Utilizing AI - A Futurum Group Podcast

"Full Frontal Chaos" of AI: Unpacking the Current Wild West of AI Tools | Utilizing AI Episode 28

Email questions Utilizing AI Podcast here [%20UtilizingAI@FuturumGroup.com%20]. The artificial intelligence market is currently experiencing a period of total chaos, leaving businesses and developers scrambling to keep up with an overwhelming flood of new models, frameworks, and technologies. Recorded live on-site at AI Field Day 8 [https://www.techfieldday.com/event/aifd8], host Stephen Foskett sits down with industry experts Guy Currier of The Futurum Group and Frederic Van Haren of High Fens Inc. to discuss this rapidly evolving AI landscape. They dive into the rise of "neo clouds" engineered specifically for low-latency AI performance, the shift from massive large language models to specialized small language models, and the skyrocketing token costs associated with multi-agent workflows. Ultimately, the guests share actionable advice on how organizations can conquer the fear of missing out, establish stable business baselines, and embrace constant market change as a competitive advantage. This and more on Utilizing AI, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network.

Stop Wasting Your GPUs: The Secret to OpenAI-Level AI Hardware Utilization | Utilizing AI Episode 27

Email questions Utilizing AI Podcast here [%20UtilizingAI@FuturumGroup.com%20]. You might own the latest AI hardware, but are you actually using it? In this episode of Utilizing AI, host Stephen Foskett joins Tech Field Day delegates Gina Rosenthal and Frederic Van Haren to tackle the "utilization gap" plaguing modern enterprises. While hyperscalers like OpenAI achieve near-perfect efficiency with their GPU clusters, the reality for most businesses is far more wasteful. They explore the practical challenges of hardware systems design, why high-performance chips often sit idle, and how organizations can move past the hype of acquisition to achieve true, practical utilization of their AI investments. This and more on Utilizing AI, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network. #UtilizingAI #AI #GPU #HardwareUtilization #UtilizingAI #EnterpriseTech #DataCenter #NVIDIA #OpenAI #MachineLearning

Democratizing Data is the Answer for the Future of AI Strategy | Utilizing AI Presented by Starburst

As enterprises seek to utilize artificial intelligence technology, they would be wise to bring their data and analytics professionals to the table. This episode of Utilizing AI [https://youtu.be/1E3zoa8gbiU], brought to you by Starburst, features Senior Vice President Jitender Aswani [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitenderaswani/]discussing the opportunities presented by AI to democratize data insights with Futurum analyst Brad Shimmin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradshimmin/%20] and host Stephen Foskett [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett%20]. Businesses have been dealing with data silos for decades, yet we are institutionlizing this approach with AI applications. It would be better to democratize access to data and enable everyone to directly query data rather than spending time on dashboard development. Data analysts and engineers are ready to move forward and deliver true business insights. The goal is to bring context to data to build trust in AI applications. mail topics and questions to Utilizing AI here [utilizingai@futurumgroup.com]. Utilizing AI is part of The Futurum Group's Podcast Network [https://www.futurumgroup.com/].  #UtilizingAI #Starburst #Sponsored #AI #DataAnalytics #DataScience #EnterpriseAI #DataDriven #DataStrategy #BusinessIntelligence #TechPodcast #UtilizingAI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataDemocratization #Analytics #BigData #AIGovernance #Innovation

AI Just Rebuilt Your PC Ecosystem: The Rise of Affordable and AI PCs | Utilizing AI Episode 25

The PC market is seeing a major reset, driven by the impact of smartphone technologies and the emergence of AI. This episode of Utilizing AI [https://youtu.be/sRWhSp3x5u8] features Stephen Foskett [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett%20], Futurum Research Director & Practice Lead for Intelligent Devices Olivier Blanchard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierblanchard/], and Solutional CEO Scott Robohn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrobohn/%20], discussing the new face of the PC. AI application processing is moving to devices like phones and laptops, reducing cost and latency and enabling interactivity and security. Mobile phone technology is enabling a fundamental restructuring of the PC market, with high-end developer workstations, traditional laptops and desktops with AI, and an emerging trend of affordable midrange laptops. Apple kicked off this trend with the MacBook Neo, which is powered by a mobile chip and has lower specs but better hardware, and the coming transition of ChromeOS to Android. Email topics and questions to Utilizing AI here [utilizingai@futurumgroup.com]. Utilizing AI is part of The Futurum Group's Podcast Network [https://www.futurumgroup.com/].

The Gap Between AI Promises & AI Reality - Utilizing AI Episode 24

AI is everywhere right now, but real-world value is still uneven. In this episode of Utilizing AI [https://youtu.be/DDcapD0WWEg] featuring Stephen Foskett [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett%20], Olivier Blanchard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierblanchard/], and guest Scott Robohn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrobohn/%20], the discussion cuts through the hype cycle and focuses on what actually matters: where AI is working today, where it is failing to deliver ROI, and what needs to change for broader adoption. The panel explores why we are in a “10X hype cycle,” how specialized AI agents and orchestration are starting to replace general-purpose expectations, and why infrastructure decisions around hardware and software can make or break AI initiatives. They also dig into the tension between productivity gains, displacement concerns, and the reality that AI is still a tool, not a magic solution. From spec-driven development to the limits of current models, from silicon constraints to the rise of personal AI agents, this conversation grounds the future of AI in practical constraints and real business outcomes. If you are trying to understand where AI is actually headed beyond marketing claims, this episode lays out the signal behind the noise. Email topics and questions to Utilizing AI here [utilizingai@futurumgroup.com]. Utilizing AI is part of The Futurum Group's Podcast Network [https://www.futurumgroup.com/].  #UtilizingAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIDevelopment #AItools #AIHypeCycle #MachineLearning #TechPodcast #AIProductivity #AIInnovation #EnterpriseAI #FutureOfAI #AIAgents