Today’s guest is Declan McKibben, Executive Director at the ADAPT Centre. Organisations worldwide are grappling with the realities and opportunities posed by AI-enabled tools and technologies. In this podcast, Declan offers invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping industries, the challenges associated with its adoption and the collaborative efforts needed to harness its full potential.Topics include:0:00 An overview of ADAPT as Ireland’s human-centered AI research centre 2:44 Their work with Smart D8 and Digital Twin, which uses AI to model and improve cities6:45 Creating the Generative AI lab to guide Dublin City Council’s safe adoption9:19 Running workshops to build AI literacy and inclusive decision-making11:40 How the AI lab prioritizes use cases with responsible, agile testing14:14 Award-winning AI projects showcased for public sector transformation15:37 How trust and measurement enable responsible, scalable AI adoption18:23 Sandboxes enable practical AI exploration amid investment uncertainty22:35 How their AI Accountability Lab ensures responsible, fair, socially beneficial AI28:00 ADAPT Centre as a sponsor for the 2025 AI Awards

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