How to Manage Counterfeit Realities: AI, Authenticity & Digital Trust
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into the concept of counterfeit reality, where AI-generated content blurs the line between what’s real and what isn’t. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Daryl Plummer, who is not only an expert in the field but also coined the term “counterfeit reality,” explores the risks and opportunities that deepfakes, synthetic data and AI avatars will present in the coming years. From the potential for increased creativity and innovation to the pitfalls of reduced confidence in brand integrity, Daryl offers practical insights for executive leaders to navigate this quickly evolving landscape. This episode originally aired October 2024 Dig Deeper Read Now: Protect Your Organization From Disinformation Campaigns https://gtnr.it/3UcowA7 Watch Now: 7 Disruptions Through 2029 You Might Not See Coming https://gtnr.it/44yD9U2
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When AI Takes the Lead: Navigating Unexpected Emotional Outcomes
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into what it means for organizations as machine tools become our teammates. As the final part of our three-part Top of Mind series on the AI outcomes that matter, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio explores the evolving human-machine relationship, and why behavioral outcomes should be treated with the same attention and rigor as both business and technology outcomes. Tune in to learn how leaders and organizations can navigate the complexities of AI outcomes to succeed over the following year and beyond Dig Deeper Learn More: How AI Will Impact Your Workforce https://gtnr.it/4jsVTIN Watch Now: Gartner Top of Mind https://gtnr.it/4iCiAKT
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A World of AI Excess: The Tech Outcomes That Matter for 2025
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore the transformative AI technology outcomes that every executive leader needs to know for 2025. Tune in to hear Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio break down what organizations need to understand to navigate a world of AI excess: from AI and data coming from everywhere to a new type of tech stack, the tech sandwich. Dig Deeper Learn more: 3 Ways CIOs Can Achieve Strong AI Outcomes https://gtnr.it/42cVJzP Watch now: Gartner Top of Mind https://gtnr.it/4iCiAKT
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From Uncertainty to Strategy: Navigating Policy Shifts in 2025
In this episode of ThinkCast, we explore how CIOs and tech leaders can navigate evolving U.S. policy changes, economic volatility and AI-driven transformation. Pulled from a recent Gartner webinar on the shifting U.S. policy landscape, this quick discussion features insights from Gartner Experts Milind Govekar, Kristin Root and Michael Harmelink. They delve into strategies for scenario planning, AI investment prioritization, cost optimization and cybersecurity risk management. Discover how to anticipate change rather than just react to it — and how technology leaders can drive business value amid uncertainty. Dig Deeper Watch the Webinar: Business Implications of U.S. Federal Policy Changes https://gtnr.it/43zkya1 Discover: The Guide to Building an AI Roadmap That Drives Value https://gtnr.it/3XHvtuF
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Beyond ROI — The 3 AI Business Outcomes Every Leader Must Understand
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we tackle the AI business outcomes that matter most for 2025. As part of our Top of Mind video series, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio unpacks the three key dimensions of AI value — Return on Employee (ROE), Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on the Future (ROF) — and explains how leaders should balance them as a portfolio. Tune in to learn how all three will impact decision making, talent retention and strategic investments for organizations in today’s AI landscape. Dig Deeper Explore more: Map Your AI Use Cases https://gtnr.it/4gpTg8E Watch now: Gartner Top of Mind https://gtnr.it/4iCiAKT
Gartner ThinkCast puts you at the intersection of business and technology with insights from the top experts on how to build a more successful organization, team and career in the Digital Era. Join us every other Tuesday to get your competitive advantage. View all Gartner ThinkCast episodes at https://www.gartner.com/en/podcasts/thinkcast
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