Navigating AI transformation ft. Meg Adams, Senior Director of Engineering at The New York Times

In this episode of The Confident Commit, Rob Zuber sits down with Meg Adams, Senior Director of Engineering at The New York Times, for a deep dive into leading engineering teams through the AI revolution while staying true to organizational mission. Meg shares how the Times approaches AI adoption with a "measured but focused" strategy, emphasizing experimentation and opinion-formation over mandates, and why she believes AI serves as a force multiplier for what already exists in your organization and workflows. The conversation explores the unique challenges of product engineering in media, from building cooking products for users across the entire spectrum of culinary expertise to navigating digital transformations that honor legacy while embracing an uncertain future. Meg discusses the importance of mission-driven leadership through technological transitions, why she prioritizes helping her engineers stay valuable in the marketplace, and her unconventional path from elementary education to retail management to engineering leadership. Whether you're an engineering leader managing AI adoption or someone thinking about the intersection of technology and human-centered products, this episode delivers insights on building resilient teams that can adapt while maintaining their core purpose. Have someone you'd like to hear on the show? Reach out and let us know on X at @CircleCI!

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Navigating AI transformation ft. Meg Adams, Senior Director of Engineering at The New York Times is an episode from The Confident Commit by CircleCI.

This episode is 41:06 long.

This episode was published on Oct 10, 2025.

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