#024 - Predicting The Future Of AI In Business With Forrester's James McQuivey
James McQuivey PhD is VP, Research Director at Forrester Research. Forrester is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth.James tracks and predicts behavior change, whether among consumers or employees. In his tenure at Forrester, he successfully forecast the rise of online shopping in 1998 and more recently predicted the arrival of Amazon’s Echo platform before it existed. His models succeed because he focuses on an understanding of core human needs and motivations, using that foundation to predict why, when, and how people will try new things. In February 2013, James published his book Digital Disruption: Unleashing the Next Wave of Innovation. Currently, he is the research director for Forrester's Future of Work team, guiding a team of analysts to not only identify changes in the world of work but also prepare clients in every industry to approach these changes as opportunities instead of threats.Previously at Forrester, James ran Consumer Technographics® North America, Forrester's unparalleled consumer research effort. In addition to keynoting at industry events and Forrester forums, James is routinely sought after for comment by such publications as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.James comes to Forrester most recently after teaching marketing research and media management at Boston University's top-rated College of Communication. In addition, he has served as research director at WGBH in Boston and as a graduate fellow at Syracuse University.James earned his PhD in mass communication research at Syracuse University. He also holds an MBA with an emphasis in marketing.https://www.forrester.com/analyst-bio/james-mcquivey-phd/BIO27
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#023 - Season 1 Highlights
This episode marks the end of season 1 on the GAEA Talks Podcast. Using a compilation of highlights from the range of podcasts, we delve into important, interesting and inspiring points made by the guests of the show. Hosted by Graeme Scott, these segments revolve around AI and technology, but span a variety of topics including: healthcare, education, finance, security, music, and more. #artificialintelligence #podcast #ai #news #cybersecurity #dataethics #aiandcreativity #artificialintelligencetechnology #technology
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#022 - Inside The Empire of AI With Karen Hao
Award-winning journalist Karen Hao joins us to reveal the uncomfortable truths behind the AI industry’s biggest players. Author of Empire of AI and lead of the Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series, Karen shares what she learned after interviewing over 260 insiders—including OpenAI engineers, global community leaders, and content moderators on the frontlines. From her time reporting in China for The Wall Street Journal to editing at MIT Technology Review, Karen has had a front-row seat to AI’s rise—and its ethical failures. In this powerful conversation, she unpacks how ideology, power, and misinformation drive the development of today’s most influential AI systems. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on AI, power, and the future. #AI #KarenHao #EmpireOfAI #OpenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEthics #TalkingAI #Pulitzer #Journalism #DataEthics #MITTechReview #SiliconValley
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#021- Bug Sweeps, Data Leaks & Espionage With "G" From Valkyrie
🔐 Meet the Man Trusted to Uncover the Digital Truth | Talking AI with "G" From Valkyrie. In this episode of Talking AI, we sit down with Gurpreet Singh Thathy, a leading authority in digital forensics and counter-surveillance. As Director of Cyber Security and Electronic Counter Measures at Valkyrie, Gurpreet has built a career handling the kinds of high-stakes investigations most of us never hear about.From testifying at the Old Bailey to working alongside the NCA, FCA, SFO, and CMA, Gurpreet’s expertise spans criminal and civil cases, cryptocurrency tracking, TSCM bug sweeps, and digital risk mitigation at the highest levels. He’s the person law firms, corporations, and government agencies call when digital evidence must be found, protected, or weaponised in court.With a calm, precise, and deeply experienced voice, Gurpreet pulls back the curtain on the real work of cyber investigations — not the Hollywood version, but the methodical, high-pressure world of data, surveillance, and digital truth.From bug sweeps and phishing attacks to how AI is repackaging old cybersecurity threats with new potency, Gurpreet shares critical insights for professionals, businesses, and governments navigating today's AI-infused landscape. The episode explores how AI is shaping global competition, national security, and personal privacy — and why trust, human context, and awareness are now more vital than ever.🎧 A rare glimpse into the life and mindset of a true cyber investigator.📍 Brought to you by Talking AI — where we explore the people behind the future of intelligence.
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#020- The Mentality Of What AI Can Do With Matt Parks
This episode features Matt Parks, the Anglo-American guitarist, producer, vocalist and one half of the electrifying duo Nomad X. Known for fusing hip-hop, rock, pop, and afrobeat into a truly global sound, Matt has built a reputation for bold experimentation and cultural storytelling.From the raw emotion of “Man On A Boat”—featured in the documentary Beyond The Beach: The Hell and The Hope—to the anthemic energy of “Tell Me Where You Come From” (commissioned by Amazon for its Black History Month campaign), Matt’s work reflects a deep commitment to music that connects, empowers, and transcends genre.In this conversation, we dive into Matt’s creative roots, the “nomadic mentality” behind Nomad X's music, and how their unique background informs their genre-defying style. We also explore how he’s bringing that same fearless approach to the world of AI in music—not just as a tool, but as a canvas for innovation.👉 Stream Nomad X: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EBGGnxbITbTztDhTGjoHX?si=gLziRzOaQO-78K5hpD8mWQ📲 Follow Matt Parks & Nomad X: https://www.instagram.com/mattxparks/🔔 Subscribe for more episodes with the artists redefining the creative process.#MattParks #NomadX #MusicInnovation #ProducerSpotlight #GenreFusion #AIinMusic #Afrobeat #RockPopFusion #FutureOfMusic
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