Portfolio Executive Podcast Episode 1: AI Force for Good?

What if the biggest risk of AI isn’t what it can do—but how confidently it can be wrong?In this episode of the ‘Portfolio Executive’ hosts Gareth Wax and Valerie Merrill chat with Andrew Stickland and Robin Davis exploring how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, from boosting efficiency to introducing new risks that professionals can’t afford to ignore. They break down the realities of working with AI today—covering prompt engineering, accuracy challenges, ethical concerns, and the evolving role of creativity in an AI-driven world.You’ll discover:•Why prompt engineering is quickly becoming a critical career skill•How and why AI “hallucinates”—and what that means for your work•Practical ways to validate and verify AI-generated outputs•The hidden risks of using AI without proper governance or guardrails•How deepfakes and AI-generated content are reshaping trust•The balance between AI automation and human creativity•How professionals can leverage AI to enhance—not replace—their workTimeStamps00:00 – Introduction to AI and the Panel01:09 – How Experts Use AI in Their Work01:52 – The Art & Science of Prompt Engineering02:59 – AI Challenges: Inconsistency & Cognitive Drift03:58 – AI Hallucinations and Accuracy Risks05:07 – Why Validation Matters06:05 – Legal and Ethical Concerns07:17 – Should AI Be Regulated?08:10 – Training Users to Think Critically08:56 – Governance and Ethical Guardrails10:02 – Shadow AI and Lack of Oversight11:10 – Deepfakes and AI Misinformation11:41 – AI’s Impact on Art and Creativity12:42 – AI as a Creative Tool13:27 – Enhancing Creativity with AI15:00 – The Rise of Prompt Engineering CareersGuest & Host Links:Robin Davis: https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/robin-davis/ Andrew Stickland: https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/andrew-stickland/ Valerie Merrill: https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/ Gareth Wax: https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/  Explore the portfolio executive community, learn how to step into fractional leadership, and stay tuned for more insights in upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.