AI at Work
Podcast Description
What does AI really mean for the modern workplace, and are we ready for what comes next?AI at Work is a podcast from the Tech Talks Network, the home of conversations that showcase the voices at the heart of enterprise technology. You may know me from Tech Talks Daily, where we explore a different area of innovation in every episode. This show takes a focused look at one of the biggest shifts in business: how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work.Each episode brings insights from business and technology leaders who are already using AI to increase productivity, improve decision-making, and rethink the role of people inside the enterprise. We look at real-world use cases, explore the return on investment of AI tools, and confront some of the hard questions around implementation, governance, ethics, and the evolving relationship between humans and machines.From intelligent automation to agentic AI, and from the promise of workplace efficiency to the risks of unintended consequences, we aim to offer a grounded and accessible view of how AI is shaping the future of work.If you’re using AI in your business or thinking about how to get started, this podcast is your chance to learn from the people already doing it.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of central themes, including the implications of AI on productivity, decision-making, and human roles in enterprises. Specific episodes delve into topics such as mass-scale code refactoring, represented by the interview with Justine Gehring from Moderne, as well as practical AI integration strategies depicted in the debut episode featuring Gautam Singh discussing data analytics. The show aims to demystify AI by addressing governance, ethics, and challenges faced by businesses in its adoption.
What does AI really mean for the modern workplace, and are we ready for what comes next?
AI at Work is a podcast from the Tech Talks Network, the home of conversations that showcase the voices at the heart of enterprise technology. You may know me from Tech Talks Daily, where we explore a different area of innovation in every episode. This show takes a focused look at one of the biggest shifts in business: how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work.
Each episode brings insights from business and technology leaders who are already using AI to increase productivity, improve decision-making, and rethink the role of people inside the enterprise. We look at real-world use cases, explore the return on investment of AI tools, and confront some of the hard questions around implementation, governance, ethics, and the evolving relationship between humans and machines.
From intelligent automation to agentic AI, and from the promise of workplace efficiency to the risks of unintended consequences, we aim to offer a grounded and accessible view of how AI is shaping the future of work.
If you’re using AI in your business or thinking about how to get started, this podcast is your chance to learn from the people already doing it.
In this episode of AI at Work, I catch up with Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, for a wide-ranging conversation on the changing landscape of open technology, AI transparency, and international collaboration.
We explore how OpenUK is working ahead of the market, helping shape policies and support for open source projects while responding to rising geopolitical tensions and funding pressures. Amanda explains how the UK occupies a unique position between the EU and the US and what that means for future AI standards and regulatory frameworks.
We also discuss:
- The sustainability challenges facing open source communities and maintainers
- Shifts in AI development, including legal and ethical questions around IP and model transparency
- The role of tools like Roost and initiatives like Current AI in creating practical solutions for AI governance
- Why “tools, not rules” may offer a more realistic path than top-down regulation
- The importance of keeping open source accessible as a route into the tech industry
Amanda shares her concerns about the rollback of EDI efforts and highlights how open communities can still offer a clear path into tech for people from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. We discuss OpenUK’s upcoming skills report and how it aims to highlight open source as a solution to address the ongoing talent shortage.
Recorded ahead of International Women’s Day, this episode also reflects on the slow progress around diversity and how leadership, policy, and community must come together to drive lasting change.
If you’re interested in how policy, law, and open technology intersect with AI development, this conversation offers thoughtful perspective, clear examples, and real-world action.
🎧 Listen now and let us know where you think the future of open innovation is headed.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.