In this fresh new episode of Real AI. Now., we dive deep into a topic that’s gaining momentum across industries: the intersection of AI and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Your host, Marc Giombetti (Director of AI & Consulting at Two Impulse), welcomes Alicia Buss, an ESG Compliance Specialist at WIACON, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses approach sustainability and compliance.

Alicia brings her vast experience in human rights and environmental law to the table, and together with Marc, they shed light on why ESG is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a crucial pillar for modern business operations. They kick off the conversation by explaining what ESG actually is and why it matters, addressing some of the common misconceptions and outlining the essential first steps for companies to embark on this journey.

The heart of this episode lies in the discussion around AI’s transformative role in ESG. From its ability to streamline data collection and analysis to making processes more efficient and transparent, Marc and Alicia explore real-world examples of how AI is already contributing to sustainability efforts. They also tackle a thought-provoking question: can AI predict human behavior in the ESG context?

But no discussion about AI would be complete without examining its challenges, right? Marc and Alicia do not shy away from topics like bias, transparency, and the potential risks AI poses in this field. On a brighter note, they also share insights on how to mitigate these risks and how companies can successfully implement and scale their ESG efforts.

Whether you’re leading an ESG initiative or just curious about how AI is shaping a more sustainable future, this conversation is packed with practical advice, real-world applications, and strategic insights. Join in and walk away with a full bag of useful takeaways.

We’re going to talk about a few crucial yet often overlooked AI topics: Responsible and Sustainable AI. And to make sure we do it properly, Paulo Nunes (CEO at Two Impulse) invited Srini Koushik (President AI and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology), who is the perfect guest to help us take the bar as high as humanly possible.

Srini is a renowned technology leader with a deep expertise in AI and digital transformation. He has held roles like CIO, CTO, and Senior Vice President at global companies, driving innovation and efficiency through AI and cloud computing. Known for his strategic vision and thought leadership, we could not be more excited to hear what he has to say about Responsible and Sustainable AI.

The conversation gets very interesting right from the start, focusing on AI applications in mental health, a critical area that deserves more attention than it has. From there, Paulo and Srini cover another interesting perspective that should also be talked about more: AI as a way to augment professionals, and not to replace them. By now, you've probably noticed we're exploring some off-the-beaten-path topics, which are every bit as important but not talked about enough.

And that means going deep on Responsible AI, bias, transparency and sustainability of LLMs and Generative AI. An exciting part of the conversation covers the necessity for an AI for Good approach, emphasizing AI accessibility and its potential to truly benefit everyone, everywhere, thus learning from past technology mistakes.

Before wrapping up, Srini still has time to offer practical advice on AI adoption for organizations, making this episode essential for anyone interested in ethical and impactful AI use. And you will clearly see it by the end. Be human, don’t miss it!

In this episode of Real AI. Now., we're diving into a subject that's crucial for many people around the globe: Translation. Naturally, since this is Real AI. Now., we'll be exploring the impact and role of AI in translation. Your host, Paulo Nunes (CEO at Two Impulse), is joined by Adam Bittlingmayer, CEO and Co-Founder of ModelFront, a company making high-quality translation radically more efficient.

Adam's passion for communication is undeniable. He speaks eight languages and envisions a world with more content accessible in more languages for more people. And he’s taking steps to allow that to happen. After his tenure at Google Translate, Adam co-founded ModelFront to advance machine translation quality prediction, leveraging AI to evaluate the outcomes of machine translation engines. Additionally, Adam founded the Machine Translation Foundation to make machine translation more accessible to everyone.

Paulo kicks off the conversation with a thought-provoking question: Will AI make translators obsolete? This sparks an engaging discussion covering the translation industry ecosystem, model training, challenges and barriers, AI versus human translation, and what is coming next. We also invest some time getting a deeper understanding of what makes ModelFront so special.

This episode has something for everyone. Looking for an overview of industry, business and society? Check! Interested in technical insights about AI applications in translation? We've got you covered. Curious about the early days of Google Translate? Absolutely! Real-world examples? As you can see, it’s a focus on translation that will also tick all the boxes for AI and tech enthusiasts. Don’t miss it!