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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Project Flux Weekly Pulse, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss their experiences at the Microsoft AI Open Day, highlighting the challenges of naming conventions in AI products and the potential of Microsoft's Copilot.  They also explore Mistral's new OCR technology, which aims to improve document processing accuracy.  The conversation shifts to the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, host James Garner speaks with Owen Drury, co-founder of Bricks and Bytes podcast and founder of ODQS. They discuss Owen's transition from a career in quantity surveying to podcasting, the insights gained from various guests, and the impact of AI on the construction industry. The conversation also touches on personal branding, produ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Weekly Pulse from Project Flux, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss the latest developments in AI, including the release of GPT-4.5, the evolution of AI models, and the impact of AI on software development and robotics. They explore the implications of these advancements for users and the ethical considerations surrounding physical AI. The conversation a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, host James Garner speaks with Cristina Sanchez- Jimenez, a BIM manager and digital engineer at LendLease. They discuss Christina's transition from traditional architecture to a data-driven approach in construction, the insights gained from her data apprenticeship, and her experiments with AI in the industry. The conversation also t...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss significant changes to the podcast format, focusing on the integration of AI and robotics, breakthroughs in quantum computing, and the implications of Elon Musk's Grok AI model. They explore how these advancements are shaping the future of technology and project delivery, emphas...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this engaging conversation, James Garner, Yoshi Soornack, and Nicola Benjamin explore the evolving landscape of project management, particularly in relation to AI. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the need for a community in project management.  The conversation also delves into the im...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, Ronald  Dyer shares his journey from a tech enthusiast to a prominent figure in academia, discussing the evolution of technology, AI, and its implications for project management and society. He emphasises the importance of critical thinking, the cultural shifts needed in project management, and the potential of AI in various sectors, including healthc...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, James and Yoshi are joined by Dale Foong of Movar and the host of Project Chatter podcast - they discuss the significant shifts driven by AI in project management, the complexities of agentic workflows, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI safety. They explore generational shifts in technology adoption, the importance of networking and collaboration,...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Yoshi and James welcome Geoff Woods, author of The AI Driven Leader and they explore the transformative role of AI in leadership and business strategy. They discuss the evolution of AI models, the importance of harnessing AI as a thought partner, and the impact of AI on traditional industries. The conversation also delves into the future of AI, including AGI,...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Alastair Blenkin discusses the transformative role of AI in the construction industry, particularly through his product, Procure Pro. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities presented by technology adoption in construction, the importance of understanding human cognition in relation to AI, and the future implications of AI in procurement...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of Project Flux, the hosts discuss significant developments in AI, including the UK government's AI action plan, highlights from the CES show, and insights from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report. They explore the implications of these advancements for the economy, public services, and the future of work, emphasising the need for ups...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack and guest Dave Officer discuss the current landscape of AI, focusing on the competition between the US and China, the implications of safety and ethical considerations in AI development, and the recent controversy surrounding OpenAI's privacy promises. They explore the advancements in AI techno...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we discuss our predictions for AI in 2025. We explore the rise of large AI models, the shift towards smaller specialised models, and the emergence of agentic workflows. The conversation also covers advancements in memory and attention, the future of robotic AI, and the adoption of generative AI in organisations. Additionally, we delve i...

Send us Fan Mail In this Christmas special episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss the recent unveiling of OpenAI's O3 model, which is touted as the most powerful language model to date. They delve into its performance benchmarks, the ongoing debate about its classification as AGI, and the implications for project management and emotional intelligenc...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss the latest advancements in AI and quantum computing, focusing on Google's new Willow chip and Gemini 2.0. They explore the implications of these technologies for project management and the future of AI, including insights from OpenAI's co-founder Ilya Sutskever. The discussion also touches on the chall...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we speak with David Belshaw from Rolls Royce about the integration of AI and data analytics in project management. We discuss David's journey from mechanical engineering to project management, the importance of collaboration through the Project Data Analytics Coalition, and the transformative potential of AI in enhancing project pl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Project Flux, we uncover AI deployments in robotics, scientific research and AI personalities:  𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 BMW’s humanoid robot is in use now. Figure 02, collaborates with humans to enhance safety and efficiency, showcasing robotics as a tool to augment, not replace, human capabilities. Like hallmarks of human history, will we soon see AI-...

Send us Fan Mail AI in Architecture and Advancements in AI Memory In this two-part episode, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack delve into the transformative potential of AI in architecture, breakthroughs in AI memory, and the ethical considerations shaping its future. Part 1: Advancements in AI James and Yoshi discuss rapid progress in AI, particularly memory and attention capabilities. They highligh...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode, Hosts James and Yoshi dive into the latest in AI, exploring safety-first approaches, the rise of AI agents, the evolving AI skills gap, and the potential for monopolies in the construction industry. Key Topics Anthropic are safety first Anthropic aims to raise the floor in AI development with healthy competition to drive innovation However, AI’s potential mi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Project Flux, we delve into three standout advancements: Anthropic's Claude, Perplexity’s real-time election tracker, and OpenAI’s recent acquisition of chat.com. These updates illustrate AI’s expanding influence, with Claude streamlining complex tasks across industries, Perplexity setting new standards for live, AI-powered updates, and OpenAI enhancing bra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Sri discusses his journey as a founder of Rocketlane, a SaaS platform designed to improve client project delivery. He shares insights into the challenges faced by project managers, the importance of real-time data, and how AI can enhance project management processes. In this conversation we also discuss the much-anticipated ChatGPT Sear...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss: the upcoming project delivery hackathon at Rolls Royce, the significant impact of AI on society highlighted by recent Nobel Prize awards, and the evolution of AI technologies. They explore the collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Toyota in robotics, the role of nuclear energy in powering AI,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we discuss the latest advancements in AI and robotics, particularly focusing on Tesla's recent WeRobot event. We explore the implications of autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots in various industries, including construction. The conversation also delves into the limitations of current AI models, as highlighted by recent research...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of Project Flux, host James Garner interviews Professor Sarah Davidson, a leading expert in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and information management. They discuss Sarah's journey in the field, the evolution of BIM, and the integration of AI in enhancing information management processes. The conversation explores the challenges faced in the adopti...

Send us Fan Mail “Super intelligence will be here in a few thousand days.” These huge words from Sam Altman mixed with Zuckerberg’s impressive Connect 2024 showcase have once again brought the world of advanced tech to the fore. In this weeks episode, we were joined by mixed reality enthusiast and management consultant specialist Ryan Clarke to focus in on: 🕶️ Meta’s reveal of Orion - the most adv...