Embracing AI in the Cooperative Sector: Insights and Strategies Join Tanner Greer, Chief Technology Officer at Blue Ridge Energy, and Anthony Kent from Four County EMC as they share their perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence in the cooperative industry. With a combined 35 years of IT experience, they discuss practical approaches, use cases, and challenges of AI adoption. Discover the benefits of intelligent search, simple language query, and customized AI solutions, as well as important considerations for data privacy and addressing AI-related job impacts. Tune in to learn how cooperatives can leverage AI to enhance efficiency, productivity, and strategic thinking. Don't miss out on these valuable insights from North Carolina's IT leaders! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:13 Meet the Presenters 01:21 AI in the Cooperative Sector 02:55 Understanding AI and Its Impact 06:16 AI Use Cases in Cooperatives 08:30 Building and Implementing AI Solutions 10:58 Challenges and Considerations 12:57 AI Hardware and Cost Management 16:34 Leveraging AI for Efficiency 19:26 Integrating AI with Documentation 20:04 Future Goals for AI Implementation 20:14 Empowering Knowledge Base with AI 22:13 Challenges and Concerns with AI 25:28 Misconceptions About AI 30:35 Data Privacy Issues 31:57 Impact of AI on Jobs 37:25 Final Thoughts and Call to Action