Phil, AI Coordinator at Rashid and Latifa School and STEM specialist, joins Margot Bletterie to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming primary and secondary education, curriculum design, and the broader role of technology in schools.

Drawing on his extensive experience in curriculum implementation, Phil explains why AI integration should be a balanced, sequential process that prioritizes critical thinking, ethics, and human connection over mere screen time. He also shares how educators can effectively navigate government mandates, engage parents, upskill teachers, and prepare students for an evolving digital landscape.

What you'll learn

• What it truly means to serve as an AI coordinator in an evolving educational landscape
• How schools navigate the UAE’s AI mandates while ensuring age-appropriate tech integration and screen time boundaries for young children
• Why building trust and maintaining clear communication with parents is critical when introducing new technology curriculums
• Strategies for upskilling and onboarding teachers through targeted, personalized professional development pathways
• How teenagers actually interact with AI tools - moving beyond instant answers to active ideation, vibe coding, and problem-solving
• Why soft skills like critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and adaptability remain the ultimate foundation for future career readiness

Chapters

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:21 - Role of an AI coordinator
• 02:30 - KHDA mandate and what it means for young children
• 14:36 - Managing parent expectations and trust
• 26:12 - Teacher training and digital literacy
• 35:46 - Student preparation and future outlook

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Luis Rodrigues is the Regional Head of Technology at Lab49, seasoned tech entrepreneur, executive, and venture builder, with deep expertise in AI integration, product strategy, and scaling digital platforms.

In this episode, Luis sits down with Margot Bletterie and brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective to software engineering and digital transformation.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Why current AI coding tools are already replacing front-end development

How legacy code bases can be cleared of technical debt using AI agents

How "vibe coding" without software engineering foundations exposes apps to critical security flaws

How developer roles are transforming into agentic engineering, high-level architecture, and code reviewing

How enterprise engineering teams can safely adopt AI tools using automated policy enforcement and AI review bots

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

00:38 The Reality of AI Coding

06:39 Limits and Capabilities of AI

08:36 The Evolution of Engineering Roles

12:00 Risks of Vibe Coding

15:07 Adapting Engineering Careers

17:24 Corporate Implementation and Security

21:18 Practical Advice for Engineers and Organizations

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In this episode, Margot Bletterie speaks with Anyce Nedir, Founding Systems and Ops Lead at Needle.

With over 20 years of experience in advertising and creative agencies across Paris and Dubai, Anyce defines what AI integration should look like.

What you'll learn:

- About the challenges and opportunities with using AI at advertising agencies

- Why "human-in-the-loop" is often misunderstood, and why checking AI outputs after the fact isn't enough

- Why defensibility comes from how well you define problems and manage context instead

- How failure serves as a useful signal

- Why agencies need to shift from selling time to delivering solutions and accountability

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro and what it means to build an AI system in advertising

01:34 Should we always chase the latest AI models

05:09 Where does a human fit in when building and maintaining an AI product?

12:59 What profiles or types of people are building and maintaining these products?

15:20 How can juniors build their professional judgment in a market automated by AI?

17:40 How is the advertising agency business model being challenged by AI?

20:11 How will agencies compete if they all have access to the same AI capabilities?

23:40 What are the quick wins for a small agency trying to start its AI transformation?

25:13 How do you stay up to date and choose the right models when technology evolves so fast?

26:57 How do you make sure an AI system works when it uses multiple subsystems talking together?

30:14 Final Takeaways

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Learn more about Anyce Nedir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyce-nedir-3915394/

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