Are you sure you know how to save energy nowadays? Can the apps that control your lighting, heating, and car charging make decisions on their own? And is AI really working behind the scenes of our everyday choices?
In this episode of AI at Scale, Malgorzata Gorska talks to Scott Harden, SVP Connected Offers and Chief Technology Officer Home Solutions at Schneider Electric. What does the home of the future look like - one that not only consumes energy, but also produces it, analyses it, and feeds it back into the grid? All with the help of AI that’s... practically invisible?
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How artificial intelligence optimizes energy use in the background - with no effort on our part,
- Why smart home apps are often too complicated - and how to simplify them,
- Which smart devices are most used in households around the world,
- Whether it’s really worth charging your car at night - and how AI can help you decide.
--------
20:39
--------
20:39
Renée Cummings: The human impact of algorithmic systems [replay]
What does it mean when AI influences who gets a job, a loan, or even a second chance? In this episode, Renée Cummings, criminologist, data activist, and Professor of Practice in Data Science at the University of Virginia, shares a compelling look at how algorithmic systems can shape human lives and why leaders must pay attention.
Renée draws from her experience in criminal justice and public policy to reveal how data-driven decisions can reinforce bias—or drive equity—depending on how they’re built and governed. She introduces the concept of “competitive vigilance” and explains why understanding the human consequences of AI is not just ethical - it’s essential for innovation and leadership.
If you're navigating digital transformation, this conversation will help you see AI through a more human, strategic lens.
This episode was published in May, but we want to remind this important topic while we work on new episodes and enjoy summer holidays.
--------
27:16
--------
27:16
Sadiq Syed: What does "comfort" mean in the age of AI
What if your building could think for itself - anticipating needs, optimizing energy use, and enhancing occupant comfort without human intervention?
In this episode of AI at Scale, we sit down with Sadiq Syed, SVP of Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric, to explore how AI at the edge is revolutionizing the built environment.
From real-time responsiveness to measurable energy savings and fewer occupant complaints, this conversation reveals how intelligent systems are transforming facility management from reactive firefighting to proactive orchestration.
We will be back with the new format and new episodes on September !
--------
21:13
--------
21:13
Jean-Come Renaudin: Executive guide to AI upskilling
What if your company’s greatest AI breakthrough isn’t a new tool, but your people? In this episode of AI at Scale, we sit down with Jean-Côme Renaudin, Director of the Data & AI School at Schneider Electric, to uncover how one of the world’s largest industrial companies is turning 150,000 employees into AI-literate innovators.
Jean-Côme walks us through Schneider Electric’s three-phase approach: Learn, Act, Advocate. If you're looking for a proven roadmap to scale AI learning across your enterprise, this episode delivers both inspiration and actionable insights.
--------
20:24
--------
20:24
Anna Gawlicka: Against hallucinations: creating a RAG-based chatbot for HR and IT queries
“Every minute we could save for our employees through automation matters.” says Anna Gawlicka, AI and Adoption Lead for HR Digital Services at Schneider Electric. With that mindset, her team joined forces with Schneider's AI and IT experts to create Jo-Virtual Assistant - a GenAI-powered chatbot supporting Schneider employees in their daily HR and IT questions. It’s a story of continuous improvement, collaboration, and responsible introduction of GenAI solutions.
The Schneider Electric AI at Scale podcast invites all AI practitioners and AI experts to share their experiences, challenges, and AI success stories. Conversations maintained during the show provide answers to questions such as: How do I implement AI successfully and sustainably? How do I make a real impact with AI? The AI at Scale podcast features real AI solutions and innovations – all of them ready for businesses to harness and offers a sneak peek into the future.
New Zealand