AI is getting cheaper, faster and easier to put to work. So why are so many companies still struggling to show a return? Purdue University's Richard Ryffel and Mohammad Saifur Rahman join the AI Proving Ground Podcast to argue that the problem may be how businesses are thinking about AI in the first place. Treating it as another efficiency tool can only take you so far. The bigger opportunity comes when companies use cheaper intelligence to rethink how work gets done, where humans create value and what the business is capable of doing next. The shift won't happen overnight. There's a J-curve between investing in AI and realizing its value, and getting through it may require a different approach to leadership, talent and even how we measure progress. Because the real question isn't how much work AI can replace. It's what becomes possible when intelligence itself costs less.

AI is rewriting the rules of the global economy. Powered by leaps in accelerated computing, digital twins and autonomous systems, a new industrial era is emerging in real time. In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, NVIDIA leaders Jay Puri, Charlie Wuischpard and Craig Weinstein break down how the entire AI stack — from the silicon driving breakthroughs to the software shaping intelligent experiences — is redefining how we build, operate and compete. This conversation gives leaders a clear view of what's coming next—and what it takes to align their organizations, scale AI innovation, and stay ahead in a race where velocity, architecture, and ambition now determine advantage.

AI is driving transformation across all industries, fueled by breakthroughs in computing power, digital twins, and autonomous systems. NVIDIA executives Jay Puri, Charlie Wuischpard and Craig Weinstein unpack how the full AI stack—from silicon to software—is reshaping industries and redefining how we live, work, and interact with the world. Leaders will learn what it takes to align their organizations behind AI in order to scale innovation and stay competitive in the race to harness this momentum.

AI is transforming higher education — from classrooms to research labs — but with innovation comes risk. How can universities protect sensitive data, meet compliance obligations, and still foster discovery? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT Higher Ed Principal Advisor Janet and Principal Cybersecurity Consultant for AI Bryan Fite share how one leading university is tackling AI governance and building guardrails that empower rather than restrict. Their insights reveal why higher ed is a proving ground for responsible AI adoption — and why every industry should be paying attention.