{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/6a2ac1b371d362181f85635d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Portfolio Executive Podcast Episode 1: AI Force for Good?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/1781186863385-ce28a38a-1e9c-4d6c-8ec7-39bc8081ab56.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What if the biggest risk of AI isn’t what it can do—but how confidently it can be wrong?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the ‘Portfolio Executive’ hosts Gareth Wax and Valerie Merrill chat with Andrew Stickland and Robin Davis&nbsp;exploring how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, from boosting efficiency to introducing new risks that professionals can’t afford to ignore. They break down the realities of working with AI today—covering prompt engineering, accuracy challenges, ethical concerns, and the evolving role of creativity in an AI-driven world.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><p>•\tWhy prompt engineering is quickly becoming a critical career skill</p><p>•\tHow and why AI “hallucinates”—and what that means for your work</p><p>•\tPractical ways to validate and verify AI-generated outputs</p><p>•\tThe hidden risks of using AI without proper governance or guardrails</p><p>•\tHow deepfakes and AI-generated content are reshaping trust</p><p>•\tThe balance between AI automation and human creativity</p><p>•\tHow professionals can leverage AI to enhance—not replace—their work</p><p><br></p><p>TimeStamps</p><p>00:00 – Introduction to AI and the Panel</p><p>01:09 – How Experts Use AI in Their Work</p><p>01:52 – The Art &amp; Science of Prompt Engineering</p><p>02:59 – AI Challenges: Inconsistency &amp; Cognitive Drift</p><p>03:58 – AI Hallucinations and Accuracy Risks</p><p>05:07 – Why Validation Matters</p><p>06:05 – Legal and Ethical Concerns</p><p>07:17 – Should AI Be Regulated?</p><p>08:10 – Training Users to Think Critically</p><p>08:56 – Governance and Ethical Guardrails</p><p>10:02 – Shadow AI and Lack of Oversight</p><p>11:10 – Deepfakes and AI Misinformation</p><p>11:41 – AI’s Impact on Art and Creativity</p><p>12:42 – AI as a Creative Tool</p><p>13:27 – Enhancing Creativity with AI</p><p>15:00 – The Rise of Prompt Engineering Careers</p><p><br></p><p>Guest &amp; Host Links:</p><p>Robin Davis: https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/robin-davis/ </p><p>Andrew Stickland: https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/andrew-stickland/&nbsp;</p><p>Valerie Merrill:&nbsp;https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/&nbsp;</p><p>Gareth Wax: https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Explore the portfolio executive community, learn how to step into fractional leadership, and stay tuned for more insights in upcoming episodes.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Charles McLachlan"}