In Episode #61 of the Leading IT Podcast, hosts Josh Rubens and Tom Leyden dive deep into the current state of AI with guest Dave Phung, Chief Disruptor at GPT Strategic. The trio discuss real-world applications of AI such as IoT integration, insight generation and knowledge management, proposal writing, and the impact of generative AI on business strategies. Dave explores several interesting use-cases including how AI-enabled social listening platforms can help monitor brand health and how inviting AI to meetings can enhance decision-making with real-time insights. With a focus on pragmatic approaches, they reveal how IT leaders can harness AI to drive productivity, innovation, and competitive advantage in today's fast-evolving tech landscape.