Using AI to Build Innovation

What if AI were the key to innovation inside your company?Today’s guest suggests that AI puts innovation in the hands of people who aren’t necessarily scientists or programmers.Travis Hoppe is the Assistant Director of AI Research and Development at The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He co-authored The Pile, a pioneering open source dataset used for training large language models that served as a catalyst for promoting open science within the field of AI, and he holds a PhD in physics.In this conversation, Daniel and Travis discuss everything AI–from the basics of machine learning and algorithms to implications for leaders to the most promising applications of AI.“Now, people can experiment with some really good idea,” Travis says. About 20% of your organization really wants to build stuff. “Oftentimes you just need to bring them together and you need to give them the freedom to do so.”Tune in to learn:Why guardrails in AI innovation are so importantWhy leaders have a unique opportunity to be pioneers right nowWhy you don’t need to fear “the singularity”Join us for a fascinating conversation about the present–and future–of AI.In this episode:1:35 – Introduction: Travis Hoppe2:53 – What is AI?9:25 – Algorithms: A Brief Review13:05 – How Should Leaders Think About AI?18:40 – AI Guidance for Teams and Businesses28:00 – AI in Practice32:40 – Lightning RoundTravis Hoppe profiles:@metasemantic on XLinkedInGoogle ScholarThe PileMemorandum M-24-10 (listed under “Memoranda 2024”)Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:4 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Failure CultureThe Power of Imagination in Planning7 Ways to Prepare Leaders for Disruption5 Advantages of Becoming a Digitally Literate Change Leader5 Ways to Help Manage Your Team’s Change ExhaustionAI-Powered Talent RetentionWomen and AIIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.