Beyond the hype: From foundations to future applications of AI

In this new episode of One Vision Podcast, we welcome Dr. Maryam Ashoori, VP of Product and Engineering at IBM. We discuss Maryam’s journey into AI and delve into the ethical considerations companies should prioritize when building AI systems, emphasizing data quality and the impact on society. Maryam shares insights on the misconceptions about AI and offers guidance for the next generation. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the responsible implementation and future potential of AI technology.00:00 Introduction 01:22 Journey into AI05:01 Importance of ethics and responsibility in AI development13:30 Common misconceptions 18:14 Advice for organizations implementing AI22:29 Future applications of AI26:29 Advice for the next generationHot takes: 🔥  ”There is less attention to the problems and how technology can solve it, versus AI is here, we want it. Whoever gets it, it solves their problems and they move on. I think this is the biggest misconception.” 🔥 “No matter what our role is in the industry today, it's gonna evolve, and I think we should be open into where it's evolving to.”#AI #Data #Ethics #FutureOfWork #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership **Find Dr. Maryam Ashoori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashoori/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗 My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗 About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ One Vision Podcast is a fintech, banking, and AI podcast hosted by Theodora Lau (Founder, Unconventional Ventures; author of Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence). One Vision goes beyond the headlines on AI, agentic commerce, digital banking, financial inclusion, and the future of money — with founders, analysts, venture capitalists, technologists, and operators building the next chapter of financial services. New episodes weekly. Featured guests include leaders from Ant, bunq, J.D. Power, Forrester, IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAS, SAP, and Wall Street Journal. Recognized in American Banker's Top 20 Most Influential Women in Fintech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.