How to use AI to solve real-world problems | Former US Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil
27DJ Patil was the first-ever US Chief Data Scientist and has led some of the biggest data initiatives in government and business. He has also been at the forefront of leveraging AI to solve the thorniest problems companies face, as well as “stupid, boring problems in the back office.”
He joins the WorkLab podcast to discuss the potential of AI to change business, how leaders can drive technological transformation, and why it’s vital for data scientists to never lose sight of the human element.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to DJ Patil
01:42 Curiosity as a Key Trait for Leaders
02:42 Listening First: Lessons from Government and Tech
03:47 White House Story: Building with Communities
06:03 The Evolving Role of Data Scientists
08:05 Embedding Data Teams and Avoiding Silos
09:14 Informational vs. Decisional Meetings
10:18 Judgment Beyond Data: Ethics and Strategy
11:41 AI-Native vs. AI-Fluent Companies
15:48 The Exponential Pace of AI Innovation
16:37 Move Fast and Fix Things: Responsible Innovation
18:22 Technology’s Role in Uncertain Times
19:33 Using AI as a Coach: Personal Examples
20:26 The 1x/10x/100x Framework for Scaling Impact
22:25 Final Advice: Get Out of the AI System
24:14 Looking Ahead: AI Will Be Seamless
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WorkLab Podcast: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/podcast/
About the WorkLab Podcast:
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