Is AI a bubble or the foundation of the next major business transformation?
As organizations accelerate investments in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI, leaders face a critical question: how do we move from experimentation to real, enterprise-wide value creation?
In this episode of AI & Data in the Spotlight, host Alice Vaskova speaks with two leading experts: Olivier Verscheure, Professor at EPFL and Director of the Swiss Data Science Center, and Christine Legner, Professor at HEC Lausanne and Head of the Competence Center Corporate Data Quality.
Together, they explore what lies behind the AI hype cycle and what AI transformation truly requires from organizations today.
đź’ˇ Key topics discussed:
- Is Generative AI overhyped or strategically transformative
- Why many AI initiatives remain stuck in pilot phases
- The importance of strong data governance and data quality
- The difference between traditional AI, Generative AI, and agentic systems
- Shadow AI and enterprise risk management
- Why AI transformation is fundamentally a leadership and governance challenge
This conversation provides practical, experience-based insights for executives, managers, and professionals working at the intersection of AI, data strategy, and digital transformation.
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If you are responsible for AI adoption, data governance, or digital transformation initiatives, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly creates business value.
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