Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast

🚀 AI adoption is surging in 2026, but are organizations actually ready to scale it safely and responsibly?In this interview, I sit down with Nathan Turajski, Senior Director for Product Marketing at Informatica, to explore the key findings from Informatica’s CDO Insights 2026 report and what they reveal about the next phase of enterprise AI. We discuss why trust in AI is rising faster than readiness, what the AI trust paradox means for leaders, and why data foundations, governance, and literacy will decide who wins with GenAI and agentic AI. 🧠📊🔐You will learn how leading data teams are thinking about:✅ The AI trust paradox, confidence vs readiness✅ Scaling GenAI from pilots to production, and why data reliability still blocks progress✅ Agentic AI adoption, new risks when systems can act, not just advise✅ Unstructured data governance, emails, PDFs, transcripts, and the new frontier of trusted context✅ AI literacy and data literacy: why people are becoming the real scaling constraint✅ Vendor sprawl and complexity: how tool fragmentation can slow ROI and increase risk📄 Download Informatica’s CDO Insights 2026 report: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmt3UnUxblRuOXR6Wk5PVE1QWUhSd0lJRFFvQXxBQ3Jtc0tuX3VOOHhIeUlxNExUYk1XQ3JqZzdsVGZPUE1HbjlzZmFZU0dpYk1BcDB3dUFWOTJYN1NjRXc3WF9MMlAzUnZEMndKZWcxODVLa1ltUEp5cUFLZ0oxem1FNjRDNFZTTDQxV3hTZ0Z2WGJ0S2dhNXBpTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.informatica.com%2Flp%2Fcdo-insights-2026_5264.html%3Fformid%3D43814%26programName%3D26Q1-GTAS-GBL-CDO-NP-NI-NV-NO-CDOInsights2026-0-PT5264-H%26utm_source%3Dyoutube%26utm_medium%3Ddisplay%26utm_campaign%3D26Q1-GTAS-GBL-CDO-NP-NI-NV-NO-CDOInsights2026-0-PT5264-H%26utm_country%3Dgb%26utm_creative%3Dpt5264-bernardmarr-2026q1%26utm_journey%3Dcdo%26utm_cost%3Dnone&v=YgEPviY4rwo#Sponsored #InformaticaPartner #Informatica #CDO #CDOInsights #AI #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #Data #DataManagement #DataGovernance #AIGovernance #DataQuality #UnstructuredData #DataLiteracy #AILiteracy #Analytics #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork

In this engaging discussion, Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and key figure behind CES, reveals insights on the future of technology. He explains how AI is transitioning from mere experimentation to practical application, impacting various sectors. Key themes for CES 2026 include robotics, healthcare tech, and mobility. Shapiro also warns about the effects of regulation on innovation, discusses the complexities of tariffs and export controls, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among democracies to foster technological advancement.

AI is moving beyond experimentation and into the backbone of the enterprise.In this interview, I sit down with Pascal Brier, Chief Innovation Officer at Capgemini, to unpack TechnoVision 2026and the five technology trends that will reach an inflection point next year. We discuss how AI is reshaping software development, cloud architectures, and enterprise operations, and what this shift means for business leaders who want measurable impact rather than hype. #CapgeminiPartner #Sponsored 🎯 In this conversation, we explore:• The year of truth for AI and why 2026 is about proof-of-impact• How AI is eating software and redefining the software lifecycle• Cloud 3.0 and why hybrid, sovereign, edge, and multi-cloud matter for AI at scale• The rise of Intelligent Ops and Human-AI co-steering• The borderless paradox of tech sovereignty and resilient interdependenceThis is a practical discussion for CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and transformation leaders who want to understand where technology is really heading and how to turn it into business value.👇 Let me know which trend you believe will matter most for your organization.#TechnoVision2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #CloudComputing #AITrends #BusinessTechnology #Capgemini #AILeadership

Micha Kaufman, Co-founder and CEO of Fiverr, shares his blunt warning about AI's looming job impact, even on his own workforce. He likens current AI to a steam engine on a carriage, retrofitting old systems instead of inventing new ones. Kaufman discusses how AI is reshaping freelance work, raising the skill floor, and the importance of human creativity over automated tasks. Concerned about societal displacement, he emphasizes velocity as a competitive edge and highlights adaptability and curiosity as essential skills for the future.

Why are startups racing ahead with AI while half of enterprises remain stuck in pilot purgatory?🚀 I’m joined by Sasha Rubel, GenAI Policy Lead for AWS in EMEA, and Alexandru Voica, Head of Public Affairs at Synthesia, to discuss the widening two-tier AI economy, the four critical barriers holding companies back (infrastructure, regulation, funding, and skills), real-world impact stories from Rwanda to Ukraine, the rise of agentic AI, and why the future of work will be tech-enabled but fundamentally human-centered. 💡🤖Find out more about Generative AI at AWS, click here: https://aws.amazon.com/ai/generative-ai/#AWSPartnership #Sponsored

In this engaging discussion, Adam Evans, Salesforce's Executive Vice President of AI, reveals insight into the revolutionary concept of the agentic enterprise. He explains the three essential use cases for AI success: enhancing customer service, boosting employee productivity, and implementing effective workflows. Evans also tackles the surprising 95% failure rate of AI pilots, emphasizing the transition from prototypes to scalable solutions. With practical advice on prioritizing impactful use cases and managing multi-agent systems, this talk sheds light on the future of AI in business.

💼 Cybersecurity is now a boardroom priority — and CFOs are at the center of it. In this conversation, I talk with Michael Wignall and Soriya Shariff from Microsoft about how finance leaders can navigate today’s AI-powered cyber threats and safeguard business resilience and profitability. #MicrosoftPartnership #Ad🔹 Why cybersecurity is a core business risk, not just an IT problem🔹 How CFOs can build strong partnerships with CISOs and CEOs🔹 The financial impact of security by design and default🔹 Smart budgeting for secure AI adoption and future growthThis episode is packed with actionable advice for CFOs and business leaders ready to strengthen their organization’s security and resilience in the age of AI.🔔 Subscribe for more insights on AI, technology, and the future of work.💡 Explore more from Microsoft and Gov.UK on Digital Security Defense and on building business resilience and secure AI adoption:👉Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025: https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/...👉 Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards - NCSC.GOV.UK: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/bo...👉 Secure Future Initiative – Secure by Design | Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trust...*Disclaimer: This interview took place before the launch of the new Microsoft Defense Report 2025, so references are made to the previous edition. The updated report has since launched and is available to read via the insight links above.

💼 At Dreamforce 2025, I sat down with Hannah Calhoon, VP of AI at Indeed, and learned what real AI transformation looks like at scale. Indeed serves 615 million job seekers across 60 countries, and they're not just experimenting; they're systematically reimagining work with AI. #Salesforcepartnership #Sponsored 📊 The measurement-first approach: Hannah's philosophy is refreshingly practical: "95% of enterprise AI pilots generate zero business value. My job is making sure we're in the 5%." Every department at Indeed picks metrics that matter, then tracks AI's impact relentlessly. Legal cut turnaround time by more than half. Over 80% of software engineers now use AI coding assistants, dramatically improving velocity and code quality.🤖 Real use cases, real impact: Take employer support. Linda West, VP of Business Systems, shared that 22% of requests were tied up in routine onboarding and account verification. Now Agentforce agents handle these autonomously - employers can ask in natural language about flagged issues and get guided through resolution in real time. Data Cloud and MuleSoft provide the context agents need for accurate, instant support.🎯 The adoption secret: "You can't just throw AI at people," Hannah explained. While 10-20% are natural early adopters, real transformation requires function-specific training. Indeed doesn't just give tools - they show marketers, lawyers, UX designers exactly which three tools to use and the five most useful ways to use them in daily workflows. The result? 75-80% of Indeed's 11,000 employees now use AI daily or weekly, with 80%+ satisfaction.💬 Honest about the journey: What I appreciated most was Hannah's candor. Some experiments fail. Employees are understandably concerned. The technology evolves faster than anyone predicted. Indeed's commitment? "We're going to bring you along. We'll give you the tools and training so whether your next job is at Indeed or elsewhere, you're ready for this AI revolution."🔮 On the future of work: Indeed's economics team has a unique vantage point - they analyze millions of job postings and resumes. Their finding? AI skills are mentioned in low single-digit percentages of postings. About 50% of jobs will see moderate AI transformation, but it's primarily human-AI collaboration, not replacement. "Most people won't become AI engineers - they'll use AI-enhanced versions of tools they already know."💡 Hannah's advice for any transformation:Tie AI to metrics that already matter to your businessDon't wait for perfect data - start experimenting with what you haveInvest heavily in role-specific education (more than you think)Be honest with employees about uncertainty and change🚀 The vision: Indeed is exploring 100 different Agentforce applications to systematically accelerate processes and free teams from repetitive work. The ultimate goal? Cut job seeker hiring time by 50% - accelerating opportunity for millions of people worldwide.This is the Agentic Enterprise in action: specific use cases delivering measurable value, guided by a transformation strategy that brings every employee along. Not just efficiency - real impact on people's lives.

Are we approaching AI development all wrong? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Sean Kennedy from Nokia Bell Labs challenges four widespread beliefs that are actually slowing down AI innovation.🔍 What We Cover:Myth 1: Regulation Kills Innovation Discover why uncertainty, not regulation itself, is the real barrier to AI progress and how Nokia's six pillars of responsible AI (fairness, reliability, privacy, transparency, sustainability, and accountability) provide a framework for moving forward with confidence.Myth 2: Scaling Models Will Lead To AGI Learn why simply making AI models bigger won't achieve artificial general intelligence and why we need "Gen AI Plus," combining fast intuitive thinking with symbolic reasoners, knowledge graphs, and physical world models.Myth 3: General Models Create Maximum Value Understand the hidden costs of general AI models and their impact on economic divides, particularly in rural communities versus metropolitan areas.Myth 4: More Data Equals Better AI Find out why quality trumps quantity when it comes to data and how medium-sized language models trained on clean, proprietary data can outperform massive general models while being cheaper and more sustainable.💡 Key Insights: ✅ How to build responsible AI frameworks that enable rather than constrain innovation ✅ The future of AI lies in hybrid systems, not just bigger models ✅ Physical world models are essential for the next leap in AI capability ✅ Why companies need to think beyond immediate metrics to societal impactDr. Sean Kennedy leads artificial intelligence research at one of the world's most prestigious innovation labs. His work spans AI-native networks, generative AI applications, and responsible AI development.🎯 Perfect for business leaders, technologists, AI practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding where AI is really headed and what actually matters for progress.#Ad #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AGI #MachineLearning #ResponsibleAI #GenerativeAI #AIEthics #NokiaBellLabs #TechInnovation #FutureOfAI #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #AIRegulation #DataScience #AIResearch #TechnologyTrends #Innovation #BernardMarr

Artificial intelligence promises to transform everything, yet it could also stall progress if we get it wrong. 🤖✨ In this conversation, I’m joined by Carl Benedikt Frey, Oxford economist and author of the new book "How Progress Ends", to explore why technological progress is never guaranteed and how AI could fuel growth or risk stagnation. We discuss the two phases of innovation, the impact of regulation, the battle between centralised and decentralised models in the AI race, what leaders must do to encourage experimentation, and how inclusion shapes the future of discovery. 🌍🚀