Beyond the Buzz: The Real State of Artificial Intelligence, and 9 Insights To Move Us Forward
Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast
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From boardrooms to classrooms, AI is making waves—but what do organizational leaders really think of artificial intelligence?
In this episode, host Matt Kirchner goes beyond the buzzwords to share real data and insights from a groundbreaking research report on artificial intelligence. From industry leaders to educators, discover what people at the forefront of AI are saying about its impact—and learn what it takes to turn potential into progress. Packed with trends, challenges, and actionable takeaways, this episode is your playbook for navigating AI’s transformative era.
Listen to learn:
- Why 62% of leaders say identifying AI use cases is their biggest challenge
- The surprising sector that’s leading the way in AI adoption
- Which industries are bracing for the most disruption—and why
- The top three traits of successful AI leaders (and the one that has nothing to do with numbers, coding or data)
- 9 actionable insights to drive your AI journey forward
Quotable Moments:
“The biggest mistake you can make, in my opinion, is not getting started.”
“We didn’t have a single respondent that said their organization or market space was not going to be fundamentally changed by artificial intelligence.”
“Artificial intelligence isn’t going to take your job. Somebody using AI is going to take your job.”
“Limited use cases were their number one impediment to pushing ahead with their artificial intelligence journey. And to that, I say, are you kidding me?”
“Curiosity is the number one personality trait leaders are looking for in those who will drive AI transformation.”
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