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Hello readers!
On this week’s podcast, Ryan and Neil speak with Adnan Masood, the Chief AI Architect at UST, about how AI robots are transforming industries and the impact robots will have on society. We uncover the efficiency gains and safety improvements that robots can bring to businesses, plus some fun (or frightening) speculation about the future of AI robots.
Why You Won’t Want to Miss This
Gain insights into how robots have transformed manufacturing processes and improved safety. (12:39)
Learn about the role of trust in the acceptance of robotics and AI. (16:56)
Explore how robots learn and whether AGI will need a body. (18:40)
Get perspectives on the impact of automation on jobs. (24:50)
Dive into speculative discussions about the future of robots and whether robots will be friends or foes. (36:00)
Our Favorite Moments
“Robots can handle tasks that are dangerous and difficult for humans. They operate in environments where humans cannot work, or they cannot work around the clock without fatigue.”
“Acceptance of AI and robotics, both pretty much rely on people having trust in them. Explainability is a big part of it.”
"McDonald's rolling out an AI bot for drive-thru orders resulted in backlash against job losses, even though order customization and accuracy improved."
How Will Robots Change Society?
Meet Adnan Masood
Adnan Masood is an engineer, researcher, and forward-thinker who is passionate about developing innovative technologies. A thought leader, Dr. Masood’s expertise includes scalable enterprise architecture, machine learning, and cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and AWS. As a Microsoft MVP for Data Platforms, Adnan has extensive experience in developing secure, PCI-compliant fintech solutions, with publications around functional programming, machine learning, and application security.
Learn More About UST
For more than 23 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people, and led by purpose, they partner with clients from design to operation. With over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, they build for boundless impact — touching billions of lives in the process.