How is AI Revolutionising Workplace Safety? We talk to Ciarán O'Mara, CTPO and co-founder of Protex AI, a platform which aims to shift safety from a reactive to a proactive approach using computer vision and machine learning. Ciarán highlights the technical challenges of implementing AI in industrial settings, the importance of building a diverse technical team, and the evolving perceptions of AI in the workplace. He also reflects on the cultural dynamics of hiring in Ireland and the US, and shares success stories that demonstrate the impact of Protex's technology in reducing safety incidents.

Topics include

How Protex AI aims to shift safety from reactive to proactive.

Using computer vision to monitor unsafe behaviours.

Building AI for industrial clients presents unique challenges.

Cultural dynamics play a significant role in hiring and team building.

How AI can augment human roles rather than replace them.

How Protex AI has reduced safety incidents by 62% within 90 days.

How the perception of AI is evolving positively in the workplace.

Why a diverse technical team is essential for innovation.

The future of AI in industry is promising and full of opportunities.

Success stories highlight the real-world impact of technology. 

Chapters

00:00 The Human Element in AI and Safety

02:30 Protex AI: Origin and Mission

04:37 Innovative Safety Solutions through Technology

06:50 Technical Challenges in AI for Industry

10:12 The Evolution of Computer Vision

12:34 Future of AI in Safety and Operations

15:06 Building a Diverse Technical Team

17:01 Changing Perceptions of AI in the Workplace

19:35 Augmenting Human Roles with AI

22:07 Protex AI vs. Traditional Safety Oversight

24:16 Cultural Dynamics in Hiring and Team Building

29:24 Navigating US Market Challenges

30:57 Moments of Magic: Success Stories

37:11 The Future of AI in Industry

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