Best MITSloanCIOSymposium Podcasts (2025)

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Agentic AI: Revolutionizing Work or a Path to Dystopia? | Ep. 12 1:11:24

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MIT Sloan CIO Symposium – Online Series Episode #12 Recording Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 🎙️ Title: Agentic AI: Revolutionizing Work or a Path to Dystopia? In this episode, hosts Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger sit down with Tom Davenport, President’s Distinguished Professor at Babson College and co-author of Agentic Artificial Intellig…

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Beyond Automation: Human Strengths in the Age of AI | Ep. 11 1:05:58

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Episode 11: Beyond Automation: Human Strengths in the Age of AI In this episode, Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger are joined by Isabella Loaiza, postdoctoral associate at MIT Sloan, to discuss her EPOCH framework and the enduring human capabilities that remain vital in an AI-powered world. Isabella unpacks the roles of empathy, presence, orig…

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Philosophy Eats AI: Exploring the Role of Critical Thinking in AI Adoption | Ep. 10 1:03:27

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In Episode 10 of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium’s Online Series, hosts Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger talk with Michael Schrage, Fellow at MIT Sloan School’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. The conversation explores the critical role of philosophy in shaping AI adoption, challenging the overemphasis on ethical and responsible AI by examinin…

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Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in Enterprise Innovation | Ep. 9 1:14:10

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In this engaging episode, Allan Tate moderates a lively discussion with Irving Wladawsky-Berger and Michael Grandinetti, exploring the transformative potential of Agentic AI. Michael Grandinetti, fresh from both MIT’s NANDA (Network of Agents and Decentralized AI Conference and the Imaginaton in Action AI Conference , distinguishes Agentic AI from …

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The Impact of AI on Work and Innovation: Machines are from Mars, Humans are from Venus | Ep. 8 1:12:39

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In this episode, Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger discuss AI’s evolving role in workplaces and innovation, drawing on research by Isabella Loaiza and Aidan Toner-Rogers. Wladawsky-Berger highlights how AI augments human capabilities rather than replacing jobs, transforming tasks by automating data-driven predictions while leaving judgment and…

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The Longer-Term Evolution of AI and Robotics Technologies | Ep. 7 1:14:08

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In this episode, Irving Wladawsky-Berger joins Allan Tate to explore the long-term trajectory of AI and robotics. They revisit Rodney Brooks’ Seven Deadly Sins of AI Predictions, highlighting why AI forecasts often overestimate short-term progress but underestimate long-term transformation. The discussion turns to self-driving cars, where Irving ex…

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work | Ep. 6 1:05:23

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In this episode, Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work. They discuss how AI is reshaping jobs through automation, augmenting human capabilities, and driving the need for re-skilling and hybrid skills. The conversation covers real-world applications across industries…

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How is AI Likely to Evolve in the Future, and Why is it so Difficult to Predict? | Ep. 5 1:03:13

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Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger discuss the evolution of AI and its unpredictable future. They reflect on AI's roots with pioneers like Turing and Minsky, the shift from rule-based programming to machine learning, and the societal and ethical dilemmas AI poses today. Key topics include why AI breakthroughs often surprise even experts, how hi…

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Who Will Be Proved Right? The Bullish vs. The Skeptic AI Camp | Ep. 4 34:39

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In this episode, Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger tackle the critical question: "Who will be proved right—the bullish or the skeptical AI camp?" The conversation navigates the polarized perspectives on AI's transformative potential, contrasting the optimistic view that AI will revolutionize industries with the cautious skepticism about its li…

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Limitations of Large Language Models | Ep. 3 32:09

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In this episode, Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger explore the evolving implications and limitations of large language models (LLMs) in AI. Irving highlights that, while LLMs show remarkable capabilities, they also face significant limitations, particularly in understanding context, reasoning, and maintaining accuracy in complex applications. …

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AI Advances Aren’t Likely to Occur Nearly as Quickly as Many Believe | Ep. 2 23:06

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In the second episode of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's online series, Executive Chair Allan Tate and renowned technology strategist Irving Wladawsky-Berger discuss MIT’s exciting recent honor: Professors Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson were awarded the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences along with James Robinson for their groundbreakin…

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Artificial Intelligence: Realistic Expectations vs. Irrational Exuberance | Ep. 1 1:21:41

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In this first episode of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's new online series, Executive Chair Allan Tate is joined by Irving Wladawsky-Berger, renowned technology strategist and content advisor for the symposium. They dive into Irving’s blog post, Artificial Intelligence: Realistic Expectations vs. Irrational Exuberance, exploring AI’s long-standing pr…