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AI is our Business. Looking at how businesses are using AI to build services and tools, transforming organisations and delighting consumers. We explore the different types of businesses that are emerging and find out how they are using AI technology. UKAI is the trade association for AI businesses in the UK. The show is hosted Tim Flagg, AI entrepreneur and chief executive of UKAI. Featuring busin... more

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Recent Guests

Ilann Hepworth
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Episode: The Human Interface for Enterprise AI, with Ilann Hepworth at ShopAI [086]
Sarah Heffron
Advisor and practitioner with 20+ years in operational transformation
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Episode: Optimising the Operating Model for Continuous AI with Sarah Heffron [085]
Rachael Mole
Independent AI ethicist focused on user experience and accessibility for disabled people
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Episode: Accessible AI Is Better Business, with Rachael Mole - Moleworks [084]
Howard Chen
Founder of Alknoma (Alknoma focuses on orchestration and communication within AI-enabled teams)
Alknoma
Episode: How Agentic AI Changes the Way We Work with Howard Chen - Alknoma [083]
Heather Adams
Leading risk and compliance services globally at Accenture
Accenture
Episode: Using AI to Stop Fraud Before It Starts with Heather Adams
Emma Beattie
Customer success manager in tech, neurodivergent advocate
Episode: AI That Helps Humans Do Their Best Work, with Emma Beattie
Seto Adenuga
AI governance and ethics expert
Independent
Episode: Why AI Governance Unlocks Innovation with Seto Adenuga [080]
Ian Aizikovich
Founder of FlarePoint
FlarePoint
Episode: When AI Lies About You: The New Reputation Crisis with Ian Aizikovich, Flarepoint
Angela Stathi
Senior Commercial and Technology and Investment Executive; FCA statutory financial services consumer panel member
European Innovation Council, Department of Business and Trade, Office for Investments (advisor roles)
Episode: How Regulation Unlocks AI Investment with Angela Stathi

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Tim Flagg
Host of The Business of AI.
Zahra Shah
Host of the UKAI Women in AI podcast.

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19. Responsible AI, Boardroom Strategy & Women in AI Leadership with Zahra Shah
Q: Can you share a concrete case study or two where AI tools have produced clear value for a business?
A standout case is an internal knowledge assistant for a legal department that transformed document search from days to instant access through a conversational interface, with guardrails to protect proprietary information; another is IBM's internal HR assistant that yielded tangible ROI and then was offered to clients.
19. Responsible AI, Boardroom Strategy & Women in AI Leadership with Zahra Shah
Q: From your wide view of how companies are using these tools, what one thing are you most excited about right now?
Zahra emphasizes that AI has the potential to liberate people from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value work, provided it is deployed with governance and responsible use.
26. Principles before Platforms: Safe Human Centred AI in Education with Sapio
Q: What are the main challenges in adopting AI in schools and how can they be addressed?
Adoption is often grassroots and uneven; to address it we need mindful risk-management, clear guidance that evolves with technology, and strong collaboration among educators, policymakers, and industry to ensure tools align with curriculum and protect students' data and wellbeing.
18. Hacking Humanity: Lara Lewington on How AI Can Save Your Health and Your Life
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you got started in this space and what attracted you to health and technology?
Lara describes a long career in tech reporting and her fascination with health-related stories, which led her to explore how AI could impact health and longevity, combining human-centered storytelling with technical insight.
24. Detect, Educate, Empower: Human-Centred AI with Biotech Sphere Research
Q: What are you seeing as you expand beyond India—what are the challenges and how do you adapt the model to other regions?
Expansion emphasizes local partnerships with NGOs, ministries of health, and existing programs; the core five-layer model remains, but we tailor the approach to each country, using offline tools and language localization, and we address digital readiness and trust by co-creating with communities and focusing on human touch rather than replacing clinicians. The goal is sustainable impact aligned with local health system goals and 2030 development visions.

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This series centers on turning AI into a business driver, with conversations that bridge technology, policy, and practical implementation. Episodes frequently explore responsible AI, governance, regulatory landscapes, data strategy, and investment, often featuring leaders shaping how organizations deploy AI responsibly and effectively. A recurring strength is bringing together operators, policymakers, and founders to discuss real-world challenges—from governance maturity and risk mitigation to data foundations, model sovereignty, and the evolving regulatory environment. Notable is the emphasis on actionable frameworks, career pathways in AI governance, and cross-border collaboration, making it a strong fit for listeners who want strategic i... more

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