Send us a text We go inside Mediahuis to see how a small GenAI team is transforming newsroom workflows without losing editorial judgment. From RAG search to headline suggestions and text‑to‑video assists, this episode shares what works, what doesn’t, and how adoption spreads across brands. You’ll hear about: Ten priority use cases shipped across the groupHeadline and summary suggestions that boost clarity and speedRAG‑powered search turning archives into instant contextText‑to‑video tools that free up local video teamsThe hurdles of adoption, quality, and scaling prototypes into productionTheir playbook blends engineering discipline with editorial empathy: use rules where you can, prompt carefully when you must, and always keep journalists in the loop. We also cover policies, guardrails, AI literacy, and how to survive model churn with reusable templates and grounded tests. The result: a practical path to AI in media — protecting judgment, raising quality, and scaling tools without losing each brand’s voice. 🎧 If this sparks ideas for your newsroom or product team, follow the show, share with a colleague, and leave a quick review with your favorite takeaway.
talk-data.com
Activities tracked
4
Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style!
Top Topics
Sessions & talks
Showing 1–4 of 4 · Newest first
#83 Who’s Minding the Metadata? Why Data Quality Matters in GenAI (Quality Time With Paolo)
Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In this episode, host Murilo is joined by returning guest Paolo, Data Management Team Lead at dataroots, for a deep dive into the often-overlooked but rapidly evolving domain of unstructured data quality. Tune in for a field guide to navigating documents, images, and embeddings without losing your sanity. What we unpack: Data management basics: Metadata, ownership, and why Excel isn’t everything.Structured vs unstructured data: How the wild west of PDFs, images, and audio is redefining quality.Data quality challenges for LLMs: From apples and pears to rogue chatbots with “legally binding” hallucinations.Practical checks for document hygiene: Versioning, ownership, embedding similarity, and tagging strategies.Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): When ChatGPT meets your HR policies and things get weird.Monitoring and governance: Building systems that flag rot before your chatbot gives out 2017 vacation rules.Tooling and gaps: Where open source is doing well—and where we’re still duct-taping workflows.Real-world inspirations: A look at how QuantumBlack (McKinsey) is tackling similar issues with their AI for DQ framework.
Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style! In this episode, we cover: ChatGPT Search: Exploring OpenAI's new web-browsing capability, and how it transforms everything from everyday searches to complex problem-solving.ChatGPT is a Good Rubber Duck: Discover how ChatGPT makes for an excellent companion for debugging and brainstorming, offering more than a few laughs along the way.What’s New in Python 3.13: From the new free-threaded mode to the just-in-time (JIT) compiler, we break down the major (and some lesser-known) changes, with additional context from this breakdown and Reddit insights.UV is Fast on its Feet: How the development of new tools impacts the Python packaging ecosystem, with a side discussion on Poetry and the complexities of Python lockfiles.Meta’s Llama Training Takes Center Stage: Meta ramps up its AI game, pouring vast resources into training the Llama model. We ponder the long-term impact and their ambitions in the AI space.OpenAI’s Swarm: A new experimental framework for multi-agent orchestration, enabling AI agents to collaborate and complete tasks—what it means for the future of AI interactions.PGrag for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): We explore Neon's integration for building end-to-end RAG pipelines directly in Postgres, bridging vector databases, text embedding, and more.OSI’s Open Source AI License: The Open Source Initiative releases an AI-specific license to bring much-needed clarity and standards to open-source models.We also venture into generative AI, the future of AR (including Apple Vision and potential contact lenses), and a brief look at V0 by Vercel, a tool that auto-generates web components with AI prompts.
#46 Debunking Devon, Exploring RAG Frameworks, and Tech for a Better World
Send us a text Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unplugged is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society. Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style!
In this episode, titled, "#46 Debunking Devon, Exploring RAG Frameworks, and Tech for a Better World", our special guest Martin Van Mollekot adds a rich layer of insight to our tech stew, covering everything from 3D-printed humanoids to the harmonious blend of AI and music, all while exploring how tech is cultivating a better world. 3D Printing: Martin discusses building a humanoid using resources from Thingiverse.AI Generated Music: Exploring Udio, an AI that not only composes music but adds vocals to match your taste.Devin Debunked: Unpacking the claims of the "First AI Software Engineer" and why it's not quite time to worry about AI taking coding jobs.GPT-4 Over Humans? A critical look at whether AI could replace junior analysts in the current tech landscape.The Data Science Dilemma: Is Data Science Dead? Discussing the evolution and future relevance of data science, with Zapier highlighted for its accessible toolset.RAG Frameworks Galore:. Discover the evolving buffet of RAG frameworks, making data handling smoother – and whether they're up to the hype: Ragflow, Pine Cone, Verba, and R2R. Tech for a Better World: Martin shares his personal story of how computer vision technology can aid farmers in managing their livestock.Hip-Hop and Generative AI: How generative AI is stirring up the music industry & tips from Bart on reproducing hit tracks.The Low-Code Revolution: Martin shares his insights on the rise of low-code/no-code platforms in data management.