artificial intelligence

Generative AI in Banking: From Experiment to Core Infrastructure​

This post accompanies my presentation “Generative AI in Banking,” an in-depth analysis delivered at a 2025 conference for European bank technology leaders. It covers the $200–340 billion annual value McKinsey sizes for the sector, the three domains where EU banks already run generative AI in production, a governance-first reference architecture, and the EU AI Act’s high-risk deadline of August 2026 — closing with three priorities to act on immediately.

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Radio interview at the Swiss national Radio LoRa on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

For the first time in history, we are encountering AI agents that can outperform humans in many tasks, heralding an unprecedented era of technological advancement. This shift presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges. How will we adapt to a world where AI is an integral part of our daily lives? What strategies can we employ to ensure that the integration of AI leads to positive outcomes for society as a whole?

Radio LoRa, with its rich history and diverse programming in 20 different languages, provides an exceptional platform for this important dialogue. This community radio station has been a beacon of independent journalism and cultural diversity, making it the perfect venue for discussing how we can navigate one of the most significant revolutions in human history.

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AI and the Future of Work: Job Apocalypse – new report predicts 8 million jobs cancelled because of Generative AI. Innovation and Employment Crisis in the UK

AI’s rapid evolution marks a pivotal shift in human civilization, presenting dual potentials to either aid or exacerbate our ecological crisis. Beyond mere technological convenience, AI redefines our existence, challenging the core of societal norms through mastery of language and manipulation. This transformative force could influence every aspect of life, from culture and politics to personal identity, demanding a critical examination of its role in shaping future societies.

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AI and the Future of Work: Navigating the Crossroads of Innovation and Employment Crisis in the UK

AI’s rapid evolution marks a pivotal shift in human civilization, presenting dual potentials to either aid or exacerbate our ecological crisis. Beyond mere technological convenience, AI redefines our existence, challenging the core of societal norms through mastery of language and manipulation. This transformative force could influence every aspect of life, from culture and politics to personal identity, demanding a critical examination of its role in shaping future societies.

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Moderator at the ITDACH Roundtable meeting on Artificial Intelligence and IoT on April 25th, 2024

I’ll be moderating the upcoming roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and IoT on April 25th, 2024. We’ll be delving into some fascinating topics, including Generative AI in the Enterprise, enhancing creativity and content generation, Natural Language generation (NLG) for business communication, and AI-driven product and service Innovation. We’ll also be exploring the importance of personalization and customer experience, and how to make the most of new technology in corporate organizations.

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Gemini outperforms ChatGPT 4. Another step ahead versus the Artificial General Intelligence

Gemini, the new AI model from Google, was developed using Jax and TPUs, with its architecture showing similarities to DeepMind’s Flamigo, featuring separate text and vision encoders. Gemini Pro’s performance is on par with GPT-3.5, while Gemini Ultra outperforms GPT-4, marking a significant advancement in AI capabilities. The introduction of Nano-1 and Nano-2, designed for on-device operation, adds an intriguing dimension to Gemini’s versatility and potential applications.

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Speaker at “R&D 4.0 Strategy Day “, 30th November 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland

Generative AI heralds a new era in Industry 4.0, promising to revolutionize research and development (R&D) and manufacturing. The “R&D 4.0 Strategy Day” in Zurich will feature discussions on integrating Generative AI into business processes, impacting workforce dynamics and operational models. This event will explore strategies for adapting R&D to the digital age, focusing on agile management, open innovation, and the use of advanced technologies like AI, simulation software, and big data analytics. The conference aims to deliver insights into the transformative potential of Generative AI, emphasizing its role in the future of R&D and manufacturing.

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Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability (FTA) in navigating Ethical Quagmires in AI Chatbot Governance

As AI chatbots advance towards human-like interactions, the urgency for robust ethical frameworks intensifies, exposing the inadequacies of current governance mechanisms. The concept of AI constitutions, while pioneering, remains aspirational, with existing guidelines lacking the comprehensiveness to mitigate potential abuses effectively. The reliance on Reinforcement Learning by Human Feedback (RLHF) is fundamentally flawed, failing to offer a nuanced ethical compass or transparency in decision-making. Furthermore, the so-called AI guardrails demonstrate vulnerability, easily bypassed by trivial manipulations. This scenario underscores the critical need for a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to AI governance, incorporating diverse perspectives beyond the technological realm to navigate the ethical complexities inherent in AI development and deployment.

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Exploring Skill Biased Technological Change, Routinization, and the Impact of AI on the Job Market

The exploration of Skill Biased Technological Change (SBTC) and Routinization in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) reveals a nuanced impact on the job market. SBTC highlights the increasing demand for high-skilled labor as technology advances, while Routinization underlines the susceptibility of routine tasks to automation, potentially displacing jobs. However, AI also fosters new opportunities, necessitating skills that complement technological capabilities, such as data analysis, creativity, and complex problem-solving.

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