AI at Scale

What if the real competitive edge in 2026 isn’t AI itself, but how your organization learns to work with it? 

In this episode of AI at Scale podcast Tamilla Triantoro, Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Quinnipiac University, and Co-author of Converging Minds, is setting the stage for a profound rethink of how leaders design work in a “human + AI” era. As AI shifts from a simple chatbot to an agent capable of acting across systems, Tamilla challenges executives to confront the practical questions: 

How to divide tasks between human and AI, assuring trust, transparency and necessary transfer of knowledge? 

What happens when AI in unhelpful and what risks it can carry for employees and organizations?

Tune in to discover a clear, research backed view of how AI is transforming work today and get ready for the future. 

Can AI really spot risks faster than any sensor? How far are we from the autonomous supply chain?  In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Mike Labhart, North America Global Supply Chain Director for Smart Operations & Data Analytics of Schneider Electric, walks us through the most valuable AI use cases in manufacturing and what’s next in smart factories. 

What you will learn from this conversation : 

- how deep‑learning and image recognition improves quality and helps to identify ergonomics risks across dozens of sites, 

- how machine learning prevents costly downtime thanks to predictive maintenance, 

- why clean, consistent data naming is key to scaling AI across factories,  

- what agentic AI means for the future of manufacturing, 

- why autonomous supply chains are within reach now. 

Get a unique chance to hear directly from a seasoned smart factory leader on what it means to build AI that powers the next generation of factories.

What does it take to lead an AI company? In this episode of AI at Scale, we sit down with Katya Lainé — CoFounder & CEO of TALKR.ai, President of the AI Commission at Numeum, CoFounder and VicePresident of Le Voice Lab, and CoFounder of OpenLLM France — to get a unique glimpse into the daily life of an AI company founder.

What will the future demand from those at the forefront? 

Learn from this conversation. 

What you will learn:

"We often discuss the green transition and digital transformation in isolation, without systematically mapping where these skill sets actually overlap, or more importantly, where they don't." says Siddhi Pal, Senior Policy Researcher at Interface. In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast Siddhi explains why the combination of AI and green skills — named “twin transition skills” — is emerging as one of the most valuable capabilities in today’s economy. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

If you’re planning for growth in an era of climate action and AI acceleration, this episode delivers insights you can act on today. 

“AI will always keep the human at the center, it’s a guidance tool, not a replacement,” says Kim Custeau, Executive Vice President at AVEVA. What does that mean for the future of industrial operations? In this episode of AI at Scale, Kim shares how AI is moving beyond hype to become a practical enabler of efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

AI is just a tool, but when strategically deployed, it can become the key to more efficient future of energy and industry. In this special episode of AI at Scale, recorded live at Innovation Summit Copenhagen, Schneider Electric’s Chief AI Officer, Philippe Rambach, shares how the company innovates with AI by implementing it across the entire portfolio. This deployment at scale is focused on solving real-world problems: optimizing energy consumption, extending asset lifecycles, and empowering engineers with intelligent tools that boost productivity and reduce operational workloads. 

What if AI could address the most persistent challenges in the industry? In this episode of AI at Scale podcast Malini Nambiar, Digital Customer Innovation Director for AI Applications at Schneider Electric, tells the story of how customer insights helped develop a GenAI assistant that solves some of the most pressing pain points of industrial companies: talent gap, long learning curves,  legacy programming languages and time-consuming code customization.

The solution: Industrial Copilot for PLC. Built on Schneider Electric’s trusted PLC libraries, it helps developers generate robust, working code—fast.

Are you sure you know how to save energy nowadays? Can the apps that control your lighting, heating, and car charging make decisions on their own? And is AI really working behind the scenes of our everyday choices?

In this episode of AI at Scale, Malgorzata Gorska talks to Scott Harden, SVP Connected Offers and Chief Technology Officer Home Solutions at Schneider Electric. What does the home of the future look like - one that not only consumes energy, but also produces it, analyses it, and feeds it back into the grid? All with the help of AI that’s... practically invisible?

In this episode, you'll learn:

- Whether it’s really worth charging your car at night - and how AI can help you decide.

What does it mean when AI influences who gets a job, a loan, or even a second chance? In this episode, Renée Cummings, criminologist, data activist, and Professor of Practice in Data Science at the University of Virginia, shares a compelling look at how algorithmic systems can shape human lives and why leaders must pay attention.

Renée draws from her experience in criminal justice and public policy to reveal how data-driven decisions can reinforce bias—or drive equity—depending on how they’re built and governed. She introduces the concept of “competitive vigilance” and explains why understanding the human consequences of AI is not just ethical - it’s essential for innovation and leadership.

If you're navigating digital transformation, this conversation will help you see AI through a more human, strategic lens.

What if your building could think for itself - anticipating needs, optimizing energy use, and enhancing occupant comfort without human intervention?  

In this episode of AI at Scale, we sit down with Sadiq Syed, SVP of Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric, to explore how AI at the edge is revolutionizing the built environment.

From real-time responsiveness to measurable energy savings and fewer occupant complaints, this conversation reveals how intelligent systems are transforming facility management from reactive firefighting to proactive orchestration.

We will be back with the new format and new episodes on September !