
The AI Social Club
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<p>Welcome to the AI Social Club Podcast, the reference AI media in the GCC region.</p><br><p>I'm Margot Bletterie, the founder of The AI Social Club.</p><p>Together we sit down with industry and society leaders to uncover the impact of AI on businesses and individuals.</p><p>This podcast offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of AI.</p><br><p>Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical ideas to navigate the ever-evolving AI landscape, this podcast is for you.</p><br><p>Let’s explore the future of AI together, one story at a time!</p><p>Subscribe to our channel and join the conversation!</p><br><p>🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.</p><br><p>Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/</p><p>and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot_theaisocialclub/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 30, 2026
#22 The Real AI Race: Energy, data & sovereignty - David Gurle, Co-founder & CEO of Antimatter
<p><br></p><p>David Gurle, Co-Founder & CEO of Antimatter, joins Margot Bletterie to explore why the future of AI will be shaped by energy, data sovereignty, and infrastructure rather than model performance alone.</p><br><p>Drawing on decades of experience building internet infrastructure, Microsoft collaboration technologies, Skype for Business, Symphony, HiveNet and PolyCloud, David explains why AI's biggest constraints are shifting from algorithms to compute, electricity, and control over data. He also shares how Antimatter aims to make AI more accessible through distributed infrastructure built around unused energy resources.</p><br><p><strong>WHAT YOU WILL LEARN</strong></p><p>How energy is becoming one of the biggest bottlenecks for large-scale AI adoption</p><p>Why AI infrastructure is moving from centralized data centers toward distributed computing</p><p>What data sovereignty really means for governments and businesses using AI</p><p>Why open source AI models are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative for many organizations</p><p>How AI agents are changing productivity inside companies and what leaders should prepare for</p><p>Why organizations need to develop internal AI capabilities instead of relying entirely on external providers</p><br><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>05:32 Why energy is becoming AI's biggest constraint</p><p>10:27 How Antimatter uses distributed energy for AI infrastructure</p><p>18:01 Why data sovereignty matters in the AI era</p><p>31:27 Training versus inference explained</p><p>34:01 Open source AI versus proprietary models</p><p>39:21 AI agents and the future of work</p><p>44:53 Building an AI-first company culture</p><p>50:32 The long-term vision behind Antimatter</p><br><p><strong>CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE</strong></p><br><p>Learn more about David Gurle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgurle/</p><p>Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders</p><p>Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703</p><p>LinkedIn:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/</p><br><p>If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment.</p><br><p>It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society.</p><p>-</p><p>You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback !</p><p>You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn</p><br><p>We are on:</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/</li><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

June 17, 2026
#21 Is AI coming for your job? - Luis Rodrigues, Lab49
<p>Luis Rodrigues, Regional Head of Technology Middle East at Lab49, joins Margot Bletterie to discuss one of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence: what happens to jobs as AI becomes more capable.</p><br><p>The conversation explores how AI is changing knowledge work, consulting, engineering, analysis, customer support, and other professional roles. Rather than focusing on speculation, Luis shares practical examples of how companies are already reorganizing teams, automating workflows, and redefining the skills that remain valuable.</p><br><p>What you’ll learn</p><br><p>* How AI is changing entry-level and junior professional roles</p><p>* Why task-based work is becoming easier to automate</p><p>* Why problem-solving and business understanding are becoming more important than technical execution alone</p><p>* How consulting firms and service businesses are adapting their business models</p><p>* Which types of jobs may remain more resilient as AI capabilities improve</p><p>* How professionals can stay relevant by learning to work with AI tools today</p><br><p>CHAPTERS</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:10 Why AI is changing the future of work</p><p>03:00 Which jobs may be affected first</p><p>05:15 The challenge facing graduates and junior professionals</p><p>07:20 What company layoffs reveal about AI adoption</p><p>10:40 How consulting firms are adapting their business models</p><p>12:15 Why business understanding matters more than tasks</p><p>15:15 Why every professional should learn AI tools</p><p>19:20 AI, automation and workflow transformation</p><p>21:00 Which jobs may remain more resilient</p><p>24:00 Final thoughts on the future of work</p><br><p>CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE:</p><br><p>Learn more about Luis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfrodrigues/</p><br><p>Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders</p><br><p>Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703</p><p>LinkedIn:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club// the-ai-social-club</p><br><p>If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment.</p><br><p>It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society.</p><p>-</p><p>You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback !</p><p>You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn</p><br><p>We are on:</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/</li><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

March 11, 2026
#20 Are we ready to be interviewed by AI? - Yatin Vij & Adil Gwiazdowski - Shortlistd.io
<p>In this episode, <strong>Yatin Vij and Adil Gwiazdowski, co-founders of Shortlistd.io</strong>, join Margot Bletterie to explore how AI is reshaping the interview stage of hiring. The conversation looks at what happens when candidates are interviewed by AI systems using video, voice, or avatars.</p><br><p>Together they discuss the practical realities of AI-driven interviews, the limitations of human interview processes, and how automation could improve the candidate experience while still keeping human judgment in the loop.</p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>What you’ll learn</strong></h3><p><br></p><ul><li>Why some companies are experimenting with <strong>AI-led interviews using video or avatars</strong></li><li>What research suggests about <strong>candidate satisfaction and efficiency in automated interviews</strong></li><li>Why many hiring managers are <strong>not formally trained to conduct interviews</strong></li><li>How AI can help <strong>standardize and reduce bias in interview processes</strong></li><li>Why the recruitment process often feels <strong>broken for candidates</strong>, including ghosting and long response times</li><li>How leaders can <strong>introduce AI into hiring step by step</strong>, starting with sourcing or screening</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:26 The rise of AI interviews using video, voice, and avatars</p><p>02:16 Research on automated interviews and candidate satisfaction</p><p>03:40 Why many interviewers are not trained to hire effectively</p><p>05:11 Do AI interviews work for all personality types and roles?</p><p>07:00 Using AI to automate tasks while keeping human judgment</p><p>08:49 How technology could make the hiring process more human</p><p>09:29 Recruitment challenges and candidate experience in the Middle East</p><p>17:20 Will recruiters and headhunters disappear with AI?</p><p>20:37 Advice for leaders introducing AI into their hiring process</p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>Learn more about them: https://www.shortlistd.io/</p><p>Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders</p><br><p>Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703</p><br><p>LinkedIn:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club// the-ai-social-club</p><br><p>If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment.</p><p>It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society.</p><p>-</p><p>You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback !</p><p>You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn</p><br><p>We are on:</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/</li><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>Welcome to the AI Social Club Podcast, the reference AI media in the GCC region.</p><br><p>I'm Margot Bletterie, the founder of The AI Social Club.</p><p>Together we sit down with industry and society leaders to uncover the impact of AI on businesses and individuals.</p><p>This podcast offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of AI.</p><br><p>Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical ideas to navigate the ever-evolving AI landscape, this podcast is for you.</p><br><p>Let’s explore the future of AI together, one story at a time!</p><p>Subscribe to our channel and join the conversation!</p><br><p>🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.</p><br><p>Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/</p><p>and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot_theaisocialclub/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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