The Factory of the Future
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy explores the factory of the future and how AI (artificial intelligence) can help enable it. She says this could help address a core challenge in the manufacturing industry—the labor shortage—and with robots and AI we can catapult our businesses into the next generation of work. She also discusses: Some global statistics and perspectives. The factors driving the need for robots and AI. NVIDIA’s AI factories and how they are similar and different to traditional data centers. (6/24/25 - 926) What You Might Have Missed: IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley,...
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The Rise of Cobots
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley interviews Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, Voxware, about the evolution and future of robotics in warehousing and distribution centers. Tim also explores the concept of 'cobots', where humans and robots collaborate to improve efficiency, and shares insights on the practical challenges and potential benefits of robotic deployment in various warehouse environments. They also discuss: The transition from manual labor to the integration of automation technologies such as barcodes, handheld scanners, and voice-directed picking systems. The historical context of...
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Transforming Connectivity with Innovations in 5G and AI
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley welcomes Patrick Halley, president and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Assn., to discuss the critical role of wireless connectivity in supporting infrastructure and innovations like AI, 5G cores, and network slicing. Patrick also highlights the importance of smart policies and infrastructure to maintain the United States’ competitive edge in wireless technology. They also discuss: The impact of fixed wireless broadband. The evolution from 2G to 5G. The future of AI in wireless infrastructure. (6/24/25 - 926) What You Might Have Missed: IoT, Internet of...
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AI Shifts Future of Work
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy explores the role of AI (artificial intelligence) in the future of work, looking at real numbers and success opportunities. She explains how AI is shifting skills needs in many industries, pointing to recent research. She also discusses: A gen AI history lesson and the impact it will ultimately have in the future. A PwC claim that AI is making people more valuable, not less, even in the most highly automatable jobs. A new collegiate initiative for new manufacturing—and the pillars that are essential. (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed: IoT, Internet of Things,...
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Sustainability in Supply Chains in 2025
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley and Josué Velázquez, research scientist and lecturer, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, talk about sustainability in supply chains. He says sustainability is part of MIT’s core mission, which focuses on solving the problems of humanity. They also discuss: What happens in the sustainable supply chain lab. How generative AI is impacting the supply-chain sustainability conversation. How companies can approach Scope 3 emissions. (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed: IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine...
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The Power of AI
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley and Akli Adjaoute, entrepreneur, founder, Brighterion and author, Inside AI, talk about his journey with AI (artificial intelligence)—and the role across industries. He says AI is powerful when it is used well. They also discuss: If AI is going to take over our jobs. Some of the most exciting tasks AI will help us do. The risks surrounding gen AI and ChatGPT—and how we ultimately build intelligence. (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed: IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,...
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A Rural Community Update
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy talks about how we can make change happen in rural communities with broadband. She says we must consider how you will make change happen in your own community to have stronger and more resilient communities for all. She also discusses: A history lesson about the Bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus. Details about the BEAD program, formerly known as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. What needs to happen next to move forward. (6/10/25 - 924) What You Might Have Missed: IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine...
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Build Resilient Businesses
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley and Ja-Naé Duane, faculty, Brown University and MIT Research Fellow and Steve Fisher, managing partner, Revolution Factory and Chief Futurist, The Human Frontier Institute, talk about the pace of change and how leaders and businesses can build more resilient businesses in a time of constant disruption. They also discuss: The 9 supershifts we are seeing that are transforming the age of intelligence. Putting the people of the future into real context. Key takeaways and opportunities that exist in the era we live in now—and what’s coming in the future. (6/10/25 -...
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Smarter Manufacturing with Gen AI
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley and Julie Fraser, VP of research for operations, Tech-Clarity, talk about the current state of smart manufacturing and data challenges, narrowing in on the role gen AI (artificial intelligence) is playing. She says a new report is designed to help manufacturers understand what the potential is for them. They also discuss: How to best leverage AI to gain value in manufacturing. How software companies are building agents into technology—and what this will mean for manufacturing. How to make sure your data is ready. (6/10/25 - 924) What You Might Have Missed: ...
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Clean Power Manufacturing
Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley talks about the clean power manufacturing sector, explaining how it is driving the U.S. economic boom. She says we need to make, build, and grow together, which will require several shifts in manufacturing. She also discusses: How much it contributes to the U.S. GDP annually today—and will in 2030. Growth anticipated for jobs, earnings, and economic output. How it can help generate opportunities for local communities. (6/3/25 - 923) What You Might Have Missed: IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital...
info_outlinePeggy Smedley and Julie Fraser, VP of research for operations, Tech-Clarity, talk about the current state of smart manufacturing and data challenges, narrowing in on the role gen AI (artificial intelligence) is playing. She says a new report is designed to help manufacturers understand what the potential is for them.
They also discuss:
- How to best leverage AI to gain value in manufacturing.
- How software companies are building agents into technology—and what this will mean for manufacturing.
- How to make sure your data is ready.
(6/10/25 - 924)
What You Might Have Missed:
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Julie Fraser, Tech-Clarity
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