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"Insights from Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Arricor, on AI Innovations and Business Impact"

Description: Welcome to an enlightening episode of our podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of Generative AI, Vision AI, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) with the esteemed Luke Arrigoni. In this Part 1 interview, Luke, Chief Executive Officer at Arricor, takes us on a journey through AI's transformative potential.

Discover the minds behind AI advancements as we delve into topics like facial recognition for privacy, Arricor's mission, Prompt engineering, and the myriad use cases that these technologies unlock. Gain valuable insights into Large Language Models (LLMs) and the role of prompt engineering in optimizing AI's capabilities.

Luke Arrigoni shares his expertise on avoiding AI hallucinations, the unique differentiation of Arricor, and the remarkable business impact of Generative AI. Join us to explore the present and future of AI through this engaging discussion.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a visionary in the AI field. Connect with Luke Arrigoni on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukearrigoni/] and learn more about Arricor's work on their website [http://arricor.com/]. Stay tuned for Part 2 as we continue our conversation on AI's groundbreaking potential.

01:40 Meet Luke Arrigoni
04:13 Facial recognition for privacy
06:21 Arricor mission
08:39 More on LLMs
10:29 Prompt engineering
13:30 Use cases
16:30 Arricor differentiation
20:59 Avoiding hallucinations
26:13 Business impact of GenAI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukearrigoni/ Website: http://arricor.com/

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

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"Insights from Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Arricor, on AI Innovations and Business Impact"

01:40 Meet Luke Arrigoni
04:13 Facial recognition for privacy
06:21 Arricor mission
08:39 More on LLMs
10:29 Prompt engineering
13:30 Use cases
16:30 Arricor differentiation
20:59 Avoiding hallucinations
26:13 Business impact of GenAI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukearrigoni/ Website: http://arricor.com/

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Send us a text 🎙️ Ruchir Puri (Part 1): From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI Guest: Ruchir Puri , Chief Scientist at IBM Research 📍 Website: ibm.com/watsonx 🎧 Host: Al Martin, Worldwide VP, Technical Sales, IBM 📨 Want to be a guest? Email us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 👤 About the Guest Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, and one of IBM’s most prolific inventors. With over 70 patents and a lead architect behind IBM’s AI breakthroughs including Watson and watsonx, Ruchir is a globally respected authority on AI, chip design, and scalable compute. He’s led groundbreaking work from Deep Blue to Agentic AI and is shaping how AI will drive the next era of enterprise transformation. 🧠 What’s Inside This Episode This episode is a masterclass in where AI is headed. Ruchir takes us on a journey from the fading relevance of prompt engineering to the rise of agentic AI systems that think, plan, execute, and reflect. You’ll hear his candid views on inference at scale, memory in systems, and why 2025 is the year of agents. ⏱️ Chapters & Timing 01:22 – Hints for the IBM THINK Conference Sneak peek into what’s coming at THINK — and what not to miss. 04:09 – What Drives Ruchir From childhood curiosity to global impact. How does a mind like his stay inspired? 10:00 – Where Are We Now: Feedback Systems Why the “training is done” mindset is outdated and how feedback loops change the game. 12:21 – Prompt Engineering Gone! Hot take alert! Ruchir declares the death of prompt engineering — and what replaces it. 13:39 – Inference Scaling How scaling inference (not just training) is the next AI frontier. 16:26 – Systems with Memory Why “forgetting” systems are failing us — and how memory transforms intelligence. 17:56 – Agentic AI: Think, Plan, Act, Execute, Observe, Reflect A full walkthrough of what makes AI “agentic” and where we’re headed next. 21:02 – Future of Work and MCP (Multi-Contextual Personas) AI in the workplace isn’t about job replacement — it’s about augmentation. 23:45 – 2025: The Year of Agents Why this year will be the breakout moment for agents in enterprise AI. 23:58 – The Open Ecosystem Open-source meets enterprise grade. Ruchir breaks it down. 26:38 – Agentic AI Leader Final thoughts on leadership in AI and how to stay ahead. 💬 Quotes to Remember “Prompt engineering is dead. It’s like writing assembler. You needed it at first. But not anymore.”“The true intelligence lies in systems that can remember — not just respond.”“We’re heading into an era where your agent will know you better than your coworkers do.” 🔥 Why You Should Listen If you want a front-row seat to the future of AI — especially in enterprise environments — this is it. Ruchir combines deep tech insights with strategic vision, all while keeping it practical and human. 📩 Subscribe & Stay Ahead Follow us on your favorite platform and never miss an episode that helps you lead with tech — simply. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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🧐 Beyond the Buzz: AI, Ethics & the Future of Organizational Intelligence with Phanish Puranam (Part 2) 21:32

לפני 14 weeks21:32

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Send us a text Part 2 of 2 We’re back with Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Phanish Puranam , Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD . In this episode, we explore the next frontier: how intelligent algorithms don’t just support organizations—they shape them. From AI ethics and algorithmic bureaucracy to the future of human-AI teams , universal income , and debunking myths , Phanish offers a provocative look at how organizations can—and should—adopt AI in a human-centric way . ⏱️ Chapters 00:12 – Algorithmic Bureaucracy 01:23 – AI Ethics 04:24 – Blockchain 07:51 – AI as Team vs. Individual Agents 11:59 – New Skills 15:12 – Predictions & Universal Income 17:20 – Adopting AI in a Human-Centric Way 19:02 – AI Myths 🔗 Connect with Phanish Puranam LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phanishpuranam Website: insead.edu/faculty/phanish-puranam Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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🧠 Designing Smarter Organizations: AI, Algorithms & the Future of Work with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD 32:02

לפני 15 weeks32:02

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Send us a text Part 1 of 2 How do we make organizations not just run — but run intelligently ? In this episode of Making Data Simple , we welcome Phanish Puranam , Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD , to explore the intersection of AI, organizational science, and intelligent design . From tools and teammates to blockchain and the metaverse, Phanish walks us through the evolving relationship between humans, algorithms, and the systems we build. We dive into real-world use cases, research-backed insights, and surprising pitfalls — plus a contrarian take on why bad ideas might be the key to better innovation . ⏱️ Chapters 01:50 – Meet Phanish Puranam 03:36 – Organizational Design 08:39 – Where is Org Design Today 12:41 – A Research Example 15:59 – Technologies as Tools & Teammates 17:54 – A Real Use Case Example 20:30 – The Metaverse, Eliminate Bad Ideas Fast 21:28 – Pitfalls 23:30 – Use Case Deep Dive 30:06 – The Power Structure 🔗 Connect with Phanish Puranam LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phanishpuranam INSEAD Profile: insead.edu/faculty/phanish-puranam #OrganizationalDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #PhanishPuranam #FutureOfWork #AIinBusiness #AlgorithmicOrganizations #Leadership #INSEAD #MakingDataSimple #AIandWork #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #OrgDesign Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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