Navigating the AI Highway: Roundtable Insights from Industry Experts
Release Date: 03/18/2025
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Today’s podcast is about the use of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry, and you are here with me, Matthew Beecham, senior research analyst at S&P Global Mobility and an incredible lineup of experts from leading companies who will share their insights and experiences in this rapidly evolving field. Joining us are representatives from Monolith, Phyron, and Geotab - each bringing a unique perspective on the role of AI in their own areas of the automotive sector.
Jens-Peter Sjöberg is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in visual effects and digital innovation. Early in his career, he contributed to the visual effects teams for notable films such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001), the "Harry Potter" film series, “Blood Diamond" (2006), and "Superman Returns" (2006).
In 2019, Jens-Peter co-founded Phyron AI, where he serves as the Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Creative Director. Phyron specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence for video production, particularly in the automotive industry, enhancing vehicle presentations and marketing strategies.
Abhinav Vasu is the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Solutions Engineering for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region at Geotab, a leading provider of telematics and fleet management solutions. Based in London, he leads a high-performance team that collaborates across various business aspects - from commercial to technical - to develop AI-driven solutions for customers.
In his role, Abhinav emphasizes the importance of data in addressing complex challenges, particularly in enhancing fleet efficiency and sustainability. He has been involved in initiatives that utilise connected vehicle data to support fleet managers in reducing emissions and operating costs.
Sam Emeny-Smith is the Head of Automotive, Defence, and Motorsport at Monolith, a company specialising in applying artificial intelligence to engineering challenges. In his role, he leverages his expertise to drive innovation and efficiency across these sectors, focusing on integrating AI solutions to enhance product development and performance.
In today’s human-generated episode of Autology, we’re going to explore the transformative role of AI in research and development, customer experience, telematics, and fleet management.
First, we’ll look at how AI is reshaping the automotive landscape, enhancing everything from R&D processes to personalizing the customer journey and optimizing fleet management.
We’ll also discuss how AI-driven predictive models are streamlining battery testing and boosting vehicle reliability, thanks to some clever analytics and machine learning.
Then, we’ll shift gears and talk about the retail side of things, exploring how AI is enhancing the customer experience. We’ll touch on AI-generated videos and personalized marketing, which are changing the way consumers interact with automotive brands and making the buying process more engaging and tailored to individual preferences.
Finally, we’ll dive into telematics and fleet management, where AI is making a big impact on efficiency and safety. Our panellists will share how machine learning is helping predict maintenance needs, optimize routes, and monitor driver behaviour, leading to cost savings and improved operational performance.
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