Would you fire someone for not using AI? In this episode, David and Peter break down the controversial trend of tying job security to AI tool adoption and the deeper cultural and leadership failures it reveals. From Accenture’s 700,000-person AI mandate to self-assessments fed into ChatGPT, this conversation exposes the dangers of using AI as a smokescreen for layoffs.

They also walk through how they’re co-writing a book using Anthropic’s Claude, sharing tools, prompts, and the interview-style workflows that make it possible to scale creativity without losing your voice.

If you care about digital transformation, workplace culture, or building with AI responsibly, this is a must-watch.

00:00 – Welcome: Cold Open and Claude in the Mix
02:10 – “Use AI or You’re Fired”: Leadership Gone Wrong
05:40 – Accenture’s 700K AI Mandate: Progress or Pressure?
09:10 – How Companies Weaponize AI Buzzwords
13:20 – Why Most AI Training Doesn’t Work
17:30 – Culture Shock: Tech vs Traditional Managers
21:00 – Self-Assessments in ChatGPT? Seriously.
25:40 – AI as a Layoff Excuse: The Slippery Slope
30:00 – Losing Institutional Knowledge to Tech Hype
33:45 – What Good AI Enablement Actually Looks Like
38:00 – “The Tool is Still a Fool” Explained
41:20 – Writing a Book With Claude: Our Process
45:10 – Project-Based Prompting: How to Co-Create with AI
49:30 – Claude vs GPT-4: Writing Strengths Compared
53:30 – Maintaining Voice While Scaling Content
57:00 – AI Interview Prompting in Action
01:01:00 – Final Thoughts: Use AI, Don’t Abuse AI

We help you go beyond the hype—offering real-world solutions, tailored strategy, and the insight needed to deploy AI at scale.

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AI Is Reshaping Data Strategy, But Most Companies Are Still Stuck in Excel.
In this episode of All In On Data, Erik Wildt of TeloChain joins David and Peter to break down the messy reality of AI adoption inside mid-market companies. They explore how tools like Claude, n8n, and Snowflake are unlocking enterprise-grade automation for lean teams, and why most orgs aren’t ready to take advantage of it.

You’ll hear firsthand stories from the field, advice for data leaders, and a sharp critique of calcified IT culture in big enterprises. If you’ve ever struggled with scaling analytics, aligning with business goals, or just escaping spreadsheet hell, this one's for you.

00:00 – Welcome: Erik Wilt Joins the Pod
02:45 – OpenAI’s Atlas Browser: Is Privacy Dead?
06:30 – GenAI in Entertainment: What SAG-AFTRA Got Right
10:00 – The Wild West of AI-Powered Film Production
13:40 – Erik’s Background: From Data Chaos to TeloChain
17:10 – Mid-Market Struggles with Data Infrastructure
21:30 – Why Excel Still Runs Everything (And Why That’s a Problem)
26:30 – Finance Teams as Unofficial Data Architects
30:00 – Culture Wars: IT vs End Users
34:00 – Shadow IT and End-User Innovation
38:10 – How Erik Uses Snowflake, Claude, and n8n to Automate
42:15 – Why Most AI Projects Fail (And What to Do Instead)
46:30 – Claude vs ChatGPT: Which Is More Reliable?
49:30 – AI for the Trades: Blueprints, Electricians, and Real Impact
53:00 – Final Thoughts: Future-Proofing Your Data Stack

We help you go beyond the hype—offering real-world solutions, tailored strategy, and the insight needed to deploy AI at scale.

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Think ChatGPT is the whole story? Think again. In this episode of Call Me Data, Peter and David break down why AI’s impact goes far beyond generative tools, and what that means for businesses, teachers, and students alike. They dive deep into NotebookLM, Elicit.AI, and Guided Learning from Google, revealing how embedded AI is quietly transforming industries. With candid takes, real-world examples, and tactical advice for leaders, this is the guide every decision-maker needs to understand the AI revolution before it’s too late.

We help you go beyond the hype—offering real-world solutions, tailored strategy, and the insight needed to deploy AI at scale.

Learn More:
Visit our website for insights, services, and case studies:
https://www.allinondata.com
Want to talk AI strategy with us?
Book a free consultation → https://allinondata.com/contact
For All Business Inquiries → pietro@allinondata.com

About All In on Data:
We’re a full-service Data and AI consulting firm helping companies align strategy with scalable solutions. From roadmap to implementation, we’re your trusted partner for ethical, production-ready AI.

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