#040 - We Are the Last Generation to Control AI with Tim Gordon
Artificial intelligence isn't just another technological shift - it's a fundamental restructuring of how society operates. In this episode, Tim Gordon explains why AI represents a deeper disruption than previous technological revolutions, and what that means for everyone navigating this transformation.Drawing on two decades of leadership across media, consulting, politics, and AI strategy, Tim explores how AI is reshaping the institutions we've relied on: the gatekeepers of information, the structure of work, the nature of creativity, and even the concept of truth itself. We discuss misinformation in the age of synthetic content, the rise of algorithmic power, why nations are racing to build sovereign AI capabilities, and how the "centaur model" of human-AI collaboration will redefine knowledge work.This conversation also tackles urgent questions: What happens when human-generated content becomes scarce? How do we preserve what makes us distinctly human? And what responsibility does this generation bear in shaping the rules that will govern AI for decades to come?About Tim GordonTim Gordon is co-founder of Best Practice AI (https://www.bestpractice.ai/), a leading advisory firm helping organizations navigate AI adoption and implementation. Over twenty years, he has led digital and data transformation across media, financial services, and campaigning, holding senior roles at the Financial Times, Boston Consulting Group, and private equity-backed ventures. He also served as Chief Executive of the Liberal Democrats.Tim advises everyone from startup founders to FTSE 100 executives and UK Cabinet Ministers. He's a trustee of Full Fact, the UK's leading fact-checking charity, and co-hosts the "Age of Intelligence" podcast with colleagues from INSEAD. His work sits at the intersection of AI ethics, economic strategy, and societal impact - making him one of the most thoughtful voices on how leaders can navigate AI's disruptive power.
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#039 - Will AI Replace The Lawyer? With Kim Simmonds
This episode features Kim Simmonds, a tech-savvy lawyer and founder of a Law 365, exploring the future of law in the age of artificial intelligence. The discussion examines whether lawyers will still exist in five years, how automation and AI are reshaping legal work, and what new roles legal professionals might play in training and overseeing AI systems. Host, Graeme Scott, and Kim both discuss AI ethics, trust, bias, and data privacy, as well as the tension between human judgement and machine efficiency. The conversation also touches on AI judges, the democratisation of justice, and how technology may redefine human connection in business. It’s a forward-looking and philosophical deep dive into how society and law will adapt as AI becomes central to decision-making.Kim Simmons is a visionary lawyer and founder of Law 365, a specialist law firm for the tech sector - especially Microsoft Partners and MSPs - designed to protect revenue, shorten sales cycles, and deliver fast, commercially focused legal advice. She’s also the creator of Cloud Contracts 365, an AI-powered platform that helps businesses create, review, and manage contracts using up-to-date, industry-specific templates.Her mission is to turn legal from a blocker into a growth driver, empowering leaders to negotiate from strength, remove friction that slows scaling, and align legal strategy with long-term commercial goals. Leading a 90% female team, Kim has won multiple national awards and partnered with over 150 tech companies, from fast-growth start-ups to £100M+ enterprises. Through her work, she’s helping the next generation of tech businesses grow faster, smarter, and with less risk.
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#038 - Who's Accountable When AI Decides? Balancing Risk & Innovation with Dr Joanna Michalska
This episode features Dr Joanna Michalska, and explores the human side of AI — how awareness, ethics, and responsibility shape the technology we build. The conversation delves into human psychology, risk, and decision-making within AI systems, questioning who holds accountability when algorithms influence lives. Also discussed; data sovereignty, trust, conscious design, and the balance between innovation and human values. It’s a reflective, high-level dialogue for leaders who want to integrate AI responsibly while keeping humanity at the centre of progress.Dr Joanna Michalska is Founder of Ethica Consulting and an advisor to boards on AI risk, ethics, and governance. She holds a PhD in Strategic Enterprise Risk Management and has twenty years’ experience leading enterprise risk, strategy and transformation across J.P. Morgan and HSBC. Joanna’s research in Enterprise AI Risk bridges academic insight with boardroom practice. Through Ethica, she helps organisations build AI risk literacy, ethical awareness, and accountable governance. She speaks on AI risk, responsible leadership, and the human standard in intelligent enterprise, championing the belief that integrity, intelligence, and insight must guide technological progress.
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#037 - AI Demystified: How AI Will Really Change Your Life with Dr Antonio Weiss
Written by Dr Antonio Weiss, his book 'AI Demystified: Unleash the power of artificial intelligence at work' is out now! Purchase it at various retailers including Amazon, linked here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AI-Demystified-Unleash-artificial-intelligence/dp/1292742674This episode features Dr Antonio Weiss, author of AI Demystified, in a deep and wide-ranging discussion about how artificial intelligence is reshaping society, economics, and public services. The conversation explores the tension between augmentation and replacement of human roles, the societal cost of automation, and the challenge of maintaining human creativity and authenticity in a world of generative AI. It also touches on economic flow, the “attention economy,” and the critical need for critical thinking, trust, and human agency in shaping the AI-driven future.Dr Antonio Weiss is an award-winning technology expert and best-selling author. He has advised the Office for Artificial Intelligence, the UK Space Agency and NHS AI Lab, the Government Digital Service, and other pioneering organisations on AI adoption and digital transformation. He was previously Senior Advisor on Digital, Data & Technology to the Office of the incoming UK Prime Minister. Antonio is the author of five books which have been translated into over a dozen languages. His works have been UK #1 WHSmith Bestsellers and shortlisted for the Chartered Management Institute Book of the Year Award. A popular keynote speaker, he has regularly featured on international media including on the BBC Documentary ‘Magic Consultants.’He is also an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Cambridge's Digital State programme and the co-founder of Thomas Clipper, which has featured in GQ, The Guardian and The Telegraph. He holds a PhD from Birkbeck, University of London.
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#036 - How AI is Reshaping Leaders and Global Power with Major General (Ret.) Seumas Kerr CBE
This episode of GAEA Talks with Major General (Ret.) John Seumas Kerr CBE, former Major General and business leader, dives deep into leadership, critical thinking, and AI’s evolving role in society. Drawing on lessons from decades in the military and global business, Seumas unpacks how decision-making frameworks, strategy, and consequence management translate directly to modern organisations. The conversation explores the erosion of critical thinking, leadership training gaps, AI’s promise and pitfalls, and why integrity and education remain vital to the future of both business and governance. Together, Seumas and the host, Graeme Scott, weave parallels between military discipline, corporate leadership, and technological transformation—offering a masterclass in how to lead in the AI era.
GAEA TALKS explores the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Featuring leading AI experts, industry leaders, professors, data scientists, policymakers, technologists, futurists, ethicists, and pioneers, the podcast dives into the latest AI trends, opportunities, and risks, examining AI’s evolving role in business and society.
As AI continues to reshape industries and redefine possibilities, GAEA TALKS delivers deep insights into the challenges and breakthroughs shaping the future. Each episode features candid discussions with thought leaders at the forefront of AI innovation, cove
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