We’re reporting live from HumanX, one of the world’s largest AI conferences, where we’ve spent three intense days immersed in AI discussions, moderating panels, and speaking with some of the most influential voices in the industry. In this episode, we break down five takeaways from the conference, covering everything from AI’s growing role in politics to the future of AI-driven customer service and automation.

Then, we sit down with Daniela Braga, CEO of Defined AI, a leader in ethically sourced AI training data. We discuss the urgent need for transparency in AI data sourcing, the dangers of bias in large language models, and the growing demand for differentiated AI solutions.

5 takeaways from HumanX:
•AI is becoming political: Kamala Harris’s speech and the future of AI policy
•The death of human customer support and the rise of AI customer support (hot take: this is a good thing!)
•AI agents are finally getting real—how companies are deploying them today
•Businesses are scrambling to implement AI automation at scale
•Leaders are more AI-curious than ever—how executives are integrating AI into decision-making

Interview with Daniela Braga (CEO of Defined AI):
•The problem with AI training data: bias, legal concerns, and digital exploitation
•Why most AI models sound the same—and how that could change
•The myth that we’re “running out of data” and the future of AI training sets
•What’s next? Predictions for AI regulation, ethical sourcing, and industry differentiation

It’s a packed episode full of insights straight from the conference floor.

Defined.AI:

https://defined.ai/

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There’s no shortage of hype about AI revolutionizing business, but what’s actually working right now? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Swimm, founder of the AI consultancy Toilville and former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Copilot Studio, to cut through the noise and explore the real-world use cases of conversational AI.

Peter has been working on AI-powered automation for over a decade, helping companies integrate chatbots, AI agents, and large language models into their workflows. Unlike many AI evangelists, he isn’t here to drink the Kool-Aid. Instead, he lays out the hard truths about what AI can and can’t do today—including why fully autonomous AI agents are still far from reality.

We break down:

🔹 The most successful AI use cases in businesses today (hint: FAQ bots and automated customer support are actually delivering results)

🔹 The biggest misconceptions about AI agents and why they aren’t ready for prime time

🔹 How AI is transforming communication workflows, from email drafting to meeting summaries

🔹 The dangers of over-relying on AI for brainstorming and creative thinking

🔹 Practical tips for integrating AI into business operations without falling into the hype trap

⏱ Timestamps:

3:14 – Peter’s background in AI and Microsoft Copilot Studio

7:34 – What is Conversational AI and how has it evolved?

10:01 – The AI use cases that are actually delivering value in business

12:30 – AI’s role in communication automation and workflow efficiency

17:14 – The challenge of making AI-generated emails sound human

22:58 – Is AI actually good for brainstorming, or is it making us less creative?

29:36 – The truth about AI agents—why businesses aren’t adopting them yet

34:31 – Will AI agents ever work as promised? The barriers to real automation

38:36 – Smart ways to use AI for efficiency without giving up human oversight

40:26 – How Peter personally uses AI in his daily work

Toilville:

https://www.itstoilville.com/

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In this episode of AI Curious, we explore one of the most profound applications of artificial intelligence—drug discovery and the future of personalized medicine. AI is already transforming how we develop treatments, and at the forefront of this revolution is Brice Challamel, VP of AI Products and Platforms at Moderna.

We dive deep into how AI is accelerating the discovery of life-saving drugs, including how mRNA technology—the foundation of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine—is shaping the next generation of treatments for cancer, rare diseases, and viruses. Brice shares insights on AI-powered protein design, how AI can give us an “evolutionary boost” in medicine, and what the future of personalized medicine looks like.

Key Topics:

• (3:50) Brice’s journey from Google to Moderna—why AI in biotech is his biggest passion

• (8:56) How AI played a critical role in the rapid development of Moderna’s COVID vaccine

• (12:28) The role of AI in drug discovery: understanding proteins and optimizing treatments

• (17:18) The rise of personalized cancer treatments—could AI help cure cancer?

• (30:10) The future of medicine: How AI is unlocking breakthroughs across multiple diseases

• (39:59) The biggest challenges—clinical trials, regulatory frameworks, and operational hurdles

• (46:02) AI’s impact on data security and patient privacy

• (49:05) The future of AI-powered healthcare: a world of personalized treatments, AI-driven patient care, and faster drug development

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how AI is reshaping medicine, the ethics and challenges of deploying AI in healthcare, and what lies ahead for biotech, drug discovery, and personalized medicine.