E47 - Embracing AI in the Cooperative Sector: Insights and Strategies

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Embracing AI in the Cooperative Sector: Insights and Strategies

Join Tanner Greer, Chief Technology Officer at Blue Ridge Energy, and Anthony Kent from Four County EMC as they share their perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence in the cooperative industry. With a combined 35 years of IT experience, they discuss practical approaches, use cases, and challenges of AI adoption.

Discover the benefits of intelligent search, simple language query, and customized AI solutions, as well as important considerations for data privacy and addressing AI-related job impacts. Tune in to learn how cooperatives can leverage AI to enhance efficiency, productivity, and strategic thinking. Don't miss out on these valuable insights from North Carolina's IT leaders!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:13 Meet the Presenters

01:21 AI in the Cooperative Sector

02:55 Understanding AI and Its Impact

06:16 AI Use Cases in Cooperatives

08:30 Building and Implementing AI Solutions

10:58 Challenges and Considerations

12:57 AI Hardware and Cost Management

16:34 Leveraging AI for Efficiency

19:26 Integrating AI with Documentation

20:04 Future Goals for AI Implementation

20:14 Empowering Knowledge Base with AI

22:13 Challenges and Concerns with AI

25:28 Misconceptions About AI

30:35 Data Privacy Issues

31:57 Impact of AI on Jobs

37:25 Final Thoughts and Call to Action