The Free Ride Is Over: Inside Copilot Cowork's New Bill

The Free Ride Is Over: Inside Copilot Cowork's New Bill

In this interesting episode of Impact of AI: Explored, Gerjon and James talk with Rich  Gibbons  - Head of FinOps, GreenOps, and Microsoft Intelligence at Synyega (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-gibbons-microsoft-licensing/). Rich discusses Microsoft's new consumption-based AI licensing models, including CoPilot, CoWork, and Scout, and explores their implications for organizations. We delve into cost forecasting, management challenges, and strategic considerations for adopting AI at scale. Key  topics * Microsoft's shift to consumption-based AI licensing * Implications of Co-Pilot, Co-Work, and Scout for organizations * Cost forecasting and management challenges with AI * Strategies for controlling AI-related expenses * The impact of AI on enterprise software costs Chapters 00:42 Introduction to Microsoft's New Licensing Model 03:24 Understanding Co-Pilot and Co-Work 06:04 The Shift to Consumption-Based Billing 08:40 Cost Implications for Organizations 11:24 Evaluating ROI and Financial Discussions 13:50 The Future of AI in Organizations 16:54 Managing Costs and User Quotas 22:04 Navigating Credit Usage and Cost Management 26:12 The Complexity of Consumption-Based Models 29:47 The Evolution of SaaS Pricing Models 33:46 Understanding AI Cost Efficiency Claims 37:47 Strategizing AI Implementation in Organizations Resources Rich's Blog: https://cloudywithachanceoflicensing.com/ Microsoft Co-Pilot - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot Microsoft Co-Work - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot Microsoft Scout - https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/05/26/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-scott/ Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/impactofai]

AI Governance Is Broken: Who Pays When Things Go Wrong?

In this insightful episode of Impact of AI: Explored, Gerjon and James talk with Louise Humpingon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisehumpington/). We explore the strategic positioning of tech giants in AI governance, the importance of accountability, diversity, and responsible deployment of AI technologies. Lousie shares her diverse background from philosophy to AI governance, emphasizing the need for collaborative, adaptive, and inclusive governance frameworks to mitigate risks and maximize benefits. key  topics * Strategic positioning of tech giants in AI regulation * Accountability and liability in AI harms * Diversity and inclusion in AI design and deployment * The need for adaptive, multi-layered governance systems * The role of human oversight and autonomous agents in AI safety Chapters 00:00 Strategic Positioning in AI Governance 04:30 Louise's Diverse Career Path 06:44 The Need for AI Regulation 09:39 Rethinking Accountability in AI 11:58 Utilizing AI for Self-Governance 15:01 The Mycelium Network of Governance 18:39 Bridging Communication Gaps in Organizations 22:34 Navigating Disputes and Building Trust 23:47 Understanding Women's Hesitancy Towards AI 26:07 Addressing Concerns for AI Adoption 31:34 Generational Trust Issues with Technology 35:56 The Role of Ethics in AI Development 42:14 Key Questions for AI Deployment LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisehumpingon/ Chirosynthesis - https://chirosynthesis.com From Intentions to Impact (Newsletter) - https://substack.com/@fromintentions2impact Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/impactofai]

Pressing the Easy Button: How AI Habits Are Breaking Our Brains and Our Jobs

In this episode of Impact of AI: Explored, Gerjon and James talk with Paul Slater -  Principal AI Technologist at Adobe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-slater/). We discus the often overlooked costs of AI, including human, environmental, and societal impacts. We look at the importance of human control, responsible AI development, and maintaining human-centric values in the age of rapid AI evolution. We also dive into the Reverse Flynn effect which covers the decline in average IQ scores after peaking in the 1990s/2000s. key topics * Costs of AI including human, environmental, and societal impacts * The reverse Flynn effect and declining intelligence indicators * The importance of human control and responsible AI development * Habits and behaviors influenced by AI and technology * Societal fragmentation and echo chambers caused by AI Chapters 00:00 The Hidden Costs of AI 06:13 Understanding the Reverse Flynn Effect 10:19 Human Control vs. AI Dependence 14:16 The Impact of AI on Social Interactions 18:03 Cultural Reflections on Technology in Media 19:20 Patterns in Human Interaction with Technology 23:24 The Evolving Fear of AI 25:38 Generational Perspectives on AI 28:10 Safeguarding a Human-Centric AI Future 33:04 Addressing Societal Fragmentation through AI 38:00 Embracing Humanity in an AI-Driven World Resources Paul Slater's Book on AI Costs and Society (https://www.amazon.com/Your-Next-Job-Disappears-ebook/dp/B0C7V7X4X4) European Union Guidelines on AI (https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/ai-act) Responsible AI Guidelines by Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai) South Park Episode on AI and Society (http://southparkstudios.com/episodes/8byci4/south-park-deep-learning-season-26-ep-4) Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear/dp/0735211299) The Reverse Flynn Effect (https://www.develop.bc.ca/the-reverse-flynn-effect/) Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/impactofai]

AI Governance Isn’t New: How To Stop Panicking and Start Doing the Work

In this episode of Impact of AI: Explored, Gerjon and James talk with Rob Fawcett (The Human CTO) about the “boring but necessary” side of AI: governance, assurance and compliance. Rob explains why most organizations already have the skills from GDPR, ISO and data protection work – they just forget that AI is another governance problem, not a completely new universe. Topics we cover are the EU AI Act, the upcoming UK AI bill, and the real tension between moving fast with AI and staying compliant. Rob breaks down the three modes he sees in companies today: policy and forget, the waiting game, and speed vs compliance. He also argues IT – especially the service desk – is one of the most underused assets in AI governance. We dive into agentic AI (agents talking to agents with no human in the loop), data classification and anonymization, and who’s ultimately responsible when AI agents go wrong – vendors or the business. Rob introduces the ARIA framework (AI Readiness, Impact, Assurance), which scores and prioritizes AI use cases so you don’t just make bad processes faster, and explains how even small teams can start with something as simple as a spreadsheet inventory of all AI tools in use. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/impactofai]

“Is Your AI Just ‘Slop’ – Or a Real Second Brain?

Welcome to the Impact of AI: Explored podcast. In this episode  James and Gerjon sit down with Dave Brear, Citrix Account Technology Strategist (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebrear/) to unpack the idea of an “AI second brain” and why chain of cognition matters in a world of instant AI-generated content.  They talk about “AI slop” and what separates truly valuable, story-driven content from meaning-shaped noise, even when AI is involved. Dave shares his origin story with note-taking, Zettelkasten, and Obsidian, and how he accidentally built the perfect foundation for an AI-augmented thinking system. We then explore how he connects this personal knowledge vault to AI as a thinking partner, the implications for EUC and enterprise user profiles, and the risks around ownership, shadow AI, and companies potentially “bottling” employees’ cognition. Finally, Dave gives practical advice for knowledge workers who want to start their own second brain from a blank slate, and why reading How to Take Smart Notes might change how you think forever. Interesting links: The book Dave refers to: https://www.soenkeahrens.de/en/takesmartnotes more information: https://davebrear.ai Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/impactofai]