{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/6abd1727fa77186cebe712de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Portfolio Executive Podcast Series 2 Episode 10: AI Strategies","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/1790777086845-2f5c28af-2288-444a-9044-812032266dbb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How can AI understand the connections between millions of pieces of information?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the ‘Portfolio Executive’ podcast, Edwin Trebels, founder of LangOptima, explores with hosts Gareth Wax and Valerie Merrill, how AI is evolving beyond large language models and why trustworthy, responsible AI will be essential as these technologies become more powerful and accessible.</p><p><br></p><p>Edwin shares his journey from language translation into AI, explaining how AI is transforming translation, automation and the way businesses access information. He also explores neurosymbolic AI, knowledge graphs and structured data, and how these approaches could help make AI more reliable.</p><p><br></p><p>From hallucinations and deepfakes to voice AI and digital twins, this conversation looks at both the opportunities and risks of rapidly advancing AI—and what businesses need to consider when adopting it.</p><p><br></p><p>You&#39;ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why AI systems can produce hallucinations, or “confabulations”</li><li>How neurosymbolic AI combines different approaches to AI</li><li>What knowledge graphs bring to AI and structured information</li><li>Why guardrails and responsible deployment matter</li><li>How AI is transforming language translation and automation</li><li>Why mimicking human voices can be both powerful and dangerous</li><li>How deepfakes and voice AI are changing the technology landscape</li><li>The role of legal frameworks and compliance in AI</li><li>How AI can become more accessible to SMEs</li><li>What trustworthy AI could look like over the next 3–5 years</li><li>Why building an AI community can help people navigate this rapidly changing field</li></ul><p><br></p><p>TimeStamps</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Edwin Trebels and LangOptima</p><p>01:04 Edwin&#39;s background in language translation and AI</p><p>02:04 AI&#39;s impact on language translation and automation</p><p>04:26 Hallucinations in AI and confabulation</p><p>05:32 Understanding AI confabulation and its implications</p><p>07:04 Responsible AI and ethical considerations</p><p>08:07 Legal frameworks and compliance in AI</p><p>09:24 Neurosymbolic AI and structured knowledge</p><p>10:31 Industry research and academic collaboration</p><p>12:53 Voice AI evolution and digital twins</p><p>14:41 Community building for knowledge graphs and responsible AI</p><p>16:55 Trustworthy AI in the next 3–5 years</p><p>18:57 Common misconceptions about AI and paid vs free tools</p><p>19:45 Closing thoughts and future outlook</p><p><br></p><p>Guest &amp; Host Links:</p><p>Edwin Trebels: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/edwin-trebels/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/edwin-trebels/</a> </p><p>Valerie Merrill: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/</a> </p><p>Gareth Wax: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/</a> </p><p>Explore the Portfolio Executive community, learn how to step into fractional leadership, and stay tuned for more insights in upcoming episodes.</p>","author_name":"Charles McLachlan"}