AI in Chicago, a Podcast
AI in Chicago, a Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to AI in Chicago, the podcast where cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets the heart of the Midwest.
From interviews with AI investors, researchers at top universities, and founders at rising startups to city officials leveraging machine learning to improve public services — AI in Chicago brings you stories, insights, and conversations that bridge the global and the hyperlocal.
This show dives deep into the evolving world of AI through the lens of Chicago’s rich cultural, entrepreneurial, and academic landscape.
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The podcast focuses on a variety of themes including enterprise AI applications, healthcare innovations, and AI governance within organizations. Episodes dive deep into stories such as the establishment of AI strategy centers at major corporations, the challenges of implementing AI in medical devices, and exploring best practices for driving employee engagement in AI tools. Specific episode highlights include discussions on precision medicine in healthcare and strategies for integrating AI into workforce development.
Welcome to AI in Chicago, the podcast where cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets the heart of the Midwest.
From interviews with AI investors, researchers at top universities, and founders at rising startups to city officials leveraging machine learning to improve public services, AI in Chicago brings you stories, insights, and conversations that bridge the global and the hyperlocal.
This show dives deep into the evolving world of AI through the lens of Chicago’s rich cultural, entrepreneurial, and academic landscape.
In this episode of AI in Chicago, I sit down with Brandon Ragle, Illinois State Chief Information Officer and Secretary of the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, to talk about what it really takes to scale AI responsibly in a large public-sector organization.
Brandon leads more than 1,800 technologists, manages a technology portfolio of over 11 billion dollars, and supports 3636 executive branch agencies serving 1313 million Illinois residents. Our conversation explores why strong foundations matter more than speed when adopting AI — from identity and access management to data governance, cybersecurity, workforce readiness, and long-term change management.
We also discuss Illinois’ governance-first AI strategy, the state’s rollout of secure productivity tools, and why Brandon believes AI should enhance people’s work, not replace them. If you’re a leader thinking about AI adoption in government, healthcare, or any complex organization, this episode offers a practical blueprint for doing it right.
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