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

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Organizations are investing heavily in AI training and upskilling programs. Yet many still find that true capability is uneven. AI readiness is not just a list of tools or skills. It is the habit of thinking critically, questioning outputs, and learning continuously when solutions are not fixed.

In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Miro Humer, Vice President and CIO at Case Western Reserve University, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how education systems and workplaces can work together to build real AI readiness that lasts beyond the classroom.

Topics Covered
00:00 Introduction
05:12 Why traditional training falls short
11:30 The role of curiosity and judgment
18:40 Bridging education and work environments
27:15 Who should own AI readiness
38:00 Leadership takeaways

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The IT function is evolving fast. It's no longer just about maintaining systems but about shaping culture, driving innovation, and aligning technology with business goals.

In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dominic Redmond, Chief Information Officer at PageGroup Business Technology, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how CIOs can reimagine their teams to lead with agility, business fluency, and people-first leadership in an AI-driven world.

Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction
06:30 – IT as cost center → value driver
14:45 – Fact, fear, and faith in IT investment
23:10 – Co-creation and cross-functional ownership
30:00 – Reskilling and navigating rapid AI adoption
38:20 – Business fluency for IT professionals
45:10 – Governance, agility, and architectural flexibility
53:00 – Leadership mindset shifts for the future

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