AI in Action

AI, Critical Thinking, and Change Management with Professor Mark Price In this episode of AI in Action , Dr. Sidney Shapiro speaks with Professor Mark Price, Distinguished Service Professor and AI Faculty Lead at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas. The conversation explores how generative AI is changing business education, executive learning, consulting, analytics, and or...

AI, Localization, and the Human Expertise Behind Better Systems with Robin Ayoub In this episode of AI in Action , Dr. Sidney Shapiro speaks with Robin Ayoub, translation and localization thought leader, GM and VP Sales at Lionbridge, CLIA Advisory Board member, and host of the Localization Fireside Chat podcast. The conversation explores how AI is changing business, language services, education,...

AI, Immersive Storytelling, and the Future of Media with Professor Kris Hodgson-Bright In this episode of AI in Action, Dr. Sidney Shapiro speaks with Professor Kris Hodgson-Bright from Lethbridge Polytechnic about the intersection of artificial intelligence, journalism, immersive storytelling, virtual reality, augmented reality, and education. The conversation explores how AI is changing media an...

AI in Action – Season 2, Episode 4Featuring Jenni Hayman In this episode of AI in Action , Dr. Sidney Shapiro speaks with educator, researcher, and senior academic leader Jenni Hayman about the rapidly evolving role of generative AI in education. Their discussion moves beyond surface reactions to explore how institutions, faculty, and students can respond thoughtfully to technological change while...

Mahammad Ayan Shaikh on Building Real-Time AI Collision Detection with IoT In this episode of AI in Action , Dr. Sidney Shapiro sits down with Mahammad Ayan Shaikh, Computer Programming student and CPIN Lab Monitor at Cambrian College, to explore how artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are converging to power the next generation of embedded systems. Drawing from his hands-on experie...

In this episode of AI & Impact , Dr. Sidney Shapiro speaks with Janelle Marietta, PhD candidate, instructor, and nonprofit leader, about the growing role of artificial intelligence in nonprofit organizations, education, and community-based work. The conversation explores how AI tools can help nonprofits address long-standing capacity challenges, improve marketing and donor engagement, and supp...

Episode Notes AI in the Classroom and Beyond In this Season 2 premiere of AI in Action , Dr. Sidney Shapiro is joined by Dr. Jason Satel to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, research, and professional expertise. The conversation explores the realities behind AGI hype, the rapid adoption of AI tools in universities, and why traditional assessment and certification models a...

Closing Season One with Innovation and Insight Welcome to the final episode of Season One of AI in Action ! In this episode, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro reflects on the transformative journey through the world of artificial intelligence, wrapping up a season packed with insights, innovations, and expert discussions. Key Highlights of the Episode: The Democratizing Power of AI: AI's ability to simplify...

AI, Ethics, and Social Justice with Frank Ọnụ In Episode 25 of the AI in Action Podcast, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro sits down with Frank Ọnụ, a doctoral researcher and instructor, to discuss the critical intersections of AI, ethics, and social justice. Frank brings a wealth of expertise in prompt engineering, misinformation, and the broader societal impacts of AI, making him a vital voice in understa...

Leadership and Innovation: A Student's Perspective with Ankit Mukherjee In Episode 24 of the AI in Action Podcast, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro welcomes Ankit Mukherjee, a dynamic young professional and final-year undergraduate at the University of Lethbridge. Ankit brings a unique perspective, blending his roles as a marketing associate, peer learning mentor, and student leader with his vision for int...

Neuroscience and AI in Business Innovation with Ryan Rota In Episode 23 of the AI in Action Podcast, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro speaks with Ryan Rota, a data architect and neuroscientist with over 14 years of experience in advanced analytics and business data systems. Ryan’s career uniquely bridges neuroscience research and practical AI applications, providing valuable insights into how these fields...

The Future of AI: Exploring Language Models and Chatbots with Reza Ardestani In Episode 22 of the AI in Action Podcast, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro engages with Reza Ardestani, a chatbot developer, language model engineer, and data scientist. Reza, a recent MSc graduate from the University of Lethbridge, is known for his innovative work in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and AI et...

AI and Software Development In Episode 21 of the AI in Action Podcast, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro brings together four dynamic software developers—Divya Khemani, Athif Shaffy, Shubham Dhamane, and Hannan Ahmad Shaikh—for a collaborative discussion on AI’s transformative impact on the software industry. This marks our first multi-guest panel, providing diverse perspectives from these accomplished deve...

AI in Modern Libraries with Carlo Iacono In Episode 20 of the AI in Action Podcast, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Carlo Iacono, University Librarian and previously AI Strategy Development Adviser at Charles Sturt University. With a distinguished career spanning over 27 years across Australia and the UK, Carlo has pioneered leveraging AI to modernize libra...

Exploring AI in Humanities with Dr. Barbara Bordalejo Notes go hereIn Episode 19 of the AI in Action Podcast, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro sits down with Dr. Barbara Bordalejo, an Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Lethbridge and a leading voice in the application of emergent technologies in humanities research. With over two decades of experience in teaching and research, D...

Unlocking the Power of AI: Insights with Dr. Sidney Shapiro and Host Zach Fisher In this episode of AI in Action , host Zach Fisher welcomes Dr. Sidney Shapiro, an Assistant Professor of Data Analytics at the Dhillon School of Business, to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. Together, they explore how these technologies are reshaping industries, solv...

The Future of AI-Driven Content Strategy Notes go hereIn this episode of AI in Action , Dr. Sidney Shapiro interviews Jeff Coyle , Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MarketMuse. With over 25 years of experience in content optimization and AI, Jeff has pioneered new ways to help businesses elevate their marketing strategies. MarketMuse uses AI to help marketers identify content gaps, improve...

AI-Powered Marketing: How Tailwind is Transforming Small Business Growth In this episode of AI in Action , Dr. Sidney Shapiro welcomes Daniel Maloney, CEO and Co-Founder of Tailwind, a leading AI-powered marketing platform designed to help over 1.5 million small businesses grow their brands. Drawing on experience with major tech companies like AOL and Google, Daniel discusses how Tailwind leverage...

Revolutionizing Human-AI Collaboration: The SmythOS Journey Title: Revolutionizing Human-AI Collaboration: The SmythOS Journey Episode Highlights: Meet Alexander De Ridder, Co-Founder and CTO of SmythOS, a groundbreaking platform that pioneers human-AI collaboration. Explore the inspiration behind SmythOS and Alexander's journey as a tech entrepreneur and AI innovator. Learn about the unique conce...

Episode Notes Episode Notes for "From Poet to Coder: Kevin Griffing on AI-Driven Music Innovation and Accessibility" In Episode 14 of "The AI in Action Podcast," Dr. Sidney Shapiro is joined by Kevin Griffing, a self-taught coder who has merged his passion for art with technology. Kevin shares his unique journey from a background in English and philosophy to creating cutting-ed...

AI in Healthcare: Transforming Nursing with Dr. Cathy Ringham In this episode of AI in Action, Dr. Sidney Shapiro welcomes Dr. Cathy Ringham, an experienced nurse, healthcare improvement consultant, and Assistant Professor at Thompson Rivers University. Dr. Ringham brings decades of experience in healthcare and nursing, offering unique insights into how AI is reshaping the industry. Together, they...

Transforming Industries with Data Analytics and AI Featuring Raphael Dias In this episode of AI in Action , host Dr. Sidney Shapiro welcomes Raphael Dias, a skilled Data Analyst currently working as a Decision Support Analyst at Health Sciences North. Raphael brings a wealth of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and AI-driven decision-making across various sectors including healt...

Bridging Art and Engineering with Kris Holland In this episode of AI in Action , host Dr. Sidney Shapiro dives into the intersection of artificial intelligence, art, and engineering with special guest Kris Holland, a polymath and the owner of Mafic Studios Inc. Kris is an "Engineering Grade Artist" who combines his technical expertise and creativity to produce visuals and animations for...

The Future of Education with Terry Greene In this episode of AI in Action , host Dr. Sidney Shapiro dives into the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and education. Joined by Terry Greene, a Senior eLearning Designer at Trent University, this episode uncovers how AI is reshaping the educational landscape, from personalized learning to enhancing the human element in teaching. Ter...

Revolutionizing Data Engineering with Pragith Prakash Welcome to AI in Action ! In this episode, host Dr. Sidney Shapiro sits down with Pragith Prakash, a seasoned data engineer and educator with over 12 years of experience in building and automating data products using AI, cloud technologies, and automation tools. Pragith shares insights from his extensive career working with top companies and st...