<![CDATA[Talking Machines (But Chill)]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/keeping-up-with-ai AI is everywhere, and it’s moving fast. Keeping Up with AI is your go-to podcast for making sense of it all. We talk trends, tools, breakthroughs, and curveballs in plain language, so you can stay informed, curious, and one step ahead in an AI-powered world.

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:57:09 GMT en 145a02a3-b37a-5f5d-8fd4-2c208e816d87 https://media.rss.com/keeping-up-with-ai/20260204_010225_eb89230e64b4e3591f78832fba452e37.png Talking Machines (But Chill) https://rss.com/podcasts/keeping-up-with-ai yes Joe Schlanger Joe Schlanger Joe Schlanger false episodic podcast Tampa Bay, FL, USA true <![CDATA[AI Scales Catastrophe Insurance Claims]]> Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore how artificial intelligence and drone technology are reshaping the insurance industry. From aerial imagery that makes property inspections safer and faster, to natural language processing that uncovers subrogation opportunities buried deep in claim files, insurers are shifting toward smarter, data‑driven decision‑making. These tools are reducing human error, fighting fraud, and accelerating recovery — all while lowering costs for carriers and policyholders. Let’s dive into how this digital transformation is redefining what modern claims handling looks like.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/keeping-up-with-ai/2711514 a6494299-5d61-469a-8a85-0338206e1c33 1303 full 1 1 3 3 false Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:57:06 GMT true <![CDATA[The Environmental Cost of Generative AI]]> Generative AI has a significant environmental footprint due to its high energy, water, and hardware demands. Training large models can consume several times more energy than typical computing tasks—sometimes enough to power over 100 homes for a year—while data centers also use substantial water for cooling. Rapid expansion often relies on fossil fuel-based electricity, increasing carbon emissions, and the production and frequent replacement of specialized GPUs contributes to electronic waste. Environmental impact varies by task, with image generation requiring more energy than simple text responses. Growing public concern has led experts to call for greater corporate responsibility, including renewable energy use, transparency, and smaller, more efficient AI models.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/keeping-up-with-ai/2543350 648a6e2b-28d4-42aa-b13d-ba85306294ee 1063 full 1 1 2 2 false Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:17:15 GMT Tampa, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33602, USA <![CDATA[Fixing Agile for Machine Learning Development]]> Fixing Agile for Machine Learning explores why traditional Agile frameworks struggle in data science and AI—and what to do instead.

Agile was built for predictable software delivery. Machine learning is anything but predictable. Models fail, data shifts, experiments dead-end, and “done” is never binary. When teams force ML work into classic Scrum rituals, the result is frustration, fake estimates, and broken trust with stakeholders.

This podcast reframes Agile for the realities of machine learning. We dive into:

  • Why user stories, velocity, and sprint commitments break down in ML
  • How to shift from delivery-centric planning to learning-centric execution
  • Redefining “done” for experiments, models, and data
  • Separating research from production without losing momentum
  • Making data quality, bias, and model risk first-class Agile concerns
  • Communicating uncertainty without losing stakeholder confidence

Whether you’re a product manager, Agile leader, data scientist, or executive trying to scale AI responsibly, this show offers practical guidance for building ML teams that learn faster, ship smarter, and stop pretending uncertainty can be planned away.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/keeping-up-with-ai/2520190 58571291-5c0b-49cd-a41c-43cdde85703a 963 full 1 1 1 1 false Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:02:36 GMT Tampa Bay, FL, USA