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Targeting AI Securing autonomous enterprise agents in the age of generative AIIn this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, host Esther Shittu interviews Oren Michels, of 2024 startup Barndoor.ai, an AI data and access management vendor, about how to effectively secure enterprise agentic and generative AI systems. The approach is different from traditional cybersecurity paradigms designed to prevent outside intruders from doing harm within an organization's IT system, according to Michels. With agents, security procedures need to focus on the agents themselves to ensure they are performing as their human counterparts intend. The podcast was recorded at the AI Summit conference in New York City on Dec. 10.

2025-12-1004 min

Busy Moms Get It Done 🎙️ 6 MONTHS LATER: The Honest Truth About Motherhood, Career, and A Need For RestWelcome back to the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast! It’s been six incredible, exhausting, and transformative months, and I’m finally ready to share my honest reflection on this wild journey of being a busy mom and a podcaster. In this emotional and candid episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the expectations I had about motherhood versus the beautiful, challenging reality. 🤰 The Reality Check: I’m discussing how motherhood has significantly impacted my career and personal growth. We dive into the big question: Can women truly have it all? ...

2025-12-0817 min

Targeting AI Breaking news: AWS moves at re:Invent make the cloud giant an AI playerIn this special news analysis edition of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Esther Shittu and Shaun Sutter interview R "Ray" Wang of Constellation Research, with Wang live from the AWS re:Invent 2025 conference in Las Vegas. Wang says AWS's new frontier AI agents represent a major step in the development of agentic AI, and other AI vendors are likely to follow AWS's lead. He also notes that AWS's new Trainium AI chips position AWS to be less reliant on AI chips from Nvidia, though the AI hardware giant continues to be a major chip provider to AWS...

2025-12-0207 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Unlocking Your Purpose: Faith, Motherhood & Building Wealth Through a Biblical LensIn this episode of Busy Moms Get It Done, we unlock your purpose by examining faith, motherhood, and wealth through a biblical lens. Host Esther Shittu is joined by DeShanti Genus to discuss why you don't have to choose between raising a family and building a kingdom business. DeShanti breaks down how to use Biblical principles as a blueprint for business strategy. She challenges listeners to ask the question, "What is in your house?"—teaching you how to identify the hidden assets and gifts God has already given you to create wealth. In this episode, we c...

2025-12-0147 min

Busy Moms Get It Done A Busy Mom's Lens on Gentle Parenting, Hustle Culture and PhotographyIf you've ever felt the gap between the beautiful expectations of motherhood and the messy reality, this episode is for you. Busy Mom host Esther Shittu sits down with Janah Dawson, a photographer from the New England area. Janah opens up about her personal transformation, emphasizing the crucial shift toward Intentional Parenting and Gentle Discipline—a path focused on connection, not rage or violence. Key Takeaways: The Motherhood Myth: Navigating the real gap between societal expectations and the beautiful, complex realities of raising kids. The Power of Intentionality: Practical tips for gentle dis...

2025-11-2444 min

Targeting AI Alibaba.com B2B marketplace buys and sells with AIIn this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Esther Shittu and Shaun Sutner interview Justin Liu of B2B platform Alibaba.com., discussing his extensive experience in e-commerce and the evolution of B2B sourcing in the age of AI. Liu shares insights on the complexities of B2B transactions, the innovative AI tools being implemented to enhance buyer and seller experiences, and the rapid adoption of these technologies by small businesses. He also highlights the importance of supplier verification and security in B2B commerce, and how AI is transforming traditional roles in...

2025-11-1841 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Fired on Maternity Leave: A Mom's Leap to Building A Media EmpireWhile on maternity leave, Paula Oyinkan Bello from ⁨@ThePaulaOyinkanShow⁩ learned she was made redundant, not once but twice. In this Busy Moms Get It Done episode, Paula shares the shocking experience of being made redundant not once, but twice, during her maternity leave—a crisis that ultimately sparked her decision to EMBRACE THE FEAR and build her own supportive ecosystem for women. She explored the critical journey of mompreneurship, the need for increased media representation, and the fundamental shift required to thrive in the business world. Key Takeaways You'll Learn: Overcoming the Fear...

2025-11-1756 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Harmony Over Balance: Productivity Systems for the Busy Work-Life MomAs busy moms, we often seek balance in trying to take care of our children, excel at our jobs, and manage everything else on our plates. However, Brittani Jean-Philippe, author of A Harmonized Life: Work, Life and Mom-Life Productivity Workbook, believes that instead of focusing on balance, moms should try to find harmony between all their responsibilities. In this episode of the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, host Esther Shittu speaks with Brittani about the importance of effective systems and the challenges of achieving a work-life balance as a mom. Key Takeaways: Harmony in life is more r...

2025-11-0323 min

Targeting AI Breaking news: What Nvidia's $5 trillion milestone means for AIIn this special news analysis edition of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Esther Shittu and Shaun Sutner discuss Nvidia's historic achievement on Oct. 29 of becoming the first company to reach a $5 trillion market valuation with R "Ray" Wang of Constellation Research. The conversation explores the implications of this milestone for enterprise AI technology, the current AI boom, and the potential for a bubble in the market. They also touch on Nvidia's market position and the concerns surrounding monopoly in the context of the ongoing U.S.-China AI war. Featuring R "Ray" Wang, founder and...

2025-10-2905 min

Busy Moms Get It Done African Parenting in the Diaspora: Ways to Balance Culture & KidsFor many moms, parenting is a challenge. However, for immigrant moms, parenting and juggling two cultures seems nearly impossible. In this episode, Esther Shittu interviews Jibby, the author of 'African Parenting in Diaspora', discussing the unique challenges and experiences of parenting in a foreign country. They explore the realities of motherhood, the importance of cultural balance, intentional parenting strategies, and the need for community support. Key Points Motherhood is a blend of joy and challenges. Cultural balancing is essential for immigrant parents. Intentional parenting requires learning and adapting. Community support is crucial for parenting abroad. Children can thrive in dual c...

2025-10-2731 min

Targeting AI Breaking News: Impact of the AWS Outage on AI ApplicationsIn this breaking news analysis episode of the Targeting AI podcast from Informa TechTarget's AI Business, Esther Shittu and Shaun Sutner discuss the recent AWS outage that disrupted numerous websites and services, including AI applications such as widely used generative AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Tech analyst David Nicholson provides insights into the causes of the outage, emphasizing the importance of multi-site redundancy for enterprises relying on cloud services. The discussion also touches on the implications for AI applications and the need for businesses to consider redundancy options to prevent future disruptions. Featuring: David Nicholson, analyst...

2025-10-2105 min

Targeting AI Streaming data and generative AI: Confluent's approachIn this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Shaun Sutner and Esther Shittu interview Sean Falconer of streaming data platform vendor Confluent. They discuss Confluent's AI strategy, the importance of real-time data management, and the integration of generative AI and multi-agent systems into business processes. Falconer emphasizes the need for high-quality data and the advantages of open source technologies like Apache Kafka and Flink. The conversation also touches on the challenges of implementing AI systems and the future direction of AI technology at Confluent. Featuring: Sean Falconer, senior director of AI Strategy at Confluent.

2025-10-2130 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Journalist to SAHM in Canada: Immigration ALMOST Killed This Mom's CareerBefore moving to Canada, Sophia Etuhube was a successful journalist who had built her own media production business in Nigeria. She and her husband planned the move for "greener pastures," expecting a seamless transition into Canadian schools and careers. But sometimes, life has other plans. Instead of hitting the ground running, a critical lack of available daycare forced Sophia into the unexpected and challenging role of a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). This massive shift led to a profound crisis of confidence where Sophia admits, "I lost myself." In this crucial episode of Busy Moms Get It...

2025-10-2055 min

Targeting AI The Future of Patient Care: AI-First Approaches with Salesforce AgentforceIn this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, hosts Esther Shittu and Shaun Sutner discuss the role of AI in healthcare with Madhav Thattai of Salesforce and John Oberg of Precina Health. They explore the concept of being AI-first, the integration of AI in patient care, and the impact of agentic systems on healthcare outcomes. The conversation highlights how AI can enhance clinical practices, improve patient interactions, and streamline business processes, ultimately leading to better health outcomes and operational efficiency. In this episode, the conversation revolves around the transformative role of AI in healthcare, particularly focusing...

2025-10-1436 min

Targeting AI Salesforce advances its agentic AI platform with Agentforce 360In this breaking news analysis episode of the Targeting AI podcast from Informa TechTarget's AI Business, hosts Esther Shittu and Shaun Sutner discuss the latest innovations in agentic AI technology unveiled at Salesforce's Dreamforce conference in October with guest Madhav Thattai of CRM and CX giant Salesforce. The conversation covers the new Agentforce 360 platform, including hybrid reasoning, enhanced control and context for agents, and the importance of the user experience and data privacy. Thattai emphasizes the need for a balance between creativity and control in enterprise AI applications. Featuring: Madhav Thattai, SVP and COO of Agentforce product...

2025-10-1310 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Hormones, Health & Fitness: The Mom's Guide to Self-Care After 40Moms over 40, huddle up! This one is for you! Esther Shittu welcomes health expert Fatet Anderson. They dive into the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, health, and fitness for women over 40. In this conversation, Fatet shares her personal journey and professional insights on how to create a foundation of sustainable well-being—even while juggling family and career. If you're a busy mom over 40 feeling depleted, burned out, or simply ready to make your health a non-negotiable priority, this episode is your permission slip to start small, prioritize self-care, and finally listen to your bod...

2025-10-1336 min

Busy Moms Get It Done CRUSH Canada Immigration! Mom's Guide to Success & Avoiding MistakesAre you an immigrant mom struggling to balance parenting and navigating life in a new country? You are not alone! In this must-listen episode, host Esther Shittu chats with digital content creator and fellow immigrant mom, Boluwatife Ajayi, for a raw and real conversation about the immigrant experience in Canada. Boluwatife shares her personal "playbook" for moving from Nigeria to Canada and offers tactical advice on how to succeed without burning out. We dive deep into the essential, often-overlooked topics that matter most to mothers making a big move: What You'll Learn in This...

2025-10-0635 min

Targeting AI CoreWeave signs $14.2 billion deal with Meta PlatformsIn this special breaking news analysis edition of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, hosts Shaun Sutner and Esther Shittu dive into the latest developments in the AI industry with Torsten Volk, an analyst with Omdia. Both AI Business and Omdia are owned by Informa TechTarget. This episode covers AI cloud computing vendor CoreWeave's groundbreaking $14 billion AI compute deal with Meta Platforms, exploring its implications for enterprise AI and the future of data center services. Join us as we unravel the complexities of AI infrastructure, the race for GPU power, and the strategic moves shaping the tech landscape...

2025-09-3006 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Faith and entrepreneurship: how a dravet diagnosis changed this mom's lifeWhen her son was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, Tristia Wilkerson knew her life had to change. Leaning into her faith, the mom of two courageously walked away from her corporate job to pursue full-time entrepreneurship and content creation. In this episode, Tristia shares her journey of building the Mama's Corner community, finding balance, prioritizing self-care, and learning to trust God through the biggest trials of motherhood and business. Key Takeaways: Motherhood changes you in unexpected ways. It's important to embrace a new version of yourself after becoming a mom. Community support is crucial for mothers. Content...

2025-09-2946 min

Busy Moms Get It Done From Nigeria to Nurse: A Mother's Story of Sacrifice and SuccessAs soon as she turned 18, Tosin Addeh, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CIPP (Certified Integrative Psychiatric Provider), started her career as a nurse. However, after becoming a mother, Tosin reoriented her goals and career to focus more on her children and waited until her children reached a certain age to return to school and further her career. On this episode of Busy Moms Get It Done, Tosin delves into the expectations versus reality of motherhood, the importance of mental health, self-awareness, and the sacrifices made for family and career. She shares practical tips for organization, cultural integration, and the significance of having...

2025-09-2247 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Career vs. Motherhood: Finding balance without the sacrificeIn this episode of the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, host Esther Shittu speaks with Barbara Young-Utiaruk, founder of Set to Flourish, about the challenges and triumphs of ambitious motherhood. Barbara shares her journey from a career-focused upbringing to becoming a mother and creating a community that empowers women to balance their careers and family life. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, redefining success, and the role of AI in supporting busy moms. The conversation emphasizes that women can achieve their ambitions without sacrificing their well-being, and that it's essential to have a strong support system and to embrace...

2025-09-1542 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines S13 E215: Faith at the Center: A Mom’s Anchor — How Faith Keeps You Grounded in Chaotic SeasonsMotherhood and career often feel like a juggling act with no pause button. But what if the key to juggling isn’t doing more — it’s anchoring yourself in faith?In this powerful episode of the Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, our guest, Esther Shittu, a working mom, remote work pioneer, and podcast host, shares how she walked through seasons of uncertainty, fear, and transition, all while keeping her faith at the center.Key Empowering Moments: Defining what it means to trust God when life feels chaotic How faith can anchor you in both your h...

2025-09-1234 min

Busy Moms Get It Done How to get it done: Lisa Richards on faith, content creation and motherhoodWhat is your response when God asks you to do something? For Lisa Richards, a content creator, speaker, author and strategist, the response is a no-brainer. "If God tells me to do something, if I feel like he's telling me to do something, I'm just gonna do it," Richards said on the latest episode of Busy Moms Get It Done. "I'm his daughter, so he has to figure it out. So when it was time for me to jump into content creation, I went full force. I was booking photo shoots." In this episode, Lisa...

2025-09-0829 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Black Busy Mom's Guide to Thriving in the Corporate WorldIn this powerful episode of the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, host Esther Shittu sits down with Medina Wright, a top compliance manager and the visionary founder of Black Girls in Corporate. They dive deep into the often-unspoken realities of motherhood and the corporate world for Black women. Medina shares her personal journey, revealing the sacrifices she made and the hard-won lessons learned as a working mother. The conversation is a masterclass in building a fulfilling life, emphasizing the crucial need for community, self-care, and advocacy in the workplace. If you're a black woman...

2025-08-2525 min

Busy Moms Get It Done "I Am a TRASH Mom": Redefining Motherhood and Embracing ImperfectionIn this episode of the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, host Esther Shittu speaks with maternal awareness advocate Jessica C. Vann about the realities of motherhood, the evolution of mental health awareness, and the importance of self-care for mothers. Jessica shares her personal journey into therapy, her TRASH approach to motherhood, and the significance of maternal wellness. They discuss the societal pressures on mothers, the challenges of postpartum depression, and the need for mothers to prioritize their own well-being. Jessica emphasizes that motherhood is not about perfection but about being present and progressing, encouraging mothers to embrace their identities...

2025-08-1844 min

Busy Moms Get It Done From Nigeria to the UK: The sacrifice this working mom made to relocate for her dreamsIn this powerful episode of the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, host Esther Shittu sits down with Olamitundun Akinjide, a Health Information Manager and the founder of Ace Metformatics, to discuss a universal truth for many mothers: the sacrifice made for their dreams. Olamitundun takes us on an intimate journey from Nigeria to the UK, sharing the difficult decisions and profound personal growth that came with following her dreams while raising her children. Whether it was waiting for her babies to become toddlers before continuing her education or leaving her boys for a little less than...

2025-08-1151 min

Busy Moms Get It Done From Nigeria to the U.S.: Navigating Motherhood & CareerIn this powerful episode of Busy Moms Get It Done, host Esther Shittu sits down with the brilliant Dr. Adeola Adeniyi, PHD, to explore the complex intersection of motherhood and career. Dr. Adeniye shares her incredible journey as a mom and professional, offering a unique perspective on raising a family across two distinct cultures: Nigeria and the U.S. Dr. Adeniye discusses cultural differences in parenting, the vital importance of being truly present for your children, and the real-world challenges of juggling work and family. She also discusses key topics like intentional parenting, effective financial management, and the e...

2025-08-0429 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Resting Mom, No Guilt: Practical Tips for Guilt-Free Self-CareIn this episode of the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, Siobhan Bingham, a wellness and life coach, discusses the complexities of motherhood and balancing personal aspirations. She shares her journey into motherhood, the importance of having a support system, and her Align Framework for helping other moms navigate their wellness. Featuring: Siobhan Bingham, wellness and life coach Key takeaways: Motherhood is a journey that requires a strong support system. Self-awareness is crucial for managing motherhood and personal aspirations. The Align Framework helps moms prioritize their wellness. Overwhelm often stems from external pressures and emotional exhaustion. Mom guilt is influenced by...

2025-07-2833 min

Targeting AI News Now: Trump's AI plan and its impact on tech industry and usersIn this special news edition of Targeting AI from Informa TechTarget, government reporter Makenzie Holland discusses President Trump's AI action plan and executive orders aimed at promoting AI development and ensuring U.S. dominance in the AI race. Featuring: Makenzie Holland, Informa TechTarget senior news writer In today’s episode, senior new director Shaun Sutner and AI news writer Esther Shittu cover these topics: President Trump’s new executive order and its intent How the executive orders differ from the president’s previous orders and President Biden’s 2023 executive order Woke AI and political bias con...

2025-07-2420 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Unlock Your God-Given Vision: Balance, Faith & Motherhood with Latika VinesAre you a busy mom seeking a more profound sense of purpose? Do you find yourself saying yes to everything but have no one saying yes to you? In this episode, host Esther Shittu connects with the inspiring Latika Vines, a dedicated coach committed to helping working mothers survive and truly flourish by discovering their God-given vision. Latika shares her raw and honest journey through motherhood, including profound challenges like postpartum depression and the heartbreaking loss of her first child. Her story beautifully illustrates how these trials ultimately shaped her powerful mission: to empower other working mothers...

2025-07-2145 min

Busy Moms Get It Done How Proverbs 31 Helps Working Moms Balance Life, Career & FaithWe've all read that the Proverbs 31 woman is the woman to emulate. For working moms, she shows what is possible. On this Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, attorney and editor Tatiana Codner discusses why the Proverbs 31 woman exemplifies how women are made to do multiple things at once and do them well. She also discusses the importance of aspiring to what you see. Featuring: Tatiana Codener, attorney, author and editor In this episode, we explore: Faith plays a crucial role in her personal and professional journey. Women can successfully pursue multiple passions simultaneously. ...

2025-07-1436 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Master Your Chaos: Yoga & Self-Care for the Busy Mom in the MilitaryIn this episode, host Esther Shittu chats with a remarkable clinician, yoga therapist, and military professional. She shares her unique journey into motherhood, an unexpected career in the military, and how yoga became an indispensable tool for every busy mom to navigate both. Discover how she embraced motherhood during the unpredictable COVID-19 pandemic, finding unexpected quality time with her son. She opens up about the challenges of being a busy mom, the crucial role of self-care, and how yoga serves as a vital coping mechanism. She emphasizes the need for busy moms to prioritize their well-being and...

2025-07-0726 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Home-Based Businesses: The Path to Balance for Busy MothersIn this insightful episode, join Esther Shittu as she chats with Africa Mama Iyore, the visionary founder of the Dear Working Mom Lounge. They dive deep into the distinct challenges working mothers face, drawing powerful comparisons between African and Western cultures. Mama Iyore highlights the crucial role of community support, a stark contrast to the often isolated experience of motherhood in the West. They explore the daily juggle of balancing motherhood and career, and how home-based businesses can offer a liberating solution for many. The conversation also touches on the vital importance of health and nutrition for...

2025-06-3036 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Thriving Remotely: How One Mom Leveraged LinkedIn for Her Career & BusinessMotherhood can sometimes make us feel like we have to choose between our careers and our kids. However, with remote work, mothers can fulfill their careers while also being there for their kids. On this podcast, Sumayiya Nanyonjo dives deep into the real-world experiences of balancing motherhood, career aspirations, and the unique challenges of remote work. Sumayiya candidly shares her personal journey, from her early perceptions of what motherhood would entail to her evolving professional path. This episode emphasizes the critical importance of community support for stay-at-home mothers and explores the societal pressures placed on...

2025-06-2339 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Busy Moms & Reparenting: Healing Yourself for Intentional MotherhoodIn this inspiring episode, host Esther Shittu sits down with businesswoman and coach Samantha Broxton to dive deep into the multifaceted journey of motherhood. Samantha shares her personal path into parenting, highlighting the profound impact of intentional choices and the essential practice of reparenting ourselves. They explore the beautiful complexities and significant challenges of raising children, emphasizing the critical role of community and vulnerability in building a supportive network. Samantha offers valuable insights on striking a balance between demanding careers and a fulfilling family life while prioritizing mental health and personal growth. Key Takeaways from this Epi...

2025-06-1646 min

Busy Moms Get It Done How This Busy Mom Found Balance & Built a Business In this episode of the Busy Moms Get It Done podcast, host Esther Shittu speaks with DeAnna Taylor, founder of Mom-Care Oasis and MCO Executive Wellness about the incredible journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the absolute importance of self-care. DeAnna shares her experiences balancing career aspirations with being a mom, the unique challenges busy moms face, and the significance of rest and stress management. This conversation emphasizes the need for work-life harmony rather than just balance, encouraging mothers to prioritize their well-being while supporting their families. Episode Takeaways: Rest is essential for busy moms to recharge a...

2025-06-0935 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Motherhood Mastered: Dr. Tru's Guide to True BalanceOn this Busy Moms Get It Done episode, Esther Shittu welcomes Dr. Truly A. Davis, a dynamic CEO of KDG Creative Consulting and a passionate champion for working mothers. Dr. Tru offers a refreshing perspective on integrating career aspirations with the realities of motherhood, sharing her personal evolution from a dance entrepreneur to a leading life coach. This episode delves deep into how motherhood can be a catalyst for pursuing your deepest desires, rather than a hindrance. You'll gain invaluable insights on: How motherhood can fuel your entrepreneurial spirit and push you to new heights. Mastering...

2025-06-0247 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Introducing Esther Shittu and the Busy Moms Get It Done PodcastWelcome to the Busy Moms Get It Done! Your host, Esther Shittu, kicks off the podcast by sharing her personal journey as a working mom navigating the exciting, sometimes chaotic, world of journalism. She opens up about the unique challenges and incredible joys of balancing a demanding career with the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Esther passionately discusses why she started this podcast: to build a powerful community where moms can find genuine support and empowerment. She emphasizes the vital need for women to lift each other up, both in their parenting journeys and their professional pursuits. Drawing...

2025-06-0110 min

Busy Moms Get It Done Introducing the Busy Moms Get It Done PodcastYou're a working mom. You're busy. You need more than just another podcast telling you what you already know. This podcast delivers the missing pieces: the actionable steps to find your balance, the permission to prioritize deep rest, and the fundamental truth that...you can have a fulfilling career and be a present mom.

2025-05-1303 min

cogcast Esther Shittu: Demystifying Agentic AI and Finding the Real Stories Behind the HypeIn this episode of Cogcast, host Larissa Padden speaks with Esther Shittu, an AI News Writer for TechTarget. Esther shares her journey from TV production to tech journalism and explains what PR professionals need to know about the evolving AI landscape. She breaks down the concept of agentic AI in simple terms, discusses what stories currently interest her, and reveals how to pitch effectively in the crowded AI media space. Esther also provides insight into common AI misconceptions and shares details about her podcast ventures, including her journey as the host of the Targeting AI Podcast and her upcoming...

2025-04-1618 min

Targeting AI How the legal profession can benefit from AI technologyIn the couple of years since the popularization of ChatGPT, generative AI technology has quickly taken hold in the legal profession. It has backfired in some cases, such as when an attorney filed a legal brief written with ChatGPT's help and the AI platform hallucinated some of the cases in the brief. That case and others have led some law firms to block general access to AI tools. Most recently, Hill Dickinson, a law firm in the U.K., asked its staff not to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Many law firms are using...

2025-03-1139 min

Targeting AI Good data strategy is needed for GenAIWithout a good data strategy, generative AI becomes unusable technology for enterprises. This was true when ChatGPT started becoming popular, and it is even more accurate years later. The most recent example is the AI Chinese startup DeepSeek. While most AI cloud providers like Google, AWS and Microsoft now offer the DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model, many AI experts believe that enterprises might be hesitant to use it due to the data it was trained on. Despite DeepSeek's R1's innovation, it all comes down to the foundation, said Michelle Bonat, chief AI officer at...

2025-02-2538 min

Targeting AI Multilingual LLM revolves around synthetic dataWhile some vendors are working to ensure large language models become better at reasoning, other AI vendors are making them compatible in multiple languages. Writer is a provider of a full-stack generative AI platform for enterprises. While the vendor provides a generative AI platform that enterprises can use to build generative AI capabilities into their workflows, it also offers a family of LLMs: Palmyra. The models support text generation and translation in numerous languages, including Spanish, French, Hindi and Russian. "Multilingual training data and models that can be as good in dozens of...

2025-02-1133 min

Targeting AI Cisco generative AI strategy hinges on CX and agentsThe contact center world is a difficult place, packed with frustration and stress. Digital communications giant Cisco sees its mission as easing that experience for human contact center workers and the customers they deal with every day. For that undertaking, the vendor has seized on generative AI and agentic AI as the vehicles to both automate and augment the work of humans, in essence, smartening up the traditional chatbots that have long helped companies interact with their customers. "We're to see a lot more of what I call event-based communication, proactive communication outbound...

2025-01-2836 min

Targeting AI Box content management generative AI route is model-agnosticBox has been in the AI game for a long time. But when generative AI mushroomed into a transformative force in the tech world, the cloud content management vendor opted to turn to specialists in the new and fast-growing technology to power the arsenal of tools in its platform. "We've been doing AI for many years. But the really cool thing that happened … AI got to the point where the generative AI models understood content," said Ben Kus, CTO at Box, on the Targeting AI podcast from Informa TechTarget. "For us, this whole generative AI re...

2025-01-1440 min

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights Navigating AI Adoption: Insights, Regulations, and Data Center ExpansionIn this episode of the Business of Tech Lounge, host Dave Sobel is joined by AI news writer Esther Shittu and seasoned journalist TC Doyle to discuss the current landscape of artificial intelligence adoption, upcoming regulations, and the implications of data center expansion. They explore how these factors impact IT services and strategies for guiding customers in a rapidly evolving tech environment. The episode also features audience questions, making it an interactive discussion on the future of AI and its integration into business practices. All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do...

2025-01-1034 min

Targeting AI Autonomous AI agents on the riseThis is the year of AI agents. The last few months of 2024 brought much talk about and expectations for AI agents that can operate autonomously and semi-autonomously. Many vendors have capitalized on the enthusiasm to introduce new agentic products: Salesforce came out with Agentforce, and Microsoft introduced Copilot agents. With 2025 here, questions about whether the momentum on agents will continue. Some see the agentic hype, and real progress, persisting this year. Craig Le Clair, a Forrester Research analyst and author of the soon-to-be-published book Random Acts of Automation, is among those who think...

2025-01-0245 min

The Colin McEnroe Show An hour with astronauts!If you follow the show, then you probably know that we’ve had a bogus ban on astronauts for quite some time now. In case you don’t follow the show, let me just explain at the top here that it’s been 2,220 days — more than six years — since an astronaut last appeared on The Colin McEnroe Show. But. The ban is over! We are astronautless no more! And so, this hour — and to celebrate Astronaughty Week — we bring you no fewer than THREE astronauts. We listen back to our (in)famous interviews with legends B...

2023-11-3050 min $LOVE \'N\' FAITH$

LOVE 'N' FAITH Money Matters.Money talk is a very sensitive topic and although we consider it trivial, it is still important that we talk about it. In this episode, I and my friend, Esther answer certain questions about money and how important it is in relationships.

2022-10-1859 min