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Feb 2025
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Questions Executives Should Ask About AI

Jim Love
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Unpacking AI: Executive Insights & Essential Questions

Join us in this special edition of Hashtag Trending and Cybersecurity Today as we dive deep into AI with technology consultant Marcel Gagné and cybersecurity expert John Pinard. We discuss the necessity for executives to understand and implement AI despite limited knowledge, the need for question-based learning, and the significance of a comprehensive AI bootcamp. From real-world applications to the evolving AI landscape, this episode provides a nuanced view on leveraging AI in business while addressing the critical question of safety.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:19 Meet the Panelists 00:38 AI in the Executive World 00:54 Bootcamp for Executives 01:17 Starting the Discussion 01:44 Understanding AI Challenges 03:00 The Importance of Asking Questions 07:45 Historical Context of AI 11:30 Practical Applications of AI 15:06 Generative AI and Its Impact 23:09 Future of AI Models 30:39 Introduction to Google Recorder App 31:11 AI for Meeting Transcriptions 33:18 AI in Marketing and Business Applications 34:07 The Future of AI in Business 36:03 Debating AI's Potential and Limitations 38:09 Advanced AI Models and Their Uses 40:12 AI in Consulting and Decision Making 49:47 Risk Management in AI Implementation 59:34 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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