
Ask More of AI
AI may be the most important technology of any lifetime. But business leaders have more questions than answers about AI's potential and how to use it safely. Join CEO of Salesforce AI Clara Shih as she sits down with industry experts and thought leaders to explore the exciting ways AI is reshaping business. We’re covering everything from ethical and theoretical issues to technical and practical uses. Whether you're a seasoned business leader or just starting your journey with AI, this podcast is for you. Join us as we #AskMoreOfAI. New episodes are available every other week on YouTube and salesforce.com/plus as well as on your preferred podcast platform.
Latest episodes

Oct 30, 2024 • 39min
Using AI to Power the Physical World feat. Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Join Clara and Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, as they discuss how AI is transforming physical infrastructure and manufacturing, from predictive maintenance to remote factory management. Humpton shares insights on building trusted industrial AI systems, bringing manufacturing jobs back to America through "glocalization," and why she believes curiosity and initiative are the most critical skills for our future workforce.

Oct 23, 2024 • 20min
Dreamforce '24 Main Keynote Highlights: Inside Salesforce's Agentforce Revolution
Join Clara Shih, CEO of Salesforce AI, to explore Agentforce, a groundbreaking AI platform that combines roles, data, actions, channels, and Trust to create autonomous enterprise agents. Highlights from the 2024 Dreamforce Keynote, where CEO Marc Benioff, EVP Patrick Stokes, and Clara show how AI agents can transform customer service, sales, marketing, and commerce, including a real-world demonstration of Saks Fifth Avenue's AI assistant Sophie handling order modifications and store pickups, all powered by Agentforce.

Oct 16, 2024 • 39min
Reinventing Cloud Compute for GPUs feat. Vipul Ved Prakash (Together AI) | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Join Clara Shih and Vipul Ved Prakash, founder of Together AI, to discuss how his startup is challenging major cloud providers with GPU-specific offerings optimized for AI workloads. He shares insights on the future of AI infrastructure, the importance of open source models, and how companies can leverage AI as a strategic asset while considering ethical implications.

Oct 2, 2024 • 44min
How Racecar Drivers Embrace AI + Data to Win the World's Most Competitive Races feat. McLaren Racing | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Join Clara Shih and Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing and former racing driver, as they discuss the cutting-edge role of AI and data in motorsports. Hear how McLaren leverages AI to optimize vehicle performance, improve race strategy, and enhance the fan experience across Formula 1, INDYCAR, Formula E, Extreme E and esports racing events. Brown shares insights on how racing drivers have adapted over the last two decades to an increasingly technology-driven sport, with interesting parallels to how front-office knowledge jobs such as sales and customer service are evolving to capitalize on the AI moment.

Sep 11, 2024 • 48min
Agentforce Episode: How Data Enables Trusted AI Agents for the Enterprise | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Join Clara Shih and President of Salesforce Engineering, Murali Krishnaprasad as they discuss the evolution of Data Cloud, its integration with AI technologies, and how it enables Agent Force to provide seamless customer experiences across marketing, sales, and service using both structured and unstructured data.

Sep 4, 2024 • 35min
How AMD Brings Its Winning CPU Playbook to Lead in the AI GPU Market feat. AMD CEO Lisa Su| Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Join Clara Shih for her conversation with AMD CEO, President and Chair Lisa Su to discuss the future of AI computing from the chip all the way up the hardware and software stack. From innovative chip designs to system-level optimizations, Su shares AMD's strategy for capturing compute workloads from AI PCs to AI embedded in industrial machinery to cloud and on premise data centers, as well as how AMD itself has evolved its culture for the times and is using AI to transform everything from sales, marketing, and service (as a successful customer of Salesforce's Einstein AI solutions!) to chip design and manufacturing.

Aug 21, 2024 • 35min
HR is the New R&D: How Organizations Can Adapt in the Age of AI | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Clara Shih speaks with Ethan Mollick, a Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author known for his work on AI and innovation. They discuss transforming HR into an innovation driver, emphasizing its essential role in the AI age. Mollick highlights how traditional HR can operate like R&D, and he shares insights from teaching students to embrace AI in their work. They navigate the balance of AI's capabilities, the historical context of its rise, and practical strategies for organizations to encourage creativity and experimentation.

Aug 7, 2024 • 27min
From 'Minority Report' to Consumer Agents: feat. Futurist Peter Schwartz | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Peter Schwartz, a renowned futurist and Salesforce's Chief Futures Officer, shares his journey from aspiring astronaut to influential thinker. He reveals the inspiration behind 'Minority Report' and its impact on our view of AI, emphasizing the need for human oversight amid technological advancements. Schwartz underscores the significance of emotional intelligence over traditional skills for future success and reflects on his personal history, driving a commitment to societal contributions amidst navigating the AI evolution.

Jul 10, 2024 • 31min
How AI is Redefining Intellectual Property | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Clara sits down with Kathy Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Together, they discuss the transformative role of AI in intellectual property and its potential to democratize innovation.

Apr 1, 2024 • 50min
Workflows & Tooling to Create Trusted AI | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih
Clara Shih hosts founders/CEOs Aravind Srinivas, Jerry Liu, and Harrison Chase discussing AI tooling, tracking daily query counts, Langchain's connection to external data sources, Llama Index's private data applications, RAG vs. fine-tuning models, challenges in AI model responses, human contractors for model performance, future of education in AI era.
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