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Human In The Loop
RUSH Digital
25 episodes
1 week ago

🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence


Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise.


From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's role in society, this channel bridges the gap between complex technology and human understanding.


Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, automation, and the human element that makes technology truly effective.


#AI #technology #innovation #softwaredevelopment #techtalk #education #philosophy #podcast


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🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence


Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise.


From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's role in society, this channel bridges the gap between complex technology and human understanding.


Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, automation, and the human element that makes technology truly effective.


#AI #technology #innovation #softwaredevelopment #techtalk #education #philosophy #podcast


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Human In The Loop
Digital Transformation Lessons with Andrea Scown

Andrea Scown is the Chief Executive Officer of Mitre 10, recognised as the first female and first internal appointment to lead the iconic Kiwi home improvement retailer. With decades of experience across retail, private equity, and customer experience, Andrea has guided Mitre 10 through an ambitious transformation focused on digital innovation, operational excellence, and empowering its people.


An advocate of collaborative leadership and customer-centricity, Andrea draws on her background in managing teams at well-known companies such as EziBuy, Bendon, and Speciality Fashion Group. She is passionate about using technology to drive meaningful change in customer experience and is committed to advancing diversity in leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated industries.


A Chartered Accountant and Chartered Director, Andrea’s journey from rural sharemilker to CEO underscores her drive and vision for helping New Zealanders "love where they live, work and play". Known for her practical approach and ability to mobilise teams, Andrea’s insights make her a highly influential voice on business transformation and the future of retail.


We discuss:


· The role of digital innovation in meeting changing consumer expectations


· Lessons in building resilience and agility as you move from legacy systems to innovation


· Using artificial intelligence and robotics to empower teams and improve CX


· Real-time data for empowering frontline teams and improving customer interactions



Mitre10: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/


Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-scown-001b3338/





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1 week ago
1 hour 8 minutes 32 seconds

Human In The Loop
Engineering Leadership in the AI Era with Vindhya Joseph

Vindhya Joseph specialises in developing scalable technology solutions for large organisations, drawing on her academic foundation in information systems and technology management from Oregon State University.

Currently an enterprise architect at Foodstuffs, she brings a wealth of experience to engineering leadership drawing from time at JumpCloud, Unibuddy and Microsoft.


We discuss:


- architecting future-ready systems within enterprise

- where to start with AI in a large organisation

- the need for everyone to look out for coming generations



Vindhya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vindhyaj/



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3 weeks ago
1 hour 12 minutes 26 seconds

Human In The Loop
ADHD, Neurospicy Workplaces & Diagnosis Chat | Episode 22 | The Loop Back

This Loop Back is a special episode where we focus (lol) on neurodivergence, in particular ADHD as October is ADHD Awareness month.

Fellow RUSH teamies Tej, Patricia and Sam share their experiences living with - or working alongside - ADHD brains.


For more info and resources check out:


ADHD NZ: https://www.adhd.org.nz/


Access Advisors: https://accessadvisors.nz/


Neurofusion: https://www.neurofusion.co.nz/


Ani Moller Coaching: https://www.animoller.com/



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3 weeks ago
30 minutes 36 seconds

Human In The Loop
Defining Values in the AI Age with Camelia Petrus

Camelia Petrus is an Organisational Psychologist and Ethical Workplace specialist, known for delivering science-backed keynotes on ethical leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and human behaviour. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology and certifications in coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Nonviolent Communication, and Positive Psychology, she equips executives and professionals with practical strategies for resilience and workplace transformation. Camelia has spoken at major conferences and forums, including CAANZ, the New Zealand Psychological Society, and corporate leadership events, where she empowers leaders and teams to navigate complexity and lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose.


We discuss:


- how to make ethical leadership decisions in the AI age

- why defining your values is critical

- the importance of staying curious 


Camelia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camelia-petrus-pgdip-io-psychology-9010394/


Core Purpose Leadership Development: https://www.corepurpose.co.nz/



Resources, sources and corrections:


GROK Cards: https://www.corepurpose.co.nz/resources-core-purpose-values


Neal Stephenson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson


Things Will Work Out: https://www.peopleiveloved.com/products/things-will-work-out-print



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1 month ago
58 minutes 58 seconds

Human In The Loop
AI Content vs Trends, How to Signal Trust & Productivity Problems | The Loop Back

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.


Hidden AI Text: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/scientists-reportedly-hiding-ai-text-prompts-in-academic-papers-to-receive-positive-peer-reviews


Oura Ring CEO addresses backlash: https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/09/smart-ring-maker-ouras-ceo-addresses-recent-backlash-says-future-is-a-cloud-of-wearables/


Burger King Drive Through Assistant: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360714143/burger-king-has-new-drive-thru-assistant-except-its-not-human


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1 month ago
26 minutes 35 seconds

Human In The Loop
The Future of Patient Care with Bindi Norwell | Episode 19 | Human In The Loop

Bindi Norwell is a highly accomplished New Zealand business leader, currently serving as the Group Chief Executive of ProCare, a major healthcare provider in New Zealand, and JV Health Accelerator co-chair. With over 25 years of experience across sectors such as health, property, professional services, and telecommunications, she is known for her commitment to health equity, technology-driven transformation in healthcare, and empowering teams.

In recent years, Bindi has been driving the adoption of AI and machine learning into primary care to improve efficiencies, relieve some of the administrative burden on GPs and nurses, improve patient experience, and help achieve more equitable health outcomes for the people of Aotearoa.


We discuss:


- how AI is an enabler for tech

- the opportunities and hurdles in the healthtech prodcurement process

- what the future for primary care could look like



ProCare: www.procare.co.nz


Health Accelerator: www.healthaccelerator.co.nz


Bindi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindi-norwell/



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1 month ago
1 hour 17 minutes 23 seconds

Human In The Loop
NPM Compromise, Cyber Crime & Image Cataloguing | The Loop Back

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.


NPM compromise: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/advocatemack_npm-supplychain-infosec-activity-7370963757939855360-mlir


Fei Fei Li: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fei-Fei_Li



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1 month ago
21 minutes 41 seconds

Human In The Loop
Extracting Meaningful Value from Data & AI with Ben Liebert

Ben Liebert is the founder and "Data Guy" behind SyncHub, a data-extraction tool which automates the process of pulling data from popular SaaS platforms like HubSpot, Pipedrive, Xero, and others into a relational database for easy query and reporting.



We discuss:


- why your AI output is only as good as the quality of the data you put in

- the dream state of being able to "talk to your data"

- the tension between cybersecurity & data access



Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-liebert/


SyncHub: https://www.synchub.io/



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2 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 31 seconds

Human In The Loop
MITs new AI Report, Cold LLMs, Boat drama & Halter for bees?

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.


MIT latest study: https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/


RLHF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinforcement_learning_from_human_feedback


Why so cold Chatgpt? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/business/chatgpt-gpt-5-backlash-openai.html


American Magic capsize 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBUTJG3Hf_s



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2 months ago
25 minutes 31 seconds

Human In The Loop
Architecting Networks Where Failure Isn’t an Option with Brad Terpstra

Brad Terpstra is a backend systems and communications engineering leader with roots in high-performance sport and large-scale IoT. As an avid sailor, Brad architected resilient networks & systems for American Magic’s America’s Cup campaign, and is now scaling Halter’s on-farm communications systems as part of the senior leadership team. He blends deep technical expertise with critical thinking and high-range leadership. Brad excels at building reliable, high-impact technology in dynamic, mission-critical environments — whether at sea or across thousands of connected hectares.


We discuss:


- the complexity of technology in the America's Cup boats

- the pressure of being responsible for critical networks

- the impact of these networks and systems on the people who rely on them


Halter: https://www.halterhq.com/


Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradterpstra/


And if you're curious...


The old Kiwi anti-littering campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ys26hk5VM8



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2 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 40 seconds

Human In The Loop
The Loop Back | Episode 14 | Human In The Loop

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.



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2 months ago
24 minutes 30 seconds

Human In The Loop
How to Navigate the Next 5 Years with Danu Abeysuriya

Hamish is away, so Alaina puts Danu on the spot with a thought experiment; how would you plan for the next 5 years if you were...

- a high schooler

- an undergrad

- employee 8 at a tech start up

- a hiring manager

- board member / in governance

- a person who doesn't use AI regularly


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3 months ago
53 minutes 38 seconds

Human In The Loop
The Loop Back | Episode 12 | Human In The Loop

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.


Article about global declining birth rates: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynq459wxg

Blog about the Great Wealth Transfer: https://www.alvarium.co.nz/ideas-insights/the-great-wealth-transfer


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3 months ago
20 minutes

Human In The Loop
The AI Imperative with Frances Valintine

Frances Valintine CNZM is a prominent futurist, technologist, author and entrepreneur, known for her contributions to education and technology in Aotearoa and beyond. She is best known as the founder and chair of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab (now consolidated under academyEX), organisations dedicated to preparing students and professionals for the digital age by providing contemporary knowledge and practical skills. In addition to her executive roles, she serves on several boards and is a mentor and advocate for female leaders in technology.


We discuss:


- the next step in humanity's evolution

- the risk for humanity in not having a shared reality

- the shared responsibility for bringing society up to speed on AI risks and opportunities


AcademyEX website: https://academyex.com/


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3 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 29 seconds

Human In The Loop
The Loop Back | Episode 10 | Human In The Loop

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.


Facts and Stats on AI Photography: https://aestheticsofphotography.com/facts-and-stats-on-ai-photography-how-ai-is-reshaping-visual-creation/


French multi-media artist ORLAN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlan



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3 months ago
18 minutes 45 seconds

Human In The Loop
Embracing Creative Disruption with Heath Waugh

Heath Waugh is a creative producer and entrepreneur based in New Zealand, with over 20 years of experience in production, photography, and post-production. As GenAi started to disrupt the visual landscape, Heath was one of the first to embrace the change, pivoting from high-end photography studio Shadowlands into co-founding Matter Studio, a pioneering creative content studio that specialises in commercial photography enhanced by AI technology.


We discuss:

- The Intersection of AI and Creativity

- Adapting Business Models for AI Adoption

- Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Change & Upskilling


Matter Studio: https://www.matterstudio.ai/


Matter on Instagram: instagram.com/matterstudio.ai


Heath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath-waugh-5aa4a921/



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4 months ago
48 minutes 57 seconds

Human In The Loop
The Loop Back Ep8

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.


Time article about the MIT Study: https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/


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4 months ago
19 minutes 25 seconds

Human In The Loop
Education in a Tech-first World with Melissa Chan-Green

Melissa Chan-Green is an awarded broadcast journalist, TV presenter, writer, podcaster - and passionate public advocate. Her newest endeavour is School Shorts, a podcast which centres around global research and both experts' and parents’ approach to learning and children’s literacy.


We discuss:


- The Role of AI in Personalising Learning for Children

- The Changing Role of Teachers and Parents

- Preparing Children for a Tech-Driven Future


School Shorts: https://www.schoolshorts.com/


Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-chan-green-97830a90/



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4 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 35 seconds

Human In The Loop
The Loop Back Ep6

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.


Anthropic Paper on mapping the mind of an LLM: https://www.anthropic.com/research/mapping-mind-language-model


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4 months ago
21 minutes 36 seconds

Human In The Loop
Unmasking LLMs & Agentic AI with Derrick Edward

Derrick Edward is a software-engineer-turned-tech-entrepreneur and co-founder of Harnex AI, bridging the gap between advanced artificial intelligence technologies and practical business transformation. Through his work with Harnex AI he focuses on making AI accessible and actionable for businesses through bespoke education, strategic guidance, and tailored services such as AI workshops and mentoring.


We discuss:

∙System prompting and peeking behind the curtain of LLMs

∙Where expectations of human and AI diverge

∙The place for agentic AI in an organisation


Harnex AI website: https://www.harnex.ai/


Derrick Edward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-edward/


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4 months ago
54 minutes 10 seconds

Human In The Loop

🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence


Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise.


From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's role in society, this channel bridges the gap between complex technology and human understanding.


Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, automation, and the human element that makes technology truly effective.


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