Lee Bristow: Why Most Irish Businesses Are Still Paddling in the Shallow End

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Chatting GPT

Maryrose Lyons

27 episodes

2 weeks ago

Real conversations with the humans making AI work. Maryrose Lyons speaks to AI directors, founders, and strategists who've moved beyond pilots to real transformation. No theory, no hype - just the insights you need to navigate AI transformation in your own organisation.

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Lee Bristow: Why Most Irish Businesses Are Still Paddling in the Shallow End

Chatting GPT

34 minutes 25 seconds

1 month ago

Lee Bristow: Why Most Irish Businesses Are Still Paddling in the Shallow End

THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS

The Three Types of AI Adopters - Companies dilly-dallying in the shallow end, those taking strategic initiatives, and businesses going AI-first. Only 1% feel their AI has hit maturity.
Shadow AI Crisis - Up to 78% of employees are using AI tools regardless of company policy, creating massive GDPR and data exfiltration risks. Enterprise Ireland's AI ban exemplifies this problem.
The VW Trade Secret Leak - How an engineer's ChatGPT query accidentally revealed an unreleased drivetrain design, highlighting the real risks of ungoverned AI use.
Beyond Task Automation - Moving from basic automation to AI-first requires rethinking entire business processes - from CRM strategies to contact centre operations.
SME Advantage vs Resource Reality - Small businesses have agility but face cost barriers. Lee's framework for strategic COO-led AI initiatives with focused expert teams.
EU AI Act: Quality Control, Not Innovation Killer - Why the legislation is product regulation protecting fundamental rights, not a barrier to innovation. Companies complaining really just don't want to build quality products.

GUEST BIO Lee Bristow is originally from Cape Town, now based in Ireland, working with Saros Consulting on cybersecurity, AI governance, and helping enterprises navigate AI implementation strategically.

CONNECT Find Lee on LinkedIn or through Saros Consulting for AI governance and cybersecurity expertise.

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