Navigating the AI Revolution How Tech Data and Ethics Shape Our Future | Jacqueline Rinehart

How is artificial intelligence actually shaping our daily lives and what should leaders understand before investing in it? In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jacqueline Rinehart, former Bank of Hawaii executive and AI strategist, to unpack what AI really is, how it differs from generative AI, and why collective intelligence matters more than hype.

Jacqueline explains how AI is already transforming healthcare, banking, marketing, and global innovation while highlighting the risks leaders often overlook, including ethics, data governance, environmental impact, and bias. This conversation offers a grounded framework for executives who want clarity, ROI, and responsibility when navigating the AI revolution.

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What You’ll Learn
The real difference between traditional AI and generative AI
Why AI is best understood as collective intelligence, not replacement intelligence
How executives should evaluate AI investments for real ROI
The risks of Gen AI around bias, transparency, and accountability
Why data strategy matters more than AI tools themselves
How AI is already transforming banking, healthcare, and marketing
What ethical, environmental, and intellectual property concerns leaders must address now
How to approach AI adoption without fear or overwhelm

Episode highlights:
00:00 AI in everyday life and why it matters
02:19 Collective intelligence and human-machine partnership
05:04 Generative AI vs traditional AI explained
09:40 Transparency, trust and bias in AI systems
13:18 How leaders should evaluate AI investments
17:12 Data strategy governance and ROI
19:46 The role of AI startups and vendors
24:54 AI use cases in healthcare, banking, and marketing
31:20 Ethical risks, privacy, and environmental impact
36:30 Final leadership takeaways on AI

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