# February Coffee Chat | The Future is Now – Why AI is No Longer Optional

Join us as we welcome our guest, Amanda Hamilton, Senior Director of Platform Operations at McClatchy, for a conversation on the importance of AI in data and advice to those looking to implement AI.

Source: https://amplitude.com/en-us/events/coffeechat-02-20-25

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# February Coffee Chat | The Future is Now – Why AI is No Longer Optional

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Speakers

Host: Emily Knippa

Senior Campaign Manager, Amplitude

Amanda Hamilton

Senior Director of Platform Operations, McClatchy

AI is no longer the future — it’s here and here to stay. According to a recent [McKinsey survey](https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-state-of-ai), global AI adoption in organizations surged to 72% in 2024, up from 55% in 2023.

In short, if you're not leveraging AI, you're already lagging behind.

Join us for our February Coffee Chat with our guest Amanda Hamilton, Senior Director of Platform Operations at McClatchy, for a conversation on the importance of AI in data and the journey to AI implementation.

During the conversation, we’ll hear from Amanda on:

- Challenges that led to adopting AI
- How AI can help with challenges you're likely facing
- Guidance on integrating AI in your your organization

[*Terms & Conditions*](https://info.amplitude.com/rs/138-CDN-550/images/2_20_25-Ts%26Cs-Amplitude-Coffee-Chat-Updated.pdf?)