Why Enterprise AI Adoption is Still so Hard
Aug 21, 2026The Gradient Ascent podcast
Why Enterprise AI Adoption is Still so Hard
Running time: 25 minutes, 24 seconds
In our latest conversation on building enduring AI companies, guests George Babu and Gideon Hayden dive into why enterprise AI adoption remains challenging.
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Paul McKinlay
Executive Managing Director, Head of Innovation Banking
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