Utilizing AI Podcast

Utilizing AI Podcast

21 Episodes

Welcome to Utilizing AI, the podcast about the application of artificial intelligence from The Futurum Group. This podcast features a variety of perspectives to discuss practical applications, use cases, and various sectors of AI. New episodes post every Wednesday.

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Utilizing AI Podcast
  • The Future of Agentic AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Society | Utilizing AI Episode 22

    Episode 1

    AI agents are already shaping how we work, think, and interact with digital systems. This week on Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett sits down with Dave Graham of MLCommons and Frederic Van Haren, founder and CTO of High Fens, to explore the rapidly evolving world of agentic AI. They discuss the curre...

  • Enterprise AI in 2026: Power Users, Agentic AI & Model Strategy

    Episode 2

    Enterprise AI is maturing—but not evenly.

    In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Jon Swartz break down Futurum Group’s latest AI Decision Maker Survey, which examines how enterprises are approaching AI platforms, model strategy, and agentic AI in 2026.

    Based on res...

  • Practical AI in the Real World: Marketing, Content & Hybrid AI

    Episode 3

    Artificial intelligence is delivering real operational value—but only when it is applied practically.
    In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Dave Graham, and Brian Martin move beyond theory to examine how AI is being used in the real world across marketing, technical workflows, and con...

  • NVIDIA’s $1 Trillion Bet: Blackwell, Vera Rubin, and the Shift to Inference AI | Utilizing AI

    Episode 4

    Jensen Huang just dropped a $1 trillion bombshell at GTC, but is the AI industry ready for NVIDIA’s massive pivot from model training to real-world inference?

    In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Olivier Blanchard, and Guy Currier break down the monumental announcements from GTC, ...

  • Responsible AI Adoption Strategy with Barracuda Networks CIO Siroui Mushegian | Utilizing AI Ep. 17

    Episode 5

    AI is transforming enterprise operations—but adopting it responsibly is more important than ever.

    In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Jon Swartz, and Olivier Blanchard are joined by Siroui Mushegian, CIO of Barracuda Networks, to discuss how organizations can integrate AI safely an...

  • Anthropic vs OpenAI: The AI Model War Begins | Utilizing AI Ep. 16

    Episode 6

    The race to dominate artificial intelligence is intensifying.

    In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Olivier Blanchard, and Brad Shimmin break down the growing rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, two of the companies shaping the future of generative AI.

    As AI models rapidly evolve,...

  • AI Revolution: Transforming Healthcare & Manufacturing Safety | Utilizing AI Ep 15

    Episode 7

    Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation and into real operational environments — especially at the edge.

    In Episode 15 of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett and Jon Swartz are joined by Frederic Van Haren to discuss how enterprises are deploying AI across healthcare and manufacturing...

  • Unlocking AI Potential in the Enterprise | Utilizing AI Ep. 14

    Episode 8

    Enterprises are moving AI out of pilots and into real operations—especially at the edge. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett and Brad Shimmin are joined by Jeremy Foster, Senior VP & GM of Compute at Cisco, to discuss how AI is being deployed across industries like retail, healthcare...

  • Agentic AI Era: How ServiceNow Is Reinventing Enterprise Software | Utilizing AI Ep. 13

    Episode 9

    Artificial intelligence is transforming enterprise software — but it’s not replacing it.

    In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Jon Swartz, and Nick Patience sit down with Amit Zavery, President, CPO, and COO of ServiceNow, to discuss:

    • Why agentic AI is additive — not disruptive de...

  • Revolutionizing Electronics Design with AI | Utilizing AI Ep. 12

    Episode 10

    AI is fundamentally changing how electronics are designed and built. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett and Olivier Blanchard are joined by Matthias Wagner, CEO and Founder of Flux AI, to explore how AI-powered platforms are turning simple prompts into functional electronic designs....

  • Why Sovereign AI Is Becoming Critical in Europe | Utilizing AI Ep. 11

    Episode 11

    Sovereign AI is moving from theory to necessity across Europe as governments and enterprises reassess how and where AI systems are built, deployed, and governed. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Brad Shimmin break down why digital sovereignty is now a central p...

  • Why Enterprise AI Fails Without a Strong Data Foundation | Utilizing AI Ep. 10

    Episode 12

    Enterprise AI doesn’t fail because of models — it fails because of data. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett and Brad Shimmin are joined by Ken Yagan, Chief Product Officer at CData, to explain why robust data foundations are critical for AI success.

    The discussion focuses on the re...

  • How AI Is Transforming Business Intelligence | Utilizing AI Ep. 9

    Episode 13

    AI is reshaping how businesses access, analyze, and act on data. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Paul Blankley, Founder and CTO of Zenlytic, break down how AI is changing business intelligence from static dashboards to more interactive, insight-driven systems.
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  • NVIDIA Unveils Breakthrough AI Tech at CES 2026 | Utilizing AI Ep. 8

    Episode 14

    NVIDIA made a major statement at CES 2026, unveiling new AI technologies that reinforce its influence across hardware, software, and robotics. Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Nick Patience break down NVIDIA’s latest announcements, including Helios, advanced embedded processors, and new platfor...

  • AI Infrastructure Wars: AWS, IBM, Nvidia, and the Race for Scale | Utilizing AI Ep. 7

    Episode 15

    AI infrastructure is turning into the primary battleground for the next phase of enterprise AI, and the biggest players are moving fast. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Nick Patience break down the latest strategic developments from AWS, IBM, and Nvidia and wha...

  • Apple’s AI Leadership Shake-Up: What It Means for the Future | Utilizing AI Ep. 6

    Episode 16

    Apple has made a significant move in its AI strategy by appointing Ammar Suber Mania as the new head of AI, replacing long-time executive John G. Andrea. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Jon Swartz, and Frederic Van Haren break down what this change truly means for the company an...

  • Unveiling Google Gemini Three: The Future of AI | Utilizing AI Podcast Ep. 5

    Episode 17

    Google’s Gemini Three signals a major shift in AI, moving from passive understanding to real, actionable intelligence. Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Brad Shimmin break down the model’s new capabilities, including advanced image generation, coding assistance, and enterprise-focused features....

  • How On-Device Intelligence Is Redefining AI’s Future | Utilizing AI Ep. 4

    Episode 18

    AI is shifting away from cloud-only dependence, and the next wave is happening on your devices. Stephen Foskett, Olivier Blanchard, and Jon Swartz break down why on-device intelligence and private cloud compute are becoming the core of next-generation AI infrastructure.

    The episode examines how ...

  • AI’s Impact on Society, Business, and Regulation | Utilizing AI Podcast Ep. 3

    Episode 19

    Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Mike Vizard break down how AI is reshaping society and the business world. The episode covers evolving regulatory models, including the EU’s strict approach, and how cultural attitudes influence adoption. The discussion digs into data privacy pressures, the gro...

  • How AI Is Changing Daily Life and Enterprise | Utilizing AI Ep. 2

    Episode 20

    Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Olivier Blanchard unpack how artificial intelligence is moving from the lab into everyday life and enterprise systems. They discuss how AI powers smart devices, accelerates edge computing, and improves enterprise performance through faster processing and stronge...

  • Practical AI for Business Growth | Utilizing AI Ep. 1

    Episode 21

    Stephen Foskett and Nick Patience launch Utilizing AI, a new podcast focused on how companies are using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, decision-making, and innovation. The conversation covers real business outcomes from AI adoption, upcoming AI Field Day events, and insights from ...