Is AI really living up to the hype, or just creating more work? Gene Marks sits down with Louis Gutierrez, director of AI at Constant Contact, for a conversation about AI’s sometimes messy reality and promising future. From “work slop” to data disasters, Louis reveals why adoption is only the first step — and shares what’s coming next. Plus, learn why your team shouldn’t fear AI, why AI governance matters, and how fine-tuning could turn C-student AI into an A-plus performer.

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Topics include:

00:00 – Episode preview and welcome

01:50 – Guest introduction: Louis Gutierrez

03:33 – Louis’s journey into AI

05:03 – AI’s role in business

07:16 – Challenges with AI accuracy

11:01 – How data and objectives can impact AI performance

13:48 – Creating your AI governance strategy

16:46 – The future of marketing automation

19:27 – Building customer trust in AI-powered tools

23:08 – Current and future AI capabilities

27:34 – Fine-tuning AI models for better results

29:37 – Will AI replace jobs?

32:24 – Wrap up and thank you

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