DeepTech Unleashed EP 7:  The Future of the Human/AI Partnership with Protex AI Co-Founder Ciarán O'Mara

How is AI Revolutionising Workplace Safety? In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske talks to Ciarán O'Mara, CTPO and co-founder of Protex AI, a platform which aims to shift safety from a reactive to a proactive approach using computer vision and machine learning. Ciarán highlights the technical challenges of implementing AI in industrial settings, the importance of building a diverse technical team, and the evolving perceptions of AI in the workplace. He also reflects on the cultural dynamics of hiring in Ireland and the US, and shares success stories that demonstrate the impact of Protex's technology in reducing safety incidents.

Topics include:

• How Protex AI aims to shift safety from reactive to proactive.
• Using computer vision to monitor unsafe behaviours.
• Building AI for industrial clients presents unique challenges.
• How AI can augment human roles rather than replace them.
• How Protex AI has reduced safety incidents by 62% within 90 days.
• How the perception of AI is evolving positively in the workplace.
• Why a diverse technical team is essential for innovation
• Cultural dynamics play a significant role in hiring and team building
• The future of AI in industry is promising and full of opportunities

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