Luke Williams (Head of AI, Intergage Group): Keeping AI real - practical advice for utilising AI

Success on the South Coast

Success on the South Coast is all about showcasing interesting people doing amazing things in the local community.

My guest for episode #13 is Luke Williams, the ‘Head of AI’ at Intergage Group.

Luke wanted to build robots when he was a kid and he’s maintained a passion for new technology ever since.

He has spent his whole career working in areas of digital innovation (from the early days of PPC/SEO, digital marketing, social media etc.) before making the natural transition into AI.

The best thing about Luke is that he is focused on the practical use-cases and tools that businesses (and individuals) can use in order to make the most of AI today.

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In this episode we discuss:

• Practical use-cases of AI: Image to Text, Text to Image, Text to Video, Digital Avatars…
• The accelerating pace of change in AI technology
• How people’s willingness to accept AI will be the biggest barrier to it’s adoption
• AI statement’s and why all businesses need one
• Campfire, the new community Luke and Intergage has created in partnership with the Dorset Chamber to help businesses get the most from AI
• Luke’s bucket list and how he ended up in the Guiness Book of World Records!
• Luke’s view on the meaning of true Happiness & Success
• How Luke makes his own luck by keeping his eyes open for new opportunities!

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00:00:00 - Intro ("A sunny new podcast...")
00:00:26 - Guest Intro
00:01:20 - Welcome…
00:02:27 - Luke's story so far: Application of new technology & training/coaching
00:03:49 - Digital Innovation & Iconic South Coast Brands: (RNLI, Farrow & Ball)
00:04:25 - Current applications of AI vs hyping what will appear in the future
00:06:10 - Luke's initial interest in AI: Chat GPT v3 launch in November 2022
00:07:47 - Joining Intergage as 'Group Head of AI'
00:08:47 - Setting the Scene: the pace of change is accelerating
00:10:42 - Image to Text: AI analysis of photographs
00:12:14 - Text to Image - the evolution over 18 months
00:12:58 - Text to Video - "almost everyone believes it's real"
00:15:07 - AI is already part of everyday life…
00:19:30 - What is Generative AI?
00:23:09 - Luke's interest in robotics & Tesla 'We Robot' event
00:25:08 - People's willingness to accept AI as a barrier to it’s adoption
00:29:57 - Current practical use-cases for AI
00:38:06 - Digital Luke: Creating a digital avatar with HeyGen
00:43:09 - What is an AI Statement?
00:47:10 - The importance of AI Statements, procurement & ethics
00:53:02 - Campfire: Intergage & Dorset Chamber's partnership to help businesses make the most of AI
00:57:24 - Importance of AI Statements for existing & prospective employees
00:57:59 - Campfire: Creating an online AI community & events
01:00:09 - Campfire: feedback from the first IGNITE workshop
01:01:54 - Luke's thoughts on the future of AI (in terms of the tech & the impact on jobs)
01:06:22 - What is happiness?
01:07:54 - Luke the Guiness World Record holder!
01:11:30 - What is success?
01:14:18 - Life by Misadventure - The Luck Factor
01:18:18 - Thank you, guest links & wrap-up

GUEST Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukewilliams
• Luke’s ‘AI: Actionable Insights’ Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-actionable-insights-7167913144122617857/

• Intergage Group Website: https://www.intergage.co.uk
• Example AI Statement - Intergage Group: https://www.intergage.co.uk/ai-statement

• Campfire - If you are interested in finding out more about the AI community ‘Campfire’ (Intergage’s partnership with the Dorset Chamber) that helps businesses get the most from AI, then check out:
https://www.campfire-ai.com

Finally, you can start making your own luck (like Luke does!) by grabbing a copy of Richard Wiseman’s book ‘The Luck Factor’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Luck-Factor-Scientific-Study-Lucky/dp/0099443244

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INTRO MUSIC: 'Generator' by CALL ME ANIMAL.

If you like the sound of it, check out 'Arron Sans' (the singer/songwriter) at https://www.arronsans.com or https://www.instagram.com/arronsans.