{"podcast":{"title":"DataFramed","slug":"dataframed","podcast_index_feed_id":431413,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/dataframed/","website_url":"https://www.datacamp.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4700b4b7-f386-4200-9a46-640458f2dcbd/5cfec01b44f3e29fae1fb88ade93fc4aecd05b192fbfbc2c2f1daa412b7c192.jpg","author":"DataCamp","episode_count":300,"summary":"Welcome to DataFramed, a weekly podcast exploring how artificial intelligence and data are changing the world around us. On this show, we invite data & AI leaders at the forefront of the data revolution to share their insights and experiences into how they lead the charge in this era of AI. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain insights into a career in data & AI, a practitioner needing to stay up-to-date on the latest tools and trends, or a leader looking to transform how your organization uses data & AI, there's something here for everyone. Join co-hosts Adel Nehme and Richie Cotton as they delve into the stories and ideas that are shaping the future of data. Subscribe to the show and tune in to the latest episode on the feed below.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dataframed"},"episode":{"title":"#342 The Secrets to High AI Adoption with Stefano Puntoni, Professor at Wharton","slug":"342-the-secrets-to-high-ai-adoption-with-stefano-puntoni-professor-at-wharton","published_at":"2026-01-19T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dataframed/342-the-secrets-to-high-ai-adoption-with-stefano-puntoni-professor-at-wharton","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dataframed","url":"https://www.datacamp.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cohst.app/pdcst/6G1A6D/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cbec1412-7d84-4164-b43d-2257b8bc6812.mp3","summary":"Successful AI adoption depends more on psychological integration than technical benchmarks. 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