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A Data-Driven Reality Check on AI in Business (Interview with Tom Davenport, Babson College)

August 31, 2026 · 40 min

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Tom Davenport — the man who called data science "the sexiest job of the 21st century" — is back with a reality check on AI. As one of the most seasoned observers of how businesses actually adopt transformative technology, Davenport brings a rare, well-calibrated perspective to the AI hype cycle. Is this moment genuinely different from past paradigm shifts, or are we pattern-matching to a familiar story? Katie sits down with her old colleague to find out what's really happening when companies try to put AI to work.

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