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Data and Analytics 2030: The Future AI-Native Enterprise

August 06, 2026

By 2030, AI models may be everywhere. Competitive advantage won't be. In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Distinguished Vice President Analyst and Chief of Research Rita Sallam explores what will separate the true leaders as AI becomes increasingly commoditized. Drawing from Gartner's vision for the AI-native enterprise, she outlines the critical shifts data and analytics leaders need to make now, from building trusted data and context foundations to rethinking workforce design, governance,...

Start With AI Literacy: Why Most Leaders Are Missing the Point

July 23, 2026

AI isn't failing. AI literacy is. Nearly half of CEOs say their AI investments are breaking even at best. In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner Distinguished Vice President Analyst Mandi Bishop explains why the biggest barrier to AI value isn't the technology — it's people's ability to work effectively with it. Learn how critical thinking, prompt discipline and AI literacy can improve adoption, reduce risk and unlock better business outcomes.   You'll learn: Why AI literacy — not more AI too...

AI Needs People: Why CIOs Are Rethinking the Productivity Play

July 09, 2026

Many companies cut talent in pursuit of AI value. Now they're discovering what was lost in the process. In this episode, we explore a shift taking place in organizations' AI journeys: after an initial rush to pursue productivity gains and cost savings, many leaders are rediscovering that human expertise is essential to realizing AI's full value. Gartner Senior Executive Partner Denise McCurdy joins us to share what she's hearing directly from CIOs as they navigate mounting pressure to deliver...