Data and Artificial Neural Networks with Damian Borth
Neural networks are the backbone of many AI and machine learning systems. But how can they be applied to real-world scenarios?Today’s guest is Damian Borth, Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at the University of St. Gallen. He is also the director of the Computer Science Institute at St. Gallen.His work on neural networks has taken him to several subject areas including climate change, financial fraud detection, and text-to-speech. He is also the recipient of a Google Research Scholar Award.We discuss what neural networks are, what they do, and how their application could help us save the world.00:00 - Intro02:02 - Damian’s background03:01 - What is a neural network?09:21 - Neural networks and climate change12:44 - Neural networks and text-to-speech14:56 - Bias in AI training data12:44 - Academia and the real world27:12 - Dan's final thoughtsLINKS:Damian Borth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianborth/?originalSubdomain=chDan Klein: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dplkleinZühlke: https://www.zuehlke.com/enWelcome to Data Today, a podcast from Zühlke.We're living in a world of opportunities. But to fully realise them, we have to reshape the way we innovate.We need to stop siloing data, ring-fencing knowledge and looking at traditional value chains. And that's what this podcast is about. Every two weeks, we’re taking a look at data outside the box to see how amazing individuals from disparate fields and industries are transforming the way they work with data, the challenges they are overcoming, and what we can all learn from them.Zühlke is a global innovation service provider. We envisage ideas and create new business models for our clients by developing services and products based on new technologies – from the initial vision through development to deployment, production and operation.
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Data and Alzheimer’s Testing with Rhoda Au
According to Alzheimer's Disease International, the number of people around the world with the condition will reach 78 million in 2030, and 139 million in 2050. As of 2024, there is no known cure for Alzheimer's, dementia, or similar degenerative brain conditions. So, how are those testing for these diseases using data and technology to help improve health outcomes?Today’s guest is Rhoda Au, Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Neurology, and Epidemiology at Boston University, and Director of Neuropsychology at the Framingham Heart Study. She’s also the Director of Global Cohort Development at the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative.We discuss Rhoda’s experience of paper-and-pen Alzheimer's testing in the early 90s, her switch to voice capture in 2005, and her thoughts about how medical data should be shared. 00:00 - Intro02:02 - The pen-and-paper days of Altizmer’s testing12:34 - The ethics of voice capture20:20 - Why we need to open up health data to the community26:07 - Dan's final thoughtsLINKS:Rhoda Au: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhoda-au-1687277/Boston University School of Medicine & Public Health: https://www.bu.edu/sph/Framingham Heart Study: https://www.framinghamheartstudy.org/Alzheimer's Disease International: https://www.alzint.org/Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative: https://www.alzheimersdata.org/Dan Klein: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dplkleinZühlke: https://www.zuehlke.com/enWelcome to Data Today, a podcast from Zühlke.We're living in a world of opportunities. But to fully realise them, we have to reshape the way we innovate.We need to stop siloing data, ring-fencing knowledge and looking at traditional value chains. And that's what this podcast is about. Every two weeks, we’re taking a look at data outside the box to see how amazing individuals from disparate fields and industries are transforming the way they work with data, the challenges they are overcoming, and what we can all learn from them.Zühlke is a global innovation service provider. We envisage ideas and create new business models for our clients by developing services and products based on new technologies – from the initial vision through development to deployment, production and operation.
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Data and the Subterranean with the British Geological Survey’s Holger Kessler
We don’t often think about what's going on beneath the surface of our cities and towns. But how could more understanding of this underground world help deliver better public services and tackle environmental impact?Today’s guest is Holger Kessler, a renowned geoscientist who has racked up an astonishing 25 years at the British Geological Survey. In early 2024, he started a new role at AtkinsRéalis but previously worked at the Government Office for Science as the Science Lead of the Future of the Subsurface Foresight Programme.We discuss the siloed nature of data underground, the benefits of digital twins, and why it's so important to use the utilities we have underground. 00:00 - Intro12:24 - Why is subsurface data so siloed?23:05 - Holger’s work in the London subterranean28:15 - Dan's final thoughtsLINKS:Holger Kessler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holgerkessler/British Geological Survey: https://www.bgs.ac.uk/Dan Klein: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dplkleinZühlke: https://www.zuehlke.com/enWelcome to Data Today, a podcast from Zühlke.We're living in a world of opportunities. But to fully realise them, we have to reshape the way we innovate.We need to stop siloing data, ring-fencing knowledge and looking at traditional value chains. And that's what this podcast is about. Every two weeks, we’re taking a look at data outside the box to see how amazing individuals from disparate fields and industries are transforming the way they work with data, the challenges they are overcoming, and what we can all learn from them.Zühlke is a global innovation service provider. We envisage ideas and create new business models for our clients by developing services and products based on new technologies – from the initial vision through development to deployment, production, and operation.
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Data and Money for the Community with Peter Forsgren
Public services and higher education facilities are under enormous pressure to keep track of their funds. But what if they were able to utilise some of that money, and put it back into the hands of the communities they serve?Today’s guest is Peter Forsgren, co-founder and COO of three+one, an organisation that assists clients across the United States in identifying opportunities to increase their revenue.Peter has worked in public sector finance for a long time but also serves on his local school board. We discuss Peter’s first role out of college with the Oneida Indian Nation, break down just how much financial data is required to optimise funds and examine a few case studies that show the power of money saved.00:00 - Intro02:30 - Peter’s experience with the Oneida Indian Nation10:53 - What does scalability look like for three+one?18:33 - The plan for national domination27:34 - Dan's final thoughtsLINKS:Peter Forsgren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdforsgren/three+one: https://threeplusone.us/Oneida Indian Nation: https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/Dan Klein: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dplkleinZühlke: https://www.zuehlke.com/enWelcome to Data Today, a podcast from Zühlke.We're living in a world of opportunities. But to fully realise them, we have to reshape the way we innovate.We need to stop siloing data, ring-fencing knowledge, and looking at traditional value chains. And that's what this podcast is about. Every two weeks, we’re taking a look at data outside the box to see how amazing individuals from disparate fields and industries are transforming the way they work with data, the challenges they are overcoming, and what we can all learn from them.Zühlke is a global innovation service provider. We envisage ideas and create new business models for our clients by developing services and products based on new technologies – from the initial vision through development to deployment, production, and operation.
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Data and the Public Sector with Giuseppe Sollazzo
The UK’s public sector uses vast quantities of data to keep its vital services running. But what's the best way to communicate with the public about these services?Today’s guest is Giuseppe Sollazzo, who currently heads up data products and services at the Department of Work and Pensions. He’s spent his entire career at the heart of the public sector. Giuseppe initially aspired to be an academic, but one failed Ph.D. later, he realised he needed to be more agile in his career trajectory. This led him into the NHS, the Department for Transport, and placed him squarely at the nexus of how we communicate data across society. Giuseppe and his team also pen the famous Quantum of Sollazzo newsletter, which has become a staple in the open data community.We discuss communicating data to citizens, the role of AI in the public sector, and the UK’s digital skills gap.00:00 - Intro02:46 - Legacy systems, public discourse, and information gathering at DWP06:37 - The role of AI in the public sector17:36 - The digital skills gap in the public sector30:10 - Dan's final thoughtsLINKS:Giuseppe Sollazzo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppesollazzoThe Quantum of Sollazzo: https://puntofisso.net/newsletter/Dan Klein: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dplkleinZühlke: https://www.zuehlke.com/enWelcome to Data Today, a podcast from Zühlke.We're living in a world of opportunities. But to fully realise them, we have to reshape the way we innovate.We need to stop siloing data, ring-fencing knowledge and looking at traditional value chains. And that's what this podcast is about. Every two weeks, we’re taking a look at data outside the box to see how amazing individuals from disparate fields and industries are transforming the way they work with data, the challenges they are overcoming, and what we can all learn from them.Zühlke is a global innovation service provider. We envisage ideas and create new business models for our clients by developing services and products based on new technologies – from the initial vision through development to deployment, production, and operation.
Welcome to Data Today, a podcast from Zühlke.
We're living in a world of opportunities. But to fully realise them, we have to reshape the way we innovate.
We need to stop siloing data, ring-fencing knowledge, and thinking in traditional value chains.
That's what this podcast is about. Every two weeks, we take a look at data outside the box.
Join us to learn how inspiring individuals from diverse fields and industries are transforming the way they work with data to realise their greatest opportunities.
Zühlke is a global innovation service provider. We turn big ideas into working solutions that deliver positive and sustainable value.
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