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Nov 10
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Where AI Works: Start Small, Think Big –...

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Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries.


In this episode, Wharton's Peter Cappelli is joined by Vivian Sun, senior director for data and AI at Jabil, one of the world’s largest manufacturing companies. Together, they explore how Jabil started small with computer vision to improve quality control, built early wins that inspired broader adoption, and transformed the way teams work alongside AI across the enterprise.


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