Bots & People

#13 B&P - Avoid AI Compliance Mistakes: What Leaders Need to Know about the EU AI Act

🚨 The EU AI Act is here — What does it mean for your company? The EU AI Act is the first major regulation on artificial intelligence, and it’s going to impact almost every company—not just AI developers.  If your business uses AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, or automated HR systems, you need to be prepared. Nico Bitzer talks with Tea Mustać, AI & Legal Expert at Spirit Legal. Tea explains the complex regulations in a simple, digestible way: ⚖️ What does the EU AI Act regulate? 💡 Who should be responsible for implementing the EU AI Act rules? 🚨 Will AI literacy become mandatory for employees? 🔍 Is there an AI police coming to check on us? This episode is a must-listen for all business leaders, HR teams, compliance officers, and anyone using AI at work.  Do you have any questions about the EU AI Act? Ask in the comments, and we will cover all of them!  More insights from B&P:  * Connect with me, Nico, on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicobitzer/] – I share my day-to-day experience helping enterprises adopt AI and automation. * Connect with Tea on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tea-musta%C4%87-44025b169/]. * Subscribe to the FutureSkill Mag for L&D [https://www.botsandpeople.com/futureskill-mag]. * Who is Bots&People [https://www.botsandpeople.com/]? Learn about our expert-led live cohorts, workshops, and coaching journeys for AI!

#12 B&P - Closing Gender Gap in Data and AI

In this episode, Nico chats with Verena Weber, AI Strategy Consultant, and ML Scientist. They talk about: 💡 The biggest misconceptions about women in tech and leadership 🧠 Unconscious bias and how it shapes our careers 🔄 How hyper-masculine work cultures affect everyone ⚖️ What companies can do to make tech more inclusive It’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about diversity, leadership, and the future of tech! 💡 Want more L&D and AI insights? More insights from B&P:  * Connect with me, Nico, on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicobitzer/] – I share my day-to-day experience helping enterprises adopt AI and automation. * Connect with Verena on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/verena-weber-134178b9/]. * Women in AI newsletter [https://verenas-newsletter-63558b.beehiiv.com/] by Verena. * Subscribe to the FutureSkill Mag for L&D [https://www.botsandpeople.com/futureskill-mag]. * Who is Bots&People [https://www.botsandpeople.com/]? Learn about our expert-led live cohorts, workshops, and coaching journeys for AI!

#11 B&P - How to Lead the AI Transformation in an Ethical Way

This week on the Bots & People Podcast, Nico talks with Jean Enno Charton, Director of Digital Ethics & Bioethics at Merck Group. They discuss: * What are ethical frameworks and how do they actually work? * Why ethical challenges in AI aren’t always about the tech—they’re about the people using it * Why long-term thinking is crucial when dealing with the fast-moving world of AI This episode tackles big questions and shows how ethics and innovation go hand in hand 🤝 More insights from B&P:  * Connect with me, Nico, on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicobitzer/] – I share my day-to-day experience helping enterprises adopt AI and automation. * Connect with Jean on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-enno-charton-71210269/]. * Subscribe to the FutureSkill Mag for L&D [https://www.botsandpeople.com/futureskill-mag]. * Who is Bots&People [https://www.botsandpeople.com/]? Learn about our expert-led live cohorts, workshops, and coaching journeys for AI!

#10 B&P - Innovating Learning & Development in Pharma: Tools, Trends, and AI Adoption

Stacy Hubiak is a veteran in Learning & Development with 25+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently the Head of R&D Learning and Development at Organon, Stacy chats with Nico and shares her insights on: * Building intuitive, role-specific learning ecosystems. * How generative AI is revolutionizing training and upskilling in pharma. * Lessons from successful L&D projects that saved time and enhanced productivity. * Overcoming resistance to AI adoption in highly regulated industries. * The importance of culture and innovation in driving organizational change. More insights from B&P:  * Connect with me, Nico, on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicobitzer/] – I share my day-to-day experience helping enterprises adopt AI and automation. * Subscribe to the FutureSkill Mag for L&D [https://www.botsandpeople.com/futureskill-mag]. * Who is Bots&People [https://www.botsandpeople.com/]? Learn about our expert-led live cohorts, workshops, and coaching journeys for AI!

#9 B&P - The Future of AI in Enterprises: Building a Culture

We talk with Andreas Welsch [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasmwelsch/] —author of AI Leadership Handbook and What’s the Buzz podcast host— about actionable AI adoption strategies for enterprise organizations. Nico and Andreas discuss: * How to align AI projects with real business problems and goals. * The synergy between process automation and AI. * How to overcome resistance to AI in large organizations. * Avoiding common pitfalls in AI projects. * The future of AI in enterprise workflows and tools. 🎙Listen to the episode on all podcasting platforms and share your thoughts with us in the comments!  More insights from B&P:  * Connect with me, Nico, on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicobitzer/] – I share my day-to-day experience helping enterprises adopt AI and automation. * Subscribe to the FutureSkill Mag for L&D [https://www.botsandpeople.com/futureskill-mag]. * Who is Bots&People [https://www.botsandpeople.com/]? Learn about our expert-led live cohorts, workshops, and coaching journeys for AI!