesota FoundersMinnesota CupEnjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens

    30 分钟
  8. David Howard - Why AI Adoption is Harder Than AI Development

    2月11日

    David Howard - Why AI Adoption is Harder Than AI Development

    The conversation this week is with David Howard. David is a multidisciplinary data scientist and researcher with more than six years of industry experience and eight years in academia. He's been focused on pioneering advancements in generative AI and driving decision-making through insightful analytics, predictive modeling, and advanced data interpretation. As a Ph. D. and former professor in mathematics with research in computer algorithms, he specializes in harnessing complex mathematical theories and applying them in practical ways to solve real-world problems. Makes a lot of sense being on this podcast because we really love applications. He is currently leading technical advancements at CoxAuto with a robust team of 45 data scientists, where his current role involves educating and mentoring others on the utilization of large language models in generative AI. Always an educator, like myself, he hosts a bi-weekly seminar called Mundane to Masterful, educating more than 100 people as he demonstrates generative AI and its transformative potential across various industries. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode CoxAutoPythagorean TriplesFleetNet AmericaReady LogisticsGartner hype cycleBayesian statisticsMTEB LeaderboardRetrieval-Augmented Generation AIEnjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens

    43 分钟
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Welcome to the Conversations on Applied AI Podcast where Justin Grammens and the team at Emerging Technologies North talk with experts in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning. In each episode, we cut through the hype and dive into how these technologies are being applied to real-world problems today. We hope that you find this episode educational and applicable to your industry and connect with us to learn more about our organization at AppliedAI.MN. Enjoy!

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  • 创作者
    Justin Grammens
  • 活跃年份
    2020年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    109
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
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    © 2025 Conversations on Applied AI
  • 节目网站
    Conversations on Applied AI

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