Vistatec Life Sciences - In Focus - Ep 26 - Karen Tkaczyk and Simon Hodgkins

"AI is powerful, but in life sciences, it's an augmentation, not a shortcut." This episode of Life Sciences – In Focus features Simon Hodgkins, Chief Marketing Officer at Vistatec AI, as we explore one of the industry's most debated topics: artificial intelligence. Host Karen Tkaczyk takes on both interviewer and contributor roles. This creates a dynamic conversation, rich with insights, that explores the promise of AI and its practical realities in regulated environments. 00:00 – Welcome and Role Reversal Introduction 01:25 – Simon’s Perspective on AI in Life Sciences 03:10 – Industry Challenges and Regulatory Complexity 05:04 – AI vs Reality in Regulated Environments 06:10 – Translation, Compliance, and Cultural Nuance 08:55 – Human-in-the-Loop: Why It Matters 10:15 – Data Privacy, Security, and AI Costs 13:36 – Regulations, EU AI Act, and Risk Classification 23:57 – Multilingual Communication and Meaningful Engagement About Life Sciences - In Focus Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast by Vistatec, a fascinating conversation with global life sciences experts. The show has multiple hosts and topics. Follow Life Sciences - In Focus on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on YouTube and Apple podcasts. Life Sciences - In Focus is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about the podcast, please visit https://vistatec.com/life-sciences-di.... About Vistatec We have been helping some of the world’s most iconic brands to optimize their global commercial potential since 1997. Vistatec is one of the world’s leading global content solutions providers. HQ in Dublin, Ireland, with offices in Mountain View, California, USA. To learn more about Vistatec, please visit https://www.vistatec.com Social Media: LinkedIn -   / vistatec-life-sciences