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This is TAG Data Talk where we discuss news, trends, and ideas in the world of Data Science and Analytics. TAG Data Talk is hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia's Data Science and Analytics society.

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July 2, 202517 min

Applying AI Technologies for Business Operations

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Huzaifa Sayed, Senior Manager of Data Science at The Home Depot:What are some business operations solvable via AI?How can AI technologies help streamline, improve, or otherwise support operations?What does the future hold for leveraging AI as part of operational activities?What final piece of advice would you give to someone trying to find ways to leverage AI technology used to support business functions?Huzaifa Sayed, Senior Manager of Data Science at The Home DepotFollow Huzaifa Sayed

July 2, 202523 min

The challenging nature of making everyone an AI expert

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Fouad Bousetouane, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at InterspectAI:What does it mean to be an AI expertWhat’s the problem with allowing everyone the ability to leverage AIHow can we solve for this challenge (surely we don’t want to just allow LLMs for those with PhDs)What do we see for the future of leveraging AIFouad Bousetouane, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at InterspectAIFollow Fouad Bousetouane

July 2, 202522 min

Leveraging AI to optimize energy consumption of renewable energy

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Chelsea Lamar, VP, Global Sustainability @ AIT Worldwide Logistics:Tell us about the world of energy – and what’s considered renewableHow is AI related to renewable energy? Where is AI applied to help with renewables?What are the problems we need to solve more effectively with AI to help with renewable energy?Help us understand what companies can do to leverage AI as a way of helping advance renewable energy?What do you see for the future of AI in relation to renewables?What do you see for the future of knowledge work as it relates to GenAI?Chelsea Lamar, VP, Global Sustainability @ AIT Worldwide LogisticsFollow Chelsea Lamar

July 2, 202520 min

Exploration of When and Where to Leverage GenAI in Knowledge Work

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Brian Burns, Senior Manager of AI, Sprout Social:Talk about knowledge work – what does the term mean?Describe a few examples of how we might leverage GenAIWhat are the challenges when trying to incorporate AI and GenAI for knowledge work?How can we make this collaboration successful between human and machine?What do you see for the future of knowledge work as it relates to GenAI?Brian Burns Senior Manager of AI, Sprout SocialFollow Brian Burns

July 2, 202525 min

AI in the Real World: Balancing Innovation & Risk in a Regulated Landscape

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Raghu Kulkarni:• Tell me about what we mean by AI in this context?• Let’s talk about regulation.. What does that really mean? How does it limit or support organizations?• Regarding the notion of innovation, can you give some examples of how that might look in a regulated sense?• The possibilities with AI are endless! Are we having to compromise on innovation, especially being in a regulated environment because of responsible AI? How can we balance our pace for creating new cutting edge ways of doing things while staying responsible and aligned with regulatory requirements?Raghu Kulkarni Chief AI Officer EquifaxFollow Raghu Kulkarni

July 2, 202527 min

Back to basics: Essentials for Product Development in the Age of AI

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Marcy Cunningham:• The goal is to get more data, solutions, and AI into the hands of our consumers… Does this present certain difficulties?• What are some of the issues associated with not meeting the prerequisites for new AI tools?• Are we trying to use AI to fill gaps?• How can we improve our way of hitting the basics?• What advice would you give for the future efforts of streamlining these processes and ultimately leveraging AI to improve our data inspired decision-making?Marcy Cunningham, Head of Information Governance, IHG Hotels & ResortsFollow Marcy Cunningham

July 2, 202524 min

AI for the Rest of Us

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Andrew Simmons:What are some examples of GenAI for retailLet’s talk about the difficulties and challenges GenAI can bringHow about the positive opportunities presenting from GenAIIs the juice worth the squeezeWhat do you see for the future of retail with GenAI Geneva Taylor, Director of Data Analytics and InsightsFollow Geneva Taylor

July 2, 202521 min

Analytics Challenges Specific to the Manufacturing Sector

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Prateek Shrivastava:Describing some of the use cases in manufacturing.What sorts of specific challenges do manufacturing companies face?How can analytics adjust to take these issues into account?What does the future hold for advancing analytics in manufacturing?Prateek Shrivastava, Principal Data Scientist at Cummins Inc.Follow Prateek Shrivastava

July 2, 202522 min

The Criticality of Mature data and AI for Accurate GenAI

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Aparajit Agarwal, Kao Corporation:What is analytics maturity as it relates to GenAI?Discussing relationship between a solid machine learning strategy and developing GenAI capabilities.Finding the applicable use cases for GenAI given maturity levels.Advice for getting GenAI implemented in your organization.Aparajit Agarwal, Enterprise Data and AI Architect at Kao CorporationFollow Aparajit Agarwal

July 2, 202527 min

How AI Impacts How We Develop and Grow Data Teams

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Akhil Mahajan, Technical Director at Proctor & Gamble:What are some of the core skill of traditional data teams?How is AI modifying the way we work in data?Describe ways to upskill, re-skill, or hire data teams of the future.Akhil Mahajan, Technical Director at Proctor & GambleFollow Akhil Mahajan