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In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, to discuss how enterprises are evolving their operating models through AI-powered decision intelligence.  

Tune in to hear about: 

• What “decision intelligence” really means—and why it matters 
• How AI can move from experiments to operational transformation 
• The rise of decision architects and control rooms inside the enterprise 
• Why “learning by doing” beats “learning by reading” when adopting AI 
• How change fatigue, value misalignment, and risk aversion affect AI initiatives 
• What the future of knowledge work could look like with embedded intelligence 

Whether you’re leading digital transformation, deploying enterprise AI, or exploring new operating models, this conversation offers sharp insights into building organizations that can sense, decide, and act at scale.  

Aera Technology, a sponsor of today’s podcast episode, is the leader in decision intelligence and creator of Aera, the first decision intelligence agent. Aera understands how your business works, makes real-time recommendations, takes actions, and learns from every decision. By empowering enterprises to optimize and automate decisions, Aera enables greater sustainability, intelligence, and efficiency. See this in action at AeraHUB NYC as market leaders share how they are scaling decision intelligence for a competitive edge in the age of AI. 

In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Jason Little, author of Lean Change Management and founder of Lean Change Inc., to explore how AI is reshaping how we lead change across teams and organizations. 

As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation unpacks how traditional change models are breaking down in the face of rapid AI adoption—and what agile leaders can do to respond. Jason shares lessons from real-world transformations, experiments with generative AI in coaching, and how prompt literacy, failure, and feedback loops are emerging as key skills in AI-augmented workplaces. 

Tune in to hear about: 

• What AI reveals about the limits of traditional change frameworks 
• Why “experiment bots” might be the new change agents 
• How to build change literacy and prompt fluency on agile teams 
• When it’s okay for AI initiatives to fail—and what to do next 
• How curiosity, context, and coaching reshape transformation in the AI era 
• Real stories of what works (and doesn’t) when AI enters team workflows 

Whether you’re leading change, navigating disruption, or just starting to explore AI in your organization, this episode offers grounded, honest, and adaptive perspectives from the front lines of transformation. 

In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Anu Smalley, enterprise agile coach and organizational change leader, to explore how Agile teams can thoughtfully integrate AI into their workflows. 

As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation explores how values like trust, empathy, and psychological safety remain essential—even as AI tools enter the picture. Anu shares her front-line experiences coaching teams to experiment responsibly, lead with intent, and avoid blindly automating poor processes. 

Tune in to hear about: 

• How Agile mindsets can guide teams adopting AI tools 
• Why empathy and experimentation matter more than ever 
• The dangers of automating without asking “why” 
• How to build psychological safety in AI-assisted environments 
• Why AI shouldn’t be feared—but also shouldn’t be treated as magic 
• Real stories of Agile teams navigating AI-driven change 

Whether you're a scrum master, enterprise coach, team leader, or project manager exploring AI, this episode offers grounded insights on staying human-centered in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. 

In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with author, entrepreneur, and organizational design expert Jurgen Appelo to explore how agility must evolve in the age of AI. 

As part of our AI & Agile mini-series, this conversation unpacks the challenges of outdated frameworks, the importance of experimentation, and what it takes to build organizations that are truly adaptable—when both humans and AI agents are part of the team. 

Tune in to hear about: 

• Why agility isn’t just about rituals—but about responsiveness and results 
• How AI is reshaping team dynamics, leadership models, and management roles 
• The tension between structure and emergence in AI-augmented organizations 
• Why “everyone is a manager now” in hybrid human-AI teams 
• How to preserve play, creativity, and purpose—even with algorithmic assistance 

Whether you're a seasoned agile coach, project or program manager, transformation leader, or navigating the complexities of implementing AI, this conversation delivers wisdom, caution, and inspiration in equal measure. 

In this special episode of AI Today, recorded live at Agile2025, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Agile Manifesto co-author and Agile pioneer Jim Highsmith to explore the intersection of AI and agility in the enterprise. 

This episode kicks off the AI Today Agile & AI mini-series, focusing on how organizations can stay adaptive in an era of rapid technological change. Jim shares insights from decades of leadership at the forefront of agile, what it means to “manage both people and bots,” and why the next generation of enterprise agility needs to evolve beyond prescriptive frameworks. 

Tune in to hear about: 

• The evolving meaning of “enterprise agility” in the age of AI 
• Why “individuals and interactions over processes and tools” still holds true—with a twist 
• The critical difference between adaptive and prescriptive agility 
• How AI reshapes collaboration, measurement, and leadership responsibilities 
• The role of storytelling and inspiration in successful transformation 

Whether you're a seasoned agile coach, project or program manager, transformation leader, or navigating the complexities of implementing AI, this conversation delivers wisdom, caution, and inspiration in equal measure.

In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community at PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Kathleen sits down with Dr. Lukasz Kowalcyzk, a practicing gastroenterologist and seasoned Healthtech advisor, to explore how AI can meaningfully support operational efficiency, clinical decision-making, and healthcare equity. 

Tune in to learn how AI is advancing healthcare through: 

• Automating surgical scheduling by embedding clinical intelligence into workflows, helping schedulers deliver safer and more consistent care instructions 
• Empowering under-resourced staff through AI-enabled decision support, boosting the performance of surgical schedulers without requiring high medical literacy 
• Navigating AI deployment challenges—from lack of data access to user adoption—and designing around real-world constraints in community and rural care settings 
• Building trust and clinical adoption by deeply understanding user workflows, embedding human-in-the-loop systems, and preserving physician autonomy in decision-making 
• Moving beyond pilot purgatory by prioritizing early wins, cross-functional buy-in, and practical tools designed for low-data-maturity environments 

Dr. Kowalcyzk also reflects on lessons learned from building and selling AI-enabled platforms, his experience in the Mayo Clinic AI Accelerator, and the importance of designing for both people and processes—not just technology. 

Whether you're a healthcare leader, project manager, or curious observer, this episode offers practical, hopeful, and forward-looking insights on building AI-enabled healthcare systems with empathy and vision. To learn more about on AI in healthcare, including access through HIMSS membership, please visit: https://bit.ly/3TSpHDZ 

In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Today, Kathleen sits down with Dr. Reza Ryan Sadeghian, System Chief Medical Information Officer at University of Toledo Health. Dr. Sadeghian is also PMP-certified. Tune in to learn how AI is revolutionizing healthcare delivery through: 

• Combat physician burnout with 45+ specialty-specific GPT applications that reduce documentation time while improving clinical quality and consistency 
• Transform clinical workflows with patient-centered AI tools for pediatric care, infectious disease diagnosis, and medical education feedback 
• Implement robust AI governance through layered oversight, human-in-the-loop design, and continuous validation with bias testing 
• Build clinician trust by involving healthcare providers in shaping AI tools rather than imposing rigid pathways, respecting clinical judgment while augmenting decision-making 
• Embed AI as infrastructure rather than standalone tools, treating AI initiatives with the same governance rigor as clinical interventions 

Dr. Sadeghian also discusses the shift from digitization to digital transformation and how organizations can responsibly deploy AI while maintaining patient-centered care. 

Whether you're a healthcare leader, project manager, or curious observer, this episode offers practical, hopeful, and forward-looking insights on building AI-enabled healthcare systems with empathy and vision. To learn more about on AI in healthcare, including access through HIMSS membership, please visit: https://bit.ly/3TSpHDZ 

In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, kicks off the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This three-part series explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare ecosystem— from frontline care to back-office operations. Today, Kathleen sits down with Rob Havasy, Senior Director of Informatics Strategy at HIMSS. Tune in to learn how AI is being used across the healthcare sector to: 

• Alleviate workforce shortages through automation, ambient listening, and intelligent documentation tools 
• Accelerate data analysis and discovery, surfacing patterns and insights in the 95% of healthcare data that typically goes unused 
• Improve clinical decision-making with AI-powered tools for early detection (like sepsis) and retrospective analysis 
• Enhance administrative efficiency, freeing up valuable time for nurses and physicians through smart supply chain systems and workflow optimization 
• Support human-centered care by augmenting—not replacing—clinicians, and enabling empathetic, AI-enabled interactions 

Rob also discusses the regulatory challenges facing the industry, the importance of principled leadership, and how organizations can move from digitization to true digital reinvention. 

Whether you're a healthcare leader, project manager, or curious observer, this episode offers practical, hopeful, and forward-looking insights on building AI-enabled healthcare systems with empathy and vision. To learn more about on AI in healthcare, including access through HIMSS membership, please visit: https://bit.ly/3TSpHDZ 

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being used by non-profits and mission-driven organizations to amplify their social impact. From improving fundraising to optimizing resource distribution, AI is proving to be a powerful force for good.

Discover how AI is helping organizations:

• Enhance donor engagement with personalized outreach and predictive giving models
• Streamline grant applications and identify ideal funding opportunities
• Improve campaign targeting and measure advocacy effectiveness in real time
• Match and manage volunteers based on skills, availability, and mission fit
• Break language barriers and improve accessibility with AI-driven translation and content tools
• Evaluate program effectiveness using data analytics and outcome tracking
• Detect financial anomalies and prevent fraud to maintain donor trust
• Forecast community needs—like food insecurity or homelessness—and optimize resource allocation

AI isn't just transforming business—it's empowering social good. This episode highlights how thoughtful AI use is helping organizations do more with less, and deliver real, measurable change.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is powering the evolution of smart cities. From traffic lights to energy grids, AI is helping urban areas become more efficient, responsive, and sustainable.

Learn how AI is being used to:

• Manage smart buildings through automated lighting, heating, and cooling
• Optimize traffic flow with real-time data and AI-controlled signals
• Enhance public transit systems through demand-based scheduling and fleet management
• Support public safety and emergency response via AI-powered surveillance and threat detection
• Streamline waste collection using smart bins, route optimization, and predictive models
• Improve citizen engagement with chatbots, virtual assistants, and personalized city services
• Manage energy and water use through smart grids, leak detection, and demand forecasting
• Monitor environmental conditions such as air quality, noise pollution, and urban heat zones

Whether you live in a major metro area or manage city infrastructure, this episode highlights how AI is quietly transforming the way cities operate—making urban life smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being applied to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: protecting the environment. From conservation and climate modeling to waste management and disaster response, AI is playing a growing role in sustainability efforts worldwide.

Tune in to learn how AI is being used to:

• Monitor wildlife populations, migration patterns, and poaching risks using sensors, drones, and satellite imagery
• Track deforestation, land use changes, and illegal activity in remote regions
• Predict and manage air and water quality, including pollution hotspots and supply risks
• Support climate change modeling and forecasting using historical and real-time data
• Optimize renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, and balance energy grids
• Assist in disaster response and recovery through damage assessment, route optimization, and coordination
• Improve recycling and waste sorting with AI-powered robotics and computer vision
• Reduce environmental risks by monitoring emissions, tailings dams, and compliance with ecological regulations

AI’s environmental impact isn’t just a challenge—it’s also an opportunity. This episode highlights how thoughtful AI applications can help drive a more sustainable and resilient planet.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dig into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the mining industry. From underground safety to surface-level sustainability, AI is helping modernize one of the world’s oldest and most essential sectors.

Learn how AI is being used to:

• Operate autonomous trucks, drills, and loaders in hazardous environments
• Monitor equipment health and perform predictive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Optimize resource extraction and mineral processing in real time
• Improve mine planning and resource estimation through advanced data analysis
• Enhance exploration efforts using geological data and machine learning
• Detect safety hazards such as gas leaks, rockfalls, and structural risks
• Reduce energy usage and environmental impact with AI-driven sustainability tools
• Monitor regulatory compliance and manage tailings dams to prevent disasters

While mining may be out of sight for most of us, AI is bringing new visibility, precision, and responsibility to the way we extract the world’s resources.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of art and design. From generative art and music to personalized experiences and collaborative creativity, AI is empowering both professional artists and everyday creators alike.

Tune in to learn how AI is being used to:

• Generate original visual art and music compositions using generative AI tools
• Accelerate design workflows through automation and intelligent suggestions
• Enable style transfer and remixing across artistic genres and media
• Enhance image, audio, and video editing with AI-driven efficiency
• Curate exhibitions, identify themes, and organize creative collections
• Personalize interactive art installations and user-specific experiences
• Support co-creation by acting as an intelligent creative partner

AI is no longer just a tool for technologists—it’s become a dynamic collaborator for the creative class, expanding what's possible in visual, auditory, and interactive media.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of architecture. From design and material selection to project management and sustainability, AI is enhancing how buildings are envisioned, planned, and delivered.

Listen in as they discuss how AI is being used to:

• Support generative design, helping architects explore innovative and efficient building concepts
• Automate drafting and detailed design tasks to increase speed and accuracy
• Optimize material selection based on cost, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability
• Improve structural analysis and safety by modeling complex environmental variables
• Assist in site planning with data-driven insights on zoning, topography, and climate
• Enhance cost estimation and budget forecasting using real-time and historical data
• Support project management with predictive scheduling, resource allocation, and delay prevention
• Improve energy efficiency and sustainability through simulation and smart design suggestions
• Enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM) with AI-driven clash detection and cost control

Whether you’re an architect, planner, project manager, or tech innovator, this episode showcases how AI is revolutionizing the design and execution of modern architecture.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dive into the many ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the restaurant and food service industry. From back-of-house operations to customer-facing innovations, AI is transforming how food is prepared, delivered, and experienced.

Discover how AI is being used to:

• Automate food preparation with robotics for consistent quality and reduced labor costs
• Optimize restaurant menus based on sales data, customer feedback, and seasonal trends
• Enable predictive maintenance of kitchen equipment to avoid downtime and cut repair costs
• Improve food safety and quality control through real-time monitoring and alerts
• Forecast demand and manage inventory to reduce waste and prevent stockouts
• Streamline ordering and payment via AI-powered kiosks, mobile apps, and chatbots
• Personalize the dining experience through tailored recommendations and dynamic pricing
• Enhance customer service with conversational AI for reservations, inquiries, and orders
• Optimize food delivery routes for speed, efficiency, and lower fuel costs

Whether you're a food industry professional or a tech-savvy diner, this episode showcases how AI is improving efficiency, reducing costs, and elevating customer experiences across the food landscape.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. From enhancing product development to optimizing inventory and boosting customer engagement, AI is driving innovation and operational efficiency across the value chain.

Learn how AI is used to:

• Accelerate product innovation through trend and ingredient analysis
• Improve demand forecasting and inventory management with real-time insights
• Enable dynamic pricing strategies responsive to market conditions
• Optimize supply chains, reduce waste, and meet sustainability goals
• Enhance quality control with computer vision and predictive analytics
• Drive hyper-personalized marketing and sentiment analysis
• Power 24/7 customer service through AI chatbots and virtual assistants
• Improve in-store retail strategies using retail analytics and shopper behavior insights

Whether you're in the industry or a consumer of its products, this episode sheds light on the impactful ways AI is shaping the future of CPG. Tune in to discover real-world use cases, emerging trends, and practical lessons that apply well beyond the grocery aisle.

AI is significantly transforming the travel industry by enhancing customer experiences, optimizing operations, and personalizing services. In this episode hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is applied in travel and hospitality.

AI Improving the Travel Experience

We are seeing AI be applied to improve the entire experience.

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AI is making significant advancements in the aerospace industry, enhancing everything from design and manufacturing to flight operations and safety. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch discuss various ways that AI is being used in the aerospace industry.

AI-Assisted Flight & Operations

AI is at the core of developing autonomous aircraft, including drones and pilotless planes.

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In today’s increasingly unpredictable world, keeping people, property, and assets safe has become more complex than ever. Fortunately, AI is playing a growing role in strengthening physical security and safety measures. In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how AI is being applied across the physical security landscape to enhance threat detection and improve response capabilities.

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In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, the pace and sophistication of cyber threats are growing faster than ever. Hackers are using increasingly advanced tactics to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, and wreak havoc across organizations of all sizes. But there’s a powerful new ally on the front lines of defense: Artificial Intelligence.

In this episode of AI Today, we explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity.

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In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in the AI in Automotive industry.

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Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from disease identification and diagnosis to drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and even manufacturing efficiency. With access to massive amounts of biological, chemical, and patient data, pharma is perfectly positioned to harness the true power of AI. After all, data is the heart of AI. And this industry has plenty of it.

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In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in insurance. We explore how AI is reshaping the insurance industry in many ways. From smarter risk assessment and personalized underwriting to faster claims processing and fraud detection, AI is helping insurers operate more efficiently and deliver better customer experiences.

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In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways AI is being used in the supply chain.

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AI is significantly transforming the Human Resources (HR) industry by streamlining processes, improving decision-making, and enhancing employee experiences. This episode of AI Today discusses how AI is being applied to Human Resources.

Significant use of AI is happening around helping with hiring and recruitment. This is especially true for organizations that have constant jobs to fill such as in warehouses and logistics, or seasonal jobs.

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AI has been game-changing for marketers, transforming how companies analyze data, engage with customers, write copy, create images and optimize campaigns. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being used in marketing.

From the hyperpersonalization pattern of AI where you target each individual at scale to predictive analytics where you’re able to look at past or current data to help make better predictions, AI is empowering marketers to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and effectiveness.

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AI is driving significant advancements in the telecommunications industry, improving network management, customer service, and operational efficiency. 
In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being applied in Telecommunications.

With the help of AI telecommunication companies can optimize network performance by analyzing vast amounts of data in real time and then using that data to help predict and resolve network issues before they affect users.

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The real estate industry is embracing AI for enhancements across a wide range of applications. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in real estate.

AI is helping with data-driven decisions. It can quickly analyze a variety of different data points such as historical sales data, market trends, and specific features for each individual home to provide accurate pricing recommendations, ensuring properties are neither undervalued nor overpriced.

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AI is helping lawyers and the legal profession in a number of ways. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in legal.

AI is helping to assist with research and discovery. AI powered legal research platforms are able to use natural language processing to quickly analyze vast data stores of legal documents, case law, statutes, and regulations.

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AI tools are helping to transform the media and entertainment industry. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being applied to media and entertainment.

Automated systems are helping with brainstorming ideas, writing articles, summarizing information, and even drafting movie scripts. In the age of streaming, personalization has become a welcome and expected part of audience engagement.

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Public sector agencies, which include federal and national governments, provincial, state, and local government agencies, are increasingly making use of AI. AI in government is having an impact on everything from facial recognition and computer vision technology to AI enabled chatbots. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer share how AI is being adopted and AI applications governments.

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From autonomous systems to advanced cybersecurity, AI is revolutionizing defense in ways we never imagined. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in defense.

Show Notes:

• CPMAI Training and certification
• Free Intro to CPMAI
• AI Use Case Series: AI in Project Management [AI Today Podcast]
• AI Use Case Series: AI in Transportation [AI Today Podcast]
• AI Use Case series: AI in Manufacturing [AI Today Podcast]

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When it comes to AI, the topic of energy is quickly becoming a point of discussion. It’s no surprise that AI is energy hungry, whether we’re using that energy to train complicated AI models or responding to the huge amount of demand for generating results and inferences from those trained models. However, AI is also increasingly helping with the generation, transmission, and consumption of energy.

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In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways that AI is being used in transportation.

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AI is being used in every industry and manufacturing is no exception. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being used in manufacturing.

We discuss how AI is improving the manufacturing process. AI-driven robots are used for automating repetitive tasks, such as assembly, welding, and material handling.

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AI is revolutionizing the retail industry by enhancing customer experience, optimizing operations, and driving innovation. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the impact of AI in retail.

Show Notes:

• AI Today Podcast #126: Autonomous RetailAI Today Podcast: Hyperpersonalization at Diageo: Interview with Nick Owen, Diageo

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The experiences that customers are important. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being used to enhance the customer experience.

We discuss how brands are using AI to provide personalized product or service recommendations. No longer do people need to be provided general suggestions.

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AI is having an impact on just about every industry. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the impact of AI is healthcare.

From streamlining operations to enhancing patient outcomes, AI is rapidly becoming an integral part of modern healthcare. We share how one of the most significant impacts of AI is its role in diagnostics.

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The construction industry is increasingly using AI in a range of ways. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in a number of ways.

Design and Planning for construction

AI and generative AI tools are helping to optimize building designs. We discuss how AI tools analyze vast amounts of data to suggest the most efficient and cost-effective design solutions, reducing material waste and construction time.

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One of the oldest professions is agriculture, and over the course of time has undergone significant transformations. Agriculture is now experiencing another transformation with the integration of AI into various processes. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI in agriculture is having a profound impact.

AI’s impact on agriculture

One of the most significant ways AI is being applied in agriculture is through precision farming.

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Using AI in education can have a dramatic impact on students and teachers alike. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in education and learning.

AI powered education

Indeed, AI-powered learning is really exciting people! In this episode we discuss how hyperpersonalized learning is allowing each individual to learn at their own pace.

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AI in impacting every industry and Journalism & News is no exception. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer will discuss the use of AI in Journalism and News industry.

Assisting with producing content for journalism and news

For newsrooms that need to get content generated, but might not have enough reporters, AI can quickly produce data-driven articles based on structured data, allowing journalists to focus on more complex stories.

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As GenAI tools are becoming even more accessible, project professionals are seeing tremendous value when using these tools. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Donna Gregorio. She is the department head of the IT project management office at MITRE Corporation and also Vice President of professional development for the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter.

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AI is having a profound impact on many professions, and project management is no exception. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Pierre Le Manh. He is President and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Pierre shares insights into PMI’s recent acquisition of Cognilytica and how it’s helping PMI expand its AI-focused offerings.

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AI tools have been proving valuable to help handle a variety of different tasks. And, project managers are seeing the value AI tools provide. In this episode of AI Today we interview Jay Kiew who is a Founder at Citizen Centric. He discusses the essentials skills for AI-Driven project managers.

Jay discusses the critical abilities project managers need to succeed in the AI landscape.

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Companies of all sizes in just about every single industry are looking to see how AI, machine learning, and cognitive technology projects can provide a competitive edge, provide efficiencies, and improve ROI in today’s competitive landscape. As a result, this creates tremendous opportunity in the field of AI for professionals who are CPMAI certified and follow the CPMAI methodology.

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This episode is the audio recording of the discussion moderated by Kathleen Walch at PMI’s Global Summit 2024 event. This event took place in LA on September 20th. On this panel we get insights from Vince Lynch who is CEO of IV.AI.

The discussion starts off with Vince sharing some of the biggest challenges he’s seen with managing AI-driven projects.

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in today’s competitive landscape, quality service is crucial for long-term success of any business. In this episode of the AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss the use of AI in customer service.

AI-Powered Offerings

The use of AI chatbots and LLMs are having a significant impact on customer service.

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The financial industry, long known for its use of technology and data, is embracing AI as a tool for innovation and efficiency. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in finance.

AI Helping to Streamline and Enhance Finance Operations

AI is being applied to automate routine tasks, reduce human error, and optimize processes.

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Enterprises are increasingly incorporating AI into many aspects of their daily business. And, with this, the project professional is increasingly using AI for a number of tasks. From AI chatbots, to predictive analytics, to generative AI applications that help automate project management duties such as project documentation, meeting minutes, or report generation, the use of AI among project managers is growing.

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