In this episode of MetaPod, Ron Crabtree sits down with Nick Caruso and Sze “Z” Wong of KnowledgeNet.ai to discuss how manufacturing leaders can respond to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence without getting lost in the technology. Nick and Z explain why AI adoption must begin with executives personally using the tools and developing enough practical experience to understand their potential, limitations, and risks. They break down three key diagnostic areas: leadership adoption, business context and system access, and measurable accountability and ROI.