Episode 68: AI Beyond the Hype - What Industrial Leaders Need to Know

Science fiction once imagined a world where people could simply talk to technology and make things happen. Today, that vision is rapidly becoming reality. In Episode 68 of Digitalization Tech Talks, Brian Herr of HHI Advisory joins Don Mack and Cole Lewis to discuss the convergence of the physical and digital worlds and what it means for industrial organizations embracing AI. From AI maturity and trustworthy AI to explainability, governance, and long-term strategy, this conversation explores how manufacturers can move beyond AI experimentation and create lasting business value. If you're wondering how industrial AI will evolve over the next few years and what steps leaders should take today, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Show Notes:Website: HHI Advisory Group LLC (https://www.hhiadvisory.com/)Website: Digital twin: The living blueprint (https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/digital-twin/)E-book: Industrial AI: Transform the entire value chain (https://bit.ly/4zH79u0)Video: The Industrial AI Revolution: Siemens Keynote at CES 2026 (https://youtu.be/R4Wm6YdoZSs?si=rB9tZV_ulpEOoYd2) Contact Us:Brian Herr (brian.herr@hhiadvisory.com and linkedin.com/in/brian-herr/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Cole Lewis (cole.lewis@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/cole-lewis/)