The Industry That Hired All the Wrong People for the AI Age - Alan Mosca from nPlan

28/03/2025 1h 2min Temporada 1 Episodio 51
The Industry That Hired All the Wrong People for the AI Age - Alan Mosca from nPlan

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James and Yoshi welcomes Alan Mosca, CTO of Nplan, for an in-depth discussion on the current state and future of AI, particularly in project management and construction. They explore the impatience surrounding AI adoption, the misconceptions about AI capabilities, and the importance of data literacy. Alan shares insights on the evolving role of AI in consultancies, the significance of understanding shadow systems, and the potential impact of robotics on the industry. The conversation also touches on the scaling hypothesis in AI and the future of scheduling with AI technologies.TakeawaysAI adoption is hindered by misconceptions and impatience.Proper context is crucial for effective AI prompts.AI should be treated as a colleague, not an all-knowing entity.The majority of AI prompts lack necessary detail.Gantt charts may become obsolete with AI advancements.Humans will transition to supervisory roles in AI-driven environments.Data literacy is becoming essential in organisations.Shadow systems hold valuable insights that are often overlooked.Reinforcement learning will enhance AI capabilities significantly.The future of scheduling will be transformed by AI technologies.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:17 The Impatience of AI Adoption03:32 Challenges in AI Understanding and Usage06:31 Hallucinations in AI: A Double-Edged Sword10:45 The Standards of AI vs. Human Performance12:12 Resistance to AI Adoption in Industries12:52 The Rise of Self-Proclaimed AI Experts15:33 Defining an AI Company17:28 The Future of AI-Powered Consultancies19:02 The Role of Large Institutions in an AI World22:21 The Noise of One-Person Companies24:05 The Homogenization of AI Content25:50 The Importance of Differentiation in AI Tools27:35 Accelerating Iteration Cycles with AI Tools30:12 The Role of AI in Development Operations31:26 The Push for AI Adoption in Education34:33 Understanding Shadow Systems in Project Management39:25 The Future of Data and AI Integration44:53 Exploring Operator Models and Their Impact49:09 Scaling Hypothesis and the Future of Intelligence53:39 The Role of Humanoid Robots in Project DeliveryLinks and StuffAlans Linked In - Follow for memes!Sign up for NPlan's Schedule Studio Beta HereEveryday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Data Analytics Taskforce site