How AI can help build engagement in apps from healthcare to construction, with Douglas Kelly

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This is a podcast episode titled, How AI can help build engagement in apps from healthcare to construction, with Douglas Kelly. The summary for this episode is: <p>In this podcast episode, Douglas Kelly, Managing Director of Unusual Technologies talks about using AI and gaming principles to create more engaging experiences and training for all kinds of businesses. Douglas explains how his background in game design led him to found a company focused on applying creative technologies like AI, VR, and gamification to improve workplace training and customer engagement. He provides examples like construction site safety simulations and a UK National Health Service app for dementia patients. He explains the importance of skills like critical thinking to evaluate AI and the need to understand the limitations around creativity and empathy in these systems.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your host:</strong> Daryl Pereira, IBM Senior Brand &amp; Content Strategist</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedouglaskelly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with Douglas on LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unusualtechnologies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Unusual Technologies</a></p><p><br></p>
Background in gaming
00:11 MIN
Construction training app
00:10 MIN
Creating short bursts of learning
00:16 MIN
Creating an app for self-reporting on dementia
00:18 MIN
Speech to text issues
00:21 MIN
Using AI for children storytelling
00:29 MIN
The importance of problem solving
00:18 MIN
AI and creativity
00:10 MIN

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In this podcast episode, Douglas Kelly, Managing Director of Unusual Technologies talks about using AI and gaming principles to create more engaging experiences and training for all kinds of businesses. Douglas explains how his background in game design led him to found a company focused on applying creative technologies like AI, VR, and gamification to improve workplace training and customer engagement. He provides examples like construction site safety simulations and a UK National Health Service app for dementia patients. He explains the importance of skills like critical thinking to evaluate AI and the need to understand the limitations around creativity and empathy in these systems.


Your host: Daryl Pereira, IBM Senior Brand & Content Strategist


Connect with Douglas on LinkedIn

Check out Unusual Technologies