Thanks to Graham Bell from EDItEUR for inviting me to speak at the 45th International Supply Chain Seminar in Frankfurt this afternoon, to update to the AI presentation I gave last year. Giving an update meant less time on first principles, and it was a really interesting prompt to step back, compare this year’s slides with the 2023 deck and see what had changed. Of course, massive development on the technology side, more legal uncertainty, and greater awareness of the environmental impact of AI. But some points, like the importance of keeping human decision makers in the loop, are perennial.

Unfortunately I had started to lose my voice overnight, and despite a microphone the delivery was a struggle, but I am glad to have done it. The seminar brings together an interesting mix of participants from around the world, and it was great to connect with delegates from the US, Germany and Italy ahead of Frankfurt Book Fair.

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