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: Microsoft and OpenAI have formalized a new definition for AGI (Artificial General Intelligence): a system that can generate $100 billion in profits. - https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/26/microsoft-and-op...

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk discuss their respective top 5 moments from 2024 episodes of the show.  . 2024 Year in Review for Transform NOW *86 episodes published *Started publishing videos of the full podcasts on SS&C Blue Prism’s YouTube channel *Added a “Weekly Pulse Check” podcast featuring Michael and Brad reacting to top news items in the wor...

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’s AI search engine is rolling out to everyone https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322665/chatgpt-search-engine-rolling-out-free-users . Why the Coolest Job in Tech Might Actually Be in a...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Veronica Hylak, co-founder of Metalinguist and an award-winning AI product innovator. They discuss the rapid advancements in AI, its implications for the language industry, and the challenges organizations face in adopting AI technologies. Veronica shares her insights on the importance of human-AI collaboration, the need for regulatory oversight, 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: How AI and automation will revolutionize claims in 2025 - https://www.dig-in.com/opinion/how-ai-and-automation-will-revolutionize-claims-in-2025 Sohu AI chip claimed to run models 20x faster and cheape...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Ashley Gross, an AI marketing strategist, discusses the transformative role of AI across various industries, particularly in retail. She emphasizes the importance of starting with the problem when implementing AI, the need for executives to understand their organization's workflows, and the significance of measuring success through insights rather 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: . Who's winning the AI race https://www.axios.com/2024/11/27/ai-race-openai-google-meta-anthropic . GEN Z WILL DRIVE AN AI TRAVEL REVOLUTION https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffromm/2024/11/27/gen-z-wi...

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Peter Forbes, Group Chief Digital Officer at National University Health System (NUHS) in Singapore, who explains how intelligent automation is driving significant value including enhanced patient care. . Here’s what we talked with Peter about:  *The automation journey at NUHS *Automation use cases with big impact at NUHS *The approach to expanding automati...

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: - Thousands of AI agents later, who even remembers what they do? - https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/gartner_agentic_ai/ - From Automation To Autonomy: How Agentic AI Is Transforming Accounting -...

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Rob Paisley, Director - Banking, Financial Services and Insurance at SS&C Blue Prism, who explains why and how buy-side investment managers in small private equity, hedge fund, and wealth management firms are poised to leverage automation and AI. . Here’s what we talked with Rob about:  *The best opportunities for automation and AI in buy-side investme...

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 solution to automation fears: Employee ownership https://thehill.com/opinion/4973520-the-solution-to-automation-fears-employee-ownership/ .  Powering QA With AI: Embracing Creativity In Automat...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Suriel Arellano, an expert in digital transformation and the author of "Leading in the Age of AI". They discuss the importance of understanding AI, addressing misconceptions among leaders, and the role of emotional intelligence in implementing AI solutions. Suriel emphasizes a people-first approach to digital transformation, highlighting the need fo...

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: -Sam Altman Predicts AGI Achieved by 2025... https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sam-altman-predicts-agi-achieved-2025-aj-green-inzmc/ -Research: How Gen AI Is Already Impacting the Labor Market https://hbr...

In this episode, host Michae Marchuk talks with Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree Studio. We discuss the evolution of AI products and their impact on digital transformation within enterprises. Andrew emphasizes the importance of custom AI solutions tailored to a company's culture and values, the challenges of implementing AI technologies, and the potential for intrapreneurship to drive innovation....

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: . Is now the right time to invest in implementing agentic AI? https://www.cio.com/article/3596212/is-now-the-right-time-to-invest-in-implementing-agentic-ai.html . The great AI masquerade: When autom...

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Dr. Mahi Rayasam, partner at McKinsey & Company, who explains who explains how AI is playing a pivotal role in solving the age-old healthcare payments saga. . Here’s what we talked with Mahi about:  *GenAI impact on the healthcare industry *How AI transformed the landscape of payments in the healthcare industry to date *Data sharing and transparency be...

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 scientist Noam Brown stuns TED AI Conference: ’20 seconds of thinking worth 100,000x more data’ https://venturebeat.com/ai/openai-noam-brown-stuns-ted-ai-conference-20-seconds-of-thinking-wo...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Lauren Vriens, VP of Growth Strategy at Accenture, who discusses her journey into the tech industry and her advocacy for generative AI. We explore the barriers to AI adoption in organizations, the phenomenon of 'AI tourists', and the importance of data management. Lauren emphasizes the need for companies to adapt to AI while maintaining human insigh...

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...