When AI Stops Assisting And Starts Acting

When AI Stops Assisting And Starts Acting

Author: World Wide Technology: Artificial Intelligence Experts May 20, 2026 Duration: 32:31
What changes when AI stops answering questions and starts taking actions? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT security leaders Istvan Burko and Jillian Anderson-Nix break down why agentic AI is forcing enterprises to rethink security from the ground up. These systems are no longer just generating content. They're touching sensitive data, triggering workflows, modifying code and operating with a level of speed and autonomy existing security models were never designed to handl...

The AI Proving Ground Podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence & Enterprise AI with World Wide Technology is a weekly conversation focused on moving artificial intelligence from theoretical potential to tangible business results. Hosted by the artificial intelligence experts at World Wide Technology, this podcast directly addresses the intricate reality of implementing AI within complex organizations. Each episode features candid discussions with top experts, IT leaders, and innovators who are actively navigating this landscape. The dialogue centers on practical insights, dissecting real-world case studies that reveal what genuinely drives AI return on investment. You'll hear detailed explorations of the toughest challenges teams face, from initial strategic alignment and data foundation work to the final stages of deployment and scaling. The goal is to demystify the process, breaking down both successful approaches and common pitfalls encountered in enterprise AI. This isn't about futuristic speculation; it's a grounded examination of the tools, processes, and decisions that separate promising pilots from production-ready systems. Tune in for a clear-eyed, actionable perspective on how leading companies are building, integrating, and leveraging AI to solve concrete business problems.
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AI Proving Ground Podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence & Enterprise AI with World Wide Technology
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