AI-Podden

Huge episode out today folks! 🎙️ This week, and at a pivotal moment for the United States, we are excited to welcome back Reggie Townsend, Vice President of Data Ethics at SAS, and a member of President Biden’s National AI Advisory Council. Reggie provides important insights into the U.S. strategy on AI regulation, investments, and ethical standards, and explores its implications for the global landscape. Key highlights include: 👉 US AI Policy and the CHIPS Act: How investments in AI infrastructure are shaping the future while balancing private and public interests. 👉 Trust in AI: Exploring the risk continuum of AI models—from safe everyday uses like recipe suggestions to high-stakes applications such as medical advice. 👉 Global AI Literacy: Why a basic understanding of AI is essential for informed decisions and how it can empower individuals and organizations. 👉 Bipartisanship in AI Regulation: Reggie’s hope for AI to remain nonpolitical, ensuring bipartisan support regardless of leadership changes. 👉 Ethical Considerations: The complexities of embedding human values into AI systems and fostering responsible use. 👉 AI in Global Context: Reggie discusses the intricate relationship between the U.S. and China, emphasizing how both nations are strategically positioning themselves in the global AI race. How can the outcomes of elections shape the direction of AI governance in the U.S and across the globe? Don't miss this episode to learn more. #AI #DataEthics #AIPolicy #Innovation #TrustworthyAI #TechRegulation #DigitalTransformation #EthicalAI #GlobalAI https://lnkd.in/gP29xcar

New Episode Alert! 🚀 This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Christian Guttmann, Executive Director at the Nordic AI Artificial Intelligence Institute and Vice President of AI and Engineering at Pegasystems, to our podcast. Christian, a pioneer in AI research and development, shared his unique insights on the state and future of artificial intelligence across business and society. Key highlights include: 👉 Defining AI: From philosophical aspirations of building smarter-than-human systems to practical applications transforming industries. 👉 AI in Action: Real-world examples of AI personalization in banking, retail, and telecom—delivering results in under 200ms at scale! 👉 Generative AI and Beyond: Discussing the potential of ChatGPT-like systems to generate insights beyond human foresight and exploring the technical limits of LLMs. 👉 AI Innovation in Europe: Why Europe’s strong engineering legacy must transition into a leadership role in AI to compete globally with the U.S. and China. 👉 The Road to AGI: Challenges in achieving Artificial General Intelligence, from limited high-quality data to the need for multimodal AI and systems with internal memory. 👉 Ethics and Society: Why building social AI systems with shared intentions and values is key to a sustainable and inclusive AI future. Europe stands at a crossroads. Can it channel its rich history and resources into creating globally competitive AI ecosystems? What lessons can we learn from past missteps to shape our future? 🎧 #AI #GenerativeAI #AGI #AIinBusiness #Innovation #EthicalAI #DataScience https://lnkd.in/gkArYTws

Meet the Finalists for AI Swede of the Year 2024! 🎉💡 A huge congratulations from us at AI-Podden to the seven worthy finalists for this year's AI Swede of the Year, awarded by TechSverige, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to AI in Sweden. Well done to also to all the jury members including our very own Ather Gattami, for their valuable contributions to this years award. 🌟 Lina Bjelkmar - CEO Indicate me 🌟 Maja Fjaestad - Adjunct Professor, Luleå University of Technology 🌟 Ann-Charlotte Munkhammar - Head of Applied AI, Försäkringskassan 🌟 Thomas Schön, Beijer Professor of Artificial Intelligence Uppsala University 🌟 Agnes Stenbom - Head of IN/LAB & Trust Initiatives, Schibsted 🌟 Staffan Truvé - CTO, Recorded Future 🌟 Anders Ynnerman - Professor, Linköping University Stay tuned for the winner’s announcement in November! 🏆 #AI #artificialintelligence #ÅretsAIsvensk #TechSverige #digitaltransformation

Happy Friday listeners, We wanted to take a quick moment to remind you all of our third and final live episode event, in partnership with and onsite at Epicenter Stockholm next week on October 17th. Ather and Mimi will take to the stage to dissect and discuss September's biggest news stories in the world of AI. To celebrate the success of the series we will also be inviting a very special guest, Chairman at Stockholm AI and Strategic Advisor at Epicenter, Ingrid af Sandeberg for her insights on all the latest. As always, join us after the episode for an after-work gathering and an ideal opportunity to network with fellow AI enthusiasts over a nibble and drinks! 🥂 Sign up below to secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gCXEHPw3

Big news today listeners! 🎙️ We're really excited to announce that we sat down with Ted Schönbeck, Nordic CTO, Google Cloud to discuss some of the incredible advancements in AI at Google, and learn about how these innovations are transforming industries and businesses worldwide. Key highlights include: 👉 Understanding AI & Machine Learning: Ted defines AI as machines performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, and how machine learning enables them to learn independently. 👉 Google’s AI-First Strategy: Since 2016, Google has embedded AI in every product, like optimising routes in Google Maps and enhancing search results, but the real game-changer has been Gen AI and LLMs. 👉 Multimodality in AI: The next frontier AI systems that can process text, images, audio, and video in real-time, creating truly human-like understanding. 👉 Large Token Windows: How increasing the capacity of models to process massive datasets (up to 2 million tokens) is opening up new use cases, from analysing entire codebases to catching complex financial fraud. 👉 AI in the Enterprise: Google’s Vertex platform is enabling businesses to integrate AI into their operations, with focus on fine-tuning models for specific tasks, rather than relying on massive generic models. 👉 Overcoming AI Challenges: How businesses are navigating the rapid changes in AI technologies—where today's tools could be obsolete in a few months, and how prompt engineering is key to successful implementation. 👉 Smaller, Domain-Specific AI Models: The future of AI is shifting towards smaller, specialised models tailored to specific industries or functions, making AI more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. 👉 AI and Open Source: Google and other leaders in the space are pushing for an open-source AI ecosystem, democratising access to powerful tools and fostering greater innovation across industries. This episode really is a must listen for all our keen AI enthusiasts, and we send another huge thanks to Ted for making some time to sit down with us at AI-Podden. #AI #MachineLearning #Multimodality #LLMs #TokenWindows #EnterpriseAI #GoogleAI #AIAgents #AIethics #OpenSourceAI #DigitalTransformation https://lnkd.in/gMgXU_fg

New episode out now!🎙️ In this week's episode, we are excited to welcome Anna Baecklund, Head of Data and Analytics Platforms at Handelsbanken. Anna shared some fascinating insights on how AI is transforming the banking industry and what the future might hold. A few of the highlights:  👉 AI and Customer Experience: How AI can enhance personalisation, making banking more accessible and user-friendly.  👉 Risk Management and Compliance: Leveraging AI to manage risks and meet evolving regulations efficiently.  👉 Financial Literacy: Using AI to offer personalised investment advice and improve customer understanding of complex financial products.  👉 Future of AI in Banking: Anna's vision for AI to create more granular financial products like bonds specific to industries and enhance overall financial decision-making.  👉 Traditional vs. New Banks: The challenges traditional banks face with legacy systems and how AI can help them compete with fintechs and neobanks.  👉 AI Ethics: The ongoing debate on the limitations of AI and the complexities of embedding human values into AI systems. #AI #Banking #FinancialServices #CustomerExperience #AIinBanking #RiskManagement #DigitalTransformation #FinTech #AIethics #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gQ-2Hmmu

Last day for AI Swede of the Year nominations! We are proud to announce that our host, Ather Gattami again sits on the judging panel for AI Swede of the Year 2024. The AI Swede of the Year is a prize that is awarded by TechSverige and goes to a person who has contributed greatly to the development and visibility of Swedish AI. We hosted last years winner Gordon, Max for an AI-Podden episode; Making an Impact in AI with Healthcare - linked below if you missed it. https://lnkd.in/g3XViK-k Nominate your AI Swede of the Year here today: https://lnkd.in/eiDKm3B7

Good morning listeners, new episode live today! 🎙️ We speak to one of our show favourites, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Enterprise Strategist, Tom Soderstrom. We hosted Tom back in June, but there was simply too little time for all his brilliant AI insights - so obviously we needed to get him back. Some of the highlights: 👉 Generative AI: The next big interface for natural language and intelligent assistance. Discover how it's transforming businesses and society. 👉 IoT & Edge Computing: Why the "Internet of Things" is the most under-hyped tech trend. Explore how productive edge devices will redefine smart cities, hospitals, and industries. 👉 Energy-Efficient AI: Learn about the urgent need for new AI algorithms that are not only smarter but also greener. 🌱⚡ 👉 Digital Twins: How combining IoT data and AI creates a mirror of our physical world, allowing us to experiment and innovate in ways never thought possible. 👉 AWS's Edge Strategy: How Amazon is embracing AI on the edge and addressing the challenges of energy, memory, and data storage. 👉 Real-World Impact: From space to oceans, wearable tech to smart cities—we learn how AI is making a difference, saving lives, and paving the way for a sustainable future. 🌍🌌 https://lnkd.in/gDm6-Ai3 #AI #EdgeComputing #GenerativeAI #IoT #DigitalTwins #AWS #Sustainability #FutureTech #AIInnovation #TechTrends

AI news update: Live from Epicenter Stockholm! We're back with another exciting live episode straight from Epicenter Stockholm. Join Mimi Billing and Ather as they dive into the latest AI trends and developments from July and August. Key topics of discussion: 👉 The departure of key OpenAI figures and the company's shift from research to product development. 👉 AI advancements in solving complex math problems, featuring Google's DeepMind and OpenAI's new "Strawberry" model. 👉 Sam Altman's Worldcoin project and the intersection of blockchain, crypto, and AI. 👉 The progress of autonomous vehicles, with Uber’s partnership with Wave and insights into self-driving technology. 👉 AI safety concerns at Sakana AI and the challenges of controlling intelligent systems. 👉 NVIDIA’s impressive growth and its impact on the AI hardware market. From OpenAI’s internal shake-ups to groundbreaking AI innovations, there's plenty to unpack in this episode! 🚀 📅 Mark your calendars! Our next live event is at Epicenter on October 17th, featuring a very special guest. Stay tuned for more info! https://lnkd.in/gMDFvcb4 #AI #Innovation #TechNews #OpenAI #EpicenterStockholm #AutonomousVehicles #AIResearch #Blockchain #NVIDIA #Worldcoin

Join us for our AI-Podden live on Tuesday at Epicenter Stockholm! 🎤⚡️ During this live "news update" episode, Ather Gattami Gattami and Mimi Billing, Sifted will analyse this summers AI trends. After the session, stay for an after-work gathering—an ideal chance to network with other listeners and the Epicenter Stockholm community. Secure your spot ! 👉 🔗 https://lnkd.in/djs8g2hE