The AI Journey That Will Define Your Data & Analytics Future
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into how data and analytics leaders can navigate the mounting pressure to deliver AI results, while building the trust, governance and business value needed for long-term success. Fresh from the Opening Keynote at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, Gartner experts Gareth Herschel and Carlie Idoine share why this is the best time to be in data and analytics — and how to scale your AI journey with confidence. From trust models and “freedom in a box” governance, to measuring real value and telling the right story, they break down what it takes to turn AI potential into measurable impact. Tune in to discover: Why trust in both AI and data is the foundation for success How to design governance that accelerates innovation Ways to measure value beyond ROI — including return on the future How storytelling bridges the gap between analytics and business impact Dig Deeper: Buy tickets to Gartner Data & Analytics Summit Watch the full Opening Keynote
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AI Agents Are Here: Impact Update on 2025’s Top Tech Trends
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we revisit the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 — particularly those focused on AI — and explore the impact they’ve had so far. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Gene Alvarez returns to unpack how this year’s most critical tech trends are playing out across enterprises with ever-increasing speed, including agentic AI, disinformation security and AI governance platforms. From ethics-by-design to the rise of AI coworkers, discover what’s working, what’s evolving and what leaders need to prepare for as we approach the reveal of the 2026 trends. Tune in to discover What agentic AI means for productivity, coworking and knowledge compression Why AI governance platforms are becoming a critical pillar of enterprise trust How disinformation security tools are emerging to combat deepfakes What organizations can do to avoid “ethics washing” and shadow IT risks Why every tech trend now requires responsible innovation at its core Dig deeper Buy tickets to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ to see the 2026 trends debut live Download the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 Watch the full Top Strategic Tech Trends for 2025: The Impact So Far webinar
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Understanding AI Hallucinations: Inside the Machine Mind
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore one of the most persistent — and evolving — challenges with AI: hallucinations. Returning from our Top of Mind video series, Gartner Chief of Research Chris Howard breaks down what hallucinations really are, why they happen and what they reveal about how machines think. From multiagent systems to physics-informed neural networks, discover how the next wave of AI innovation is moving beyond prediction and toward precision, all while relying on AI-ready data. Tune in to discover: Why hallucinations happen and what they say about how AI works How multiagent systems and PINNs are changing how machines reason When to use probabilistic neural networks vs. deterministic tools Why not every business problem needs AI How hallucinations might actually help reframe your thinking Dig deeper: Buy tickets to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ Download the 2025 Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence Watch more Gartner Top of Mind episodes
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The HR Reset: Making Work Better in the Age of AI
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore how HR leaders can meet the moment in 2025, where AI acceleration, evolving employee expectations and cultural fragmentation are redefining work. Pulled from the Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ Opening Keynote, Gartner experts Jessie Knight and Russ McCall uncover the critical role HR must play in addressing widening performance gaps — and how guided collaboration, collective intelligence and a human-first approach to AI can reset the workplace for what’s next. Tune in to discover: Why traditional talent strategies are falling short What’s behind the collaboration, skills and technology gaps How leading HR teams are using AI-powered nudges How to future-proof your workforce with smarter learning Dig Deeper: Buy tickets to Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ Download the Future of Work Toolkit Watch the full Opening Keynote
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The GenAI Productivity Trap: Why Faster Isn’t Always Better
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive back into one of the most urgent questions facing enterprise leaders in 2025: How can organizations turn GenAI initiatives into measurable business value? Recorded from a recent Gartner webinar, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Nate Suda walks through how productivity does not automatically equal value, and the often-misunderstood link between the two. From productivity leakage and task-level blindspots to bottlenecks, prioritization strategies and use case misfires, Suda delivers a clear framework for where to focus — and who to focus on — to get the most out of GenAI. Tune in to discover: Why productivity does not equal value What productivity leakage looks like and how to stop it How to match GenAI use cases to employee experience Four ways to define productivity beyond just speed or time saved Dig Deeper: Buy tickets to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Register to watch Beyond Productivity: How CIOs Can Cut Costs with Generative AI Read For AI Value, Focus on Your Use Cases
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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