The Gradient Ascent Episode 2, Part 2 – Why Enterprise AI Adoption is Still so Hard

Aug 21, 20261 minute

The Gradient Ascent Episode 2, Part 2 – Why Enterprise AI Adoption is Still so Hard

In Part 2 of our latest Gradient Ascent Podcast conversation on building enduring AI companies, guests George Babu and Gideon Hayden dive into why enterprise AI adoption remains challenging. From operationalizing AI at scale to how agents are reshaping software and spend, they also explore why emerging areas like physical AI and agent security may define the next wave of innovation.

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Paul McKinlay

Executive Managing Director, Head of Innovation Banking

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