Podcast: Harnessing AI in Commodity Markets: A Conversation between Argus Media and Zema Global
How is AI transforming the way energy data is managed, curated and trusted?
In a recent episode of the Argus Media Podcast, Stewart Wallace, Director of Data, Design and Governance at Zema Global, joined Argus Media’s Neil Fleming, Global Head of Editorial, and Vlasios Voudouris, Chief Data Officer, for a timely discussion on the role of AI in the energy and commodities space.
This engaging conversation explored the pivotal role that high-quality, curated data plays in unlocking the true potential of AI, and the reality that data is only as valuable as its structure and accessibility.
AI models thrive when they’re fed with clean, consistent, and contextual information—something that’s especially critical in the complex and often fragmented world of commodity trading and risk management.
One of the key takeaways from the episode is the distinction between horizontal and vertical AI systems. While horizontal systems attempt to apply general AI solutions across industries, vertical systems are tailored specifically to the nuances of a particular domain. In commodities, where context, timeliness, and accuracy are everything, vertical AI proves far more effective in delivering actionable insights.
The conversation also touched on the emerging trend of agentic AI—intelligent systems capable of initiating tasks and learning over time. Though still in its early stages, this approach could revolutionize how organizations interact with and use their data.
But with great power comes great responsibility. Trust in data and the systems that process it is critical. The episode underscores the importance of transparency, governance, and ethical considerations as AI continues to evolve.
To understand how AI can be practically and powerfully applied in your commodity operations — and why the future belongs to firms that treat data curation as a first-class discipline. Listen to this podcast today.
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