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Gigi Levens: When AI Meets Data—Who’s Really in Control?
In this episode, we sit down with Gigi Levens, data architect and strategist, to explore the evolving relationship between AI and data—and the growing tension between automation, ethics, and human decision-making.
What happens when AI doesn’t just support decisions, but starts making them? Gigi brings over a decade of experience across data engineering, analytics, and governance to discuss the future of data-driven business, the risks of blindly trusting AI, and how storytelling can make or break your dashboards.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why co-creation between data teams and business leaders is essential
✅ The difference between automation and true AI—and why it matters
✅ How companies can protect themselves in the age of deepfakes
✅ What makes a dashboard useful (hint: it’s not just the graphs)
✅ How data professionals should prepare for the next wave of AI
✅ Why data governance will be the foundation of future innovation
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:01 The Evolution of Data Management and Automation
06:01 Understanding Data-Driven Decision Making
09:12 The Disconnect Between Data Professionals and Business Leaders
14:01 The Role of AI in Decision Making
16:53 Ethics and AI: The Human Element
20:57 The Risks of Blindly Following AI Strategies
24:03 The Future of AI in Executive Decision Making
28:00 Deepfakes & Verifying Truth in a Post-Reality World
32:48 Data Security, Company Culture & Employee Awareness
38:32 Data Governance & Compliance in a Changing Landscape
41:09 From Visualization to Storytelling: Making Data Human
47:43 Bridging Data & Business Through Co-Creation
51:16 Why Most Dashboards Fail (and How to Fix Them)
55:29 Will AI Kill or Transform Data Jobs?
01:01:19 Upskilling for the Future of Data
01:07:24 Looking Ahead: Gigi’s Projects and Predictions
About The Future of Tech Podcast:
The Future of Tech Podcast brings you deep-dive conversations with top industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of technology. We explore cutting-edge trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting businesses worldwide.
Join the Future of Tech Podcast!
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Thank you for listening to "Gigi Levens: When AI Meets Data—Who’s Really in Control?" | Future of Tech Podcast
Connect with Gigi Levens if you are looking for more information:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigilevens/
🔗 Website: https://www.gigilevens.com/
Follow me for more tech insights:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdales
Relevant Tags:
#AI #DataStrategy #FutureOfTech #DigitalTransformation #DataGovernance #TechLeadership #AIethics #Automation #BusinessIntelligence #DataStorytelling #FutureOfWork #Deepfakes #DataJobs #Innovation
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By The Future of TechIn this episode, we sit down with Gigi Levens, data architect and strategist, to explore the evolving relationship between AI and data—and the growing tension between automation, ethics, and human decision-making.
What happens when AI doesn’t just support decisions, but starts making them? Gigi brings over a decade of experience across data engineering, analytics, and governance to discuss the future of data-driven business, the risks of blindly trusting AI, and how storytelling can make or break your dashboards.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why co-creation between data teams and business leaders is essential
✅ The difference between automation and true AI—and why it matters
✅ How companies can protect themselves in the age of deepfakes
✅ What makes a dashboard useful (hint: it’s not just the graphs)
✅ How data professionals should prepare for the next wave of AI
✅ Why data governance will be the foundation of future innovation
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:01 The Evolution of Data Management and Automation
06:01 Understanding Data-Driven Decision Making
09:12 The Disconnect Between Data Professionals and Business Leaders
14:01 The Role of AI in Decision Making
16:53 Ethics and AI: The Human Element
20:57 The Risks of Blindly Following AI Strategies
24:03 The Future of AI in Executive Decision Making
28:00 Deepfakes & Verifying Truth in a Post-Reality World
32:48 Data Security, Company Culture & Employee Awareness
38:32 Data Governance & Compliance in a Changing Landscape
41:09 From Visualization to Storytelling: Making Data Human
47:43 Bridging Data & Business Through Co-Creation
51:16 Why Most Dashboards Fail (and How to Fix Them)
55:29 Will AI Kill or Transform Data Jobs?
01:01:19 Upskilling for the Future of Data
01:07:24 Looking Ahead: Gigi’s Projects and Predictions
About The Future of Tech Podcast:
The Future of Tech Podcast brings you deep-dive conversations with top industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of technology. We explore cutting-edge trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting businesses worldwide.
Join the Future of Tech Podcast!
Subscribe for weekly insights on innovation, digital transformation, and tech leadership. Let’s shape the future together!
Thank you for listening to "Gigi Levens: When AI Meets Data—Who’s Really in Control?" | Future of Tech Podcast
Connect with Gigi Levens if you are looking for more information:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigilevens/
🔗 Website: https://www.gigilevens.com/
Follow me for more tech insights:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdales
Relevant Tags:
#AI #DataStrategy #FutureOfTech #DigitalTransformation #DataGovernance #TechLeadership #AIethics #Automation #BusinessIntelligence #DataStorytelling #FutureOfWork #Deepfakes #DataJobs #Innovation