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🚀 New Episode Alert: Conversations on Applied AI Podcast 🎙️ This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Łukasz Borzęcki, CEO of VM.PL Software House specializes in bespoke IT project implementation using a nearshoring model for Central European countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Lukasz's journey from selling ERP software to development and management offers a fascinating perspective on the intersection of business, IT, and AI. He emphasizes: * It is important for developers to understand business language to go beyond just writing code. * How AI is transforming industries, increasing productivity, reducing busy work, and enabling more strategic thinking. * The need for human involvement in AI-driven decisions, especially with regulations like the EU's AI Act. 🎸 When he’s not revolutionizing IT, Lukasz enjoys playing the guitar and accordion, hiking in the mountains, and creating a positive workplace vibe—complete with accordion renditions of "Happy Birthday" for his team! Key topics we discussed: * How AI can modernize legacy systems and processes. * The gradual evolution of AI and its role in increasing revenue, reducing costs, and managing risk. * Practical applications of tools like GitHub Copilot and Midjourney in day-to-day work. This episode offers insights for anyone looking to harness AI's potential across industries like semiconductors, automotive, education, and finance. Don’t miss it! And if you’re passionate about exploring emerging technologies, join us at Applied AI and help support future non-profit events through Emerging Technologies North 🎧 Listen to the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/giaVQjed #AI #Podcast #Technology #Leadership #AppliedAI #EmergingTech Your host, Justin Grammens

🤖 I spent some time reflecting on the fascinating chat with Rajeev Bukralia on the Conversations on Applied AI Podcast about navigating the AI revolution. * Key takeaway: success with AI isn't just about algorithms - it's about building strong foundations, embracing transparency, and putting people first. * Love this quote: "Implementing sophisticated AI without proper data infrastructure is like putting kerosene in a Lamborghini." 🏎️ * His DREAM initiative at Minnesota State University is showing impressive results, with 45% women representation in STEM. That's how we build an inclusive AI future! Want to implement AI the right way? Check out our latest blog post where we break down Prof. Bukralia's insights on responsible AI adoption. Please take a read and I welcome your comments below! https://lnkd.in/gdHai7Jt #AI #Technology #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #WomenInTech

Last week on the Conversations on Applied AI Podcast, I had a blast chatting with David Wynn—a self-professed geek-culture enthusiast, observability guru, and Field Architect at Antithesis. If you’ve ever wondered how AI, game development, and the world’s largest sci-fi convention (hello, DragonCon!) could overlap, this episode is for you. What did we get into? * The quirky way David explains LLMs: imagine a random bar patron who’s overheard 10,000 hours of motorcycle chatter but never actually ridden one. Surprising insights (and a few hilarious misunderstandings) are guaranteed! * Why AI’s “summaries” might be more “shortening” than “enlightening,” and how that impacts trust, decision-making, and our beloved 2 a.m. debugging sessions. * A deep dive into observability—how we handle the deluge of data from modern systems and where AI helps or hinders in the hunt for critical signals. * The future of tech, how chaos testing might shape the next generation of robust software, and finding optimism amid all the buzz. It’s fun, mind-expanding, and worth a listen if you’re intrigued by the crossroads of AI, system reliability, and that ever-present quest for meaning in our data-driven world. Check out the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gKAK7DaM #AI #Observability #Podcasts #TechInnovation #AppliedAI

I was thrilled and blessed to join Rick Brimacomb at Club E for a fireside chat to share my perspective on "Keeping up with AI". 🙏 ❤️ You can watch the full video:👇 https://lnkd.in/g85SbTwn I had the opportunity to connect with an incredible group of business leaders to discuss the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. 🌟 We explored how companies can experiment with AI, leveraging tools like Generative AI and Machine Learning to boost efficiency, and looked at real-world use cases in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. I shared practical strategies for getting started with AI, highlighted concepts like prompt engineering, and even gave a glimpse into the future of agentic AI and personalized language models. We didn’t shy away from the big questions, diving into the evolving role of AI in the workforce and the importance of addressing ethical considerations like bias and responsible AI use. The key takeaway? AI is here to enhance collaboration, open doors to innovation, and create incredible opportunities—if you’re ready to embrace it. 🚀 Let’s work together to stay ahead in the AI revolution! If this resonates with you or your business, let’s connect and continue the conversation. In the comments, I'll post a link that everyone left with showing the most current links to resources, tools, courses, and books that I have read, and encourage you to share yours as well! #AIinBusiness #GenerativeAI #Innovation #Leadership Emily McCarthy Allison Widmark Dan McCreary Christopher Ebbert Tim Bornholdt David Espindola Josh Braaten Steve Zielinski Matthew Versaggi Nick Roseth Recursive Awesome Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process Applied AI

I hope everyone had an excellent Thanksgiving and is ready to jump back into sharing and exploring what's the latest in Artificial Intelligence! I'm thrilled to announce that Rick Brimacomb and I will be doing a session entitled "Keeping Up with Artificial Intelligence" THIS Thursday, December 5th at The Minneapolis Club. If you haven't been to a Club E event, I highly recommend you do and connect with their awesome community! I've learned from and connected with countless leaders over the years. Thank you Rick for all the work keeping this community alive and active. Your passion for making sure entrepreneurs have access to the resources necessary to build successful businesses is something I truly respect. 🙏 https://lnkd.in/gW2Fua3W I hope to see everyone this Thursday at Club E! Applied AI Emily McCarthy Allison Widmark Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process Recursive Awesome

Yet another successful session of the AI Innovators Lab at Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process! This week we covered advanced RAG techniques such as applying RAG using Proposition Chunking, Contextual Compression, GraphRag, and Self RAG, which is a dynamic approach of having an LLM decide whether to use Retrieval Augmented Generation. We also discussed scenarios on which techniques should be used. Interested in joining the group? It's free and open to anyone wishing to attend to learn, share, and bring up the challenges you are having as you build your own AI solutions. https://lnkd.in/gTAFU5WR Thank you to Molly Doyle, Sharath Cholleti, Thibaud Cholat, Gerard Beaubrun, Jason Misselt, David Radcliffe, Dilip Ladhani, Franck Bideau, and Yashoda (Yash) S. We'll see you again at an upcoming session! Bring your most interesting AI challenges and let's work together to solve them! Thank you to those organizations who support the mission of teaching and learning AI together in an open and collaborative environment: Recursive Awesome Conversations on Applied AI Podcast Applied AI Applied Artificial Intelligence Weekly News Emerging Technologies North