Artificially Intelligent-ish

Are exams becoming obsolete in the age of AI? In this episode of Artificially Intelligent(ish) , hosts Franck and James sit down with Professor Phill Dawson , a leading expert in higher education assessment, feedback, and artificial intelligence, to explore how AI is rewriting the rules of learning. Together, they dig into the rise (and flaws) of AI detectors, the “Swiss cheese” model of assessmen...

In this episode we flip the mic to our intern Noure, a 19-year-old business student taking her first real step into the working world. She explains how tools like ChatGPT, Suno and ElevenLabs quickly became everyday helpers and why learning them now is her secret to standing out in the future job market. We also chat about French vs. Aussie work culture, the power of Melbourne coffee, and the AI-d...

In this episode, Franck and James dive into the fast-emerging world of Prompt-a-thons, collaborative sessions where teams refine their AI prompting skills together. What exactly are they? Are they just a gimmick, or a smart way to build AI literacy and spark innovation across teams? They break down the format, share real-life examples, discuss challenges, and explore whether prompting will become...

Franck & James sit down with George Little (IBM) for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is reshaping organisations beyond buzzwords and basic automation. From chatbot-led HR and shifting skillsets to shadow AI, bias, and global regulation, it’s a grounded look at the real changes underway and what’s still to come. ➡️ For leaders, thinkers, and curious minds navigating change with their eyes...

AI agents aren’t coming — they’re already here. We dive into Microsoft’s 2025 report to explore how “frontier firms” are rethinking roles, leadership, and performance in a world where bots join the team. Forget the future of work, this is the work now. => For curious minds leading the charge (or trying to keep up).

What if your notes could talk back? Franck & James explore NotebookLM, Google’s research assistant powered by AI: from mind maps and doc-based Q&As to multilingual summaries and AI-generated audio chats. Is it the ultimate study sidekick… or just another shiny tool? ➡️ Perfect if: You’re juggling notes, documents, and deadlines — and want AI to do more than just summarise.

Everyone wants AI. Not everyone’s ready for it. From instant wins to cultural resistance, Franck & James unpack what’s really happening as AI adoption spreads — and why it’s not as smooth as the headlines make it seem. ➡️Real talk on change, trust, and the messiness of innovation.

Can AI sing, speak Japanese, or clone your voice? Yep. This episode explores the wild (and sometimes weird) ways AI is transforming sound - from music creation to deepfakes. Includes live tests and some hilarious voice experiments. Featuring: ElevenLabs, Suno, AI-generated music + more...🎙️🎶

Everyone’s talking about it, but what is ChatGPT really? We break it down for beginners: how it works, why it’s everywhere, and how to actually use it in real life (yes, even for writing emails). Plus, some AI fails to keep it humble. ➡️ Perfect if: You're new to AI and want a fun crash course.

Curious about AI but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you. Franck & James explore how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and ElevenLabs are changing the way we work, think, and create. Real stories, real laughs, and zero jargon. Tools mentioned:  ChatGPT: https://openai.com/chatgpt Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude Suno AI: https://www.suno.ai/ ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.io/ M...