In a recent discussion at Microsoft Ireland's 40th anniversary celebration, David McRedmond (CEO, An Post) and Edmond Scanlon (CEO, Kerry Taste & Nutrition) shared how their organisations are moving beyond pilots to become true Frontier Firms—embedding AI responsibly and driving real business impact. The article explores: • How they start with business problems, not tech hype • Why skilling people for human–AI collaboration is critical • The principles guiding responsible AI at scale These insig

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