What’s the next frontier for AI – and how can applied AI unlock real business value?
Welcome to episode three of our conversation series, where host Priyanka Chaudhry, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair - Managed Services, sits down with Thiru Vengadam, EY Global AI Service Transformation Leader.
In this episode, they explore why applied AI is the next growth frontier, how organizations can drive ROI while building trust by design, and what it takes to build an AI‑ready, AI‑native workforce. From ontology‑driven agents and evolving global AI standards to workforce transformation and vertical AI skills, the conversation focuses on how leaders can move forward with confidence in the year ahead.
Tune into the conversation series, C‑suite insights with EY: Value unlocked across the enterprise, for exclusive insights on the strategic imperatives and growth drivers shaping today’s leading organizations.
00:06 Intro
00:21 Chapter 1 | Unlocking ROI with applied AI
02:28 Chapter 2 | Building AI trust by design
04:05 Chapter 3 | Empowering teams with vertical AI skills
05:59 Chapter 4 | Staying energized in the AI space
06:36 Outro
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