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AI - Beyond the Hype

Sara, James & Darryl
Data Quality
Governance
Artificial Intelligence
Data Modeling
Australia
Data Security
OAIC
Agentic AI
Data Observability
Observability
Generative AI
European Union
Critical Data Elements (cdes)
Five Default Checks
Data Contracts
Semantic Layer
Knowledge Graph
End-To-End Data Lineage
Shadow AI
Unstructured Data

AI - Beyond the Hype is a podcast for senior executives, technology leaders, and data professionals who want a clear-eyed view of what it really takes to make AI work in the enterprise.

Each short episode is designed for easy consumption by busy leaders and executives, offering concise, practical conversations on the foundations behind successful AI adoption — from data quality and observability ... more

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Part 2 of 2 in our Data Quality series.

In Part 1, James came in skeptical and walked out sold on the problem. In Part 2, we deliver the fix — the discipline, the architecture, and the eight concrete moves executives can make on Monday morning. This... more

Most executives think data quality means one thing: is the number right? Three decades of research — and a string of nine-figure disasters — say it's actually at least seven different things, and AI is now scaling whichever one your organisation got ... more

You can have the most secure AI stack in the country and still be in breach of the Privacy Act before lunch. 

Sarah and James close the series with the foundation underneath the foundation: personal information. James, now grounded on the security s... more

Last episode was about AI that answers. This one is about AI that acts — and the moment prompt injection became a board-level risk.

Sarah and James pick up where Part 1 left off. James, fully converted on the security argument, asks the question eve... more

Sarah and James open the three-part Data Security for AI series with a simple argument: AI is only as trustworthy as the data underneath it.

What we cover

The adoption gap: Gartner expects 40% of enterprise apps to embed AI agents by end‑2026 (up f... more

Sarah and James unpack a question most AI programmes never ask early enough: is the data actually modelled? Drawing on recent benchmarks, documented enterprise failures, and hard ROI evidence, they explore why AI accuracy drops to zero without proper... more

In the first episode of AI - Beyond the Hype, Sarah and James explore why data observability is one of the most overlooked foundations of enterprise AI readiness. They discuss how incomplete, delayed, duplicated, or poor-quality data can quietly unde... more

Welcome to AI – Beyond the Hype — the podcast for senior executives, technology leaders, and data professionals who want a clear-eyed, practical view of what it actually takes to make AI work in the enterprise.

In this short trailer, co-hosts James ... more

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Host of AI - Beyond the Hype; lead presenter focused on enterprise AI foundations and governance.
Sarah
Co-host; focuses on data governance, security, and practical AI adoption frameworks.

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This show targets senior executives, technology leaders, and data professionals seeking practical guidance on making AI work in real enterprises. Across recent episodes, the discussion centers on building foundations for enterprise AI—data quality, data governance, observability, semantic modeling, and end-to-end data lineage—along with governance, operating models, and risk management. Episodes emphasize actionable frameworks, such as five-question governance checklists, roadmaps for data hygiene, and the role of solid data foundations in unlocking reliable AI outcomes. A notable throughline is the insistence that better AI starts with disciplined data practices and clear governance, not flashy features alone, making it valuable for leader... more

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