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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:.One AI Prompt, Two White Collar Jobs ‘Gone’: Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas’ Bold Claim Sparks Debatehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/one-ai-prompt-two-white-collar-jobs-gone-perplexity-ceo-aravind-srinivass-bold-claim-sparks-debate/articleshow/123115981.cms.Elon Musk confirms shutdown of Tesla Dojo, ‘an evolutionary dead end’ - https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/11/elon-musk-confirms-shutdown-of-tesla-dojo-an-evolutionary-dead-end/.Small models, big wins: four reasons enterprises are choosing SLMs over LLMs https://www.techradar.com/pro/small-models-big-wins-four-reasons-enterprises-are-choosing-slms-over-llms.It shocked the market but has China's DeepSeek changed AI? - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gez754mn6o.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 Henry Pray, Head of Product at UP.Labs, a venture lab that launches AI-driven B2B startups to solve complex problems facing leading companies.  Henry discusses how his organization leans on agentic automation to fuel their innovative solutions..Here’s what we talked with Henry about: * The way UP.Labs launches agentic startups to solve complex business problems for leading companies* How agentic workflows are transforming SaaS* Why an ‘operator action interface’ is the most important thing for SaaS companies to build right now* The path to headless AI* Where organizations are underestimating the ROI of agentic automation* How agents open up new layers of value* How to think about agents in the broader org design context* Cultural and/or process changes that are most critical to the success of agentic systems.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:Sam Altman says Gen Z are the ‘luckiest’ kids in history thanks to AI, despite mounting job displacement dread https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sam-altman-says-gen-z-143000256.html Sam Altman addresses ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 rollout, bringing 4o back -https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/08/sam-altman-addresses-bumpy-gpt-5-rollout-bringing-4o-back-and-the-chart-crime/ What Gets Measured, AI Will Automate https://hbr.org/2025/06/what-gets-measured-ai-will-automate Inflection point for IT - https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/inflection-point-for-it/3929406/ AI Got You the Job. Now It’s Getting You Fired. - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwingard/2025/08/04/ai-got-you-the-job-now-its-getting-you-fired/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, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Mark Cameron, CEO and Director of Alyve to talk through Mark's insightful article, "The Future of Work: How AI is Reshaping Jobs, Organizations, and Workforce Dynamics." The discussion covers how AI is transforming work roles rather than eliminating them, the balance between technological efficiency and human purpose, and the implications for organizational culture and leadership. Additionally, they explore the impact of AI on workforce inequalities and the necessary steps for inclusive and responsible deployment. Discover new perspectives on re-skilling programs and the potential reshaping of business structures in the next decade due to AI advancements.Mark's article: https://www.markrcameron.com/marksblog/the-future-of-work-how-ai-is-reshaping-jobs-organisations-workforce-dynamics Here’s what we talked with Mark about: AI's Impact on Work and Organizational CultureBalancing Technological Efficiency with Human PurposeAddressing Inequalities and Inclusive AI DeploymentLeadership Mindset and Cultural ChangeReskilling and Preparing the Workforce for AIFuture Organizational Structures with AIVisit 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, 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’s Overlooked $97 Billion Contribution to the Economy https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ais-overlooked-97-billion-contribution-to-the-economy-users-service-da6e8f55?st=v7jQQo&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&utm_source=tldrai.Why AI Will Not Provide Sustainable Competitive Advantage https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-ai-will-not-provide-sustainable-competitive-advantage/?social_token=8473eefd6fa146422d7bedef48094cd0&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sm-direct.Why Walmart Is Overhauling Its Approach to AI Agents https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-walmart-is-overhauling-its-approach-to-ai-agents-4b1fbc65.There is now a path for China to surpass the U.S. in AI https://www.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/issue-312/.Anthropic cuts off OpenAI’s access to its Claude models https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/02/anthropic-cuts-off-openais-access-to-its-claude-models/.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, host Michael Marchuk chats with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a QA testing company that empowers autistic individuals through meaningful employment. Tara introduces the concept of neurodiversity, explains its importance in the tech field, and showcases how API Tech is leveraging unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals to excel in AI and digital transformation. Learn how companies can adapt their hiring processes to discover and nurture this untapped talent pool. Additionally, she shares success stories of collaboration with clients, highlighting the unparalleled value autistic brains bring to tech innovation.Here’s what we talked with Tara about: -Understanding Neurodiversity-Employment Model for Neurodiverse Individuals in AI-Interviewing and Hiring Neurodiverse Talent-Managing and Supporting Neurodiverse Employees-Creating a Culture of InnovationVisit 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, 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:.Paralysed woman writes her name after 20 years, thanks to Elon Musk’s brain chip https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/neuralink-paralysed-woman-writes-again AI and Automation Talent Demand Doubles as Tech Hiring Slows https://www.itprotoday.com/it-management/ai-and-automation-talent-demand-doubles-as-tech-hiring-slows AI might make workers faster, but not necessarily more productive: ‘They do it faster, then go for coffee breaks’ https://fortune.com/asia/2025/07/28/ai-might-make-workers-faster-not-more-productive/ Chinese companies allegedly smuggled in $1bn worth of Nvidia AI chips in the last three months, despite increasing export controls — some companies are already flaunting future B300 availability https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-companies-allegedly-smuggled-in-usd1bn-worth-of-nvidia-ai-chips-in-the-last-three-months-despite-increasing-export-controls-some-companies-are-already-flaunting-future-b300-availability.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, host Michael Marchuk welcomes back Jeremy Rossi and John Bellone to discuss the rise of AI agents and their impact on automation. The conversation delves into the future of startups in the AI space, the need for tangible outcomes over technical buzzwords, and the challenges organizations face in adopting AI agents at scale. The guests also share their thoughts on the longevity of tools like Excel, the evolution of workplace technologies, and the controversial concept of vibe coding. Tune in to hear expert insights and bold predictions about the future of AI and automation.Here’s what we talked with Jeremy and John about: -The Rise of AI Startups-Challenges and Opportunities in AI-Impact of AI on Various Industries-The Future of Office Tools-Vibe Coding and AI in Software DevelopmentVisit 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, 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:.ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/21/chatgpt-users-send-2-5-billion-prompts-a-day/?utm_source=tldrai.White House Unveils AI Action Plan to Secure Global Dominance https://govciomedia.com/white-house-unveils-ai-action-plan-to-secure-global-dominance/.SoftBank and OpenAI’s $500 Billion AI Project Struggles to Get Off Ground https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/softbank-openai-a3dc57b4?st=isodSQ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&utm_source=tldrai.IT leaders don’t trust AI agents yet – and they’re missing out on huge financial gainshttps://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/it-leaders-dont-trust-ai-agents-yet-and-theyre-missing-out-on-huge-financial-gains?utm_source=chatgpt.com.Creatives Resist AI Automation, Demand Control Over Work https://www.ainvest.com/news/creatives-resist-ai-automation-demand-control-work-2507/.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 Michael Sands, founder of BeaconAP, and AI advisor to the capital markets industry. Michael explains how small to midsize firms in this sector are embracing the power of AI to transform their businesses and the winning techniques BeaconAP uses to make that happen..Here’s what we talked with Michael about: - BeaconAP’s unique value proposition to the market- How capital markets firms can get the ball rolling with Gen AI capabilities- Using image and video creators to build excitement around Gen AI- The transformation of information delivery- How fund administrators and vendors are adapting to Gen AI disruption- Using Gen AI as a step toward agentic AI- Overcoming the biggest obstacles to adopting AI.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!