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The Emerging Tech Disruptors Set to Reshape Our World May 13, 2025

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In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into the transformative impact of technology disruptors set to reshape business landscapes in 2025 and beyond.

Straight from his recent webinar on the "12 Emerging Technologies That Will Redefine the Future of Business," Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Bill Ray explores a few of the most important of these disruptive technologies, and how leaders should begin to respond to both mitigate risk and roadmap for competitive advantage.

Tune in to understand:

• The shift towards specialized language models

• The integration of generative AI in enterprise interactions

• The evolution of cybersecurity strategies

• Why polyfunctional robots are outpacing humanoid designs

• The growing threat of disinformation and its implications for InfoSec strategies

• How energy constraints might affect data center expansions

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Mid-Year Strategy Check: CIOs, Are Your 2025 Resolutions Still on Track? May 06, 2025

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In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we check in on one of the most unique and personal pieces of Gartner research: the annual CIO resolutions. Nearly midway through the year, are tech leaders still aligned with the ambitions they set in January?

In a quick sampling pulled from our Top of Mind video insights, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio provides a timely update on how CIOs can stay grounded amid the whirlwind of 2025 priorities. From turning regret into growth and negotiating AI-infused vendor contracts, to defining personal AI ethics and staying close to emerging technologies, this episode is a powerful reminder of what good looks like — for your people, your business and yourself.

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Be AI-Ready: What IT Leaders Need to Know and Do

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How to Manage Counterfeit Realities: AI, Authenticity & Digital Trust Apr 22, 2025

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In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into the concept of counterfeit reality, where AI-generated content blurs the line between what's real and what isn't.

Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Daryl Plummer, who is not only an expert in the field but also coined the term "counterfeit reality," explores the risks and opportunities that deepfakes, synthetic data and AI avatars will present in the coming years. From the potential for increased creativity and innovation to the pitfalls of reduced confidence in brand integrity, Daryl offers practical insights for executive leaders to navigate this quickly evolving landscape.

This episode originally aired October 2024

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When AI Takes the Lead: Navigating Unexpected Emotional Outcomes Apr 15, 2025

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In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into what it means for organizations as machine tools become our teammates.

As the final part of our three-part Top of Mind series on the AI outcomes that matter, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio explores the evolving human-machine relationship, and why behavioral outcomes should be treated with the same attention and rigor as both business and technology outcomes.

Tune in to learn how leaders and organizations can navigate the complexities of AI outcomes to succeed over the following year and beyond

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A World of AI Excess: The Tech Outcomes That Matter for 2025 Apr 08, 2025

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In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore the transformative AI technology outcomes that every executive leader needs to know for 2025.

Tune in to hear Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio break down what organizations need to understand to navigate a world of AI excess: from AI and data coming from everywhere to a new type of tech stack, the tech sandwich.

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Learn more: 3 Ways CIOs Can Achieve Strong AI Outcomes

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From Uncertainty to Strategy: Navigating Policy Shifts in 2025 Apr 01, 2025

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In this episode of ThinkCast, we explore how CIOs and tech leaders can navigate evolving U.S. policy changes, economic volatility and AI-driven transformation.

Pulled from a recent Gartner webinar on the shifting U.S. policy landscape, this quick discussion features insights from Gartner Experts Milind Govekar, Kristin Root and Michael Harmelink. They delve into strategies for scenario planning, AI investment prioritization, cost optimization and cybersecurity risk management.

Discover how to anticipate change rather than just react to it — and how technology leaders can drive business value amid uncertainty.

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Beyond ROI — The 3 AI Business Outcomes Every Leader Must Understand Mar 25, 2025

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In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we tackle the AI business outcomes that matter most for 2025.

As part of our Top of Mind video series, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio unpacks the three key dimensions of AI value — Return on Employee (ROE), Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on the Future (ROF) — and explains how leaders should balance them as a portfolio.

Tune in to learn how all three will impact decision making, talent retention and strategic investments for organizations in today's AI landscape.

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7 Disruptions to Transform Our World Through 2029 Mar 18, 2025

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In this episode of ThinkCast, we dive into the disruptions that you might not see coming between now and 2029.

Each year, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Daryl Plummer unveils his list of disruptions to watch out for at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™. He's with us today to walk through all seven disruptions, including AI avatars, water scarcity, personalized cinema experiences and the rise of guardian agents.

Discover how these changes will impact technology, business strategies and even the way we live — and learn what leaders need to do to stay ahead of the curve.

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Breaking the Curse of Random Success – CIO Agenda for 2025 Mar 04, 2025

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In this episode of ThinkCast, we're exploring Gartner's 2025 CIO Agenda. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Jaime Capella shares key insights from the largest global study of CIOs, revealing how IT leaders can navigate shifting executive expectations and overcome the "curse of random success" in digital initiatives.

First delivered at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Jaime outlines the essential steps CIOs must take to empower business technologies, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and ensure digital initiatives achieve their intended business outcomes.

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From Hype to Reality – What AI Agents Can (and Can't) Do Feb 25, 2025

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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.

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Learn More: Intelligent Agents in AI Really Can Work Alone. Here's How.

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