E26 | Beyond the A.I. Hype: Innovation, Ethics, and What Comes Next

About this episode

This episode explores the real impact of AI in organizations and how teams can leverage it effectively.

AI is everywhere — ChatGPT, copilots, agents, automation — but how much of it is actually delivering real value? In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, we re-connect with University of Windsor alum and current Managing Director of AI at PwC in Calgary, Danielle Gifford, to cut through the hype and explore what AI is really doing inside organizations today, how teams can best leverage it, and where it goes from here. This episode is powered by Workforce WindsorEssex, as a continuation of the momentum sparked at our AI Workforce Summit this past September. Learn more: https://www.workforcewindsoressex.com/ai-summit/ Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Danielle Gifford

Topics covered

• AI
• innovation
• ethics
• automation
• business value

Keywords

• ChatGPT
• copilots
• agents
• Workforce WindsorEssex
• AI Workforce Summit

Sponsors

Workforce WindsorEssex

Mentioned in this episode

Products: ChatGPT, AI

Places: Calgary

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