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title: "AI and Data Trends: The AI Frenzy"
description: Explore AI beyond chatbots with CorSource’s Joaquin Sufuentes in episode 1 of 5. Learn how thoughtful data strategy drives real business value.
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November 19, 2025

# AI and Data Trends: The AI Frenzy

Episode 1 of 5 on using AI successfully for better business insights

- AI and Data

This is episode 1 of 5 in a series featuring CorSource’s [Joaquin Sufuentes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-sufuentes/), Director of Professional Services and Head of Data & AI Practice, where he discusses the AI frenzy and practical ways to harness AI and data for business success.

### Key takeaways from this episode include:

- Clarifies the hype and reality of AI beyond popular chatbots and assistants
- Explains how AI recommendation engines support customer experience
- Illustrates AI vision applications in quality control and production
- Highlights expert-driven data interrogation to unlock business insights
- Introduces CorSource’s AI maturity framework for structured, risk-mitigated AI adoption
- Previews upcoming episodes focusing on data quality, pipeline monitoring, and integration

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