Transform NOW

On 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: . How Anthropic’s new ‘computer use’ ability could further AI automation https://www.cio.com/article/3583260/how-anthropics-new-computer-use-ability-could-further-ai-automation.html . Man Baffled Whe...

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Mark Settle, 7-time CIO, author and advisor, who explains why the challenges around measuring and managing workforce productivity have been exacerbated in the age of AI. . Here’s what we talked with Mark about:  *The struggle with establishing metrics around workforce productivity *How time savings translate into productivity gains *Redefining the meaning...

On 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: - The AI Revolution Is Coming for Your Non-Union Job - https://time.com/7081228/ai-non-union-job-essay/ - CISA official: AI tools ‘need to have a human in the loop’ - https://fedscoop.com/cisa-chief-ai...

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Stefan Hoffmann and Andreas Leitow from BCG who explain why process excellence is so critically important to surviving and thriving in the digital age. . Here’s what we talked with Stefan and Andreas about:  *Why process excellence should be a key focus for the C-level *Moving from process tweaks to more holistic, end-to-end redesign *Differentiating “good...

On 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: . Gov. Newsom vetoes California’s controversial AI bill, SB 1047 https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/29/gov-newsom-vetoes-californias-controversial-ai-bill-sb-1047/ . AI's Privilege Expansion https://www....

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk chats with an "emotionally responsive AI" from Hume.ai. We chat about the concepts of emotional AI as well as some of the potential benefits and challenges related to interacting with AI this way. Join us for an interesting conversation that will likely cause you to consider what it means to have human interaction at an emotional level. Here’s what we talked w...

On 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: . Amazon workers ‘rage apply’ for other jobs after RTO mandate adds hours to commute: ‘I will not go back’ https://nypost.com/2024/09/30/business/amazon-workers-rage-apply-for-other-jobs-after-rto-ma...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Alexander De Ridder, CTO and founder of SmythOS. Alexander discusses the evolution of agentic AI, its impact on software development, and the future of work. He emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into workflows, the role of education in preparing future generations, and the need for governance in AI systems. The discussion also touches on t...

On 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: . OpenAI To Restructure Non-profit Control, Give CEO Sam Altman Equity; CTO Resigns https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/openai-to-restructure-non-profit-control-give-ceo-sam-altman-equity...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Andreas Welsch, an AI expert and author of the "AI Leadership Handbook". They discuss the importance of AI in business, the journey of AI implementation, and the need for education and awareness around AI technologies. Andreas shares insights on how organizations can effectively integrate AI into their workflows, the emerging concept of ag...

On 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: . Potential Labor Market Impacts of Artificial Intelligence: An Empirical Analysis https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2024/07/10/potential-labor-market-impacts-of-artificial-intelligenc...

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Alex Roy, an expert in the field of autonomous vehicles and host of the podcast Autonocast, who explains how and why autonomous vehicles are gaining momentum and may be commonplace within the global society in the not-so-distant future. . Here’s what we talked with Alex about:  *The state of the autonomous vehicle industry *The process by which a self-driv...

On 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: -‘Emotion AI’ may be the next trend for business software, and that could be problematic - https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/01/emotion-ai-could-be-the-next-trend-for-business-software-and-that-could-be-p...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Susie Alegre, a leading international human rights lawyer and author, about the impact of technology on human rights and the potential dangers of AI. She highlights the manipulative nature of recommender algorithms and the potential for AI to replace human connections. Susie also explores the issues of automation bias and copyright infringement in A...

On 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: . Amazon’s delivery drones become the scourge of Texas town: ‘It sounds like a giant hive of bees’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/19/business/amazons-delivery-drones-make-too-much-noise-residents-say/  ....

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Aaron Denman, Utilities & Renewables Practice Leader in the Americas at Bain & Company, who explains how the demand for energy to power AI is exacerbating an already surging demand for power globally and how this issue might be addressed in light of decarbonization goals. . Here’s what we talked with Aaron about:  *Why the AI power-sourcing topic h...

On 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: . The promise and peril of ‘agentic AI’ https://www.computerworld.com/article/2514480/the-promise-and-peril-of-agentic-ai.html . Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more https://www.ms...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader in the future of finance. Emmanuel discusses the current state of the banking industry and the impact of cryptocurrencies, AI, and the financialization of everything, explaining how banks are transitioning from traditional core banking systems to more responsive and secure infrastructure that can support 24/7...

On 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: . Millennial and Gen Z small-business leaders aren’t just embracing AI. They’re using it differently https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/millennial-and-gen-z-small-business-leaders-aren-t-j...

On 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: • OpenAI Warns Users Could Become Emotionally Hooked on Its Voice Mode - https://www.wired.com/story/openai-voice-mode-emotional-attachment/ • Automation is coming for private equity’s junior roles -...

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Eric Bourget, CEO of the product innovation studio called HalfSerious, who explains how his firm uses design thinking to enable companies to take advantage of AI innovation in the most practical ways. . Here’s what we talked with Eric about:  *What’s exciting and scary about the future of AI in business *The difference between using traditional software an...

On 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: Google Search Is an Illegal Monopoly, US Judge Rules https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-antitrust-monopoly-ruling/  . Automation needed to fight army of AI content harvesters stalking the web...

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Dr. Robert Hunt, Director of Theological Education at Southern Methodist University, who makes the case that intelligence is not what makes us human and explains why preserving our humanity is so important as AI continues to permeate everything around us. . Here’s what we talked with Robert about:  *What inspired the article “Shall we lose our humanity for...

On 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: • The antithesis of the Olympics: Using AI to write a fan letter https://www.npr.org/2024/07/30/nx-s1-5056201/google-olympics-ai-ad • AI Is Making Economists Rethink the Story of Automation https://h...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Dr. Al Naqvi, founder and CEO of the American Institute for Artificial Intelligence, regarding the revolutionary impact of Gen AI on the AI profession and the need for a strategic orientation in adopting this technology. Dr. Naqvi emphasizes that Gen AI is not just for tech people, but for everyone, and highlights the importance of creativity and im...