In this episode, we sit down with Anna Farberov, General Manager at PepsiCo Labs, for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is reshaping one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. Anna shares how PepsiCo Labs scouts and integrates emerging technologies to drive innovation across supply chains, production, and retail, and why the lab plays such a critical role in scaling transformation inside a global enterprise.

We explore how AI is helping leaders manage the complexity of fast-moving production lines, optimize materials and storage, and unlock efficiency gains in operations that often go unseen by consumers. Anna also shares real-world examples of AI predicting demand, improving decision-making in retail, and supporting employees in ways that boost productivity without adding friction. Looking ahead, she reflects on what executives should prioritize as they begin their AI journey, the pitfalls to avoid, and the breakthroughs she sees coming to the food industry over the next five years.

Whether you're an innovator, a business leader, or simply curious about how AI is powering the future of FMCG, this episode offers a practical and inspiring look at the road ahead.

Tomi Virkki, a leader in PMI's technology transformation team, joins the conversation to share how the company is industrializing AI at scale. As one of the architects behind PMI's AI Factory, Tomi has been driving the shift from scattered pilots to enterprise-wide, value-driven solutions.

He explains how PMI governs the full lifecycle of GenAI use cases—from ideation to impact—while balancing governance with innovation. The discussion explores the biggest blockers to scaling AI, how to measure business value, and why change management and employee enablement are critical to success.

Listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes view of how large enterprises can build confidence in AI, align cross-functional teams, and unlock both top- and bottom-line growth through GenAI.

#AIIndustrialization

#ResponsibleAI

#GenAIIndustrialization

#PMIAIFactory

#ScalingAI

#PhilipMorrisInternational

Miami is emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence, and at the forefront of this movement is Burhan Sebin, Chief AI Officer at eMerge Americas. In this episode, Burhan takes us inside the origins of the Miami AI Hub, the unique opportunities and challenges of building an AI ecosystem in Florida, and how strategic partnerships with organizations like Hugging Face are fueling open innovation.

He also shares how the Miami AI School is preparing the next generation of talent, what to expect at the upcoming Miami AI Summit, and why agentic AI could be the next big leap for the industry. From developer potential to ecosystem "layers," Burhan breaks down the vision driving Miami's AI future.

#OpenSourceAI #IntelAI #MiamiAI #AgenticAI

As AI models grow more powerful, the question of where they run is becoming just as important as what they do. In this episode, Brandon Weng, Co-Founder and CEO of Fluid Inference, unpacks what it takes to move AI from massive data centers to everyday devices—and why that shift matters.

Brandon shares the story behind Fluid Inference, a company focused on making it easier for developers to deploy large AI models like transformers on consumer hardware. From pivoting away from his previous project, Slipbox, to the technical and philosophical choices that shaped Fluid's direction, he walks us through the thinking behind local-first AI. We explore the tradeoffs between cloud-based and on-device inference—touching on privacy, cost, control, and performance—and the hardware breakthroughs that are making edge AI more viable, including integrated NPUs in devices like Intel's AI PCs.

#EdgeAI #OnDeviceInference #AIOptimization #PrivacyFirst #OpenSourceAI #LocalAI

Explore how Agentic AI is reimagining enterprise workflows, industry processes, and leadership priorities with Baris Sarer, Global AI Leader for the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Industry at Deloitte. Baris shares Deloitte's perspective on the "Age of With" and what it means for enterprises adopting autonomous agents at scale—from unlocking measurable business value to ensuring trust, governance, and accountability. He also offers insights into real-world use cases, surprising regional trends in AI adoption, and how C-suite leaders can start experimenting with Agentic AI—whether they're early movers or feel late to the game. Tune in for a practical, forward-looking discussion on turning Agentic AI from a futuristic concept into a strategic advantage.

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AI adoption is moving fast—but making it simple, scalable, and power-efficient is where Falcons.AI stands out. In this episode, Bobbi Stattelman, Chief Operating Officer at Falcons.AI, shares how the company has delivered over 500 million model downloads while keeping its focus on practical, lightweight AI that works across devices and industries. From leading the world's top-performing NSFW detection model to helping enterprises run AI on the edge with minimal power draw, Falcons.AI is showing what accessible innovation looks like.

Bobbi explains how the team thinks about AI that's fast, secure, and easy to use, and why simplifying deployment is key to enterprise readiness. She also talks through the growing role of open source in AI adoption, and how Falcons.AI bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and operational efficiency. You'll hear how leaders can think differently about performance vs. sustainability, and what their Intel partnership reveals about building real-world, power-aware AI solutions. Whether you're running edge devices, building AI tools, or leading innovation strategy, this conversation offers a clear look into how AI is evolving—and how to adopt it without adding unnecessary complexity.

#FalconsAI

#OnDeviceAI

#AISafety

#SustainableAI

#EdgeAI

#AIForGood

#Intel

Discover how Agentic AI is reshaping industries that touch lives every day with Stacey Shulman, Vice President and GM of Health, Education, and Consumer Industries at Intel. In this episode, Stacey shares how Intel is helping healthcare providers improve patient outcomes without losing the human touch, and how AI can move beyond efficiency to true transformation in diagnosis, treatment, and patient experience. She also explores the future of personalized learning, what's next for AI tutors and adaptive platforms, and how Agentic AI is redefining consumer engagement. Along the way, Stacey outlines the biggest barriers leaders face in adopting advanced AI systems—and the strategies to overcome them. You'll also hear how Intel's integrated approach—combining hardware, software, and ecosystem partnerships—is accelerating real-world impact today, and which AI breakthroughs could most profoundly improve everyday life in the decade ahead. Tune in for a forward-looking conversation on building AI that serves people first, at scale.

AI isn't just transforming the software stack — it's reshaping the very machines powering modern business. Jennifer Larson, General Manager of Commercial Client Segments at Intel, breaks down why the distinction between workstations and high-end desktops matters more than ever, and how Intel is engineering platforms designed for creators, engineers, and enterprise users navigating increasingly complex workloads. The conversation explores the rise of small language models, on-device inference, and local AI — technologies that promise new levels of performance, privacy, and productivity right at the edge. Larson also sheds light on how Intel defines performance in an AI-driven world, how evolving security demands are influencing hardware strategy, and the priorities CIOs and CTOs should keep top of mind as 2025 approaches. Packed with insight and foresight, this discussion offers a grounded look at where commercial computing is headed next.

#AIPC

#AIWorkstation

#CommercialPCs

#On-DeviceAI

#EdgeComputing

#IntelAI

#LocalAI

#AIProductivity

Deepfakes are no longer science fiction—they're a fast-growing threat to consumers, businesses, and the trust we place in digital content. In this episode with Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen Digital, we explore how Norton and Intel are joining forces to fight back with AI-powered protection built directly into the next generation of AI PCs. We break down what deepfakes are, why they matter, and how running detection locally on the device creates stronger, faster security than cloud-only solutions.

Our conversation also dives into the broader impact of AI on cybersecurity—both the risks and the opportunities—as well as how Norton is evolving its strategy to meet this new era of threats. From simplifying highly technical solutions for everyday users to anticipating what comes next, you'll hear how Norton and Intel are shaping a safer digital future.

Turning AI from promising experiments into billion-dollar business value requires more than powerful hardware—it takes strategy, scalability, and responsibility. In this episode, David Ellison, Chief Data Scientist & Director of AI Engineering at Lenovo, shares how the company's AI Discover Center of Excellence has generated more than $1 billion in revenue by moving beyond proofs of concept to enterprise-scale deployments.

David breaks down why CPU-based inferencing is becoming a cost-efficient alternative to GPUs, how innovations like Intel's AMX, AVX, and OpenVINO toolkit are reshaping performance, and what enterprises can learn from real-world applications—from NASCAR's Smart Pit Box to logistics at USPS.

The conversation also explores responsible AI practices, offering guidance for C-suite leaders balancing performance, cost, and trust. Looking ahread, David shares where CPU-based AI inferencing is poised to make the biggest impact in the next few years.