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EP 19 | Leading in the Age of AI with Dr. Maya Dillion

As AI becomes a regular topic in boardrooms, many executives face critical blind spots around strategy, governance, and implementation. Few are AI-native, and many struggle to connect high-level goals with practical, accountable systems. In this episode of The AI Forecast, host Paul Muller speaks with Dr. Maya Dillon, an astrophysicist turned AI thought leader and CEO of consultancy XSAIA. Maya emphasizes the need for human-centric leadership in AI and the importance of understanding the holistic impact of AI on businesses.

Octopai Acquisition Amplifies Metadata Across the Data Estate

Whether it’s a financial services firm or a major healthcare provider, no other technology is poised to be as transformative for businesses as artificial intelligence (AI). It is redefining how every organization approaches its data and business applications. And so, it’s within this reality that Cloudera has consistently recognized how important it is to set out a clear and actionable roadmap to tap into the potential of AI and GenAI.

EP 18 | Boring AI is Safe AI with Cal Al-Dhubaib

In highly regulated industries like healthcare and energy, a lot is at stake if an AI system “fails” – therefore leading to a higher risk of unintended consequences that could mean life or death. These high-risk environments can teach us a lot about responsible AI, practical guardrails, and best practices overall. One of those lessons? Make AI “boring”. To dive into what that means for highly regulated industries and beyond, we’re joined by Cal Al-Dhubaib. Cal is the Head of AI and Data Science at Further and founder of Pandata (which was acquired by Further in 2024).

3 Elements of a Forward-Looking Data and AI Strategy

“AI is inevitable, but is your data ready for all AI has to offer?” That was the unspoken question every keynote, panel, and hallway conversation sought to answer at the 2025 Gartner Data & Analytics (D&A) Summit. Gartner’s response was loud and clear: AI can drive incredible value, but without a good data foundation, it’s garbage in, garbage out.

EP 16: AI in America: The Regulation Debate

There’s no question that AI is revolutionizing industries, but now technology and policy experts around the world are tackling how to ensure that the technology is used safely. This episode of The AI Forecast welcomes Patrick E. Murphy to discuss a two-fold conversation on AI in America. Patrick is the CEO and founder of Togal.AI, the founder of CodeComply.Ai, and former U.S. Congressman representing Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast.

EP 15: Why Marketers Struggle with Data

Today’s digital environment is noisier than ever. For brands to stand out, they need to be hyper-relevant to their customers. That’s where the power of data comes in. In this episode of The AI Forecast, we’re joined by marketing expert Zontee Hou. Not only does Zontee have 20 years of experience in the marketing industry, she’s also the author of Data-Driven Personalization, the founder of Media Volery, the managing director of consultancy Convince & Convert, and the host of the Data-Driven Decisions podcast. To put it lightly, she is pretty busy!