Jeff Grimshaw: Artificial Intelligence - Embracing the Future

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I loved this lively, no-nonsense talk by Jeff Grimshaw Adaptive Business Intelligence (ABI) — a practical, business-focused take on AI that’s grounded in real projects and Aussie experience. Jim, introduced as an IT analyst/development consultant who trained under the original ABI innovator and later worked at a major Australian ABI firm (now part of Schneider Electric), walks the audience through what ABI actually is: prediction, optimisation and adaptability. He uses plain language — “computers that can learn and correct their own mistakes” — and shares examples from big names and quirky small businesses alike, from Rio Tinto and electricity distributors to the companies that run kiddie rides in shopping centres. The talk is refreshingly pragmatic about the myth of an imminent AI apocalypse, candid about defence work with drones, and thoughtful about how AI might help with climate change. If you want a grounded, witty introduction to how AI is already shaping businesses and what to expect next, this is a brilliant primer that’s both reassuring and thought-provoking.

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G'day — this one's a cracker. Jeff Grimshaw (introduced as an IT analyst and development consultant who studied under the ABI innovator and worked for a major ABI firm now owned by Schneider Electric) gives a straight-talking primer on Adaptive Business Intelligence (ABI) and advanced AI. No sci-fi panic, just practical explanations and real-world examples. Jim has built and deployed ABI solutions for big players and odd little niches alike — think Rio Tinto, electricity distributors, defence drone programmes, through to the small firms that deliver food to venues and the companies running kiddie rides in shopping centres. That mix makes his talk both relatable and credible.

ABI, as Jim explains, is the fusion of prediction, optimisation and adaptability: systems that forecast what’s likely to happen and recommend the best actions now. He sums it up neatly — computers that learn and correct their own mistakes — and walks through why businesses often say the answer is hidden in their data and how ABI helps dig it out. He tackles the usual AI fears with humour and perspective, shares practical deployment stories, and finishes with a discussion about AI’s potential role in addressing climate change.

If you’re interested in practical AI applications, business optimisation, or just want to stop worrying about cinematic doomsday scenarios, this talk is a brilliant, grounded introduction. Drop a comment with your questions, hit follow if you want more local tech talks, and share with someone who still thinks AI is only in movies.

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