EPISODE 417: We often view technology as a quick-fix solution, but it isn’t.  Take AI, for example.  Many companies rush to innovate and release AI-driven products to gain market advantage.  However, this often overlooks the ethical and practical issues that should’ve been addressed first. This is exactly what our guest will unpack today. Meet Ritwik Batabyal. Ritwik is the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Mastek, a global IT company specializing in cloud and data migrations. With over 30 years of experience, Ritwik shares his insights on the evolution of AI and data modernization. He discusses the importance of addressing ethical issues such as biases in AI algorithms and data privacy. Additionally, we talk about the role of leaders in implementing AI, how to navigate job loss fears and task automation, and more. Let’s get started! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Meet Ritwik Batabyal from Mastek (00:46) The evolution of AI and data modernization (08:21) Exposing the ethical roadblocks and biases in AI (17:11) The battle for privacy and accountability (22:12) Navigating job loss fears and trust in an AI-driven construction (25:02) The future of jobs and tasks automation (28:32) Leaderships’s role in AI integration (35:23) Keep up with Ritwik (42:05) Additional Resources: Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew  —  Follow Ritwik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritwikbatabyal/ Visit Mastek’s website for more information: https://www.mastek.com/ —  The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.  Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!