AI is revolutionizing industries, and Michelin is no exception. On this episode of the CAIO podcast, I sit down with Ambica Rajagopal, Group Chief Data and AI Officer at Michelin, to explore how the company leverages AI to enhance mobility, sustainability, and innovation—all while maintaining a people-first approach.

Key Takeaways:

(03:40) Michelin's commitment to balancing people, profit and planet.

(05:50) AI-powered tire inspection transforming employee roles.

(08:11) Principles guiding Michelin’s ethical AI development.

(10:08) Educational initiatives for responsible AI practices.

(12:57) Michelin's "Moonshots" program for long-term AI innovation.

(18:17) Collaborative AI research with startups and universities.

(22:54) Ensuring data security and governance with cutting-edge platforms.

(24:42) Challenges and opportunities in AI explainability for safety-critical applications.

(31:28) The rise of AI agents breaking down knowledge silos.

Resources Mentioned:

Ambica Rajagopal -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambica-rajagopal-phd/

Michelin | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/michelin/

Michelin | Website -

https://www.michelin.com

Michelin's AI Startup Challenge (India) -

https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/challenge.html?applicationId=668520ffe4b0b94b4717d3b0

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