Nick and Raal explore the widening gap between AI promise and AI governance, from AGI hype cycles to environmental costs, burnout culture, vibe coding, and Generative UI. They map out the risks for high-compliance maritime operations, unpack shifting IT budgets, and end by celebrating 50 years of dynamic positioning.00:00 Introduction and early conversations02:07 AI in maritime: key insights from the webinar04:52 Why problem-first thinking matters06:39 The role of champions in tech adoption08:35 Navigating hype vs. reality in AI10:36 Cynicism in maritime technology buying12:18 AI’s economic impact and governance concerns13:47 AI meets compliance: risks for shipping15:25 Burnout, ethics, and the human cost of AI16:41 Understanding AGI and its implications19:46 The US–China race for AI dominance21:34 Environmental concerns of AI infrastructure23:45 The regulatory vacuum around AI25:52 The age of, and pressure on AI developers27:56 Polarised visions of AI’s future27:57 The need for global AI governance28:50 Generative UI: a new frontier31:38 What AI means for maritime tech’s future37:07 Real-time voice generation and personalised learning39:54 The evolution of maritime software42:25 Customisation vs. standardisation44:17 The risks of software updates in high-risk operations45:11 Vibe coding: democratised development49:42 Quality and governance in AI-generated code54:21 Maritime IT budgets: trends and insights01:04:02 Celebrating 50 years of dynamic positioningLinks:‘It’s going much too fast’: the inside story of the race to create the ultimate AI - The GuardianThetius IT Cost and Performance Benchmarking Club (paywall)This episode is brought to you by Sedna, the intelligent email platform built for the shipping industry. Sedna turns high-volume communication into structured, auditable workflows that improve efficiency, compliance, and collaboration across fleets and offices.Learn more at sedna.com

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