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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:.From experiment to impact: why AI agents need governance from day onehttps://www.techradar.com/pro/from-experiment-to-impact-why-ai-agents-need-governance-from-day-one .Amazon taps agentic AI to help sellers manage inventory, shipmentshttps://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-agentic-ai-seller-assistant-inventory-management-shipments/760501/ .Why AI could make people more likely to liehttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ai-artificial-intelligence-lying-research-b2829104.html .Anthropic cofounders say the likelihood of AI replacing human jobs is so high that they needed to warn the world about ithttps://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-ceo-warning-world-ai-replacing-jobs-necessary-2025-9 .Elon Musk says the next version of Grok will be AGI https://www.the-independent.com/tech/ai-grok-agi-elon-musk-xai-b2828203.html .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this engaging discussion, Lari Hämäläinen, a senior partner at McKinsey and leader of QuantumBlack's GenAI services, sheds light on the intricacies of agentic AI. He tackles the generative AI paradox and its slow adoption, emphasizing how CEO leadership is crucial for successful transformations. Lari also introduces the concept of the agentic mesh, detailing how agents can work seamlessly with human oversight. Additionally, he highlights the importance of reskilling individuals into agent managers to effectively navigate AI-driven environments.

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:.xAI reportedly lays off 500 workers from data annotation team https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/13/xai-reportedly-lays-off-500-workers-from-data-annotation-team/ .Meta’s Elite AI Unit Sparks Tension With Old Guard https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-ai-superintelligence-hiring-tension-96c9e993st=x4k7mV&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&utm_source=tldrai .To Help Workers Losing Their Jobs to AI, OpenAI Is Launching a Jobs Platform Run By AI https://futurism.com/openai-launching-ai-jobs-platform.AI Self-preferencing in Algorithmic Hiring: Empirical Evidence and Insights - https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.00462 .Scientists Created an Entire Social Network Where Every User Is a Bot, and Something Wild Happened – https://futurism.com/social-network-ai-intervention-echo-chamber .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Tony Clark, the founder and CEO of NextWave Consulting and the host of the London Fintech Podcast. Tony gives his observations on how fintechs and other financial services companies in the UK and Europe are embracing AI to gain a competitive edge..What we discussed with Tony:*Current transformation priorities for financial services companies in the UK/Europe*Where AI and automation are building the most traction across financial services*Establishing the appropriate governance around AI*Learnings and observations from hosting the London Fintech Podcast*Niche areas of focus for fintechs*The momentum around blockchain and crypto adoption in Europe *How the relationship between traditional financial institutions and fintechs is evolving.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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:• AI agents could make the org chart obsolete. Microsoft's AI product lead explains what might replace it. - https://www.businessinsider.com/agents-kill-org-chart-microsoft-ai-product-lead-hierarchy-structure-2025-8• The U.S. economy actually grew by nearly a million fewer jobs than previously thought, and ‘AI is automating away tech jobs,’ economist says - https://fortune.com/2025/09/09/bls-revisions-nearly-a-million-fewer-jobs-ai-automating-tech/ • AI expert says it’s ‘not a question’ that AI will take over all jobs—but people will have 80 hours a week of free time - https://fortune.com/2025/09/09/ai-expert-tech-take-over-jobs-careers-record-unemployment-80-hours-free-time/ • OpenAI Executives Rattled by Campaigns to Derail For-Profit Restructuring https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-for-profit-conversion-opposition-07ea7e25• The Internet Will Be More Dead Than Alive Within 3 Years, Trend Shows - https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a65997294/dead-internet-explained/ • Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5 billion to settle author class action https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/anthropic-agrees-pay-15-billion-settle-author-class-action-2025-09-05/ Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Sam Bhagwat, founder and CEO of Mastra, and co-founder of Gatsby.js. Sam is also the author of 'Principles of Building AI Agents.' The discussion covers his extensive background in open-source JavaScript tooling, his current take on building AI agents, and the insights from his book. Find out more about seeing AI agents as employees, the importance of context engineering, the evolution of AI engineering tools, and key challenges in AI agent development. Sam also provides valuable advice for developers and executives navigating the rapidly changing landscape of AI. -The Evolution of AI Agents and Agent Design-The role of open source frameworks-Building and scaling AI Agents-Challenges and best practices in AI Engineering-Psychological and cultural barriers for developers-Agent observability, evaluation, and governance-Staying grounded amid rapid AI changeVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

The hosts dive into how Meta plans to integrate AI from competitors like Google and OpenAI. A Stanford study reveals AI's growing impact on entry-level jobs, raising concerns for young workers. There's a fascinating look at how AI agents now account for a third of brand search traffic. OpenAI is making strides in healthcare, positioning itself as a game-changer in medical diagnostics. Lastly, a surprising tale of a tiny Caribbean island reaping millions from its '.ai' domain adds a humorous twist!

In this discussion, Sean Hehir, CEO of BrainChip and a veteran in technology, shares insights on the evolution of AI from data centers to edge computing. He highlights how BrainChip’s neuromorphic architecture allows AI to run efficiently on devices, significantly boosting power efficiency and reducing latency. The conversation dives into applications across industries like automotive and healthcare, emphasizing data security in local processing. Sean also discusses the challenges and innovations in custom chip development and the potential of AI in humanoid robotics.

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:MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing - https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/ Meta Signs $10 Billion Cloud Deal With Google to Expand AI Capacity https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/articles/meta-signs-10-billion-cloud-211146093.html Your doctor is probably using AI and you might not even know it https://www.aol.com/doctor-probably-using-ai-might-160006196.html A hacker used AI to automate an 'unprecedented' cybercrime spree, Anthropic says - https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/hacker-used-ai-automate-unprecedented-cybercrime-spree-anthropic-says-rcna227309 Book authors settle copyright lawsuit with AI company Anthropic https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/book-authors-settle-copyright-lawsuit-with-ai-company-anthropic/amp-11756244615553.html   Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode,host Michael Marchuk interviews Daniel Yoo, the founder of Fin Mate. Daniel shares his extensive academic background and professional experience in finance and technology. Together, they explore the ways AI is transforming the financial advisory space, particularly in operational efficiencies and client-advisor relationships. The discussion covers how AI can enhance personalization, trust, and accessibility while addressing the challenges and ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and industry adoption.Here’s what we talked with Daniel about: -AI's Role in Financial Advisory-Client-Advisory Relationship Dynamics-Data Privacy and AI in Finance-Future of Financial Advisory with AI-Challenges and Opportunities in AI AdoptionVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!