Episode #1 | AI and Automation: Contextualizing Generative AI with Ian Barkin

In this very first episode you can meet automation expert Ian Barkin for a talk on how Generative AI is reshaping the world of automation, business, and IT.

Lasse and Ian unravel the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on IT, business, and society. In their company, you can explore topics such as:

1. The journey of automation from simple tools to self-operating machines, and the possibility that Robotic Process Automation (RPA) may become obsolete as technology advances.
2. The era of democratized technology, where powerful AI tools are accessible to everyone, not just big companies.
3. The shift from automation that mimics human tasks to AI that enhances and invents new ways of working.
4. The big questions around AI: How do we keep it clear, safe, and fair?

We hope you will listen and find the episode enlightening.

Do you want to learn more about Ian Barkin? Ian Barkin is a distinguished authority in digital operations and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with over 20 years in the field. He has shared his expertise globally as the author of RPA courses on LinkedIn Learning and co-author of the book "Intelligent Automation: Welcome to the World of Hyperautomation."

Moreover, Barkin co-founded Symphony Ventures, a leading RPA service provider, steering the company until its acquisition by SYKES in 2018. He is an avid proponent of leveraging AI and RPA to revolutionize organizations and advocate for the worker of the future.