Sometimes the strongest indicator of true AI maturity is when an organization stops experimenting and starts integrating AI into every layer of its operations. In this episode, we sit down with Taha Yucel, CTO of Aselsan, one of the world’s leading defense technology companies. Taha shares how his team builds secure, closed-network AI systems, embeds intelligence into advanced communication equipment, and upskills the entire workforce to understand AI’s real potential. Here’s what we cover: ➤ AI Inside the Product – How Aselsan uses AI for translation, communication, maintenance, and real-time operational support. ➤ Secure-by-Design – Why building internal AI systems in a closed environment is essential for protecting sensitive defense data. ➤ Closing the Skills Gap – How AI literacy across all employees helps avoid wasted resources and failed pilots. ➤ Practical AI, Not AI-for-AI – Why clear targets, strategic planning, and engineering discipline ensure meaningful outcomes. ➤...