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E126 David Atkinson, Co-Founder and CEO at Lip

Welcome to episode E126 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 David Atkinson, Co-Founder and CEO at Lip. Founded in 2023, Lip uses augmented to dubbing to make it look like you can actually speak a different language. David’s vision for Lip is every single person in the world being able to speak to every single other person in the world, seamlessly.

Lip won the 2023 AI Award for Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service application 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. This technology aims to help creators reach broader language markets quickly.

Topics include:

  • Lip’s AI software for global content translation
  • How they simplify video translation for customers
  • Using Generative AI to mimic multilingual live speech
  • How they streamline language adaptation in training and marketing
  • The startup journey with challenges, growth and excitement
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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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E125 Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland

Welcome to episode E125 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 Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland. Having joined the UK Civil Service in 1990, Paul has served in Paris and New York and has also had a wide range of political and security roles in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. His previous roles include British Ambassador to Sweden, Deputy Permanent Representative to NATO and UK Ambassador to the EU for Political and Security to name a few

Paul became Ambassador to Ireland in September 2020. The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations and consular services.

Topics include:

  • AI’s promise for good and need for safety balance
  • How the AI Summit emphasises a multi-stakeholder approach to AI management
  • The UK’s multi-million-pound investment in AI skills and technology advancement
  • The AI Summit’s aim to balance AI’s potential with shared safety understanding
  • Global AI development, balancing innovation and safety through collaboration
  • Developing safe AI for global benefit, inclusivity and societal improvement.
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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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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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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.

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E123 David O’Sullivan, Senior Manager – Privacy & Digital Trust at Mazars in Ireland

Welcome to episode E123 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 David O’Sullivan, Senior Manager – Privacy & Digital Trust at Mazars in Ireland. Mazars is one of Ireland’s industry leaders in audit and accounting, tax, financial advisory and consulting services. With 30+ partners and more than 700 staff across their Dublin, Galway and Limerick offices, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 47,000 professionals in 95+ countries to assist major international groups, SMEs, private investors and public bodies at every stage in their development.

David is an experienced Privacy and digital trust professional operating across a number of industries including health, financial services, recruitment, higher education and software development. He has managed large scale implementation and change projects, embedding privacy and AI governance into the organisation. David believes in an ethical and user/data subject first approach that is tailored to achieve business goals.

Topics include:

  • His role with Mazars within global data protection and AI consulting
  • Addressing data compliance, privacy & AI training considerations
  • Verifying ChatGPT outputs for reliability in client work
  • Why AI governance & compliance is crucial for responsible integration
  • Prepare governance, strategy, education for AI integration & compliance readiness
  • Why early governance is key for adaptable & efficient AI compliance strategies
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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.

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.

Tickets sales for 2023 AI Awards ends today.

The fifth annual AI Awards takes place tomorrow, Tuesday November 21st at the Gibson Hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and network with over 200 AI and Data professionals across the island of Ireland and hear from some of the most exciting AI applications across industry and academia spanning 12 award categories.

This is your last opportunity to get tickets. Sale ends today and very limited tickets remain so head over to aiawards.ie/tickets or Eventbrite to book your seat today!

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AI and the Future of Travel: Insights from the 2023 Worldchoice Conference

The 2023 Worldchoice Conference, hosted at the Radisson Blu in Little Island, Co. Cork, emerged as a critical forum for exploring Artificial Intelligence’s role in transforming the travel industry. 

This event brought together a confluence of industry leaders and experts, focusing on the innovative application of AI in travel and tourism.

Embracing Industry Evolution with Resilience and Adaptability

Carol Anne O’Neill, CEO of Worldchoice Travel Ireland, inaugurated the conference, emphasising the necessity of resilience and adaptability in addressing the ongoing challenges within the travel industry. Her insights set a foundation for the insightful discussions that ensued.

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in the Travel Sector

Guest speaker David Meade enthralled attendees with his talk on the “Growth Mindset.” He delved into its importance for travel businesses to flourish in an environment marked by constant change and uncertainty.

The Intersection of AI and Travel: Insights by Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland, presented a compelling keynote titled “The World of AI.” He provided an in-depth analysis of AI’s integration in the travel industry, highlighting its role in enhancing customer experience, streamlining operations, and fostering innovation. Mark also outlined practical strategies for businesses to effectively incorporate AI, underscoring its critical role in today’s market.

Equipping Participants for the AI Revolution

A standout feature of the conference was providing delegates with copies of “AI Unleashed,” a resource aimed at guiding travel businesses in their AI adoption journey. The book offers practical advice and insights, easing their transition to AI-driven operations.

Reflecting on the Conference’s Success and Future Prospects

The 2023 Worldchoice Conference received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with active participation and discussions signaling a surging interest in AI within the travel sector. The event was not just an information hub but also a catalyst for future collaborations and innovations in travel.

At AI Ireland, we understand the significance of such events in uniting AI and travel industry thought leaders. We are committed to continuing these dialogues, building a community where AI is a pivotal driver of advancement and innovation.

We look forward to further exploring AI’s limitless potential in revolutionising the travel industry and beyond.

Stay tuned with AI Ireland for more updates and insights on AI’s transformative role across diverse sectors.

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.