Share
Chatting GPT
Maryrose Lyons and Barry Scannell on the EU AI Act
Season 1, Ep. 3
•
This week, Maryrose Lyons chats with Barry Scannell, Partner at William Fry, about the human side of AI compliance and why the EU AI Act is something every organisation should pay attention to. Barry explains how this new legislation impacts the way we work with AI, comparing it to "GDPR on steroids," and breaks down the key risks and opportunities involved.
Together, Barry and Maryrose discuss why AI literacy is essential for teams, the importance of understanding high-risk AI systems, and the practical steps organisations can take to stay ahead. They also explore how AI regulation isn't just about avoiding fines—it's about creating a future where AI is used responsibly and ethically.
Tune in for a lively conversation full of actionable insights on how to approach AI compliance, protect your organisation, and leverage responsible AI as a competitive advantage.
More episodes
View all episodes
1. Declan Power and Maryrose Lyons on AI in Modern Warfare
26:06||Season 2, Ep. 1Maryrose Lyons teams up with security analyst Declan Power to dig into the thrilling—and sometimes chilling—ways AI is reshaping warfare. From drone clusters in Ukraine to disinformation deepfakes, they unpack the tech making defense smarter, faster, and even a little sneaky. Plus, what’s Ireland doing to protect its underwater “internet pipes”? Tune in for a fresh take on AI’s impact on the battlefield and beyond.6. Maryrose Lyons and Allan Russell on bringing AI to life at Musgrave
28:03||Season 1, Ep. 6Curious about how AI can really make a difference in business? In this final episode of the season, Maryrose Lyons sits down with Allan Russell, Head of AI and Process Automation at leading Irish retailer Musgrave, to explore his hands-on experience with AI adoption.Allan shares the importance of having a rock-solid database infrastructure, how Microsoft Copilot is boosting confidence across teams, and why a culture of experimentation is crucial for getting AI right. He also dives into how AI is reshaping customer-facing applications and improving customer experience.This is an episode you cannot afford to miss—whether you’re looking to streamline processes, enhance customer interactions, or simply make AI work for your business.5. Maryrose Lyons and Brian Hanly on Making AI Work for Enterprise
21:44||Season 1, Ep. 5Want to know how real businesses are using AI today?Maryrose Lyons chats to Brian Hanly, co-founder and CEO of Brightbeam, who cuts through the hype and shares practical insights on driving AI adoption in enterprise. He breaks down three game-changing areas: customer experience, product innovation, and operational efficiency.Through real examples from healthcare to manufacturing, Brian shows what's actually possible with AI right now - and importantly, what isn't. His message is clear: become an intelligent customer of AI or risk getting left behind.A must-listen for anyone looking to make AI work in their organisation without the buzzwords and empty promises.4. Maryrose Lyons and Julian Borra on Playful Creativity
30:15||Season 1, Ep. 4Writers! Imagine having Chaucer, Shakespeare and Hemingway in the same room, all ready to offer their perspectives on your writing and be your brainstorming partner!That's the world that Julian Borra describes in this latest episode of ChattingGPT with Maryrose Lyons. Julian is a visionary, a creative who has embraced the AI in his strategic work and writing. Don't miss this discussion on how AI can be used in the creative process.
2. Maryrose Lyons and Claire du Preez on Make.com
22:53||Season 1, Ep. 2Maryrose Lyons chats with Claire Du Preez, digital brand product manager, about how AI automation is transforming marketing. They explore how AI solves the common challenges of time and budget, showing that the only thing holding marketers back now is imagination! Claire shares examples of no-code AI automations using platforms like Make.com and explains how embracing these tools boosts efficiency.They also announce the AI Institute's advanced AI marketing automation course, helping marketers prepare for the next wave of AI innovation. A quick, practical conversation to help you supercharge your marketing with AI.
1. Maryrose Lyons and Lollie Mancey on the Future of Work
21:29||Season 1, Ep. 1Let's start with Human!In this first episode, we are delighted to have Dr Lollie Mancey, leading digital anthropologist, discussing the impact of AI on the world of work and the importance of human involvement in the process.She highlights the need for humans and technology to work together, rather than replacing humans with technology.She also explores the potential challenges and opportunities that AI brings, such as the transformation of mundane tasks and the potential for job displacement.Lollie and Maryrose discuss the importance of planning for the future and creating a vision for the kind of world we want to live in.Chatting GPT Trailer
02:33||Season 0, Ep. 0Introducing Chatting GPT - a new podcast series, hosted by Maryrose Lyons of the AI Institute that covers the fascinating and fast moving world of Generative AI.