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In this episode, Dwight Raum, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Rochester Regional Health, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of AI in healthcare, including its costs, benefits, and long-term potential. He shares how technology can help reduce clinician burnout and address growing supply-and-demand challenges by supporting care teams, improving efficiency, and expanding access to care.

In this episode, Dwight Raum, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Rochester Regional Health, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of AI in healthcare, including its costs, benefits, and long-term potential. He shares how technology can help reduce clinician burnout and address growing supply-and-demand challenges by supporting care teams, improving efficiency, and expanding access to care.

In this episode, Luis E. Taveras, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Jefferson Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care across the communities Jefferson Health serves. He also shares insights on the importance of AI education and awareness, highlighting how healthcare organizations can reduce fears surrounding AI adoption and help teams embrace technology as a tool to enhance care delivery.

In this episode, Luis E. Taveras, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Jefferson Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care across the communities Jefferson Health serves. He also shares insights on the importance of AI education and awareness, highlighting how healthcare organizations can reduce fears surrounding AI adoption and help teams embrace technology as a tool to enhance care delivery.

Robert Cordova and Derek Hyde talk AI in sports ahead of their unique panel discussion with Tim Dickson on June 24.This special edition episode was sponsored by Cream City Cyber, Milwaukee's global cybersecurity consultancy helping companies of all sizes navigate digital risk. From AI governance to cybersecurity, they've got you covered. Learn more at creamcitycyber.com.In this episode, Steve sits down with the following for a fun and insightful conversation about the sports tech panel at Summerfest TechAI on June 24:Tim Dickson: [LinkedIn] The maestro. The connector. The guy who is always celebrating tech in Milwaukee and who brings all of us together. Also, he's the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Regal Rexnord. He'll be moderating the panel with Robert and Derek at Summerfest TechAI on Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00PM CST. Register for Summerfest TechAI here.Robert Cordova: [LinkedIn] Always keeping it real. Also, the guy who promised to give me a private tech tour at the Fiserv Forum. Oh, and he's Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for our Milwaukee Bucks.Derek Hyde: [LinkedIn] One of my faves to grab a beer with. He always brings the passion for sports tech and Milwaukee to any discussion. He also works as SVP of Information Technology at our Milwaukee Brewers.Lena DeLaet: [LinkedIn] How the hell does she make Summerfest TechAI happen every year? Because she's incredible and loves the work she does for our city. Which reminds me, Lena is Director, Sales & Summerfest TechAI. From AI agents to facial recognition technology, if you love the Bucks and/or Brewers, you'll love this episode.

In this episode of Tech It to the Limit, pediatric ER physician and digital health veteran Dr. Adam Glasofer returns to the pod with a characteristically unfiltered take on the oversaturation of AI in healthcare. He argues that while AI tools are genuinely game changing for clinical workflows and point of care decision support, the current investment climate has created a dangerous incentive structure. Then, recorded live at VIVE in Los Angeles, Elliott sits down with Scott Arnold, EVP and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, and Rachel Feinman, SVP of Innovation Ventures and Digital Solutions, from Tampa General Hospital for a candid conversation on operationalizing innovation. They reveal why most health systems say they want innovation but build only black holes for ideas, how TGH built actual on ramps from Idea HQ and innovation challenges to a Shark Tank event where frontline nurses pitch board members, and why "proceed until apprehended" has become their operating mantra. Tune in to hear why the future of healthcare may depend less on replacing humans and more on designing technology that helps humans think, decide, and care better.In this episode: [01:14] Welcoming Dr. Adam Glasofer[02:53] The oversaturation of AI in healthcare[05:17] Where AI actually belongs in clinical care[07:23] Lessons from CPOE and order set design[10:54] Will we ever license AI to practice medicine?[11:34] The irreplaceable human elements of clinical care[14:14] Ambient AI and the accountability paradox[15:45] The biggest fear in AI oversaturation[24:47] Sponsored skit: Kwor'm.ai[27:14] Introducing Scott Arnold and Rachel Feinman[30:04] Tampa General's innovation vision and culture[32:34] How frontline ideas reach the innovation portfolio[34:35] On-ramps for innovation: Idea HQ and Shark Tank events[36:46] From idea to scale: cycle times and the "advanced work" phase[40:06] Change management and winning hearts on the frontline[43:03] Inside the Palantir partnership[45:03] Real wins: sepsis detection, care traffic control, and the blood supply crisis[49:54] Advice for startups pitching health systems[56:30] Most overused word at VIVE 2025[58:13] Elliott's nuggets of wisdom[01:05:03] Episode wrap-upResources:Tech It To The Limit PodcastWebsite Apple PodcastDr. Adam Glasofer LinkedInScott Arnold LinkedIn Rachel Feinman LinkedIn Elliott WilsonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewelliottwilson

May 27, 2026 ~ Anika Gardenhire, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Michigan Medicine joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As growth is reshaped by AI, rising expectations and ongoing economic uncertainty, brand leaders are under increasing pressure to make clearer decisions, faster. In this podcast series, Martin Guerrieria, Head of Kantar BrandZ, speaks with global brand builders about the signals transforming their category, the strategic choices they're making in response, and how they are building brands that drive meaningful, differentiated growth in a fast‑moving world. Read the latest edition of BrandZ's global report here: www.kantar.com/brandz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Talking Industry, Aaron Blutstein speaks with Tim Dickson, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Regal Rexnord, about digital transformation in industry and the growing role of artificial intelligence. The discussion explores how organisations are scaling AI from pilot projects into real business value, the importance of data strategy and digital infrastructure, and the challenges of implementing AI across global operations. They also discuss workforce skills, digital platforms, and how evolving customer expectations are shaping the future of manufacturing and engineering.

What does it take to turn a portfolio of legacy retail brands into a scalable technology platform? In this episode of Technovation, Kumar “Kartik” Kartikeya, SVP and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Catalyst Brands, shares how he is building a shared operating model across data, AI, and customer experience to unlock enterprise value at scale. Leading technology for a $9B multi-brand retail ecosystem, Kartikeya explains how selective centralization enables faster innovation while preserving brand identity. Key insights include: How shared data and AI capabilities drive cross-brand scale Why “one plus one must equal three” in platform strategy The role of Consumer 360 in personalization and growth How AI is improving both employee productivity and customer experience Why CSAT is the most important KPI

Most people know Pandora for its iconic charms, but far fewer realize the company is the largest jewelry brand in the world by volume — producing more than 100 million pieces a year.In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein speaks with David Walmsley, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Pandora, about how the brand is modernizing its business without losing sight of what it really sells: memory, connection and emotion. David shares how Pandora's Program Phoenix transformation has helped turn around the business, why the company is investing heavily in digital and omnichannel infrastructure, and where AI is starting to unlock value across service, selling, forecasting and product design.Key TakeawaysWhy the company focused first on building stronger digital channels and stabilizing store tech before chasing bigger transformation bets; How Pandora is using AI in customer service today, and what the agentic future holds for the company;Why jewelry creates a more emotionally complex AI selling challenge than more functional categories; Where AI may have the biggest long-term impact at Pandora: design, service and operational automation; Why omnichannel success depends on brands — not customers — being the “glue” across digital and physical touchpoints; andHow to avoid the tech pitfall of “platformitis.”Related LinksExplore Pandora's jewelry collections and gifting experienceRelated reading: How Data and Tech Power Jewelry Brand Pandora's Mission to ‘Give a Voice to People's Loves'Get more retail industry insights from Retail TouchPointsSubscribe and catch up on all episodes of Retail Remix

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.In this episode we are joined by Brandon Nuttall, Chief Digital and AI Officer at Xceedance, as he unpacks how AI is transforming fraud, from simple exaggerations to sophisticated social engineering, allowing fraudsters to operate like high-tech marketing agencies. Brandon breaks down how traditional detection methods rule-based systems, network pooling, and expert judgment are being challenged by AI's ability to fabricate, disguise, and automate at scale.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marketing is entering its most complex era yet. AI is accelerating everything—but the real challenge is making sense of a system that is fragmenting faster than ever. In this episode of Frontier CMO, Josh Spanier sits down with Asmita Dubey, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at L'Oréal Groupe, who leads digital transformation across the world's largest beauty company. With more than 90,000 employees and dozens of global brands, Asmita is responsible for navigating how AI, data, and creativity reshape marketing at enterprise scale. The conversation explores why fragmentation defines modern marketing—from the consumer journey to the marketing organization itself—and how leaders must respond by building systems that scale learning. Asmita shares how L'Oréal has operationalized transformation through massive upskilling, AI-powered content creation, and a culture built around what she calls the “dual muscle” of math and magic: the balance of technology, creativity, speed, and brand building.  For CMOs and founders navigating a moment where AI is reshaping every layer of marketing—from insight to creation to commerce—this conversation offers a practical blueprint for leading transformation while protecting the creative heart of the brand. 00:00 – The Marketer's Dilemma: Fragmentation in the AI Era 01:00 – Meet Asmita Dubey & L'Oréal's “Math + Magic” Philosophy 02:00 – A Global Career & How Background Shapes Leadership 03:30 – Growing Up in a Family of Teachers & Lifelong Learning 04:45 – Leading Through Influence in a Complex Organization 06:00 – Inside L'Oréal's Massive Marketing Ecosystem 07:30 – Stakeholders Then vs. Now: The Expanding Marketing Universe 09:00 – Marketing Meets Engineering: The Rise of Beauty Tech 10:30 – Staying Ahead: Culture, Curiosity & Continuous Reinvention 11:45 – Building an Entrepreneurial Culture at Scale 13:00 – Upskilling 30,000+ Marketers & Skill-Based Organizations 15:00 – L'Oréal's Digital Transformation: From 5% to 30% E-Commerce 17:00 – Changing Consumer Behavior & New Operating Models 19:00 – Measurement Matters: Balancing Short-Term ROI & Brand Equity 21:00 – Lessons from China: Speed, Scale & Consumer-First Thinking 23:30 – Agentic Commerce & the Future of Beauty Shopping 26:00 – Why Fragmentation Is the Biggest Marketing Challenge 29:00 – AI's Role in Rebundling Marketing & Breaking Silos 31:00 – AI-Powered Consumer & Marketer Journeys Explained 33:00 – Inside L'Oréal's AI Tools: Creaitech & Content at Scale 35:00 – What's Next: The Future of Marketing in the AI Era 37:00 – Rapid Fire: Signal vs. Noise (AI, Influencers, Innovation) 40:00 – Final Takeaways: Fragmentation, Learning Systems & Dual Muscle 

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Kirk Dewyea, CIO, & Dr. Chrysoula Malogianni, SAVP of Digital Innovation & Chief Digital Experience Officer, Old Dominion UniversityIn this episode, recorded LIVE from the Ellucian Live 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado,YOUR host is Dr. Jodi BlincoListen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher education? Join EdUp Leadership!

Is AI in pharma just hype or a full-blown revolution? In this episode, ET's pharma editor Vikas Dandekar sits down with three industry heavyweights Sujay Shetty, Partner & Leader - Health Industries, PwC India, Phanimitra B, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Dr. Reddy’s and Ramesh Swaminathan, ED, Global CFO, Head of IT, Lupin to unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming drug discovery, clinical trials, manufacturing, and even org design. From AlphaFold collapsing years of R&D into weeks, to Lupin deploying Gen AI across 90+ data repositories, this conversation goes deep into what's actually working, who's winning, and why the companies without an AI roadmap risk being left behind. Listen in:You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: X and Linkedin Check out other interesting episodes like: How Will a Volatile ₹ Impact You in 2026?, How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z, India’s Labour Law Reboot, Viral to Valuation: Building Women’s Cricket as a Brand and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashish Surti, Chief Digital Information Officer, Colt Technology Services, discusses how AI is accelerating software development and the challenges of developing longer-term technology strategies in a swiftly changing environment. Among the topics he covers is the changing relationships with vendors; how AI is impacting internal software development, as well as measuring the business value of AI. Guest speaker: Ashish Surti, Chief Digital Information Officer, Colt Technology Services Hosts: Mark Newman, Chief Analyst, TM Forum Joanne Taaffe, Editor in Chief, TM Forum

On today's show, Alex and Calvin continue our discussion about the ongoing war in Iran, focusing on the literal use of artificial intelligence in the imperialist campaign being waged by the US and Israeli militaries. We analyze statements from major AI companies regarding their military contracts, unpacking the conflict between the “Department of War” and Anthropic, and contrasting this with the increasingly cozy relationship between OpenAI and the military. We argue, based on a close look at the language of both companies' statements, that despite all the hype there isn't much ideological gap between these two companies. While each claims to draw moral red lines against mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, they both rely heavily on technical jargon to justify their ongoing military partnerships and affirm numerous arbitrary assumptions about US nationalism and the non-universality of human rights. We explore how these corporate statements might function to protect the companies' progressive brand identities, showing how they still accommodate US imperial objectives.Later in the episode, we shift our focus to Palantir and its Project Maven Smart System. We explore how the military's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Cameron Stanley, presents the Maven system's “targeting workflow” as an AI-based platform for detecting targets and suggesting convenient and efficient options for killing them. We talk about how this kind of interface gamifies the battlefield, and we argue that it severely dehumanizes the victims of military violence. We go on to discuss these AI-based systems in relation to the recent US military strike on the Minab girls school in Iran, in which at least 175 people were killed, including dozens of children. While the media and the military might refer to this tragic event as an error, we suggest that this specific language is a framing device that treats a moral failure as a simple technical glitch. We close by reporting on the results of an experiment in which we tested to what extent Anthropic's Claude (which is integrated into the Maven Smart System) will acknowledge its own culpability in the Minab school strike when prompted. Spoiler alert: it will do so, but we are dubious about the ultimate significance of this given all chatbots' tendency towards sycophancy. In the end, AI tools are designed and guided by human intentions, so we must hold the people who build and use these systems accountable for their devastating consequences.Texts Analyzed in this EpisodeAnthropic: Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of WarTrump's Truth Social post condemning AnthropicOpenAI: Our agreement with the Department of WarCameron Stanley, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of War, statements on Palantir's Project Maven Smart SystemCalvin's chat transcript with Claude about its culpability for the Minab strikeWorks & Concepts Referenced in this EpisodeHaskins, C. (March 13, 2026). Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans. Wired. Pynchon, T. (2012). Mason & Dixon. Penguin.Ramkumar, A., Hagey, K., & Bergengruen, V. (February 15, 2026). Pentagon Used Anthropic's Claude in Maduro Venezuela Raid. Wired. Read, Max. (Feb 27, 2026). What Anthropic's fight with the Pentagon tells us about the politics of Silicon Valley. Read Max. An accessible transcript of this episode can be found here (via Descript)

In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer & Nasim Eftekhari, Chief AI and Analytics Officer, City of Hope, discuss building the infrastructure, governance, and culture needed to scale AI responsibly across a complex health system. They explore AI literacy, agent orchestration, and how technology can expand patient access while supporting clinicians and improving care delivery.

In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer & Nasim Eftekhari, Chief AI and Analytics Officer, City of Hope, discuss building the infrastructure, governance, and culture needed to scale AI responsibly across a complex health system. They explore AI literacy, agent orchestration, and how technology can expand patient access while supporting clinicians and improving care delivery.

My guest this week is Jon Francis, the newly appointed Chief Data & Analytics Officer, and Head of Digital at State Farm Insurance. John's career reads like a master class in how data, digital and experience converge to drive transformation. At State Farm, he's going to be focused on building smarter, more human digital experience that serves both customers and agents, a mission that sits squarely at the intersection of technology and trust.Before joining State Farm, he spent three years at General Motors as Chief Data and Analytics Officer, leading enterprise-wide data strategy and innovation. Prior to that, he served as Chief Digital and Analytics Officer at Starbucks, where he and his team built a centralized engine for analytics, machine learning, and research, powering everything from personalized marketing to AI-driven real estate decisions. If that's not enough, John's career has also spanned leadership roles at Nike, Amazon, Expedia, and T-Mobile, making him one of the few executives who's helped shape digital strategy across nearly every major industry. 

In this HFS Unfiltered conversation, Krishnan Ethirajan, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Mosaic Insurance, and Selva Vaidiyanathan, Chief Business Officer – BFSI at WNS, join Saurabh Gupta to discuss how Mosaic and WNS are building a new model for insurance — one defined by trust, speed, and intelligence. From founding a capital-light hybrid insurer to scaling globally with AI-first operations, Mosaic's journey is reshaping how underwriting works. Together, Mosaic and WNS show how “partnership with a purpose” drives innovation, agility, and real transformation across the insurance value chain. Key takeaways:Culture of Trust: True innovation starts with partnership, not paperwork.Clean-Sheet Design: With no legacy baggage, Mosaic built AI-ready, data-first operations from day one.AI as a Force Multiplier: Automating underwriting, risk selection, and claims for faster, smarter decisions.Operational Agility: A nimble, distributed model scaling to 7 offices and $1B+ in premiums.Purposeful Partnership: WNS and Mosaic prove that transformation accelerates when both sides row in the same direction.

Crosby Burns, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer for Marin County, California joins the show for a candid and forward-looking conversation on what digital innovation really means in government today. Together, we explore how a service-first mindset can help governments balance security, accessibility, and trust in an era increasingly shaped by AI, bots, and new digital entry points. We also discuss how Marin County is rethinking public websites as repositories of structured information designed for both humans and machines and how accessibility is about far more than compliance, but about removing friction across the entire citizen journey.

Rockwell Automation's Chief Digital & Information Officer Chris Nardecchia sat down with host Lucas Mearian at Foundry's CIO100 Symposium ti discusses balancing IT and digital transformation, cybersecurity in industrial environments. They also delved into AI-driven smart manufacturing and the challenges of cultural change. Nardecchia explained his company's autonomous factories, skills evolution, and how AI accelerates onboarding, productivity, and recurring-revenue growth, while supporting critical infrastructure customers worldwide across diverse industries.And for more conversations with CIOs, check out CIO Leadership Live in Atlanta on March 5 at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta. This exclusive, in-person experience brings together CIOs and senior technology leaders for candid, peer-driven conversations on leadership, innovation, and what's next. We're also accepting nominations for the Next CIO Awards, recognizing emerging technology leaders who are shaping the future of IT. If that sounds like you — or someone on your team — now is the time to nominate. Learn more, register for Atlanta, and submit your Next CIO nomination at event.foundryco.com/cio-100-leadership-live-atlanta/.Interested in being on a CIO Leadership Live episode? Contact Ellen Fanning by email (ellen_fanning@foundryco.com)#CIOLeadershipLive

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared his team's long-awaited new plans to outpace U.S. adversaries by rapidly advancing the military's arsenal of AI, drones, hypersonics and other disruptive technologies — and drastically reshaping the Pentagon's approaches for safely deploying them. Speaking onstage at SpaceX's Starbase launch site in Texas, during a tour hosted by its billionaire CEO Elon Musk, Hegseth said: “In short, when it comes to our current threat environment, we are playing a dangerous game with potentially fatal consequences. We need innovation to come from anywhere and evolve with speed and purpose.” Hegseth's speech and three accompanying memorandums released Monday reveal the Trump administration's latest, fast-moving and multifaceted vision to overhaul the Defense Department's technology enterprise and dismantle perpetual barriers that have historically slowed the military's commercial capability adoption. Hegseth said that old era ends today, and that the department is done running what he called a peacetime science fair while our potential adversaries are running a wartime arms race. The revamped structure notably aims to anchor a “unified innovation ecosystem built around six execution organizations” that will now collectively operate under the purview of DOD Chief Technology Officer and Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael. Those newer and more legacy entities include: the Pentagon's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO); Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA); Defense Innovation Unit (DIU); Office of Strategic Capital (OSC); Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO); and Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). Senate and House appropriators are eyeing White House work on IT, artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure — and a continued presence for DOGE — as part of their fiscal year 2026 bill to fund Financial Services and General Government. On the executive branch funding released Sunday for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, lawmakers agreed on $124.3 million for salaries and expenses in the White House's Office of Administration, with up to $12.8 million used for IT modernization. No more than $10 million of that IT pie should be spent for security and continuity of operations improvements. The Information Technology Oversight and Reform (ITOR) bucket, which historically has supported the Office of the Federal CIO and the now-defunct U.S. Digital Service, would receive $8 million under the new budget. House Appropriations Republicans said in their press release that that money would be used to fund the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which has replaced USDS as the U.S. DOGE Service. That $8 million figure is a fraction of the Trump administration's initial ask. In its June 2025 budget proposal, the White House requested $45 million in funding for DOGE, the Elon Musk-created group that led the decimation of the federal workforce in the early days of the Trump administration under the auspices of rooting out waste, fraud and abuse of agencies, but ended up raising government spending. The White House also sought $19 million for the ITOR account. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The Pentagon is looking to launch a new Enterprise Command and Control Program Office in a move that would consolidate and refresh its long-standing efforts to provide common operating panes and user-specific AI tools to track and target enemies in real time. This envisioned hub would combine and expand the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's Maven Smart System (MSS) and Edge Data Mesh capabilities into the “Enterprise C2 Suite” — a new platform and program of record for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control and Al-enabled warfighting options, according to sources familiar with the plan who requested anonymity to discuss it ahead of a forthcoming, official announcement. Internal guidance regarding a new EC2 Program Office suggests that its establishment would ensure that the Defense Department has the “authority, resources, and accountability to deliver capability at the speed of relevance.” DOD's undersecretariats for Intelligence and Security (I&S) and Research and Engineering (R&E) would be directed to deliver a plan for “the expedient transition of MSS authorities, infrastructure, support activities, and responsibilities” from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to the EC2 Program Office. This new program office would essentially fuse multiple Pentagon elements that have come to fruition since the late 2010s, and are associated with digitizing command-and-control processes and deploying AI across the joint force. The Defense Department is soliciting ideas for how artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities can assist in the zero-trust assessment process as the deadline to reach target-level compliance approaches. According to a request for information posted Tuesday, the DOD's Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office is interested in leveraging “automation, AI and ML to accelerate and scale [zero trust] assessments” across the entire department — specifically for “purple team assessments.” The technologies will help the Pentagon mitigate its limited capacity to validate initial compliance and conduct continuous assessments, the RFI noted. Zero trust is a cybersecurity concept that assumes IT networks and systems are constantly under attack by adversaries, requiring the Pentagon to continuously monitor and authenticate users and their devices as they move through the network. The department's Zero Trust Strategy mandates all DOD components to achieve “target levels” of zero trust by the end of fiscal 2027. Validating compliance requires a combination of internal and third-party assessments. A key part of the Pentagon's independent evaluation process is a method called purple teaming, which analyzes and tests both how “red team” adversaries and “blue force” cyber defenders move and interact in an IT network. However, officials have previously noted that conducting comprehensive purple teaming can be a time-consuming process that can take warfighters away from other important missions. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

January 6, 2025 ~ Jason Joseph, Chief Digital and Information Officer for Corewell Health joins Kevin to discuss how ChatGPT is helping users navigate health care and health insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is reshaping patient outcomes and expanding access to care. He shares why health systems can't afford to stand still as AI drives new efficiencies, and where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth as digital transformation accelerates across healthcare.

In this episode, Ratnakar Lavu, Chief Digital Information Officer at Elevance Health, discusses how AI is driving simpler, more personalized member experiences, streamlining provider workflows, and improving internal productivity, while emphasizing responsible AI governance and measurable impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Host Emily Wearmouth is joined by Netskope's Chief Digital and Information Officer, Mike Anderson, and Chief Information Security Officer, James Robinson, to discuss the evolving, and often conflicting, mandates of CIOs and CISOs concerning AI adoption. They dive into how to identify high-impact AI projects, the security challenge of shadow AI, and the need for new security models, like Model Context Protocol (MCP), to manage agent-to-agent communication. Additionally, learn about the internal initiatives Mike and James help to drive, such as the "Promptathon" and "AI Ambassador" program, designed to bridge the gap between innovation and security, and get their top tips for both disrupting and defending your organization in the age of generative AI.

Have you ever wondered how an industry known for delays and uncertainty suddenly starts operating with the pace of a tech company? That thought stayed with me as I spoke with Eppie Vojt, the Chief Digital and AI Officer at West Shore Home. His team is bringing applied AI into home remodeling in a way that feels practical, grounded, and surprisingly human. Eppie explains how a strong data foundation allowed them to introduce agentic systems without the usual chaos. Those systems now handle scheduling, permitting, forecasting, and communication in the background. The result is a level of certainty that customers rarely experience in remodeling. When someone signs a project, they already know the installation date. Hours of operational work happen silently, and that alone changes the entire experience. We also talk about the culture that made this possible. Instead of forcing new tools onto teams, leadership encouraged small experiments and curiosity. That simple move flipped the mood internally. Departments began approaching Eppie with ideas rather than waiting to be pushed. The rollout was gradual, giving people time to shift into more valuable work without fear or disruption. Looking ahead, Eppie sees huge potential in letting customers start their journey in different ways. Tools like photogrammetry and digital twins could help people get early pricing guidance without a full in-home visit. It reflects a bigger change across physical industries as AI becomes something that quietly supports accuracy, safety, and convenience. If you care about real AI adoption rather than hype, this one offers a clear view into what works. I'd love to hear what stood out to you after listening. Useful Links Connect with Eppie Vojt on LinkedIn Learn more about West Shore in this video Tech Talks Daily is Sponsored by NordLayer: Get the exclusive Black Friday offer: 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with the coupon code: techdaily-28. Valid until December 10th, 2025. Try it risk-free with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

What does it really take to scale AI across a global enterprise? In this episode, Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at General Mills, shares the AI playbook behind the company's digital transformation from foundational investments in cloud and data governance to business-led innovation across supply chain, e-commerce, and marketing. With 96% of General Mills’ supply chain data now clean and governed, Jaime's team is shifting from predictive analytics to agentic architectures that enable scalable, AI-powered automation. Key insights include: Why cloud migration came before ERP modernization How trust and business integration drive AI adoption Building a connected data foundation to serve every segment Agentic AI use cases in supply chain and marketing Org design strategies to “lift and shift” innovation at scale

Organizations want the speed that AI promises, but they also need judgment. In this episode, Earl Newsome, CIO at Cummins, and Viren Shah, Chief Digital and Information Officer at AGCO, join Sanjog Aul to discuss why the CIO should help guide ethical and responsible AI adoption. They share lessons on trust, safety, value creation, team readiness, and what leaders must do to make AI work for everyone. Topics Covered   00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – AI pressure vs leadership responsibility 06:30 – Balancing ambition with judgment 10:55 – What responsible AI really means 15:20 – The role of human guidance 19:40 – Empowering teams while protecting the enterprise 24:30 – Rethinking how AI value is measured 29:15 – Choosing when to say yes or no 33:40 – The evolving role of the CIO 38:10 – How organizations should structure AI ownership 42:00 – What leaders want to shape in the next few years Full transcript: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com Follow CIO Talk Network   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com About CIO Talk Network   CIO Talk Network is a global community where business and technology leaders share experiences, challenge assumptions, and learn from each other. Every episode is designed to provide clarity, context, and real value without hype.

On this episode, Sha Edathumparampil, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Baptist Health South Florida, joins the podcast to discuss rising concerns around the cost of care and how health systems can expand access while improving the patient experience. He also highlights the role of digital strategy in enabling personalized medicine and delivering more tailored, effective care at scale.

An interview with Sal Companieh, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Cushman & Wakefield.

In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, recorded live at the HLTH 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Eric Glazer sits down with Scott Arnold from Tampa General Hospital, one of the nation's leading academic health systems, to explore their ambitious digital transformation journey. The conversation dives deep into how TGH built a unified digital foundation across a large, geographically dispersed system, enabling them to scale AI solutions that deliver measurable impact on operations, patient care, and the clinician experience. Scott shares his blueprint for modernizing a major health system, moving AI from pilot project to enterprise-wide tool, and provides practical lessons for health system and health plan leaders seeking to reduce burnout, improve satisfaction, and bring innovation to scale. The conversation dives into: Why a single digital operating system, standardizing the EHR, analytics, and phone systems, is the non-negotiable foundation for scalable AI and consistent patient experience The function of TGH Ventures, the dedicated venture arm used to fund and rapidly implement market-vetted digital health solutions The strategy for prioritizing AI deployment by focusing on human-centric problems, such as clinician burnout and nursing staff turnover How TGH partnered with Palantir to create an AI-enabled Care Coordination Operating System (CCOS) that uses real-time data to optimize patient flow and predict risk The critical need for operational governance to prevent AI from being layered on fragmented infrastructure, which often leads to "faster chaos" Building a culture that is grounded in trust, speed, and experimentation to ensure the organization can keep pace with rapid technological evolution This discussion offers a pragmatic, replicable blueprint for any health system ready to modernize with intention and urgency, demonstrating how digital transformation can be grounded in practicality, not just hype. References: Charlie Munger's famous quote "Trust is one of the greatest economic forces on Earth" Learning from outside healthcare: Scott's view on "taking a page out of Apple" and applying consumer-grade principles to hospital system design Scott Arnold's Bio: https://www.tgh.org/about-tgh/tampa-general-hospital-leadership/scott-arnold Partner with Bright Spots Ventures: If you are interested in speaking with the Bright Spots Ventures team to brainstorm how we can help you grow your business via content and relationships, email hkrish@brightspotsventures.com About Bright Spots Ventures: Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation. We help healthcare leaders discover what's working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the "bright spots" in healthcare—proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com. Visit our website:  www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com. Follow Bright Spots in Healthcare: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shared-purpose-connect/

A Texas telecom confirms a nation-state attack. A global outage disrupts Azure and Microsoft 365 services.  Malicious npm packages steal sensitive data from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.  Hacktivists have breached multiple critical infrastructure systems across Canada. Major chipmakers spill the TEE. TP-Link home routers fall under federal scrutiny. Cloud Atlas targets Russia's agricultural sector. Israel's cloud computing deal with Google and Amazon allegedly includes a secret “winking mechanism.”The FCC tamps down on overseas robocalls. Mike Anderson, from Netskope, discusses why CIOs should think like HR leaders when considering Agentic AI. Danes Draw the line at digital doppelgängers.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Mike Anderson, Netskope's Chief Digital and Information Officer, to discuss why CIOs must think like HR leaders when considering Agentic AI. Selected Reading US company with access to biggest telecom firms uncovers breach by nation-state hackers (Reuters) Huge Microsoft outage hit 365, Xbox, and beyond — deployment of fix for Azure breakdown rolled out (Tom's Hardware) Malicious NPM packages fetch infostealer for Windows, Linux, macOS (Bleeping Computer) Canada says hacktivists breached water and energy facilities (Bleeping Computer) New physical attacks are quickly diluting secure enclave defenses from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel (Ars Technica) U.S. agencies back banning top-selling home routers on security grounds (The Washington Post) Cloud Atlas hackers target Russian agriculture sector ahead of industry forum (The Record) Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink' to sidestep legal orders (The Guardian) FCC adopts new rule targeting robocalls (The Record) Denmark to tackle deepfakes by giving people copyright to their own features (The Guardian) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 58th episode of Enterprise AI Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal AI) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at General Mills. They're reimagining what a food company can be by leveraging AI to reduce waste, tailor marketing, optimize supply chains, and accelerate product innovation. Jaime shares how strategic clarity, cloud-first infrastructure, and clean data enabled these AI transformations, and why being a hands-on, tech-forward CIO is essential to leading through change.Quick takes from Jaime:On operational AI scale: "As of today, we have thousands of those machine learning models running day in and day out in the company. And with those models, our teams have the benefit of being able to do predictive analytics to run their business on a day-to-day basis.”On generative AI adoption: “Up to 30 percent of our workforce is using this new technology consistently. We have some functions like HR... the use rate goes all the way to 65, 75 percent... doing performance assessments or helping people develop specific development plans.”On ROI and accountability: “In most cases, the value proposition is about driving efficiency, improving time to market, reducing cost, growing the top line. And what I've done is that I partner with my CFO... they keep the score for every investment that we make in our organization.”Recent Book Recommendation: Rewired by Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, and Rodney Zemmel--Like what you hear? Leave us a review and subscribe to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Enterprise AI Innovators is a show where top technology executives share how AI is transforming the enterprise. Each episode covers the real-world applications of AI, from improving products and optimizing operations to redefining the customer experience.Find more great insights from technology leaders and enterprise software experts at https://www.enterprisesoftware.blog/Enterprise AI Innovators is produced by Josh Meer.

S2E15: Digital Empathy, Cyber Resilience, and the New Health IT Paradigm: CHIME's Vision Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Calli Dretke, EVP, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, CHIME To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

AI has stopped being a side project – it's rewriting the rules of how professional services businesses operate – and – stay competitive.Luke Alexander, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Four, has led an ambitious AI transformation in his business. From rolling out Microsoft Copilot across 300+ staff to launching client-facing AI services, Luke's approach to embedding AI is bold, practical, and refreshingly human.In this episode, Luke and Harv unpack what it really takes to move from AI experiments to AI integration – and the leadership, structure, and mindset that make it work.Here's what we dive into:• How Four operationalized AI across teams (and why fluency beats training)• The three categories of AI value – assistive, automated, and transformative• Why senior leadership buy-in is the single biggest success factor• How to overcome the “AI shame” still holding some teams back• The impact of AI on agency structures, staffing, and the future of junior rolesIf you're still just experimenting with AI – but haven't figured out how to truly embed it into the way you operate, this episode shows what that next stage looks like in practice — and what it demands from leadership.Additional Resources:

New episode of Time for a Reset, brought to you by Overline."Keep your knowledge curve ahead of your action curve - it's a real discipline, and it's not easy because there's so much happening. Don't read about OpenAI - go use it. Don't read about TikTok - get on TikTok, which is bewildering, and obviously, the algorithm sucks you in.” Norm Johnston, SVP and Global Head of Advertising at News Corp.On this episode of Time for a Reset: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by Overline, Fiona Davis welcomes Norm Johnston, SVP and Global Head of Advertising Strategy at News Corp, for a candid conversation about why it's time to reset how we think about brand safety, AI, and premium content in marketing.Norm draws on his extensive experience across agencies, publishing, and strategy to show how leading brands are navigating the challenges of blocked news content, AI-driven validation, and evolving publisher-advertiser partnerships.This episode is packed with bold ideas and practical strategies for CMOs and marketing leaders seeking to engage audiences in premium, brand-safe environments.

In this episode of Conversations with CommerceNext, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Jenna Flateman Posner, Founder & CEO of Chief Digital Agency, for a candid and insightful conversation on the changing dynamics of retail technology and digital transformation.Jenna shares her remarkable career journey, starting on the technology side, building go-to-market partnerships in loyalty, payments, and localization before making the leap into retail operations as VP of Digital and then Chief Digital Officer at Snipes. She reflects on scaling Snipes' digital business from $7 million to $100 million, navigating the pandemic, civil unrest, and the accelerated shift to digital commerce.From there, Jenna moved to Solo Brands, where she drove digital strategy across a portfolio of outdoor lifestyle companies and activated memorable campaigns, including the award-winning “smokeless” collaboration with Snoop Dogg. These experiences ultimately inspired her to found Chief Digital Agency, a consultancy designed to bridge the persistent gap between technology vendors and retail operators.Jenna describes her role as a translator and conduit between retailers and technology providers—helping vendors refine products, craft go-to-market strategies, and close deals, while assisting retailers with tech selection, vendor management, and implementation oversight. By bringing transparency and empathy to both sides, she helps organizations avoid costly missteps and unlock true partnership value.The conversation dives deep into some of retail's most pressing challenges: why cultural and organizational silos slow down tech adoption, the need for retailers to embrace faster decision-making, and the importance of vendors building trust instead of chasing cold-call volume. Jenna also shares her vision for the future of digital commerce, where AI acts as a unifying operating system and data pipelines—not websites—become the core infrastructure for brand success.With practical advice for vendors, retailers, and technologists alike, this episode offers a roadmap for building stronger relationships, embracing risk, and preparing for a future shaped by AI-driven agents and new consumer expectations.Tune in to hear why Jenna believes digital leaders must become “data people” first—and how Chief Digital Agency is shaping the future of retail partnerships. About UsJennifer MarloHead of Content, CommerceNextJennifer Marlo drives industry-leading programming at CommerceNext, drawing on experience from Ascendant Network and iMedia Connection, where she spearheaded content strategies to inspire retail, brand and agency marketing leaders. Guided by the belief that “a rising tide lifts all boats,” Jennifer uses in-person and digital platforms to educate and foster industry collaboration. Steve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok. Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., raised serious national security concerns this week about the Pentagon's plans to integrate the controversial “Grok” chatbot into U.S. military operations via a recent high-dollar deal with tech billionaire Elon Musk's company, xAI. Warner d wrote in her letter delivered to Hegseth Wednesday that “the department awarded a $200 million contract under questionable circumstances to incorporate an AI company with a product that provides misinformation and offensive, antisemitic responses into DOD's operations.” In the correspondence, Warren asks the Pentagon chief to answer dozens of questions about the xAI contract, its full scope of work, ethics and accountability issues and more, by Sept. 24. The Defense Department announced in July that its Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) partnered with xAI, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI — through four, separate $200 million agreements — to accelerate the department's enterprise-wide adoption of some of the most sophisticated and still-emerging commercial algorithms and machine learning capabilities. Chris Kraft, the Department of Homeland Security's deputy chief technology officer for artificial intelligence and emerging tech, is now serving as the acting chief information officer of the U.S. Secret Service. Kraft, who's focused primarily on AI in his DHS role, replaces Kevin Nally, who recently left government for a position in the private sector. Kraft's new position was not confirmed by spokespeople for the U.S. Secret Service, but he acknowledged the role on LinkedIn. Due to its mission, the Secret Service is quieter than other agencies on its technology portfolio, but the agency uses a variety of platforms and faces serious technology challenges. After the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania in July 2024, FedScoop documented a series of tools at the component's disposal, including commercial telemetry data and Protective Threat Management System. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

August 26, 2025: Anika Gardenhire, RN, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Ardent Health, joins Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Luke's Health System, to discuss the complicated world of nursing. As healthcare faces workforce shortages and an aging population, the discussion examines whether current documentation requirements are actual regulations or simply historical inertia that's never been questioned. Can we redesign nursing documentation to capture both the measurable "science" and the intuitive "art" that experienced nurses bring to patient care? Anika envisions a future where technology amplifies rather than replaces the human elements that define exceptional nursing care. Key Points: 01:03 Challenges with Nursing Flow Sheets 09:39 Reimagining Nursing Documentation 17:46 Role of EHRs in Future Nursing 21:25 AI and Technology in Healthcare 24:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

On this episode host Tom Testa begins his series on industry organizations that are making a difference for their members. First up is the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives or as we know it, CHIME. Tom sits down with Calli Dretke she is their EVP, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer. Cali shares the overview of the organization's history, mission, and evolving membership model, emphasizing their commitment to serving healthcare leaders at all career stages. And a sneek peek at new product and their Fall Forum. Learn more about CHIME at CHIMEcentral.org. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

1004: How can AI, digitization, and data create smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings? In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High welcomes Vijay Sankaran, Chief Digital and Information Officer of Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart building technologies. Vijay shares how he's leading enterprise-wide digital transformation across a $23B company while scaling platforms like OpenBlue to optimize energy, equipment, and workplace performance. He unpacks how traditional machine learning, generative AI, and agentic workflows are converging to deliver predictive insights, autonomous actions, and tailored digital experiences. Vijay also reflects on trends in hybrid work, his journey to board membership at Veralto, and why quantum computing is on his innovation radar. Key topics include: AI-driven optimization of HVAC, energy use, and building health OpenBlue's role in unifying smart building systems Applying generative and agentic AI to customer and employee experiences Trends in workplace utilization and digital transformation at scale

The China-based artificial intelligence model DeepSeek isn't available for widespread use at the Department of Energy, but approval of some elements may be possible following a study by two of its national labs, an agency IT official said Tuesday. DeepSeek's launch has prompted congressional proposals to rein in its use in government and proactive bans by several federal agencies, including DOE. But during a panel at a FedScoop-produced Salesforce event, Bridget Carper — the agency's deputy CIO for architecture, engineering, technology and innovation — said the model has still been studied by two DOE national labs. Carper said the agency allowed two of its labs — which she didn't identify — to look at the system “because there's value in testing the open models. There's value in understanding the performance. How does it actually compare?” The separate labs looked at the model to see if they could do comparisons with alternatives they had, Carper said. Those studies also took place with guardrails. They were controlled, sanctioned and fully documented, she said. And ultimately, they found some potential benefits. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is taking over the “authority, direction, and control” of the Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Office, according to new guidance issued last Thursday by Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg that presents an accelerated plan to disrupt and transform how the emerging technology is adopted across the Defense Department and military. Feinberg wrote in a memorandum to Pentagon leadership, combatant commanders, and defense agency and DOD field activity directors that “by aligning the CDAO under the USD(R&E), we create a powerful innovation engine that can deliver Al superiority from laboratory to battlefield.” The CDAO had previously been a direct report to the deputy SecDef. DefenseScoop obtained a copy of the directive from a source who requested anonymity to share it last Friday, after others alerted the publication of its creation. A defense official subsequently acknowledged the memo's existence in an email — noting that the CDAO will continue to execute all current statutory responsibilities without interruption during this transition. The defense official said the realignment is “the next step in making a uniform, AI-first push for the [DOD],” adding that it won't create additional review layers or bureaucratic processes. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The Great Balancing Act: Navigating Innovation and Stability in Healthcare Tech with Scott Arnold Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Scott Arnold, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, Tampa General On this episode, host Megan Antonelli speaks with Scott Arnold, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Tampa General Hospital. With decades of experience and a broad leadership portfolio spanning IT, cybersecurity, analytics, clinical engineering, and venture investment, Scott shares insights on the evolution of digital health. He reflects on the transformation of healthcare technology—from the early days of electronic health records to today's focus on robotics, video tech, and enhancing the digital experiences of both patients and team members. Scott also discusses how consistent leadership alignment has helped drive innovation while maintaining stability across Tampa General's digital strategy. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

996: How are digital leaders driving real business impact with GenAI and agents? In this Technovation episode, we feature a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Summit where Metis Strategy's Steven Norton speaks with three top executives who are driving innovation through generative AI and agents: Motti Finkelstein, CIO of Intel; Shri Santhanam, EVP & Chief AI Officer at Experian; and Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at General Mills. Together, they explore what it takes to move from pilots to production at scale, how to build trust in AI agents, and the organizational shifts required to maximize GenAI's potential. With insights spanning financial services, semiconductors, and consumer packaged goods, this conversation dives into strategic frameworks, technical foundations, and real-world use cases. Key topics include: Experian's EVA: A financial agent handling personal credit data at scale Intel's 2,500+ AI use cases tracked through finance-validated buckets MillsChat at General Mills: Securing and scaling enterprise AI tools AI training compressing certification time from 12 months to weeks Future of AI agents as full digital coworkers across B2B and B2C

992: “Healthcare, first of all, unlike other industries, has to be held to a higher standard in terms of responsibility.” In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High speaks with Sandeep Dadlani, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer of UnitedHealth Group, the Fortune 3 healthcare leader. Sandeep explains how his team's technology and digital strategies are tightly aligned to UnitedHealth Group's mission: helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. He shares how AI, cloud, and data-driven innovations improve care delivery, enhance provider and patient experiences, and reduce administrative burden while driving transformation at scale.

The most critical challenge facing most retail financial institutions is how to accelerate organic growth and customer acquisition in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven landscape. I'm joined on the Banking Transformed podcast by Sumeet Grover, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Growth & Digital Officer at Austin-based University Federal Credit Union. Sumeet is a renowned thought leader in financial services, with nearly two decades of experience at Citibank, where he held leadership positions spanning marketing, digital transformation, client experience, and operations. Most recently, he served as EVP and Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at Alliant Credit Union, the largest digital credit union in the United States. In today's conversation, we explore the most significant obstacles hindering sustainable growth, identify the most promising opportunities on the horizon, and discuss how AI is fundamentally transforming the growth model for retail financial institutions.