Podcast

AI Strategy vs Reality: What the 2026 Data Integrity Report Reveals

AI investment is exploding, but most companies are still struggling to turn AI ambition into real business results. In this episode of the ThinkData Podcast, Dave Shuman, Chief Data Officer at Precisely, explains why data integrity is the missing foundation behind successful AI initiatives. We discuss insights from Precisely’s 2026 State of Data Integrity and AI Readiness report, the biggest barriers organisations face when implementing AI, and why the role of the Chief Data Officer is rapidly evolving from data governance to strategic business leadership. If you want to understand how data strategy, governance and infrastructure actually impact AI outcomes, this episode is for you.