In Conversations with Zena, the host David Espindola, as his co-host Zena, an AI colleague, talk about Human-AI collaboration, among other themes. The podcast covers a wide range of topics about how humans can best collaborate with AI, from the practical to the profound. Discussions include the specific human and AI attributes that can be brought to the collaborative table, as well as profound questions such as how humans are mortal and AI is not. This opens the conversation to adjacent topi ...
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Redefining AI is the 2024 New York Digital Award winning tech podcast! Discover a whole new take on Artificial Intelligence in joining host Lauren Hawker Zafer, a top voice in Artificial Intelligence on LinkedIn, for insightful chats that unravel the fascinating world of tech innovation, use case exploration and AI knowledge. Dive into candid discussions with accomplished industry experts and established academics. With each episode, you'll expand your grasp of cutting-edge technologies and ...
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Jenny Fielding - Venture Everywhere - Jenny Fielding on AI Start Ups, Ethical Innovation and the Future of Founders
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22:14After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Jenn…
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Spotlight Six - Venture Everywhere - Jenny Fielding on AI Start Ups, Ethical Innovation and the Future of Founders
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1:09After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down w…
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In this compelling episode of Conversations with Zena, My AI Colleague, David Espindola and Zena explore the urgent need for ethical and visionary AI governance. Rather than framing governance as a constraint, they recast it as a form of principled stewardship—a moral compass guiding our technological evolution toward human flourishing. Through ric…
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Dr. Serena Huang - AI for Good - Dr. Serena Huang on How Data is Shaping DEI & Wellbeing in the Workplace
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25:35After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Dr. …
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Spotlight Five - AI for Good - Dr. Serena Huang on How Data is Shaping DEI and Wellbeing
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1:52After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down w…
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In this episode of Conversations with Zena, my AI Colleague, host David Espindola and Zena explore two real-life use cases of human-AI collaboration. First, they discuss how AI can streamline the process of creating audiobooks, making it easier for authors to bring their stories to life. Then, they dive into the concept of a digital twin—an AI-gene…
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AIs Talking to and Collaborating with Each Other
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14:46In this episode of Conversations with Zena, My AI Colleague, David Espindola and Zena explore the collaboration between AIs. To make this episode more interesting, another AI by the name of Miles was invited as a guest to the podcast. What happened was surprising. The AIs kept talking over each other, unable to participate in a 3-way conversation. …
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Faisal Hoque - From Innovation to Impact - Faisal Hoque on Al, Business & Humanity
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20:40After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying season four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Episode Four, dives deep into a conversation around: the transformative force …
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Spotlight Four - From Innovation to Impact Faisal Hoque on Al, Business & Humanity
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1:34After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Spotlight Four, dives deep into a conversation around: the transformative forc…
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The Role of AI in Creativity: Can Machines Be Truly Creative?
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11:58In this episode of Conversations with Zena, My AI Colleague, David Espindola and Zena explore the intersection of AI and creativity. Can machines truly be creative, or are they just simulating human ingenuity? They discuss how AI is being used in art, music, and writing, the ethical implications of AI-generated content, and the power of human-AI co…
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Clara Hawking - AI, Ethics, and the Next Generation - Clara Hawking on Shaping Minds, Safeguarding Futures
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21:14After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Episode Three, dives deep into the transformative world of AI, ethics, and edu…
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Spotlight Three - AI, Ethics, and the Next Generation - Clara Hawking on Shaping Minds, Safeguarding Futures
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2:10After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Spotlight Three, dives deep into the transformative world of AI, ethics, and e…
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Kate O'Neill - What Matters Next: Navigating Leadership and Human-Centered Tech with Kate O’Neill
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21:48After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Episode two guides us into a conversation with Kate O'Neill on What Matters Ne…
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Spotlight Two - What Matters Next: Navigating Leadership and Human-Centered Tech with Kate O’Neill
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1:57After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Spotlight Two, teases us into a conversation with Kate O'Neill on What Matters…
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Greg Shove - Mastering AI Literacy - Greg Shove's Secrets to Leading the Future of Business
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28:58After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Kicking off with a visionary guest, Greg Shove, we explore his incredible jour…
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In this episode, we began by discussing Agentic AI, a cutting-edge area of artificial intelligence that allows systems to act autonomously, making decisions and taking actions without constant human oversight. We explored how this technology is already transforming industries by enhancing productivity, improving decision-making, and handling routin…
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Spotlight One - Mastering AI Literacy - Greg Shove's Secrets to Leading the Future of Business
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1:39After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Kicking off with a visionary guest, Greg Shove, we explore his incredible jour…
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Dr. Imanol Schlag - Pioneering the Future of AI - Language Models and the Swiss AI Initiative
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23:27Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer - Squirro CMO as she sits down with Dr. Imanol Schlag, a prominent researcher in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the ETH Zurich, Dr. Schlag has made significant contributions to the development of advanced neural network architectures and reas…
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Spotlight Seventeen - Pioneering the Future of AI - Language Models and the Swiss AI Initiative
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1:59Season Three - Spotlight Seventeen Our seventeenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Pioneering the Future of AI - Language Models and the Swiss AI Initiative. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer - Squirro CMO as she sits down with Dr. Imanol Schlag, a prominent researcher in the field of artificial intelligence and machine l…
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In this episode, David and Zena tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to prepare society for an AI-driven future. They explore the ways AI is transforming industries and reshaping the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce. From identifying which sectors will see the biggest changes to discussing how traditional educa…
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Andrew Amann - Building AI Ventures - Entrepreneurial Insights
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21:02Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer - Squirro's CMO as she sits down with Andrew Amann, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of NineTwoThree studio, a leading AI agency known for driving digital transformation and winning multiple awards. In this episode, Lauren and Andrew unpack the secrets to building thriving tech businesses, the smartest ways to use AI too…
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Spotlight Sixteen - Building AI Ventures - Entrepreneurial Insights
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1:38Season Three - Spotlight Sixteen Our sixteenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Andrew Amann - Building AI Ventures - Entrepreneurial Insights. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer - Squirro CMO as she sits down with Andrew Amann, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of NineTwoThree studio, a leading AI agency known for driving dig…
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In this episode, David and Zena dive into Longevity Intelligence—our capacity to adapt, learn, and sustain well-being across a longer life. They explore how embracing continuous growth, proactive health practices, and resilience can help us thrive in a world where both lifespans and the pace of change are increasing. With practical insights on cult…
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In this episode of Conversations with Zena, my AI Colleague, we dive into one of today’s hottest debates: whether AI is taking jobs away from humans or simply reshaping the workplace. Zena and David break down the complex ways AI is automating repetitive tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative, emotional, and strategic roles. They discuss …
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Dr. Mitesh Rao - Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change
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26:36In this episode Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change, Lauren Hawker Zafer engages with Dr. Mitesh Rao. This unique conversation dives into the advancement of healthcare and the immense possibilities that lie ahead when we harness the power of AI and data to shape a common language of data across the US healthcare lands…
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How Human-AI Collaboration is Driving Innovation
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18:17In this premier episode of the Conversations with Zena, my AI Colleague, we talk about why it is important for humans to collaborate with AI as well as the specific attributes that humans and AI can bring to the collaborative table. We also provide specific examples where this collaboration effort is yielding exceptional results. Additionally, we d…
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Spotlight Fifteen - Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change
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1:14Season Three - Spotlight Fifteen Our fifthteen spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Dr. Mitesh Rao - Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer and guest Dr. Mitesh B. Rao as they dive into healthcare and the immense possibilities that lie ahead when we harness the pow…
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Anders Indset - Activation, Progress and Technology - The Viking Code
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27:29In this episode Lauren Hawker Zafer engages with Anders Indset. This fascinating conversation between Anders and Lauren focuses on the intersection between humanity and technology. As a recognized thinker in technology and leadership by Thinkers50, Indset shares his perspective on emerging trends that will significantly impact these fields in the c…
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Spotlight Fourteen - Activation, Progress and Technology - The Viking Code
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2:29Season Three - Spotlight Fourteen Our fourteenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Anders Indset - Activation, Progress and Technology - The Viking Code. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Anders Indset. Anders and Lauren talk about the intersection between humanity and technology. As a recognized thinker…
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In this episode, Pedro Domingos - AI - 2040 - Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Pedro Domingos. This unique conversation explores AI's impact on politics, particularly in voter targeting and campaign strategies, and the concept of AI as a tool for enhancing collective intelligence. Domingos, with over 200 technical publications and numerous accolade…
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Season Three - Spotlight Thirteen Our thirteenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Pedro Domingos - AI - 2040 Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Pedro Domingos. This unique conversation explores AI's impact on politics, particularly in voter targeting and campaign strategies, and the concept of AI as a to…
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Kieran Gilmurray - The A - Z of Generative AI - Leveraging AI for Business
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26:37In this episode, Kieran Gilmurray - The A - Z of Generative AI - Leveraging AI for Business - Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Kieran Gilmurray. Join Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Kieran Gilmurray about the development of Generative AI and where it is on its own journey within business ecosystems. Who is Kieran Gilmurray? Kieran Gilmurray…
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Season Three - Spotlight Twelve Our Twelfth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Kieran Gilmurray - The A-Z of Generative AI - Leveraging AI for Business. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Kieran Gilmurray about the development of Generative AI and where it is on its own journey within business ecosystems. …
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Matt Beane - How to Save Human Ability in the Age of Intelligent Machines - The Skills Code
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26:40In this episode, Matt Beane - How to Save Human Ability in the Age of Intelligent Machines - The Skills Code, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Matt Beane. Lauren and Matt shape an accessible conversation around the future of work and what it means to be human in a world of intelligent machines. Who is Matt Beane? Matt Beane does field research on w…
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Spotlight Eleven: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines
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1:22Season Three - Spotlight Eleven Our Eleventh spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Matt Beane - How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Machine Intelligence. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Matt Beane. Don't miss this unique redefining what in means to develop skill in the age of machine intelligence. Who i…
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Petra Molnar - Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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30:12In this episode, Petra Molnar - Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Petra Molnar. Lauren and Petra shape a critical conversation in which they redefine what ethical AI really means, especially when human lives and freedoms are at stake. Who is Petra Molnar? Petra Molnar is a lawyer and anthrop…
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Spotlight Ten: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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1:05Season Three - Spotlight Ten Our tenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Petra Molnar - Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in an important discussion with Petra Molnar. Don't miss this critical conversation redefining what ethical AI really means when …
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Sol Rashidi - Real Life AI Deployment - Your AI Survival Guide!
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20:48In this episode Sol Rashidi - Real Life AI Deployment - Your AI Survival Guide! Lauren Hawker Zafer engages in a unique discussion with Sol Rashidi. This conversation demystifies the AI deployment process for business leaders. Sol provides practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles, assembling the right team, and aligning AI initiativ…
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Season Three - Spotlight Nine Our ninth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode: Sol Rashidi - Real Life AI Deployment - Your AI Survival Guide! Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a unique discussion with Sol Rashidi. This conversation demystifies the AI deployment process for business leaders. Sol provides pra…
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Tim Darling - Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants
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24:28In this episode: Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Tim Darling Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mission to address the overwhelming challenges faced by front-line leaders in healthcare organizations - burnout, high staff turnover. From identify…
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Spotlight Eight: Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants
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0:32Season Three - Spotlight Eight Our eighth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode: Tim Darling - Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in an unique discussion with Tim Darling. Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mis…
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Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare
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34:18In this episode Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Lisa Thee Together, they explore insights from Lisa's expertise, as she discusses a range of topics including ethical considerations in AI implementation, combatting human trafficking using AI, challenges in AI h…
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Spotlight Seven: AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare - Using AI to Navigate Global Problems
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2:03Season Three - Spotlight Seven Our seventh spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode: Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a moving discussion with Lisa Thee. Together, they explore insights from Lisa's expertise, as she discus…
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Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA - Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors
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27:27In this episode, Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA - Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors - Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a riveting discussion with Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA a visionary leader renowned for his groundbreaking work at Johnson & Johnson and fo…
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Spotlight Six: The Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors
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1:38Season Three - Spotlight Six Our sixth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode: Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA - The Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a riveting discussion with Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA a visionary leader renowned for his groundbreaking w…
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David Espindola - You, and Artificial Intelligence
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26:23In this episode, David Espindola - You, and Artificial Intelligence, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by David Espindola. This podcast episode of "Redefining AI" delves into the theme of "You, and Artificial Intelligence" with guest David Espindola, an entrepreneur, futurist, advisor, and author. The discussion covers his journey, experiences in techn…
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Spotlight Five - You, and Artificial Intelligence
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2:20Season Three - Spotlight Five Our fifth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode: David Espindola - You, and Artificial Intelligence This podcast episode of "Redefining AI" delves into the theme of "You, in the Future of Artificial Intelligence" with guest David Espindola, an entrepreneur, futurist, advisor, and author. The …
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René Schulte - Digital Humans - Creepy or Cool?
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23:59In this episode, Digital Humans - Creepy or Cool? Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by René Schulte. Digital humans represent a cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction. This conversation is a must listen to for all interested in exploring how digital humans are being applied across differ…
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Spotlight Four - Digital Humans - Creepy or Cool?
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1:24Season Three - Spotlight Four Our fourth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode: René Schulte - Digital Humans - Creepy or Cool? Digital humans represent a cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction. This conversation is a must listen to for all interested in expl…
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Bob Hutchins MSc - Marketing in the AI Era: Transforming Business Strategies for Humanised and Personalised Customer Connections
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27:25In this episode, Marketing in the AI Era: Transforming Business Strategies for Humanised and Personalised Customer Connections, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Bob Hutchins This conversation is a must listen, especially for those interested in how AI is currently being used in marketing, particularly in humanizing and personalizing customer …
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