Enterprises are rethinking their AI strategies. Instead of billion-dollar moonshots, they’re betting on micro transformations—smaller, high-value projects that deliver quick wins while laying the groundwork for governance, security, and scalable AI adoption.

In this episode, we unpack the realities of enterprise AI adoption: why so many projects fail, the challenges of scaling GenAI when costs rise instead of fall, and how industries like banking, manufacturing, and healthcare are finding ROI in targeted use cases.

We also explore the guardrails enterprises are building—compliance, auditability, and security—and the shift towards efficient models that could democratize AI. Plus, a sharp look at OpenAI’s expansion into consulting, browsers, and hardware—is it a competitive advantage or a dilution of focus?

This episode brings clarity to the noise, spotlighting what’s working, what’s failing, and where enterprise AI is headed next.

In this episode of AI Rising, host Nelson John is joined by Biswajit Bhattacharya, Lead Client Partner & Automotive Industry Leader at IBM Consulting India and South Asia, to explore how artificial intelligence is driving the next wave of transformation across India’s manufacturing and mobility sectors.Together, they dive into how AI is reshaping operations - its role in helping companies align profitability with sustainability goals through ESG-driven growth, digital twins, data fabric. The conversation also highlights IBM’s role in enabling smart factories and predictive maintenance to resilient supply chains, software-defined vehicles, and trustworthy AI frameworks.Tune in to discover how AI is not just a tool but a catalyst powering innovation, resilience, and a smarter industrial future for India.

This episode of the AI Rising podcast explores the journey and impact of JARVIS, an Indian AI-powered video analytics platform. The discussion highlights how JARVIS leverages computer vision and audio analytics for real-time security, operational insights, and proactive monitoring in environments like police forces, universities, and retail. The episode also examines India’s strengths and challenges building its AI ecosystem, the importance of ethical AI deployment, and the opportunities ahead for vision AI innovations.