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Project Flux is a pioneering podcast that explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence across various industries, including construction, music, infrastructure, and life sciences, with a focus on revolutionising the project delivery profession. Each episode brings to light how AI is redefining efficiency, innovation, and strategic decision-making in project management. Through engaging conversations with industry leaders, technologists, and forward-thinkers, the podcast offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities AI introduces, the nuances of its integration, and its potential to reshape project delivery on a global scale.
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Weekly Pulse Series / Ep.7 / Will a global AI divide create a dangerous two-tiered system?
In this episode of Project Flux Weekly Pulse, we discussed:
🇪🇺 The worlds first comprehensive AI law in the EU Act: Will it stifle innovation?
🏛️ The UK AI Plan and governmental approach to AI adoption: Undoing past progress?
💰 Universal basic income in the age of AI: Will we ever have to work again?
🗣️ The rollout of OpenAI's voice feature: Have you already got it?
👷 Current levels of digital tool adoption in the construction industry: higher adoption?
Key topics
EU Act, AI adoption, UK government, universal basic income, OpenAI, digital tool adoption, construction industry, accessibility, positive use cases
Takeaways
- The EU Act, which has been enforced since August 1st, has practical impacts on the use of AI tools and may create a two-tier system in terms of innovation and freedom of use.
- The UK government's approach to AI adoption is still unclear, with mixed messages and changes in funding for AI infrastructure projects.
- The rollout of OpenAI's voice feature shows promise and has the potential to become an integral part of project teams, providing information and reports hands-free.
- The construction industry still has a long way to go in terms of digital tool adoption, with a significant number of companies still using basic tools like the Microsoft Power Suite.
- Education and awareness are crucial in driving AI adoption and moving away from traditional tools like Excel.
- Accessibility and positive use cases of AI, such as assisting individuals with disabilities or enabling productivity with limited physical capabilities, should be highlighted.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Mode
- 00:29 The Impact of the EU Act
- 08:03 The UK Government's Approach to AI Adoption
- 18:36 The Rollout of OpenAI's Voice Feature
- 24:34 Digital Tool Adoption in the Construction Industry
- 27:35 The Importance of Education and Awareness in AI Adoption
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