Peter McAllister: The Hidden Cost of AI | Ep 1223
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Dr. Peter McAllister who shares his journey from early programming to leading data and AI initiatives across mining, healthcare, and supply chain industries. He explains why storytelling—through his sci-fi novel The Code—is a powerful way to explore real-world AI risks and ethical dilemmas. Peter dives into the challenges leaders face as AI evolves faster than governance, warning against blindly automating flawed processes and emphasizing the importance of trust, strong business foundations, and human oversight. Looking ahead, he compares AI’s trajectory to the rise of automobiles, urging leaders to consciously shape a future where innovation and accountability coexist.
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Dr. Peter McAllister who shares his journey from early programming to leading data and AI initiatives across mining, healthcare, and supply chain industries. He explains why storytelling—through his sci-fi novel The Code—is a powerful way to explore real-world AI risks and ethical dilemmas. Peter dives into the challenges leaders face as AI evolves faster than governance, warning against blindly automating flawed processes and emphasizing the importance of trust, strong business foundations, and human oversight. Looking ahead, he compares AI’s trajectory to the rise of automobiles, urging leaders to consciously shape a future where innovation and accountability coexist.
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