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From Hype to Reality – What AI Agents Can (and Can’t) Do
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we’re giving you a quick breakdown of agentic AI — one of our Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 — and the rapidly evolving world of AI agents. As part of our Top of Mind video series, Gartner Global Chief of Research Chris Howard explains what truly defines AI agents, how they can operate autonomously in both digital and physical environments, and why multiagent systems will shape the future of business. Dig Deeper Learn More: Intelligent Agents in AI Really Can Work Alone. Here’s How. https://gtnr.it/4g04QHY Download Now: Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 https://gtnr.it/3CU3h0v
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Transforming Absurdities Into Solutions With Mick Ebeling of Not Impossible Labs
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we sit down with Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, an award-winning tech incubator and content studio, to explore how technology, creativity and empathy can produce real-world change. An upcoming speaker at the 2025 Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, FL, Mick shares how his team tackles the world’s “absurdities” — problems that shouldn’t exist but persist nonetheless. From developing groundbreaking assistive technology like the EyeWriter to creating 3D-printed prosthetics, hear how leaders can harness the Not Impossible Labs mindset of “help one, help many” to drive innovative impact. Dig Deeper Join Us: Gartner Data & Analytics Summit https://gtnr.it/3ZEbaPX
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How to Realize Your AI Potential in 2025
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore the challenges and opportunities around creating value with AI — especially as generative AI enters the Trough of Disillusionment. As part of our Top of Mind video series, Gartner Global Chief of Research Chris Howard is joined by Distinguished VP Analyst Rita Sallam to discuss how leaders should align investments with business priorities, manage productivity and balance risk with ambition in today’s AI environment. Dig Deeper Download: Map Your AI Use Cases https://gtnr.it/4gpTg8E Watch Now: Top of Mind Video Series https://gtnr.it/4go2L8E
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Pace Yourself in the AI Races
In this episode of ThinkCast, we’re sharing the unique Gartner view on how CIOs and other IT executives can set their own pace in the AI innovation races — whether it's leading the charge, following trailblazing vendors or embracing the transformative influence on employees and society. This recording, delivered by Distinguished VP Analysts Mary Mesaglio and Hung LeHong, is excerpted from the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2024 Opening Keynote in Orlando, FL. Dig Deeper Read More: Strategies for AI-Steady and AI-Accelerated Organizations https://gtnr.it/3WnYGdl Reserve Your Spot: The Premier Conferences for CIOs and IT Leaders https://gtnr.it/3UpD6Ei
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How to Turn Plans Into Actions in 2025
With the start of a new year and leaders looking to turn their strategies into actions, we’re revisiting some timely advice for executive vision. Whether you’re joining a new organization or are a veteran leading a company transformation, it’s critical for any executive leader to know how to build, craft and execute a change in direction. In this episode, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio walks through the key tactics to craft a clear transformation message, followed by how to define your organization’s values and identity — and put them into motion. This episode originally aired in August 2024. Dig Deeper Download Now: The Top Strategic Priorities for Your Executive Role https://gtnr.it/4fx0toy Watch Now: This Is Why Your Values Aren’t Actions Yet https://bit.ly/4d5bXxz
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