450. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

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AI paradoxes: 5 contradictions to watch in 2026 and why AI's future isn't straightforward

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/12/ai-paradoxes-in-2026/

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Apple’s new Google Gemini deal sounds bigger, better than expected https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/apples-new-google-gemini-deal-sounds-bigger-better-than-expected/

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson calls for regulations on AI chatbot companions https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/12/washington-governor-bob-ferguson-calls-ai-chatbot-regulations/

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AI is speeding into healthcare. Who should regulate it? https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/01/ai-is-speeding-into-healthcare-who-should-regulate-it/

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A new year’s resolution for leaders: Redesign work for people and AI https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/media-center/a-new-years-resolution-for-leaders-redesign-work-for-people-and-ai

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