Why are so many companies investing in AI but seeing so little real impact? Is the biggest barrier bad data, or a workforce that secretly lacks the confidence to use it? In this conversation with Vivek and Bryan from the Global AI Leaders Network (GAIL), we unpack why organisations are stuck in “pilot mode,” why AI still feels intimidating to non-technical teams, and why literacy, not infrastructure may be the true bottleneck.

The discussion explores what actually moves the needle: safe “sandpit” environments where employees can experiment without fear, leadership that visibly uses AI, cross-functional teams tackling real business problems, and a culture that treats failure as part of progress. From marketing transformation to compliance automation, Vivek and Bryan share practical examples. They also warn that the biggest AI risk isn’t rogue superintelligence, it’s unintentional misuse by people who don’t fully understand the tools.

Finally, the episode dives into responsible AI, governance, and how organisations can scale from scattered pilots to enterprise-wide impact. If you want to understand what separates companies that talk about AI from those actually transforming with it and how to build a “human + AI” workforce ready for the future, this conversation is packed with grounded, actionable insight.

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