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AI Agents
Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise AI
Machine Learning
Technology Adoption
Generative AI
Large Language Models
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AI Pilots
Data Governance
ROI
Answerrocket
Vibe Coding
Productivity
Automation
Project Management
Agentic Operations
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MIT Study

Tired of the AI hype? So are we. Welcome to AI, Actually: the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets real about how artificial intelligence can work for your business. In each episode, our resident AI and business transformation experts–along with occasional industry guests–hold a candid, jargon-free conversation on what it takes to get actual value from AI. Join us as we tackle topics like:... more

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Everyone is waiting for the next model to make their AI problems disappear. The teams getting real value already figured out the model was never the hard part.

In this episode, the crew reacts to Nate B. Jones and his argument that the trillion doll... more

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Most enterprise AI projects don't fail because of the model. They fail because of data, specifically, the gap between having data and having data an AI can actually understand and act on. This is the last mile problem, and it's quietly killing AI ROI... more

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Popularized by Palantir, the term "Forward Deployed Engineer" is everywhere right now.But what does it actually mean, and is it even the right label? In Episode 19, the AI, Actually crew digs into one of the hottest buzzwords in enterprise tech, sepa... more

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Most companies are announcing AI strategies and running pilots that go nowhere. Meanwhile, individuals using AI every day are quietly getting 10x leverage on their work, and the gap is widening.

The real story isn't about tools or models. It's about... more

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Every week, someone declares that AI will make consultants obsolete. What we actually see is AI breathing new life into consulting, with practically every model maker teaming up with consulting firms for delivery support.

The real story isn't about ... more

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Every week, someone declares that vibe coding will kill software development. Every week, they're wrong — but not for the reasons most people think.

The real story isn't about job loss. It's about an explosion in software creation that most business... more

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Enterprise AI adoption is accelerating — but most organizations are still stuck debating tools like ChatGPT while a smaller group is deploying AI agents that operate like digital colleagues.

The gap between experimentation and operationalization is ... more

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Artificial intelligence has crossed a major threshold. AI is no longer confined to answering questions in a chat window. It's sending emails, scheduling meetings, moving data between systems, and operating with its own credentials and access. This sh... more

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Ben Titmus
Leads the data practice focused on data and infrastructure and data platforms
AnswerRocket
Episode: Is Your Data AI-Ready? The Semantic Layer and the Last Mile Problem
Michelle Hamilton
New team member; helps companies embrace AI and manage change
AnswerRocket
Episode: How to 10x Your Individual Productivity with AI
Evan Gatch
Go-to-market and sales lead
AnswerRocket
Episode: AI Consulting Isn't Dead, The Hourly Rate Is & And Why POCs Aren't Enough
Nicole Kosky
Leads agent solutions delivery
AnswerRocket
Episode: AI Consulting Isn't Dead, The Hourly Rate Is & And Why POCs Aren't Enough
Andy Sweet
Leader of Answer Rocket's Advanced Models Practice
Answer Rocket
Episode: Kimi, Shadow AI, Machine Learning vs. LLMs, Prompt vs. Context Engineering, and Local Models
Shanti Greene
Senior Data Scientist specializing in AI Innovation
Answer Rocket
Episode: Kimi, Shadow AI, Machine Learning vs. LLMs, Prompt vs. Context Engineering, and Local Models
Alon Goren
Leader at AnswerRocket with extensive technology background
AnswerRocket
Episode: AI Pilot Failures, Agent Disruption, and the AI Talent War

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Jim Johnson
Host and commentator on AI applications; leading voice in enterprise AI discussions.
Pete Reilly
Moderator coordinating discussions and keeping episodes focused on practical AI outcomes.

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This show centers on practical, business-focused AI strategies for enterprises, cutting through hype with real-world guidance. Episodes cover how AI and agents can accelerate software development, scale AI in organizations, manage ongoing AI operations (AgentOps), and align AI initiatives with measurable ROI. A recurring emphasis is on balancing speed and governance—prioritizing impactful use cases, ensuring data governance, and structuring IT-business collaboration to avoid common pilot pitfalls. The conversations frequently explore enterprise-ready architectures, the evolving role of generalists in AI adoption, and how to start with manageable projects that translate into tangible business value. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on,... more

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