10 Years of AI: What Changed, What Didn't, and What's Next with Kathleen Walch

10 Years of AI: What Changed, What Didn't, and What's Next with Kathleen Walch

Author: AI & Data Today July 8, 2026 Duration: 44:58
As AI Today enters its 10th season, host Kathleen Walch takes a step back to reflect on nearly a decade of conversations about artificial intelligence and the lessons that remain just as relevant today as they were when the podcast launched in 2017. In this special anniversary episode, Kathleen explores how AI has evolved from predictive analytics and machine learning initiatives led by specialized teams to today's era of generative AI and agentic AI, where powerful tools are available ...

Cut through the noise and get straight to what matters in artificial intelligence. The AI Today Podcast, from AI & Data Today, moves beyond theoretical discussions and speculative hype to focus on tangible applications happening right now. Each episode grounds itself in reality, offering practical insights drawn directly from the field. You'll hear how enterprises are actually deploying machine learning, the challenges public sector agencies are navigating, and the grounded perspectives from technology leaders who are building these systems. This isn't about far-off futures; it's a clear-eyed look at the strategies, use cases, and lessons learned from organizations implementing AI today. The conversations are built for professionals who need real-world understanding, whether you're a technical practitioner, a business leader, or simply someone curious about the practical shift AI is creating. Tune in for a straightforward, no-fluff exploration of how intelligence is being integrated into our world, one concrete example at a time. This podcast serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to separate signal from noise in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Jason Little on How AI Is Changing the Way We Lead Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Jason Little, author of Lean Change Management and founder of Lean Change Inc., to explore how AI is reshaping how we…
Anu Smalley on Blending Agile Mindsets with AI Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Anu Smalley, enterprise agile coach and organizational change leader, to explore how Agile teams c…
How AI Is Shaping Agility — with Jurgen Appelo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:09
In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with author, entrepreneur, and organizational design expert Jurgen Appelo to explore how agility must e…
Jim Highsmith on Reimagining Agility in an AI World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:07
In this special episode of AI Today, recorded live at Agile2025, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Agile Manifesto co-author and Agile pioneer Jim Highsmith to explore the intersection of AI and agil…
Dr. Lukasz Kowalczyk on Practical AI Adoption in Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:08
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community at PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and the Healthcare Information and Management Sys…
Dr. R. Ryan Sadeghian: The Future of AI in Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:33
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems S…
Robert Havasy on AI Transformation in Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:15
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, kicks off the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems S…
AI Use Case Series: AI in Non-Profit and Social Impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:24
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being used by non-profits and mission-driven organizations to amplify their social impact. From improving fundrai…
AI Use Case Series: AI in Smart Cities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:02
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is powering the evolution of smart cities. From traffic lights to energy grids, AI is helping urban areas become mor…
AI Use Case Series: AI in Environmental Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:44
In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being applied to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: protecting the environment. From conservation and climate…