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Education

E130 John Clancy, Founder and CEO at Galvia

Welcome to episode E130 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is John Clancy, Founder and CEO at Galvia. Based in Galway, Galvia’s mission is to make AI accessible to all organisations, regardless of size. They believe teams should be able to access the benefits of an AI platform and empowered to focus on what matters most, whether that’s value creation or more engaged customers.

Galvia were a finalist in the Best Application of AI in a Startup at last month’s AI Awards for addressing the University of Galway’s pandemic-induced challenges with an AI-driven student engagement platform named Cara. It helped reduce staff workload by 40%, saving 1500+ hours and instantly resolved 84% of student queries.

Topics include:

  • Creating an AI-driven platform to aid student engagement
  • Applying AI to simplify student support processes
  • Training university data to prioritise top student queries intuitively
  • Deploying securely in private cloud while prioritising data governance
  • An AI-driven content system to aid mental health support pathways for students
  • Data provisioning challenges in diverse tech stacks for machine learning
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

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News Presentations

Reflecting on AI’s Evolution: A Lecture at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School by Mark Kelly

Reflecting on AI’s Evolution: A Lecture at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School by Mark Kelly

Insights from the Founder of AI Ireland and AI Awards

Returning to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School as a guest lecturer brought a profound sense of fulfillment, almost two decades after my own graduation. 

Standing at the lectern in a familiar yet transformed setting, it was a privilege to discuss the monumental impact of Artificial Intelligence in the business realm and its role in reshaping our global landscape.

As the founder of AI Ireland and the AI Awards, I have been at the forefront of witnessing AI’s evolutionary journey. This technology, once in its infancy during my academic years, now stands as a pillar of innovation and transformation in the business world. 

The opportunity to share these insights and developments with a new generation of scholars and future leaders was both an honour and a deeply personal experience.

The advancements in AI since my time at university have been staggering. The technology has revolutionised industries, ushered in groundbreaking innovations and redefined our approach to business challenges and opportunities.

Sharing my journey through the evolving AI landscape with the students at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School was an enriching experience. 

The students’ enthusiasm and keen interest in understanding the intricacies and potential of AI were truly inspiring. It is a great joy to engage with such bright, inquisitive minds, eager to explore the complexities and prospects of AI.

I am immensely thankful for the chance to give back to the institution that laid the groundwork for my career. My aspiration is that the insights imparted will motivate these emerging business leaders to adeptly navigate and influence the rapidly changing world of AI.

Looking to the future, AI’s role in business and society is set to expand even further. I eagerly anticipate seeing how these aspiring professionals will utilise this potent technology to drive innovation, craft sustainable solutions and positively transform our world.

AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

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Healthcare 2

E128 Conrad Bernath, Head of Speech and Machine Learning at T-Pro

Welcome to episode E128 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Conrad Bernath, Head of Speech and Machine Learning at T-Pro. Headquartered in Dublin, T-Pro is a global leader in clinical documentation improvement software. The company’s technology allows healthcare providers to voice enable their existing EPR, reduce transcription costs, outsource overflow transcription and capture patient information effectively and efficiently from anywhere on any device. 

Conrad was a nominee for AI Person of the Year at the 2023 AI Awards for his work in revolutionising healthcare with advanced NLP solutions. His leadership refines medical documentation, streamlines workflows and improves patient outcomes. Through his expertise and dedication, Conrad is setting new benchmarks by integrating AI into healthcare processes, elevating standards in the industry.

Topics include:

  • Problems T-Pro are solving in healthcare documentation
  • Automating healthcare documentation with speech recognition and NLP
  • Securing healthcare data with encryption and anonymization
  • The impact to healthcare workflows and challenges to quantify impact
  • Developing a digital healthcare assistant using generative AI
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

Book an AI Presentation today

AI Ireland offers tailored presentations catering to your industry’s needs, providing invaluable insights into the transformative power of AI technologies. Stay ahead of the curve and equip your organisation with the knowledge it needs to confidently embrace the future.

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E127 Alan Moore, Founder and CEO at Tax World

Welcome to episode E127 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Alan Moore, Founder and CEO at Tax World. Based in Dublin, Tax World were a nominee for the 2023 AI Awards in the Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service category for their product Ezylia, which addresses the complex issue of obtaining clear tax information with a personal AI assistant.

Ezylia has been trained on Irish tax law, tax commentary and publications with over 10 years of questions and answers from Tax World’s members area. They employ OpenAI’s ChatGPT, regex and Python to efficiently answer tax questions, simplify tax topics and reduce research time for professionals.

Topics include:

  • How their 10,000 Q&A database boosts AI accuracy
  • Ensuring detailed sourcing in AI data for clients’ trust
  • Rapid customer expansion and global reach via referrals
  • Empowering accountants with comprehensive tax support
  • A tax-centric approach, UK expansion & streamlined system success
 
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

Book an AI Presentation today

AI Ireland offers tailored presentations catering to your industry’s needs, providing invaluable insights into the transformative power of AI technologies. Stay ahead of the curve and equip your organisation with the knowledge it needs to confidently embrace the future.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enlighten your team and stakeholders. Book a presentation today and explore how innovation is positively impacting your industry.

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Awards

E124 Paul Sweeney, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Webio

Welcome to episode E124 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Paul Sweeney, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Webio. Previous 2022 and 2021 AI Awards winners Webio are bringing Artificial Intelligence driven conversations to the enterprise. The company’s conversational interface uses AI to streamline inbound and outbound customer communications across new and existing channels. 

Webio were a finalist in the Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application and Best Use of Responsible AI and Ethics categories at the 2023 AI Awards for addressing debt collection challenges with empathetic, privacy-first and customisable conversational interactions. By tackling customer needs ethically, they enhance customer engagement, agent efficiency and financial outcomes. 

Topics include:

  • How Webio improves collections through digital conversations
  • Leading with empathy to streamline and improve customer engagement
  • Detecting customer vulnerabilities for fast support
  • Using AI & NLP to build a comprehensive platform for credit collections
  • Ensuring ethical AI with controlled, integrated and customisable solutions
  • How their conversational forms improved completion and customer engagement
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

Book an AI Presentation today

AI Ireland offers tailored presentations catering to your industry’s needs, providing invaluable insights into the transformative power of AI technologies. Stay ahead of the curve and equip your organisation with the knowledge it needs to confidently embrace the future.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enlighten your team and stakeholders. Book a presentation today and explore how innovation is positively impacting your industry.

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News

Irish innovation honoured at fifth annual AI Awards

Software to protect children from cyberbullying, a wearable device to diagnose Parkinson’s Disease and educational tools for literacy were among the winners of this year’s AI Awards.

Other winning entries included projects focusing on areas such as noise pollution, electric vehicle charging stations and lip movements.

The awards are designed to support the growth and development of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence in Ireland.

“I am deeply impressed by this year’s finalists, who highlight AI’s transformative power in various sectors,” said AI Ireland Founder Mark Kelly.

“Their innovations range from protecting young people online to pioneering ethical AI in education and streamlining processes in large enterprises. Notable achievements include advancements in explainable AI, promoting transparency and trust, and significant strides in child safety software,” Mr Kelly said.

Since its inception five years ago, Microsoft has sponsored the AI Awards.

“Right now, we are entering ‘the era of AI’, where we can explore limitless possibilities to transform the fabric of our economy and society,” said Anne Sheehan, General Manager, Microsoft Ireland.

“We are excited about the increasing role of technology to act as a co-pilot for individuals and organisations to achieve so much more, as is evidenced by these awards,” Ms Sheehan said.

12 awards were presented at a ceremony at Dublin’s Gibson Hotel, yesterday November 21st.

The winners are:

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Best Application of AI in a Student Project

Balaji Padmanathan, UCD

Acknowledged for his project focusing on optimising electric vehicle charging station locations in Dublin, to make Dublin more sustainable and serving as a model for global efforts to combat climate change and promote responsible urban development.

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AI Person of the Year

Luca Longo

Acknowledged for his innovative research in explainable AI (xAI), with a focus on making AI models more interpretable and transparent, impacting human-AI interaction, responsible AI development, human capacity, international engagement, and the economy.

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Women in AI Person of the Year

Rena Maycock

Rena leads a startup developing child protection software for smartphones, addressing cyberbullying and grooming. Rena is a respected columnist advocating for women in tech, advocating for funding equality, and mentoring aspiring female founders.

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Young AI Role Model of the Year

Chenyang Lyu

A final year PhD student at DCU with an impressive track record of research, particularly in the application of pre-trained Large Language Models to Question and answering and Multi-modal tasks, resulting in over 15 publications in prestigious conferences and journals.

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Best Application of AI to achieve Social Good

Cilter Technologies

For the development of embedded software aimed at protecting children from cyberbullying and online grooming. Their unique system operates at a deep level, blocking harmful messages and notifying parents to make smartphones safer for children.

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Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise

Dell Technologies

Recognised for their collaboration between the Managed Services (DTMS) team and Service Operations Applied Science and Engineering (SOAS) to implement an ML-powered Multi-Layered Framework that enhances incident management and reduces ticket handling times.

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Best Use of Responsible AI and Ethics

SoapBox Labs

For the development of unbiased voice AI for educational tools addressing the literacy crisis, with a focus on equity in data handling and modelling, and a commitment to mitigating AI bias to empower teachers and students worldwide.

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Best Application of AI in a Startup

Data Science Wizards

Honoured for UnifyAI, which solves complex AI development challenges for enterprises, offering an integrated, automated, and open-source platform, accelerating AI adoption and reducing costs with a solid commitment to security and societal impact.

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Best Application of AI in Sustainability

Gemmo AI

Recognised for developing an API for noise source identification to address noise pollution in Dublin and beyond, aiming to improve health and enhance the quality of life, creating a world where environmental surveillance safeguards the planet.

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Best Application of AI in Healthcare

Head Diagnostics & GlobalLogic

Awarded for their HDx Neuro AI Platform, which addresses the late diagnosis and poor management of Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions, offering digital biomarkers and AI to enable early detection and personalised treatment.

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Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application

Lip

For addressing the challenge of language barriers in content creation by using AI to generate lip movements that make it appear as if you can speak another language, helping creators reach broader language markets quickly.

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Best Application of AI in an Academic Research Body

Tyndall National Institute

Recognised for their project aimed at developing a miniaturised wearable device with advanced machine learning algorithms for precise Parkinson’s Disease (PD) diagnosis and blood pressure estimation, to improve PD assessment and treatment.

Microsoft Ireland were the headline sponsor for the 2023 AI Awards, while the event was also sponsored by Alldus International, Mazars, GlobalLogic, Mason Hayes & Curran, Dublin City Council, IDA Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Women in AI Ireland, Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace and Enterprise Ireland.

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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

AI Ireland are excited to unveil our new book, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” which is now accessible for purchase on Amazon. For executives, policy architects, or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Now available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

Book an AI Presentation today

AI Ireland offers tailored presentations catering to your industry’s needs, providing invaluable insights into the transformative power of AI technologies. Stay ahead of the curve and equip your organisation with the knowledge it needs to confidently embrace the future.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enlighten your team and stakeholders. Book a presentation today and explore how innovation is positively impacting your industry.