In the first episode of the Connected AI Podcast we’ll be talking to Alan Smeaton, professor of computing at DCU, a founding director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, and a member of the Irish government’s AI Advisory Council.    Alan will be explaining why AI is more than just a passing fad and breaking down what everyone need to knows about the tech that is making waves globally.   In addition, podcast hosts Charlie and Elaine will be talking through some of the big stats and facts relating to AI and discussing just how much tech giants are spending on the technology and whether their shareholders will ever see a return on their investment.   The Connected AI Podcast. You won’t want to miss it.