Professor Insight Podcast - AI, Science and Business

EP04 - Beyond the Hype: A Business Pulse Check on AI

In this episode of the Professor Insight Podcast, we move beyond the theory and take a grounded look at how artificial intelligence is impacting business and society right now. Drawing from the 2024 Artificial Intelligence in Action report by the World Travel & Tourism Council in partnership with Microsoft, we explore the real-world use of AI across sectors including education, tourism, and business at large. This is not about distant predictions. It is about how AI is already transforming operations, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping workforce dynamics today.
We break down some of the report’s most revealing insights - from how AI is being used to personalise travel and optimise sustainability, to how businesses are struggling to scale AI due to skills gaps and infrastructure limitations. You will also hear about how AI is influencing legal frameworks, data governance, and ethical standards, and how these shifts are already affecting your industry, whether you are in travel, tech, or beyond.
Whether you're a professional, student, policymaker, or simply curious about how AI is shaping the world around you, this episode offers a clear and insightful overview of the current AI landscape. It is designed to help you understand what is happening beneath the surface of the AI headlines and why it matters for all of us. 
This episode is sponsored by the Next-Gen Visitor Experience CRC which aims to pioneer cutting-edge technology and deliver an industry-led program of research and development to transform Australia’s visitor economy and accelerate productivity improvements in Australia’s tourism sector. To learn more about the Next-Gen Visitor Experience CRC Round 26 bid, visit: https://www.visitoreconomycrc.com.au/
 

EP03 - AI Meets Tourism: Current Applications, Innovation, and Opportunity

In this episode of the Professor Insight Podcast, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the tourism sector, guided by insights from the OECD Tourism Paper on Artificial Intelligence and Tourism. AI is already being applied across tourism to enhance visitor experiences, streamline operations, improve sustainability, and strengthen data-driven policymaking. This episode highlights the opportunities AI presents for innovation and growth, while also examining the critical challenges—ranging from data protection and workforce impacts to ethical considerations.
This episode is sponsored by the Next-Gen Visitor Experience CRC which aims to pioneer cutting-edge technology and deliver an industry-led program of research and development to transform Australia’s visitor economy and accelerate productivity improvements in Australia’s tourism sector. To learn more about the Next-Gen Visitor Experience CRC Round 26 bid, visit: https://www.visitoreconomycrc.com.au/

EP02 - The AI-Literate Generation Is Here: How Students Are Using AI

In this episode on the Professor Insight Podcast, we shift our focus from the boardroom to the classroom—because understanding how students use AI today is essential for understanding the business leaders, researchers, and professionals of tomorrow. In this episode, we break down two major reports: the Global AI Student Survey 2024 by the Digital Education Council, and the Student Generative AI Survey 2025 by the Higher Education Policy Institute. We explore what students are doing with AI, what they expect from their institutions, and what this means for educators and business leaders alike. Plus, we spotlight Anthropic’s launch of Claude for Education—a platform launched in April 2025 and designed to reshape the role of AI in learning through reflection, not shortcuts.

EP01 - The Standford HAI AI Index Report

Welcome to the first episode of the Professor Insight Podcast. In this debut episode, we unpack the most compelling insights from the Standford HAI AI Index Report 2025. From the explosive growth in AI patents—surpassing 122,000 in a single year—to groundbreaking advancements in AI reasoning and medical research, this episode offers a clear, strategic overview of the trends that matter most. We'll explore innovations in AI hardware achieving unprecedented efficiency, the expanding frontiers of AI-driven scientific breakthroughs, and the ethical challenges emerging from rapid technological progress. This episode condenses complex findings into practical, high-level insights to keep you informed and prepared for the future of AI. Listen in to stay ahead.