Get Your AI Injection and learn how to inject artificial intelligence into your business or project. Our host Deep Dhillon, long term AI practitioner and founder of Xyonix.com, interviews successful AI practitioners and domain experts to better understand how AI is helping transform business. We also discuss state of the art techniques with a particular focus on how these capabilities are used to transform organizations, making them more efficient, impactful, and successful. Need help injecting AI into your business? Reach out to us @ www.xyonix.com.
How do you balance AI driven customer success with human authenticity? In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon chats with Zach Hawley, CEO and founder of Steerco Analytics, about how AI is helping take the pressure off of increasingly overwhelmed customer success teams. Zach reveals why many teams have drifted from their original mission of driving long‑term value to chasing quicker upsells, due in part to their overwhelming workload. The two examine how Steerco's AI tools could transform the CS role entirely: when machines handle all the reporting and data analysis, what becomes the unique human contribution? Tune in to discover how AI might not just save your drowning customer success team, but fundamentally transform the human-centered discipline into something more authentic and strategic.Learn more about Steerco Analytics here: https://www.getsteerco.com/and Zach here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-s-hawley/And check out some of our related episodes:Embracing AI in Business: Navigating Misconceptions and Implementation Hurdles with Elise OrasRevolutionizing Customer Service with an AI-Powered Virtual ConciergeTransforming Workforce Management with AI and People Analytics with Adam Binnie
Can AI understand our relationship with food better than we do?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon sits down with Dr. Sera Lavelle, clinical psychologist and CEO of Bea Better Eating, to explore how AI is revolutionizing our approach to emotional eating. Dr. Lavelle explains why traditional calorie-counting apps fail to address the psychological triggers that cause us to reach for cookies after a stressful day. She reveals how her app fills a crucial gap between diet advice and clinical therapy, helping users identify when they're eating from emotion rather than hunger. The two dive into the ethical challenges of developing AI for mental health, including how to responsibly direct users to human therapists when necessary. Will AI become our most trusted confidant for the feelings we're too ashamed to share with nutritionists or therapists? Tune in to discover how machine learning might become the missing ingredient in breaking destructive eating cycles.Learn more about Bea Better Eating here: https://www.beabettereating.com/and Dr. Lavelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seralavelle/And check out some of our related episodes:Improving Mental Health Using AI and ChatGPT Powered Behavioral Therapy with Kelly KoernerImproving Teaching Outcomes & Classroom Mental Health Using AIDoes AI Know Better Than Doctors? Our New Healthcare Reality with Oded Cohen
Is traditional coding already a thing of the past?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon sits down with Laly Bar-Ilan, Chief Scientist at Bit, to explore a near-future where software developers evolve from code writers into code orchestrators. Laly discusses how Bit's composable software development and AI-powered componentization are set to overhaul the industry, even possibly eliminating the need for writing code altogether. The discussion leads into how a graph of reusable components could tame sprawling, out-of-control code bases, the ethical nuances of automated development, and what it really means to “orchestrate” code. Tune in now to uncover whether tomorrow's developers will simply curate AI outputs, or continue the tradition of writing lines of code themselves.Check out more about Laly here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laly-bar-ilan/and Bit here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bit-dev/Check out some more of our AI & software development podcasts here:Your Code Base Is Already Gen AI—Now What? with Matt Van Itallie of SemaWhy Generative AI Could Make Programming Languages Obsolete with Austin Vance of FocusedSoftware, Development, & Emerging Innovation Podcasts
What happens when AI tracks every resource in your city?Unlike most cities, which are burdened with aging infrastructure, McCord Development had the rare opportunity to build a city from the ground up. But what does it really mean to create a smart city? In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep Dhillon speaks with Ashwin Chandran about the AI sensors used to track water consumption, optimize energy distribution, and rethink urban planning like parking lots. The two dive into the challenges of integrating AI into city infrastructure, the unexpected ways data is shaping development, and whether AI-managed cities could be the future of urban life.Check out more about Ashwin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinchandran/and McCord Development here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccord-development-inc/Check out some of our related content here:AI and the Ethics of Influence: Exploring Synthetic Respondents & Decision-Making with Avi Yashchin of Subconscious AIAI's Role in Energy Regulation and Compliance with Yuval LubowichCan AI Save Pollinators from Extinction? It Begins in Your Backyard with Chris Cosma
Is AI putting an end to traditional factory jobs?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon sits down with Chris Pickett, CEO of MASS Group, to explore how AI-driven manufacturing is rewriting the rules of industrial production. With automation already transforming warehouses, Chris explains how AI-powered execution systems can optimize workflows, improve quality control, and even detect defects in semiconductor chips before they become expensive mistakes. But what could this mean for the future of factory workers? Will AI simply replace routine, repeatable tasks, or is a fully autonomous factory in our future? Tune in to uncover the economic realities of AI-powered manufacturing and whether human oversight is here to stay.Learn more about Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-pickett/and MASS Group here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/massgroupinc/Check out some of our related podcast episodes:AI-Driven Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance and Defect Detection with Ryan ThompsonRecycling Space Debris: The Next Frontier in Manufacturing with Gary Calnan and Walter Schroeder of CisLunar IndustriesStructuring Enterprise & Process Automation Data Using AI with Slater Victoroff
Can a misconfigured prompt spark a massive data breach?On this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon and Keith Hoodlet, Director of AI/ML and Application Security from Trail of Bits reveal the critical vulnerabilities hiding in your AI chat systems. Keith explains how RAG systems and other API endpoints, if not rigorously secured, can create unintended data portals, allowing hackers to extract everything from HR records to confidential strategic documents. The two navigate the complexities of prompt injection vulnerabilities, dynamic adversarial testing, and the balancing act between rapid innovation and robust security. As they discuss the human and technical factors that contribute to these risks, Deep and Keith challenge the industry to view security not as an afterthought, but as an integral feature of every AI-driven product. Tune in for a deep dive into safeguarding your digital future!Learn more about Keith here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/securingdev/and Trail of Bits here: https://www.trailofbits.com/Check out some of our related podcast episodes: Your Code Base Is Already Gen AI—Now What? with Matt Van Itallie of SemaWhy Generative AI Could Make Programming Languages Obsolete with Austin Vance of FocusedExploring Artificial General Intelligence: Intent, Intellect, and Innovation with Lucas Hendrich of the Forte Group
Will AI-powered chatbots soon become students' most trusted advisors?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon chats with Andrew Magliozzi, CEO of Mainstay, about AI-driven student support. Andrew shares how AI-powered coaches can proactively nudge students to stay on track with everything from filing financial aid forms to meeting academic deadlines. But what happens when students need deeper conversations about their future? The two explore how innovations like AI-driven text messages helped boost one school's graduation rates by ~11% and why students often trust bots with personal questions they might never ask an advisor. They also dive into the delicate balance between automation and human intervention, the ethical concerns of AI in education, and what the future of advising—and education as a whole—might look like.Learn more about Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmagliozzi/and Mainstay here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heymainstay/Check out some more of our related podcast episodes:The Potential of AI in Revolutionizing Personalized Tutoring with Brent BeckThe Power of AI in Project-Based Learning with Bob LenzAI for Corporate Curriculum Development and Democratizing Education with Anna Talerico
Are human developers becoming obsolete in the age of generative AI?In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep Dhillon chats with Matt Van Itallie, founder and CEO of Sema, to uncover how generative AI is reshaping the software industry. Matt explains how Sema's tools, like their GenAI Code Monitor, are helping organizations responsibly integrate AI-generated code while safeguarding with human oversight. Together, they tackle some high-value questions: Are developers shifting from creators to curators in the coding process? How do tools like GenAI Code Monitor identify risks like security vulnerabilities & intellectual property (IP) concerns? And what does the rise of AI coding assistants mean for transparency, collaboration, and innovation? Tune in to explore how to lead the charge in redefining modern software development.Learn more about Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvi/and Sema here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/semasoftware/Check out some more of our related podcast episodes:Why Generative AI Could Make Programming Languages Obsolete with Austin Vance of Focused | Your AI InjectionExploring Artificial General Intelligence: Intent, Intellect, and Innovation with Lucas Hendrich of the Forte Group | Your AI InjectionSpeak Directly to Your Data, No Coding Required with Sarah Nagy
What will AI bring us in 2025 and beyond? In this special compilation episode, we explore whether AI will be an ally or adversary in the coming years. See what our experts have to say about their vision for AI over the next 5 to 10 years—how it can solve critical challenges, enhance human potential, and reshape industries, while also grappling with its risks and limitations.Featured Guests:Brent Beck – CTO of Littera EducationAdam Binnie – Chief Innovation Officer at VisierSarah Nagy – CEO of Seek.aiAvi Yashchin – Founder & CEO of Subconscious.aiPaul Lewis – CTO of PythianGary Calnan – Co-founder of CisLunar IndustriesAustin Vance – CEO of FocusedArtem Semjanow – CEO & Co-founder of NeatsyOded Cohen – VP of Engineering at Viz.aiDr. Chris Cosma – Ecologist and Pollination Biologist at the Conservation Biology InstituteCheck out some more of our related podcast episodes:Expert Tips for AI Implementation and Data Strategy with Paul LewisSpeak Directly to Your Data, No Coding Required with Sarah NagyTransforming Workforce Management with AI and People Analytics with Adam Binnie
Is coding still worth learning? In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep Dhillon sits down with Austin Vance, CEO of Focused Labs, to explore the radical future of software development. Austin explains why AI might soon bypass programming languages like Python, generating bytecode or AI-native logic directly. The two discuss how developers today are pairing with AI copilots to navigate legacy systems, optimize frameworks, and build faster -- but what happens when AI handles everything except the requirements? Will human developers move from writing code to directing machines? Tune in to find out if programming languages are on the brink of obsolescence. Learn more about Austin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinbv/and Focused here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-with-focused/Check out some more of our related podcast episodes:Expert Tips for AI Implementation and Data Strategy with Paul LewisSpeak Directly to Your Data, No Coding Required with Sarah NagyTransforming Workforce Management with AI and People Analytics with Adam Binnie
Is space debris the biggest untapped resource of the 21st century?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon explores the groundbreaking, futuristic possibilities of space-based manufacturing with Gary Calnan and Walter Schroeder, co-founders of Cislunar Industries. Cislunar is pioneering the recycling of orbital debris into valuable materials, creating the foundation for an industrial economy in space. Discover how they're pioneering the recycling of space debris into valuable materials, creating everything from fuel rods to construction supplies for the Moon. Learn how their efforts could redefine space exploration and sustainability as we know it.Learn more about Gary here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycalnan/and Walter here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janwalterschroeder/and CisLunar Industries here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cislunarindustries/Check out some of our related content here:AI and the Ethics of Influence: Exploring Synthetic Respondents & Decision-Making with Avi Yashchin of Subconscious AIAI's Role in Energy Regulation and Compliance with Yuval LubowichExploring Artificial General Intelligence: Intent, Intellect, and Innovation with Lucas Hendrich of the Forte Group | Your AI Injection
What separates true intelligence from mere mimicry? In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon chats with Lucas Hendrich, CTO of the Forte Group, into the fascinating future of Artificial General Intelligence. Together, the two explore the critical role of 'intent' in the quest for true machine intelligence. Lucas shares his insights on what it would take for AI to move beyond predictive algorithms toward authentic, independent thought, drawing on his early experiences working with AI visionary Ray Kurzweil. The two also discuss the practical challenges of implementing AI in business, the evolution of data architecture, and the ethical and operational guardrails needed as we inch closer to a new era in machine intelligence. Learn more about Lucas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucashendrich/and the Forte Group here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortegroup/Check out some of our related content:Expert Tips for AI Implementation and Data Strategy with Paul LewisAI Copyright Regulation: Navigating Legal Challenges and Ethical DilemmasEmbracing AI in Business: Navigating Misconceptions and Implementation Hurdles with Elise Oras
Could AI be the ultimate tool for mass manipulation? In this episode, host Deep Dhillon sits down with Avi Yashchin, founder and CEO of Subconscious.ai. Avi, a former product manager at IBM Watson Research, shares insights into how AI is reshaping our understanding of human decision-making. They dive into the world of synthetic respondents—AI models that simulate human decisions with remarkable accuracy. Avi explains how Subconscious.ai aims to democratize causal thinking, allowing anyone to understand why humans make choices. Deep and Avi explore whether technologists have a responsibility to police their AI tools and discuss unintended consequences when innovation outpaces ethical considerations. Will synthetic respondents empower us to make better decisions, or could they open the door to unprecedented manipulation?Learn more about Avi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviyashchin/and about Subconscious.ai here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/subconscious-ai/Check out some of our related content:Can AI Save Pollinators from Extinction? It Begins in Your Backyard with Chris CosmaDoes AI Know Better Than Doctors? Our New Healthcare Reality with Oded CohenAI-Driven Innovations in Occupational Therapy with Karen Jacobs and Alyson Stover
What if anyone in your company, regardless of technical prowess, could simply talk to their data? In this episode, host Deep Dhillon is joined by Sarah Nagy, CEO of Seek.ai, to explore the revolutionary shift in how businesses interact with their most valuable resource—data. Nagy discusses how AI, powered by natural language processing, is transforming data access by allowing non-technical users to ask complex questions and get instant, insightful answers. As businesses race to embrace this technology, the conversation raises critical questions about the future of AI and its role in shaping decision-making across industries.Learn more about Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-nagy/and Seek AI here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seekai/Check out some of our related podcast episodes:Expert Tips for AI Implementation and Data Strategy with Paul LewisTransforming Workforce Management with AI and People Analytics with Adam BinnieEmbracing AI in Business: Navigating Misconceptions and Implementation Hurdles with Elise Oras
The pollinator crisis is more than an environmental issue—it's a global emergency. In this episode host Deep Dhillon sits down with Dr. Chris Cosma, a renowned ecologist and pollination biologist at the Conservation Biology Institute. The two discuss the vital role pollinators play in food production and ecosystem health, and why their decline could spell disaster for humanity before we know it. With insights on how AI is revolutionizing conservation and how taking action to plant native species can help reverse the trend, this episode is a call to action for anyone who cares about the future of our planet. Will humanity take action in time to save the species we depend on for our survival?Learn more about Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctcosma/and the Conservation Biology Institute: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conservation-biology/Check out some more of our podcast episodes:AI's Role in Energy Regulation and Compliance with Yuval LubowichUnlocking Human Potential Using AI Memory Extension with Suman KanugantiBuilding Ethical AI with Dr. Brian Green
Can AI outshine doctors in detecting life-threatening conditions? In this episode, host Deep Dhillon chats with Oded Cohen, VP of Engineering at Viz.ai. The two discuss how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, from speeding up stroke diagnosis to identifying overlooked brain hemorrhages. Oded explains the balance between AI and human expertise, touching on how hospitals are integrating AI into their workflows without replacing doctors. They also tackle the ethical and regulatory challenges, exploring whether AI will soon dominate medical decisions or simply serve as an indispensable tool for doctors. Are we heading toward a future where AI not only supports, but challenges, traditional medical judgment?Learn more about Oded: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oded-cohen-78678a17/And viz.ai: https://www.linkedin.com/company/viz-ai/Check out some of our related podcast episodes: Unlocking At-Home Orthopedic Care through AI Imagery Analysis with Artem SemjanowAssistive Technologies and AI: Improving Hearing Aids Using Artificial IntelligenceUnlocking Human Potential Using AI Memory Extension with Suman Kanuganti
In this episode of "Your AI Injection," host Deep Dhillon chats with Paul Lewis, CTO of Pythian, to explore the frontier of AI innovation and the practical challenges that enterprises face when implementing AI at scale. The two discuss the evolving needs of businesses as they transition from basic data management to advanced AI applications, and Paul talks about how Pythian helps organizations refine their AI ideas, prioritize projects with the highest ROI, and navigate the complexities of integrating AI with existing systems. The discussion also covers the importance of grounding AI initiatives in solid data foundations, the strategic benefits of utilizing embedded AI features in commercial software, and the critical steps to ensuring that AI projects are innovative, sustainable, and scalable.Learn more about Paul here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullewiscto/and Pythian here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pythian/Learn more about implementing AI in your business: 5 Compelling Reasons to Outsource Your AIInnovate or Die: Utilizing Generative AI to Survive and Thrive in the Modern Business WorldEmbracing AI in Business: Navigating Misconceptions and Implementation Hurdles with Elise Oras
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon explores the transformative potential of AI in occupational therapy with experts Karen Jacobs and Alyson Stover. Karen and Alison discuss the challenges facing occupational therapy, including practitioner shortages and long wait times, and how AI-powered solutions can extend OT services. They explain how computer vision and augmented reality technologies gather objective data on patients, personalizing therapy and improving communication between therapists and families. The episode also touches on the broader implications of AI in healthcare, the importance of AI literacy for OT practitioners, and the future prospects of AI in rehabilitative sciences, and how AI tools like Korro AI are revolutionizing pediatric care through objective assessment and enhanced documentation. Learn more about Karen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjacobsot/and Alyson here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyson-stover-8a446159/Learn more about AI in healthcare: Unlocking At-Home Orthopedic Care through AI Imagery Analysis with Artem SemjanowImproving Mental Health Using AI and ChatGPT Powered Behavioral Therapy with Kelly KoernerUsing AI to Remotely Assess Mood, Emotions, and Mental Health
In this episode of "Your AI Injection," host Deep Dhillon and fellow Xyonixian Carsten Tusk dive into the emerging world of AI-generated content and the regulatory challenges it presents. The two discuss the legal distinctions between transformative and replicative works, the impact of AI on creative industries, and the ongoing debate over compensation and ethical use of publicly available data. With insights into ongoing legal cases and potential future regulations, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how AI companies can navigate the complex landscape of copyright laws while fostering innovation and creativity. Join us to explore the balance between protecting creative rights and leveraging AI's transformative potential!Learn more about AI Regulation here:Regulating AI with Dr. Rowena RodriguesNavigating AI Compliance: From Chatbot Mishaps to Regulatory StandardsAI's Role in Energy Regulation and Compliance with Yuval Lubowich
In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep Dhillon and Emil Winebrand discuss the revolutionary advancements in AI-driven audio enhancement. Emil, co-founder and CEO of insoundz, explains how their AI-powered technology addresses and solves audio quality problems, making studio-grade audio more accessible. The two chat about the practical applications of this technology across different industries, from podcasts and video production to everyday communications. They also delve into the technical intricacies of these AI models, including how they handle various types of noise and distortion. Learn more about Emil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-winebrand-59a4061a/and insoundz: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insoundz/Learn more about AI in audio and video production:Streamlining the Film Production Process with AI featuring Ruslan KhamidullinAI's Evolving Role in Music Production with Dr. Hans-Martin WillHow AI is Transforming Music Composition
In this episode of "Your AI Injection," Deep Dhillon chats with Ryan Thompson from the CRB Group, an architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting company. The two discuss the current state of AI adoption in the life sciences and food and beverage manufacturing sectors, highlighting the challenges and opportunities. They delve into how AI can enhance productivity through predictive maintenance and defect detection, and the importance of integrating data across different systems. The conversation explores the potential of AI to transform manufacturing by improving efficiency, quality, and speed to market, envisioning a future where factories are self-optimizing.Learn more about Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan--thompson/and about CRB Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crbgrp/Learn more about AI for product and processes here: Product Management and Generative AI Powered Innovation with Adrian KleinUsing AI to Optimize & Innovate in ManufacturingHow to Spot Great AI Opportunities in Your Business
In this episode of "Your AI Injection," host Deep Dhillon chats with Adam Binnie, the Chief Innovation Officer at Visier, about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on people analytics. Adam explains how Visier leverages AI to revolutionize the way companies understand and optimize their workforce, highlighting the shift from traditional HR practices to advanced, data-driven strategies. The discussion delves deeper into the practical applications of this technology, where Adam outlines how Visier integrates various data sources—from employee demographics to behavioral patterns—to enhance decision-making processes at all levels of management. He discusses the nuances of interpreting complex data sets and how Visier's platform helps managers not only understand current employee effectiveness but also predict future trends and needs. Learn more about Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambinnie/and Visier: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visier-analytics/Learn more about leveraging AI in business:Generative AI and Beyond: Strategies for Directors of Innovation to ThriveHow to Spot Great AI Opportunities in Your BusinessEmbracing AI in Business: Navigating Misconceptions and Implementation Hurdles with Elise Oras
In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep discusses with Artem Semjanow, the CEO and co-founder of Neatsy, about how their app revolutionizes care for individuals with musculoskeletal pains by using smartphone photography to analyze posture issues and recommend tailored therapies or doctor visits. They delve into the technical and medical challenges of developing an app that effectively mimics a doctor's visual examination, including the importance of precise imagery and the iterative process of refinement with medical professionals. Looking forward, Artem and Deep explore the potential impact of such technologies on the future of healthcare, envisioning a world where remote diagnostics and patient monitoring significantly enhance access to and the quality of medical care, leveraging AI to complement and augment human medical expertise.Learn more about Artem here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemsemjanow/and Neatsy: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neatsyai/Learn more about leveraging AI in healthcare:Improving Mental Health Using AI and ChatGPT Powered Behavioral Therapy with Kelly KoernerAssistive Technologies and AI: Improving Hearing Aids Using Artificial IntelligenceAI Informed Solutions to Promote Medical Adherence
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep and Bill tackle the intricate world of AI effectiveness and regulatory compliance. They dissect real-world AI mishaps, including a dealership's chatbot error leading to incorrect car pricing and an airline chatbot's false bereavement policy, to illustrate the importance of rigorous AI testing. Shifting to a technical discussion, they discuss AI vulnerabilities, underscoring the necessity for testing frameworks that assess functionality, ethical integrity, and security against adversarial inputs. The conversation turns to regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and NIST guidelines, advocating that adherence to such standards is vital for legal compliance.Learn more about AI Risk & Compliance: AI Gone Wrong? The Critical Role of Testing and CertificationThe Ultimate Knowledge Base CuratorOr take our free risk assessment HERE!
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon chats with HData's co-founder and CTO, Yuval Lubowich, about AI's transformative role in energy sector regulation. HData leads in refining regulatory data management for energy companies, streamlining processes from filing to analysis. Yuval unpacks the challenges of navigating complex regulations and the shift towards efficient data handling through standardized formats like XBRL. The discussion highlights AI's enhancement of data analysis, aiding in rate case justifications and operational insights. Yuval also envisions AI broadening access to regulatory information, potentially reshaping industry transparency and decision-making. Learn more about Yuval here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvallubowich/and HData here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hdata/Check out our related content here:Regulating AI with Dr. Rowena RodriguesDeepfake Detection with Ilke DemirOr learn about Xyonix's regulatory solutions:AI Compliance & TestingKnowledge Curation
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon and Elise Oras, co-founder of Wheels Up Collective, delve into the practicalities and challenges of AI in business. They discuss the hesitations companies may face when regarding AI adoption (particularly in client-facing content and legal constraints) while emphasizing AI's role in enhancing marketing strategies, cost-saving, and creating a competitive edge for businesses. The two discuss the importance of aligning AI choices with company values, address common fears about privacy and data breaches, and advocate for a more embracing approach towards AI's potential. Learn more: Revolutionizing Customer Service with an AI-Powered Virtual ConciergeEvaluating Efficacy, Assessing Trust & Editorial Alignment in LLMsLeveraging AI for Authentic Online Business Communities with Jason TanPicks and Shovels of the Large Language Model Gold Rush
On this episode of "Your AI Injection", we unpack the challenges of implementing large language models in production. Host Deep and Xyonixians Andy and Bill explore the chasm between the dazzling demos of models like GPT-4 and the nitty-gritty of everyday use in business settings. They dissect topics like user expectation versus API reality, the speed of AI evolution versus operational stability, and the pressing issues of costs and "hallucinations" in AI responses. The episode shines a light on the "picks and shovels" of AI—the vital tools and strategies that enable practical, responsible use of AI technology in diverse domains.Learn more: Measuring Accuracy and Trustworthiness in Large Language Models Building Ethical AI with Dr. Brian GreenRegulating AI with Dr. Rowena Rodrigues
In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep Dhillon interviews Brent Beck, CTO of Littera Education. The two discuss the evolving role of AI in revolutionizing personalized tutoring. Beck emphasizes the slow adoption of AI in education, noting some initiatives like Khan Academy's innovative use of AI in learning paths. He highlights the significant challenges faced by underprivileged students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Littera's tutoring programs have effectively closed learning gaps. The conversation shifts to AI's potential in EdTech, where data from student engagement, tutor-student interactions, and curriculum-based assessments could be captured for future AI and machine learning applications. The two highlight how these applications could include analyzing tutor feedback, student assessments, and offering real-time feedback to teachers, thus enhancing the effectiveness of tutoring sessions and providing insights into curriculum effectiveness across different classrooms and districts. This discussion underlines the critical role of AI in education, particularly in personalizing and optimizing tutoring to cater to individual student needs.Learn more about Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-beck/and Littera Education: https://www.linkedin.com/company/litteraedu/Learn more about the applications of AI in education:Improving Learning Outcomes and Enhancing Teaching EfficiencyAI for Corporate Curriculum Development and Democratizing EducationImproving Teaching Outcomes and Classroom Mental Health6 Ways AI is Reshaping Modern Education
In this episode of "Your AI Injection", Deep interviews Bob Lenz, CEO of PBLWorks, on the transformative power of project-based learning (PBL) in education. The two discuss how PBL engages students more deeply than traditional methods, fostering long-term retention and application of knowledge, particularly in underserved communities. The conversation then delves into the role of AI in enhancing PBL through project design, personalized assessment, and teacher support. Bob shares PBLWorks' strategic plan to use AI and digital platforms to expand the reach and quality of PBL for teachers, aiming to make learning experiences more ubiquitous, effective, and engaging within the next five years. Learn more about Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boblenz/and PBLWorks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pblworks/Learn more about the applications of AI in education:Improving Learning Outcomes and Enhancing Teaching EfficiencyAI for Corporate Curriculum Development and Democratizing EducationImproving Teaching Outcomes and Classroom Mental Health6 Ways AI is Reshaping Modern Education
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon delves into the dynamic convergence of generative AI, art, and interior design with guest Gavriel Wolf, CEO of the innovative art consultancy firm IndieWalls. This episode explores Gavi's journey from analog photography to championing independent artists through the challenges of the exclusive art world. The two examine the complex nature of art preferences, the potential of AI in art curation, and the demand for customized corporate art solutions. They then discuss leveraging AI tools like GPT-4 to transform art consultations, streamline creative processes, and shape the future of the art industry. Learn more about Gavi Wolf, Founder and CEO of Indiewalls.Learn more about the intersection of AI and art here:AI's Evolving Role in Music ProductionStreamlining the Film Production Process with AILeveraging AI in Creative Writing
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon and guest Dr. Hans Martin Will delve deep into the intricate cross-section of AI and music. HM narrates his unique journey from starting classical violin to now, harnessing AI for music synthesis. Together they explore cutting-edge technologies like latent diffusion models, which have applications in both visual and audio domains. HM highlights emerging tools in the music industry, such as sound isolation plugins and AI-driven parameter suggestions, emphasizing the transformative potential of AI in music production. Meanwhile, Deep offers a personal perspective on the value of the human touch in music, stressing the importance of understanding the essence behind musical techniques - especially in an era characterized by its rapid embrace of AI.Learn more about Hans here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmwill/Check out some related content of ours about applications of AI in creative fields:Leveraging AI in Creative Writing with Poet & Professor Andrew LevyPainting with AI: Interview with Pindar Van Arman
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon and guest Jason Tan, founder of Engage AI, explore the transformative power of AI in fostering authentic online business communities. The two discuss how Engage AI automates and enhances interactions across a diverse array of channels. Jason shares valuable insights into the tool's impact on communication and marketing for various professionals, especially those not naturally skilled in these areas, highlighting its role as an equalizer in the online sphere. The episode delves into the challenges of building relationships in the B2B space, the potential of AI in moderating online interactions, and envisioning future scenarios with widespread AI assistance. Deep and Jason also discuss the significance of fostering genuine connections, the balance of integrating AI into existing workflows, and practical advice for maximizing its value in enhancing both virtual and real-life conversations. Learn more:Jason Tan, Founder of Engage AIGenerative AI for Product Innovation and Small Business Marketing with Greg StarlingImproving Sales Engagement Using AI with Laxman Papineni
In this episode, host Deep Dhillon converses with Anna Talerico, an entrepreneur with a rich history in education technology. Anna's journey, from bootstrapped startups to her current role as CEO of Corporate Finance Institute, provides a unique vantage point into the changing landscape of education. The two's focus on key themes like curriculum development, democratizing education, and nurturing curiosity brings to light the evolving dynamics of learning. Anna and Deep then dive into the role of AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, in reshaping education. They explore the delicate balance between efficiency and human connection, discussing how technology can enhance but not replace the irreplaceable human aspect of education.Learn more:Anna Talerico, CEO of Corporate Finance InstituteAI in Education: Improving Learning Outcomes and Enhancing Teaching Efficiency with AIImproving Teaching Outcomes and Classroom Mental Health Using AI
Join Deep Dhillon and Adrian Klein, Senior Product and Program Manager at Amazon (formerly PM @ Microsoft and multiple startups), as they both explore the massive product management and development ramifications of recent generative AI model breakthroughs like GPT-4. They delve into the challenges of achieving true differentiation in a world where fine-tuning on top of AI models is highly prevalent and straightforward. Deep and Adrian also explore what it means to build an AI powered intellectual property moat around your business and whether this is even possible in a world with a handful of deep pocketed huge players building increasingly powerful models that are challenging for startups and others to compete with. Finally, the two contemplate the evolving role of product managers in a world where automation and streamlined execution are paramount; they explore how in the near future, product managers may transition to focusing on thoughtful value judgments and creativity rather than mundane tasks that can be handled by AI. Learn more about Adrian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianklein/
In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon sits down with Greg Starling, the Head of Innovation Lab at Tailwind, a company intent on utilizing generative AI to optimize social media campaigns and small business marketing. Deep and Greg begin by discussing the early days of Tailwind, from their engagement with OpenAI's GPT-2 to the acquisition of Replier. The two also discuss how to leverage generative AI as a brainstorming tool, a market analyst, and a method of generating user stories. They then delve into the ethical considerations of generative AI for marketing— from preventing plagiarism to defining & eliminating hate speech. As the two look towards the future of AI in marketing, they discuss the potential shifts towards trust-driven, community-focused platforms, foreseeing a rise in micro-communities and autonomous AI agents that personalize experiences and handle much more complex tasks, such as personalized travel planning. Learn more about Greg here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstarling/Learn more about Tailwind here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwindapp/Check out some of our related content:Improving Sales Engagement Using AI with Laxman PapineniAI in Content Generation for Marketing with Kate Bradley Chernis
Join host Deep Dhillon and Bill Constantine as they explore the intricate process of assessing efficacy, assessing trust, and achieving editorial alignment in large language models. In a world where LLMs are increasingly powerful and usually reasonable, traditional efficacy techniques are insufficient and a new focus that leverages semantic comparisons and even the LLMs themselves for attribute driven editorial alignment is a new way forward. The AI experts delve into a number of topics including the importance of editorial considerations, communication style and the challenges of efficacy assessment in increasingly personalized models. Check out some of our related content:Measuring Accuracy and Trustworthiness in Large Language Models for Summarization Text GenerationPlagiarism 2.0: ChatGPT, AI and Generative Content Concerns
In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep and the Xyonix crew explore the potential of virtual concierge services, discussing their role in transforming organizations and implementation challenges. The four Xyonixians discuss the capabilities of conversational AI technology, the importance of context and personalization, and the challenges of controlling AI chatbots. The discussion also touches upon the dangers of bias in chatbot platforms and the need to understand the unique value proposition of virtual concierges. The episode concludes with predictions for the future of virtual concierge services and the potential for more comfortable and personalized interactions.Check out some of our related content:Measuring Accuracy and Trustworthiness in Large Language Models for Summarization Text GenerationAccelerating Development with ChatGPT and AI-Generated CodeOpenAI's ChatGPT: Exploring the Future of AI
Tune in to a fascinating conversation with host Deep Dhillon and Suman Kanuganti, the Co-Founder and CEO of Personal.ai, in which they explore how AI can be utilized to make the world more accessible. Suman, a Forbes 40 Under 40 and Smithsonian's Top Innovator to Watch award recipient, explains how Personal.ai's personal language model platform functions as an AI memory extension, allowing individuals to augment their own minds by feeding data that represents their unique ideas and identity. The conversation also delves into the intricacies of personal language models, exploring the limitations of generative techniques in AI and emphasizing the significance of grounding AI in factual information to create meaningful responses. Furthermore, the value of personal responses versus non-personal responses is discussed, highlighting the empowering potential of AI in augmenting human capabilities and improving accessibility in a wide variety of domains.Learn more about Suman here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanugantisuman/Check out some of our related content that delves into AI & Accessibility:Assistive Technologies and AI: Improving Hearing Aids Using Artificial IntelligenceImproving Accessibility in Education with AI
In the latest episode of Your AI Injection, behavioral healthcare expert Dr. Kelly Koerner and host Deep Dhillon delve into the possibilities of using ChatGPT and other Large Language Models in the realm of behavioral therapy. The duo examine how advanced chatbot technology can reflect on patients' concerns, validate their experiences, encourage reflection and impart knowledge. They also discuss the pros and cons of pairing ChatGPT with a human therapist versus using it as a standalone chatbot therapist, with a focus on the latter's increased accessibility and ability to operate without getting tired. Furthermore, they discuss how ChatGPT could complement traditional psychotherapy and mitigate the mental health accessibility gap, including the idea of training an LLM to act as a peer support specialist.Learn more about Dr. Kelly Koerner here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-koerner/Checkout related content of ours that digs in deep on mental health and the large language models that can enable a new era of treatment:Using AI to Remotely Assess Mood, Emotions and Mental HealthOpenAI's ChatGPT: Exploring the Future of AIModern AI Text Generation: An Exploration of GPT-3, Wu Dao 2.0 & other NLP Advances
In the newest episode of Your AI Injection, Deep, Bill, and Carsten explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT for code generation, both in generalized software development as well as the machine learning space. They discuss how this generated code may provide a false sense of confidence with its detailed explanations, but how its accuracy still leaves something to be desired. They also speculate on utilizing AI-generated code to boost efficiency of menial coding tasks, and speculate on what the future of AI and machine learning code generation may look like in the next 10 years. Tune into this podcast to learn more about the future of code generation!
In this podcast, host Deep Dhillon interviews Ruslan Khamidullin, co-founder and CTO at Filmustage. Founded in 2018, Filmustage is an AI-driven web service that streamlines the film production process using neural nets. Ruslan and Deep begin by discussing the old-school methodologies of pre-production, the entrypoint of AI into this process, and the future of the film industry in the context of Filmustage. They also discuss cost breakdown, future prospective features of platforms like Filmustage, and the potential of text to image generation in the film space. Ruslan and Deep explore how text to image generation can be used to create visuals to communicate ideas to set designers, as well as how the platform can help filmmakers generate cost breakdowns and forecasts to save time and money. Tune in to this podcast to learn more about the power of AI in the film industry and how Filmustage is revolutionizing the filmmaking process!Learn more about Ruslan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruslan138/and Filmustage here: https://filmustage.com/
ChatGPT, OpenAI's most recent AI-driven text-generating chatbot, is changing our definition of plagiarism. In this podcast episode, Xyonixians Carsten Tusk and Bill Constantine join host Deep Dhillon to dive into the impact of ChatGPT on original text-based content creation. They question the notion of individualized thought ownership, whether or not it's possible to build a model to accurately detect plagiarism given just text, and pontificate on how far you can edit content before it may be considered "plagiarism". Join these AI experts for an insightful and innovative discussion about the future of plagiarism and ChatGPT.Listen to our last podcast about ChatGPT here!Dig deep and learn more in our articles on ChatGPT3 and Large Language Models:Modern AI Text Generation: An Exploration of GPT3Practical Applications of AI and NLP for Automated Text GenerationChatGPT: How long will it take for a cup of water to boil if I yell at it? https://lnkd.in/gy56vMba
In this bonus episode, our host Deep Dhillon and fellow Xyonixian Carsten Tusk discuss the recent release of OpenAI's ChatGPT, which is widely considered the best artificial intelligence chatbot ever released to date. They discuss what this chatbot could mean for the general public, from combining and summarizing existing information as an assisted authoring tool to the usefulness of ChatGPT as a “personal genius friend”, or reference tool. They then dive into what problems ChatGPT and other large language, image, audio and multi-modal models can potentially solve in the future. Dig deep and learn more in our articles on ChatGPT3 and Large Language Models:Modern AI Text Generation: An Exploration of GPT3Practical Applications of AI and NLP for Automated Text Generation
This week we'll be exploring how AI is helping to transform sales engagement with Laxman Papineni, CEO of Outplay. Outplay is a smart sales platform that automates and personalizes sequential sales communications based on past correspondence and personal interests. Laxman is a self-proclaimed “startup addict” who has founded multiple sales and marketing related ventures.Laxman begins by discussing how he initially began in B2B sales, then goes onto elaborate on how Outplay leverages NLP to guide you through the sales cycle and transforms your correspondence. Deep and Laxman then go into detail about how tonal analysis and generative AI allow for the platform's personalization & automation capabilities, increasing the user's amount of qualified leads.Learn more about Laxman here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laxmanpapineni/and Outplay here: https://outplayhq.com/
This week we'll be diving into the role of AI in education with Craig Jones, CEO of Formative. Formative is a web-app for classrooms that gives teachers the virtual tools necessary to engage, instruct, and assess students to optimize teaching outcomes. In this episode, Deep and Craig will discuss how COVID-19 helped facilitate the adoption of automation in the education space, student's mental health regarding digital learning, and how platforms like Formative may help augment some of COVID-19's impact on the education world. Craig begins by discussing about how he got passionate about education, what motivated him to found Formative, and how Formative improves on traditional learning through asynchronous instruction, teacher-student interaction, and longitudinal analysis of student growth. Learn more about Craig here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcarterjones/ and Formative here: https://www.formative.com/
Analyzing and utilizing unstructured data is vital for understanding customer behavior. Learn how AI can transform unstructured enterprise data into valuable insights with Slater Victoroff, founder and CEO of Indico. Indico is an Enterprise AI Solution for unstructured content, with a focus on document understanding and process automation. In this episode, Deep and Slater discuss the fundamentals of multi-persona data science platforms, the complexities of unstructured properties, and deep dive into the advantages of hierarchical labelling and a multi-label approach. Slater beings by discussing what motivated him to found Indico, and talks about how Indico's unstructured data platform allows enterprises of all sizes to automate, analyze, & apply unstructured data to a wide variety of workflows. Learn more about Slater here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slatervictoroff/
The financial industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades thanks to developments in technology, providing us with modern conveniences like online banking. Now, AI provides the potential for even more innovation and security through services such as Inscribe, a FinTech company where this week's guest, Conor Burke, serves as CTO. Conor starts by teaching us about types of fraud and traditional methods of catching fraudsters, as well as how AI is enabling identification of fraudulent customers despite the growing complexity of fraud schemes. Then, Deep and Conor dive into the sharing of data used to perpetuate or curtail fraud and why bad actors might actually be collaborating more effectively than good actors such as Inscribe.Learn more about Conor here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbrk/
How can the often dreaded commute be transformed into a more efficient, productive experience that simultaneously tackles the climate crisis? The answer may lie with smart commuting technologies enabled by AI and machine learning. This episode, we speak with Corey Tucker, Director of Innovation at RideAmigos, about AI and smart commuting.Corey explains how AI can be harnessed to track daily habits and provide users with optimized personal commuting strategies, many of which utilize shared transportation to reduce carbon emissions. Deep and Corey also touch on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the approach to solving commuting problems and highlighted the need for flexibility of work hours and commuting options. As we learn, improvements in AI-powered smart commuting technology and increased data homogeneity promise radical, positive change in the way that we approach commuting.Learn more about Corey here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-tucker-40b60424/
Why is trust so critical in the integration of AI into existing chemical engineering technology? In this episode, we explore the role of AI and machine learning in chemical engineering with Dr. Sebastian Werner. Dr. Werner has a doctorate degree in chemical engineering and currently works as an AI Evangelist at Dataiku, a data science and machine learning platform that designs, deploys, and manages AI applications.Dr. Werner explains how AI-enabled predictive maintenance, regression, and time series forecasting improves efficiency of chemical engineering operations. He and Deep touch on the challenges of bridging the divide between operational and informational technology, and why this has slowed the integration of AI into manufacturing. Finally, Dr. Werner speculates about the future role of AI in manufacturing, as well as how the global push for sustainability will influence the development of new technology.Learn more about Dr. Werner here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianwerner/?originalSubdomain=de
How can polluting oil companies possibly achieve net zero emissions? In this episode, we hear from Carolina Torres, Executive Director of Energy Industry Transformation at Cognite, about the ambitious promises made by energy companies and how AI is making it possible to meet those efficiency and sustainability goals. Carolina and Deep dive into the details of energy production, oil rigs, and emissions in the context of AI. Carolina explains why the energy industry has struggled to leverage AI and how industrial data contextualization improves the safety and sustainability of operations. Finally, she touches on the future of sustainable energy production, including how to make Carbon Capture and Sequestration and other emission-reducing practices profitable. Learn more about Carolina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinatorres88/
As AI becomes increasingly powerful, concerns about abuses grow. Consideration of the potential of future AI innovations leaves us with a burning question: does AI require regulation, and if so, how should AI be regulated and who should make those decisions? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rowena Rodrigues, Head of Innovation and Research at Trilateral Research, a UK based organization that provides ethical AI software solutions. Deep and Dr. Rodrigues discuss the importance of data transparency and how to balance innovation and regulation. They also speculate about what it might take for stricter regulatory legislation in AI to be enforced and how these regulations might evolve over the next decade.Want to dive deeper? Explore some of the topics introduced by Dr. Rodrigues below:EU AI Act proposal: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52021PC0206SIENNA project: https://www.sienna-project.eu SHERPA project: https://www.project-sherpa.eu