AI Unplugged Without Borders

A Podcast by the Transatlantic AI eXchange

The Podcast on a mission to transcend geographical, political, and technological barriers in the development of artificial intelligence, making it a universally beneficial tool integrated into global problem-solving efforts.

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Thomas Neubert

A seasoned executive with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. Known as an evangelist, a builder, a super connector and AI-influencer.

ALL EPISODES - SEASON 2

Episode 12 - How Tommaso Di Bartolo Is Defining the new Industry of “Spatial Experience”

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into Vyry, a Phygtl product that’s redefining how Gen-Z connects through the art of co-creation. Imagine a platform where creativity meets social interaction—think Pokémon Go meets Minecraft, but not as a game, rather a playful, interactive way to explore your surroundings and collaborate with peers.

Join us as we explore how Vyry is unlocking new ways to socialize, co-create, and build AR experiences that users own and control.

Guest - Tommaso Di Bartolo

CEO Phygti , Faculty UC Berkeley, serial Entrepreneur

Episode 13 - Advancing Equity through AI and Cognitive Science  

In today’s session we explore the pivotal intersection of cognitive science and artificial intelligence through a humanics-driven lens. outlining how we can create more intuitive, ethical, and human-centered applications that foster innovation while ensuring responsible and privacy-conscious use.

Guest - Christie Chung

Executive Director | The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Professor of Psychology

Episode 14 - Positive Confrontation: Closing the AI Equity Gap

Welcome to “AI Unplugged without Borders,” where we explore the intersection of AI, equity, and innovation. In today’s episode, we tackle “Positive Confrontation: Closing the AI Equity Gap,” inspired by insights from the recent G7 Conference, Growing Together: Building Public-Private Partnerships to Boost the AI Revolution. Joined by Keyzom Ngodup Massally, Head of Digital & AI Programmes at UNDP, we’ll uncover how transformative digital strategies are shaping equitable AI development worldwide. Let’s dive into this critical conversation.

Guest - Keyzom Ngodup Massally

Head of Digital Programmes, UNDP

Episode 15 - A Practical Guide to Turning Technology Hype into Business Outcomes

In today’s session Andreas the author of “AI Leadership Handbook” shares real-world knowledge and examples from interviews with over 60 leaders and experts in AI to help you both introduce and incorporate AI into your organization.

Guest - Andreas Welsch

Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing

This Episode will be available soon.

Episode 16 - Revolutionizing Data Annotation: A Community-Driven, User-Centric Approach for Precision

Today we are coming back to AI use-case and entrepreneurship. Reliabl develops a B2B AI infrastructure software focused on reducing bias and enhancing algorithmic performance through community-driven data annotation.

Guest - Andrea Brown

Founder @ Reliabl AI Researcher @ UC San Diego

This Episode will be available soon.

ALL EPISODES - SEASON 1

Episode 1 - State of AI in Europe - with Fabian Westerheide

Episode 1 - State of AI in Europe - with Fabian Westerheide

Let’s be honest….exploring the implications of the EU AI Act on the European AI ecosystem and assessing the current state of AI in Europe. This discussion also considers strategies to enhance transatlantic cooperation between Europe and the US. Furthermore, we will evaluate whether Europe can use AI to secure a sector-specific global leadership position.

Guest - Fabian Westerheide

CEO & Founder @ Rise of AI | Founding Partner @ AI Fund | Managing Partner @ Asgard Capital

Episode 2 - The Big Flip:  How GenAI will be turning data-driven business models on their heads - with Olaf Groth

Examining core deficiencies in our digital economy: The absence of explicit ownership rights and transparent trading mechanisms for data as a currency results in significantly inefficient value allocation economically. Olaf offers insights and foresights on AI and emerging technologies to ensure effective transformations. Learn more about his two books on AI developers and AI data and the concept of the BouncerBot.

Guest - Olaf Groth

CEO - Cambrian.ai | Prof of Practice - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | Author | Speaker

Episode 3 - AI Index 2024: Unveiling the Landscape of Artificial Intelligence - with Nestor Maslej

Dive into the seventh edition of the AI Index report, the most detailed analysis yet, at a critical time when AI’s impact on society is at its peak. This year’s report expands to cover key trends including technological advancements, public perceptions, and the geopolitical dynamics of AI. With more original data than ever, the report introduces new estimates on AI training costs, explore the responsible AI landscape, and launch a new chapter on AI’s influence in science and medicine. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of AI’s complex field, backed by unbiased and rigorously vetted data, essential for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of AI.

Guest - Nestor Maslej

Research Manager at Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)

Episode 4 - AI and the Music Industry: Evolution, Impact, and Future Predictions - with Daniel Rowland

Exploring the dynamic intersection of AI and the music industry. We’ll start by examining the public’s initial reactions to early AI innovators like LANDR and discuss whether the concerns from a decade ago have materialized. Delve into the various domains where AI is currently being harnessed, highlighting some of the most notable companies and products reshaping the music landscape. We’ll also assess the impact of AI-powered tools on different facets of the music industry—from fans and creators to production music houses and tech companies. Furthermore, we’ll differentiate between what people genuinely desire from AI in music versus what is merely making headlines.

Guest - Daniel Rowland

Head of Strategy & Partnerships at LANDR Audio, Engineer/Producer (Oscar-winning, Grammy-nom stuff), Co-Founder, Professor

Episode 5 - End of Enterprise SaaS? Navigating the GenAI Shift for VCs and Founders - with Marco Marinucci

Exploring internal corporate dynamics and investment strategies towards startups. We will dissect the fundamentals that contribute to an impressive investment track record. The underlying principles are straightforward yet impactful. Additionally, we will provide founders with advice on capturing investor attention and strategies for defining a general AI product in a market dominated by platform owners who control customer access.

Guest - Marco Marinucci

General Partner - Essentia Ventures | ex. Founding MP Hella Ventures

Episode 6 - Solving the Data Problem in Women’s Health - with Juan Carlos & Ashley Finch

Cercle is building a unique moat with their AI/ML knowledge graph that can both improve clinic/lab EBITDA and match patients to clinical trials at scale like no one else in women’s healthcare. The healthcare Graph, built on anonymized data from 2M+ patients, identifies patterns and profiles at scale for labs, clinics and contract research organizations.

Guest- Juan Carlos

Co-founder & CEO at Cercle

Guests - Ashley Finch

COO Cercle ex Facebook/Meta

Episode 7 - Uncovering AI Excellence: NRW Germany - with Christian Temath

The session outlines the progress and opportunities around artificial intelligence implementation and research. The federated structure of Germany creates its challenges but the sum of many individual programs are ahead in Europe. How does one transform a region like NRW from historical Cole to Artificial Intelligence.

Guest - Dr. Christian Temath

Managing Director KI.NRW

Episode 8 - AI strategy beyond the hype - with Christopher Burkhardt

Understanding the useful connection between cognitive science and economics to better understand Artificial Intelligence? The primary challenge lies with human adaptation rather than technology itself. What steps can we take to facilitate the widespread adoption of AI?Many remain skeptical about AI’s potential benefits. How to address critics’ concerns and convince them that AI can improve, rather than worsen, our circumstances? Additionally, what constitutes an effective AI strategy, and why is it essential to have one?

Guest - Christopher Burkhardt

AI Evangelist | Ex Silicon Valley Startup-CEO | TED | 5-times Author

Episode 9 - Why women are key to the future of AI - with Caroline Simard

Join us as we delve into the critical role women play in the future of artificial intelligence. We end with some specific call-to-actions. We’ll kick off the episode with the latest statistics on the representation of women in technical AI roles and investigate why these numbers have shown minimal change over time. Despite the tech industry’s history of innovation and success without significant female participation, we discuss why integrating more women into AI is not just beneficial but essential. What unique perspectives and strengths do women bring to AI, and how can their increased involvement propel the field forward? Finally, we offer actionable advice for our listeners on how they can contribute to and support this important shift in the AI landscape. Tune in to understand the pivotal impact of women in AI and what you can do to make a difference.

Guest - Caroline Simard

Dean Silicon Valley Campus Northeastern University, ex-Managing Director Stanford VMWare Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab

Episode 10 - Doomed or Not? Tackling Data Privacy and Infrastructure Issues - Radhika Iyengar & Jorden Woods

In this session, we delve into the pressing issues of data privacy and data ownership, and explore solutions to return control to the customers. We emphasize the principle of “Distrust and Verify,” advocating for its consistent application. Additionally, we discuss the potential of blockchain technology as a viable option and advocate for its broader exploration and adoption.

Guest - Jorden Woods

Serial Entrepreneurs, Venture Operator, Best-selling Author | Keynote Speaker | Startup Fundraising Advisor

Guest - Radhika Iyengar

Top 100 Women of the Future, SV web3 & AI Venture Studio, Venture Operator & Advisor | Ethical AI & Web3 Expert & Author | TED & Keynote Speaker, Board Exec | Meta Shaper | Enterprise Blockchain, Healthcare, DeFi

Episode 11 - Insights how executives gain AI knowhow to lead transformation - with Gregory LaBlanc

An in-depth analysis of historical technological innovations and AI’s transformative impact. This discussion addresses the essential AI knowledge necessary for C-level executives and business owners to effectively adopt this technology. We also explore the distinct roles of educators and consultants in AI integration and the benefits of outsourcing intelligence through general AI. Additionally, we’ll consider why strategic elimination of certain processes can be beneficial, drawing parallels to common conveniences like dishwashers.

Guest - Gregory LaBlanc

Lecturer at Berkeley, Stanford, HEC, & Host @ UNSILOED podcast

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