Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy Smedley talks about the hard reality that if we make devices smarter and more autonomous, then we are naturally going to consume more energy. She says as we build a better tomorrow, we must consider a three-legged stool that we must build upon in the year ahead. She also discusses: * How much global data center electricity consumption will grow by 2030. * If we must consider lazy robots. * What we need to consider as we turn to robotics and gen AI (artificial intelligence) in 2025. peggysmedleyshow.com [http://peggysmedleyshow.com]  (1/14/25 - 903) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Jason Heron, head of clean fuels for North America, Airbus, talk about how the company is pioneering sustainable aerospace in the fourth wave of aerospace. He says sustainability is at the forefront of a lot of conversations, and the company is focused on a jet fuel that has a sustainable component that reduces the lifecycle of carbon emissions for that fuel, making air travel more sustainable.  They also discuss: * How new fuel and new technology are helping aerospace become more sustainable. * How companies can make a transition to greater sustainability.  * The steps the aerospace industry will need to take to meet net zero by 2050. airbus.com [https://www.airbus.com/]  Airbus on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/airbusgroup/posts/?feedView=all] (1/14/25 - 903) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jason Heron, Airbus This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Reddy Mallidi, AI strategist, COO, chief AI officer, and author of AI Unleashed, talk about a new book, AI Unleashed, and how generative AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming business and the art of AI leadership. He shares a story from 2019 when he needed to screen 50 million accounts for export compliance and how AI helped improve the customer experience. They also discuss: * The transformative benefits of gen AI and how it will change areas. * Concerns that need to be addressed like hallucinations, data privacy, and maturity. * What mechanisms need to be in place to ensure proper gen AI implementation. reddymallidi.com [https://reddymallidi.com/]  (1/14/25 - 903) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Reddy Mallidi This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy talks about the opportunities that exist to improve the travel experience—both long-distance travel to events and vacations and daily travel in and around your own community. She says nearly 80% of American travelers experienced at least one travel-related problem in the first half of 2023—and technology can help reduce this. She also discusses: * The history of travel and how it has evolved through the Industrial Revolutions. * Examples of travel technologies we have available to use today. * How we can continue to evolve and adapt in the years to come. peggysmedleyshow.com [http://peggysmedleyshow.com]  (1/7/25 - 902) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Daniel Burrus, a global technology futurist, business strategist and disruptive innovation expert, talk about his top 25 predictions for 2025. He says this is his 42nd annual technology prediction list—and he says they have been pretty accurate. They also discuss: * The difference between hard trends and soft trends. * An example of hard trends and soft trends surrounding Baby Boomers retiring. * How companies can create a strategy for AI in the New Year. burrus.com [https://www.burrus.com/]  (1/7/25 - 902) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Daniel Burrus This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.