EP 4 – AI: the good, the bad and the ugly | Dan Boyles, First AI

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Ahead of 2025’s Digital Accountancy Show, we recorded a special episode with Dan Boyles, Head of AI Technologies at First AI, who will be joining Silverfin at DAS this year on 1-2 April.

In this episode, Dan shares his insights on how AI is transforming businesses. He talks about what makes AI successful, the pitfalls to avoid and how companies of all sizes can leverage it effectively. It’s a candid look at the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into the workplace – and it’s not to be missed!


Read the blog to unlock the key takeaways from Dan’s conversation

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