08/04/2026
:thinking_face: What if AI is recommending your competitors instead of your products?That’s becoming a real business risk for retailers and CPG brands.
In the latest episode of Empower the Data, our host Yurii Rudakov speaks with Lauren Livak Gilbert, Executive Director of The Digital Shelf Institute and former Digital Shelf leader at Johnson & Johnson, about why trusted product data is becoming the foundation of AI-powered commerce.
Key takeaways:
:white_check_mark: AI doesn’t fix poor data—it amplifies it.
:white_check_mark: Fragmented product data is one of the biggest barriers to AI adoption.
:white_check_mark: Winning with AI is no longer about having the latest tools—it’s about data quality, governance, and ex*****on.
If you’re leading AI, Data, Digital Transformation, Retail, or eCommerce, this conversation offers practical insights into what it takes to prepare your business for the next generation of AI-driven commerce.