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Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $92.5k to 93 disability projects in 11 countries; and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. As a person with visible and invisible disabilities stemming from a car crash, Tiffany has built a career on disability solidarity. Now that she has found success, she works to expand a network of people with disabilities and their allies to decrease stigmas around disability and create opportunities for disabled people in America. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:26 When do we choose to share our disability stories? 4:12 Jay’s disability story 8:35 Visible and invisible disabilities 13:10 What does an ally to the disability community look like? 16:34 NoBodyIsDisposable and 14(c) 21:26 How does Tiffany’s investment banking background shape her advocacy? 27:47 Goodbye and outro For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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In this episode of Ask AI podcast, we sit down with Henry Shi, Co-Founder at SnapTravel to learn more about their AI-powered messaging platform for booking hotels. Discover how SnapTravel is leveraging artificial intelligence to power the next evolution of e-commerce known as relationship-driven commerce, and how they have managed to thrive during the pandemic. To get all the show links, visit our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/how-is-ai-evolving-ecommerce

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E58: How Is AI Impacting SEO & The Future of Growth Agencies? 17:18

12 days ago17:18

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AI is transforming how people search for information and how businesses attract customers online. In this episode of the Ask AI Podcast, host Elena Putilina talks with Brock Murray, Co-Founder and COO of seoplusplus, a leading Canadian digital agency. Brock shares how large language models like ChatGPT are shifting user behavior away from traditional search engines and why this signals a major turning point for digital marketers. He explains the rise of Generative Engine Optimization GEO, the resurgence of platforms like Wikipedia and Reddit, and why SEO fundamentals still matter. You’ll hear how Brock’s team is using AI responsibly including developing a custom anonymizer for safer client data handling and how they’re preparing their staff with training experimentation and a strong growth mindset. Visit the episode post for all the links and resources mentioned: https://www.askai.org/post/how-is-ai-impacting-seo-and-the-future-of-growth-agencie s ABOUT ASK AI Ask AI is an independent nonprofit that collaborates with volunteers, industry experts, and AI innovators to share free content and resources that help people spot the opportunities and navigate the challenges associated with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence at work. Subscribe: https://www.askai.org/subscribe…

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E57 How is AI reshaping the work of drug development? 20:05

7 weeks ago20:05

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Episode 57 of the Ask AI podcast features a conversation with Eric Sigel, a data scientist and biotech innovator with over 20 years of experience. The discussion delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of scientific research, particularly in drug discovery, but not always at the expected pace or in anticipated ways. Eric shares insights from his work at X-Chem, where he developed the scientific computing and data science infrastructure for their DNA-Encoded Library platform, and at ZebiAI, a spin-off company that applied machine learning to DEL technology and was acquired by Relay Therapeutics. The episode explores the challenges of integrating AI into laboratory workflows, the bottlenecks that persist despite technological advancements, and the evolving skill sets required for scientists to keep pace with AI's rapid evolution. For more details, please visit the episode post. ABOUT ASK AI PODCASTAsk AI is an independent nonprofit that collaborates with volunteers, industry experts, and AI innovators to share free content and resources that help people spot the opportunities and navigate the challenges associated with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence at work. Visit: askai.org…

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E56 Expert Insights: How can marketers get started with AI? 8:01

20 weeks ago8:01

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Welcome to Expert Insights, a new show format from of the Ask AI podcast where industry leaders share their thoughts about the opportunities and challenges related to AI adoption in the workplace. This episode features Stephen Ghigliotty, the co-founder of MarketingEducation.ai, a free community designed to help marketers and educators navigate the AI revolution. With over 25 years of experience at global advertising firms including Accenture and Saatchi & Saatchi, and contributing to the curriculum for Canada’s top marketing certification at the Canadian Marketing Association, Stephen has shaped how professionals learn and grow in this vital field. In this episode, Stephen shares practical tips on how marketers can get started with AI and start using it to their career advantage. Visit: https://marketingeducation.ai/ SUGGESTED RESOURCES:Stephen suggested the following free training resoruces as a good place for marketers who are new to artificial intelligence to get started:Google AI Essentials: https://grow.google/certificates/en_ca/ai-essentialsGoogle Machine Learning & AI For All Levels:https://cloud.google.com/learn/training/machinelearning-ai ABOUT ASK AI: Ask AI is an independent nonprofit that collaborates with volunteers, industry experts, and AI innovators to share free content and resources that help people spot the opportunities and navigate the challenges associated with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence at work. Subscribe: https://www.askai.org/subscribe…

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E55 Can AI help us understand the cries of babies? 22:40

1 year ago22:40

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The Ask AI podcast caught up with Charles C. Onu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ubenwa Health, the Montreal startup whose Nanni mobile application enables professionals and parents to "shazam" baby cries in order to get actionable healthcare insights in hospital delivery rooms, nurseries, and homes. Stay one step ahead of AI opportunities and disruptions. Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletter to get human-curated news roundups, up-coming events, and key social posts PLUS exclusive interviews, expert videos, and open research. Visit: https://www.askai.org…

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E54 How is AI impacting the evolution of work? 35:13

1 year ago35:13

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Ask AI caught up with Jared Lindzon, leading journalist (BBC, Toronto Star, Rolling Stone, New York Times, TIME) and top observer of the trends and forces that are shaping job skills, careers, the very nature of modern work itself. Get all the links and more from the episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e54-how-is-artificial-intelligence-going-to-impact-the-evolution-of-work Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that provides the cure for data complexity. Learn more: https://link.cinchy.com/nehj…

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E53 What's it like hosting 100+ major AI events? 30:36

1 year ago30:36

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In Episode 53 of the Ask AI podcast, host Melissa meets with David Scharbach, a proud father, community builder, and founder of multiple major AI events, including the Toronto Machine Learning Series, MLOps World , Generative AI Summit, and Impulse AI Latam which has involved planning and coordinating over 100 individual events featuring more than 700 speakers. As a key figure on the international AI scene for over a decade, his insights into what its like working with AI founders and researchers (whose natural disposition does not always tend towards active community engagment) are gold dust for those seeking to engage with them. Visit our episode post to stream the video version and get all the links: https://www.askai.org/post/e53-what-is-it-like-hosting-over-one-hundred-major-artificial-intelligence-events…

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E52 What's the role of AI in modern legal systems? 39:37

1 year ago39:37

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In this episode of the Ask AI podcast , host Melissa Kargiannakis explores the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence, law, and technology with Dr. Maura Grossman, a lawyer, researcher, and a faculty member at the University of Waterloo and Osgoode Hall Law School. Their conversation delves into the nuances of AI in legal practices, emphasizing the significant impacts and potential pitfalls of AI tools like ChatGPT in legal documentation and court proceedings. Dr. Grossman's experience at the intersection of technology and law, including pioneering work in eDiscovery and Technology Assisted Review (TAR) provides a compelling perspective on the evolution of legal tech and its future trajectory. LINKS: Episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e52-what-is-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-modern-legal-systems Podcast version: https://www.askai.org/podcast THANKING OUR SPONSOR: Sincere thanks to series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that provides the cure for data complexity. ABOUT ASK AI: Ask AI is an independent nonprofit that's been dedicated to helping students, startups, and working professionals stay one step ahead of artificial intelligence disruption since 2017. Our volunteers produce a popular newsletter, podcast, videos, free events, and open research. Visit our website to subscribe and learn more about volunteering, content collaborations, and sponsorship opportunities.…

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E51 How can AI support human-centered healthcare? 31:38

1 year ago31:38

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At first glance, the use of AI tools and the goal of delivering increasingly person-focused healthcare might seem at odds, and that might be true except for the fact that treating patients has become incredibly complicated. Combine that with a global shortage of healthcare professionals and suddendly a clearer role for artificial intelligence begins to emerge.In this episode, we meet Dr. Alexandra T. Greenhill, Founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of Careteam Technologies to explore how she navigates the complexities of AI in healthcare, bridging the gap between what is possible and what's happening.Visit our episode post to get links to the podcast version and much more:https://www.askai.org/post/e51-how-is-ai-supporting-human-centered-healthcareEnterprise Data Collaboration? It's Cinchy!Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that enables people, systems, and AI models to co-produce intelligent data products that can be reused for unlimited IT delivery projects while eliminating data integration and making it virtually impossible for people or AI models to violate data protection controls. Visit: https://link.cinchy.com/nehjInterested in artificial intelligence? ⁠⁠Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletter⁠⁠ to stay on top of news, people, and events PLUS receive our original content, open research, and special offers. Visit: https://www.askai.org…

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E50 How should AI be used in our universities? 25:45

2 years ago25:45

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If an AI model at a university performs an analysis of a large dataset and detects a new pattern, or generates a fresh insight, who should get the credit? The algorithm? The academic? Both? Academic integrity is just one of the many ways in which artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the lives of instructors and researchers at our top universities. Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Melissa Kagiannakis sits down with Dr. Christian Blouin, the Institutional Lead for AI Strategy at Dalhousie University, to learn how he is supporting its faculty though the disruption created by artificial intelligence. Visit our episode post to get links to the podcast version and related episodes: https://www.askai.org/post/e50-how-should-artificial-intelligence-be-used-in-universities Responsible AI for the enterprise? It's Cinchy! Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that enables people, systems, and AI models to co-produce intelligent data products that can be reused for unlimited IT delivery projects while eliminating data integration and making it virtually impossible for people or AI models to violate data protection controls. Visit: https://link.cinchy.com/nehj Interested in artificial intelligence? Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletter⁠⁠ to stay on top of news, people, and events PLUS receive our latest content, open research, and special offers. Visit: https://www.askai.org…

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E49 What goes on behind-the-scenes at Meta’s Fundamental AI Research hubs? 48:29

2 years ago48:29

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Catch the Ask AI interview with Joelle Pineau, Vice President of AI Research at Meta, to learn about her AI journey, her work leading Meta’s FAIR teams from Montréal, and the importance of repeatability, openness, and diversity in AI research. Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that enables people, systems, and AI models to co-produce intelligent data products that can be reused for unlimited IT delivery projects while eliminating data integration and making it virtually impossible for people or AI models to violate data protection controls. Interested in artificial intelligence? ⁠Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletter⁠ to stay on top of news, people, and events PLUS receive our latest content, open research, and special offers.…

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E48 Check-In: How is AI extending the impact of Dr. Jane Goodall's research? 17:53

3 years ago17:53

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Tune in to this Ask AI check-in as host Carolyne Pelletier meets David MacLaren, CEO and Founder of MediaValet to ask the question: How is AI being used to extend the impact of Dr. Jane Goodall's research? Watch the video and get all the links from the episode post.

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E47 Interview: How is AI being used to help solve critical supply chain challenges? 33:39

3 years ago33:39

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Catch the Ask AI interview with Stephany Lapierre, CEO and founder of Tealbook, the supplier data foundation that uses AI and ML to enable supply-side innovation and power e-procurement tech stacks. Get all the links from our episode post

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E46 Interview: Why is AI essential for developing new medicines for genetic diseases? 30:38

3 years ago30:38

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Catch the Ask AI interview with Amit Deshwar, VP and Head of Predictive Systems at Deep Genomics, the AI Workbench used to prioritize transformational RNA therapeutics for genetic diseases. Get all the links from our episode post

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E45 Check-In: How is AI accelerating the science behind pharmaceutical research? 18:05

3 years ago18:05

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Catch the Ask AI interview with Liran Belenzon, co-founder & CEO of BenchSci, the AI-assisted application accelerating science at 16 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,500 research centers worldwide. Visit our episode post to get all the links.

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E44 Interview: Why are all businesses destined to become AI businesses? 34:48

3 years ago34:48

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Tune in to this Ask AI interview as our host Melissa Kargianakkis meets Monish Gandhi, Founder & CEO of Gradient Ascent AI, to ask the question: Why are all businesses destined to become AI businesses? Visit our episode post to get all the links

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E43 Interview: Can AI accelerate the shift to cleaner energy choices? 29:21

3 years ago29:21

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Catch this Ask AI interview with Arooj Ahmed Qureshi, Data Scientist at EnPowered, the Waterloo-based energy payment platform that predicts spikes in electricity prices, allowing customers to shift usage to save on average 48% on electricity costs while also reducing emissions. Click here to get all the links and stream the video from our episode post.…

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E42 Check-in: How is AI making greenhouse food production more efficient? 19:39

3 years ago19:39

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Catch this Ask AI team check-in with Yves Daoust, Founder and CTO at Winter Farm who were awarded $2.9M to use AI/ML to optimize greenhouse-based food production. Click here to get all the links and stream the video from our episode post.

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E41 Check-in: How is AI powering environmental monitoring in major cities? 18:00

3 years ago18:00

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Catch this Team Check-in with Greg Johnston, President of Carl Data Solutions, the Vancouver-based predictive analytics startup that recently signed an environmental monitoring deal with Los Angeles Sanitation Districts, a utility that serves over 5.6 million people. Get all the links and steam the video version from our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e41-how-is-ai-powering-environmental-monitoring-in-major-cities…

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E40 Interview: How can brain activity improve how we teach computers to talk? 34:52

3 years ago34:52

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Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as our host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Dr. Alona Fyshe, Assistant Professor at University of Alberta to ask the question: How can brain activity improve how we teach computers to talk? Click here to get all the links from our episode post.

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E39 Check-in: How is Cohere building a global NLP powerhouse? 12:14

3 years ago12:14

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Catch this Team Check-in with Ivan Zhang, co-founder at Cohere, the Toronto NLP startup that recently raised $125M in its Series B round and hired an AI leader from Apple to head up its new office in Palo Alto. Get all the links and download as a podcast from our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e39-how-is-cohere-building-a-global-nlp-powerhouse…

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E38 Interview: How is AI helping to create a stethoscope for the 21st century? 29:50

3 years ago29:50

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The first stethoscope was invented in 1819 by the French physician R.T.H. Laënnec who in described the use of a "perforated wooden cylinder" to transmit sounds from the patient’s chest to the physician’s ear. Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Melissa Kargianakkis sits down with Dr. Jacob Jaremko, University of Alberta professor, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, and Co-founder, Medo.ai to ask: How is artificial intelligence helping to create a stethoscope for the 21st century? Click here to get all the links and download as a podcast…

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E37 Interview: How is AI being used to help predict breast cancer? 32:00

3 years ago32:00

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Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Jaxson Khan sits down with Dr. Samuel Aparicio, the Chair in Breast Cancer Research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Head of the BC Cancer Research Institute Department of Breast and Molecular Oncology to ask the question: How can AI be used to help predict breast cancer? Get all the links from our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e37-how-is-ai-being-used-to-help-predict-breast-cancer Farewell, Jaxson! This is an especially poignant show because it's also Jaxson Khan 's farewell interview with the Ask AI podcast. We cannot thank Jax enough for inspiring this podcast and being such an awesome and generous volunteer at our show. He has been a passionate supporter of Canada's Artificial Intelligence sector for many years and we wish him nothing but the best of luck in the future! We'll miss you lots Jax, please stay in touch!…

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E36 Check-In: How can AI-augmented medical devices be made safer to use? 9:57

3 years ago9:57

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Medical device manufacturers are now using AI to innovate their products to better assist healthcare providers and improve patient care. But clearly there are risks to be overcome. Tune in to this episode as our Team Check-In host Carolyne Pelletier sits dow with David Boudreau, Director General of Medical Devices at Health Canada to ask the question: How can AI-augmented medical devices be made safer? Get all the story links and more from our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e36-check-in-with-medical-devices-team-at-health-canada…

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E35 Interview: How is applied (and responsible) AI impacting enterprise competitiveness? 24:04

3 years ago24:04

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Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as our host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Cory Janssen, Co-CEO and Co-founder at AltaML to ask the question: How is applied (and responsible) AI impacting enterprise competitiveness? Get all the links from our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e35-how-is-applied-and-responsible-ai-impacting-enterprise-competitiveness About AltaML Founded in 2018, AltaML (short for Alberta Machine Learning) is a start-up that was initiated, in part, to leverage the World-class AI/ML talent emerging from the University of Alberta (which is also home to Richard Sutton aka the 'father of reinforcement learning'). With a mandate to advance the Responsible AI ethos, AltaML’s customers are primarily enterprise organizations in healthcare, oil and gas, and construction that are undergoing a process of digital transformation and looking for predictive value from their data.…

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E34 Check-In: How is AI advancing bedside wound treatment? 9:51

3 years ago9:51

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While many healthcare organizations have adopted virtual care to reach patients during COVID-19, these solutions lack the high resolution, scientifically calibrated images, sub-millimeter accuracy, and proper lighting that are critical to remotely assessing and treating wounds. Tune in to this Team Check-In as host Carolyne Pelletier checks in with Justin Allport, Chief Engineer and Co-Founder at Swift Medical to ask the question: How is AI advancing bedside wound treatment (and reducing patient exposure to COVID-19)? Get podcast download and story links from our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e34-how-is-ai-advancing-bedside-wound-treatment ABOUT ASK AI Ask AI is a volunteer project exploring the fast-emerging artificial intelligence sector. Our projects include thought leader interviews, team check-ins, and live events. To learn more about sponsorships, guest blogs, and volunteering, please contact us or ask our chatbot. Visit: askai.org…

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E33 Interview: Is AI poised to make major breakthroughs in healthcare? 36:49

4 years ago36:49

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The Ask AI interview with Roxana Sultan, Vice President of Health at Toronto's World-renowned Vector Institute. Get all the links from our episode post: https://www.askai.org//post/e33-is-ai-poised-to-make-major-breakthroughs-in-healthcare

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E32 Check-In: How can AI help to mitigate catastrophic oil spills? 13:25

4 years ago13:25

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Any oil spill is disastrous — ecologically, economically, and socially. Transport Canada estimates that there are approximately 20,000 oil tanker movements off the coasts of Canada each year, mostly on the Atlantic coast. Tune in to this Ask AI Team Check-In as host Carolyne Pelletier checks in with Saeed Mohammadiun and Guanji Hu of the UBC Life Cycle Management Lab to ask the question: How can AI help to mitigate catastrophic oil spills? Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8THKoP5uYwI Visit our episode post to get all the links: https://www.askai.org/post/e32-how-can-ai-help-to-mitigate-catastrophic-oil-spills…

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E31 Interview: How can AI make an impact in carbon-intensive industries? 27:04

4 years ago27:04

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Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Jaxson Khan sits down with Mark Speaker, an industry leader with over 20 years of experience in guiding digital transformation and technology innovation to ask the question: How can AI make a positive impact in carbon-intensive industries? Get all the links from our episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/episode-31-how-can-ai-make-an-impact-in-carbon-intensive-industries Mark's remit is to support operational progress (including field worker productivity, industrial data collection and measurement, and the creation of digital twins) in critical economic sectors including utilities, oil and gas, forestry, pulp and paper, mining and manufacturing.…

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E30 Check-In: How will the DICE program help Canada’s energy industry? 11:00

4 years ago11:00

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NEW FORMAT! Check out the first episode in our new "Team Check-Ins" where host Carolyne Pelletier drops in on some of the most advanced teams working in #ArtificiaIntelligence today. In this first show, she speaks with Bruce Duong, P.Eng. from the DICE team at Alberta Innovates to ask: How will the DICE program help Canada’s energy industry? Visit our blog to get the links that inspired the Ask AI team to get in touch. #Canada #artificialintelligence ##energysector #energynews…

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E29 Interview: How do clinical researchers approach artificial intelligence? 29:36

4 years ago29:36