Chasing the AI Gold: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of AI Adoption

What is the true state of AI adoption in business today? In this unscripted keynote from the Mediaspace.global Leadership Club & Mixer, James Welch (Growth Lead at WPP Choreograph Tech & AI Consulting) breaks down the realities of artificial intelligence using a classic cinematic lens: Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.From the dangers of AI hallucinations and the impending "slopocalypse," to the financial traps of legacy "celery tech," James shares candid, behind-the-scenes insights on how companies are actually using machine learning. Discover why true AI success requires more than just buying off-the-shelf tools—it demands prior preparation, solid guardrails, and a privacy-first approach to data.Recorded live in London at an exclusive roundtable of top marketers, media lawyers, and business innovators.🎧 Listen to the full conversation on the "After Dinner Chats" podcast wherever you get your pods!📌 Chapters / Key Moments:0:00 - Introduction & The Sergio Leone AI Analogy03:45 - The Good: Prior Preparation & Privacy-First Workflows06:45 - The Bad: Bad Actors, Hallucinations & The AI "Slopocalypse"13:05 - The Ugly: Legacy Systems & The Danger of "Celery Tech"15:15 - Conclusion: Chasing the AI Gold🔗 Links & Mentions:Mediaspace Global: https://mediaspace.global/Video Production: Baked Bean MediaSpecial thanks to our hosts & sponsors: Hamish Sandison, Kinga Incze, and Cornelia Reitinger (SAS).#AIAdoption #ArtificialIntelligence #JamesWelch #WPP #TechConsulting #GenerativeAI #MachineLearning #BusinessStrategy #MediaspaceGlobal #AfterDinnerChats