Michael Fauscette

Disambiguation

" Disambiguation is the process of removing confusion around terms that express more than one meaning and can lead to different interpretations of the same string of text. "  Host Michael Fauscette of Arion Research; a leading technology analyst, tech startup advisor, consultant, board member, and storyteller; and his guests "remove the confusion around" artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI and business automation by looking at the business solutions available today to improve business outcomes and gain competitive advantage. 

Author

Michael Fauscette

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.disambiguationpod.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

When Machines Create: An IP Attorney's Perspective on AI Innovation 21.01.2026

When AI systems help create inventions, who owns the intellectual property? Join us for a fascinating conversation with James Gourley, idea and brand protection attorney and partner at Carstens, Allen & Gourley LLP, as we explore the complex intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law. What You'll Learn:USPTO's New Direction on AI Patents:- How current USPTO leadershi...

ChatGPT Isn't Your Strategy: What Business Leaders Get Wrong About AI 14.01.2026

Most companies are making a critical mistake with AI: treating ChatGPT and other large language models as the end goal instead of recognizing them as features within a broader enterprise strategy. In this episode, host Michael Fauscette talks with Professor Antonio Pace from UT Dallas about the disconnect between individual AI tools and true enterprise AI transformation. What You'll Learn: •...

Welcome to Season 4! 08.01.2026

Welcome to Season 4 of the Disambiguation Podcast! Join your host, Michael Fauscette, as he dives into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. In this episode, we kick off the new year with exciting insights and updates on the rapidly evolving landscape of agentic AI.Michael discusses key news items, including the formation of the Agentic AI Foun...

The State of Agentic AI in 2025: A Year-End Reality Check 30.12.2025

Welcome to the year-end special of Disambiguation, hosted by Michael Fauscette! In this final episode of Season 3, we take a deep dive into the significant developments in artificial intelligence and generative AI throughout 2025.Join us as we explore:-The evolution of foundation models and the impact of OpenAI's GPT-5 and Google's Gemini 3 Pro.-Real-world applications of agentic AI in customer se...

December 2025 AI Pulse 23.12.2025

Welcome to the December edition of AI Pulse on Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette and co-host Tom Pringle as they dive into the latest trends and predictions in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. In this episode, we reflect on the advancements in AI models, including Gemini 3 Pro, Claude 4.5, and OpenAI's 5.2, sharing personal experiences and insights on thei...

Teaching Machines to Think Like Humans Who Think Differently: AI, Comedy, and Building Tools for the Margins 18.12.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the intersection of AI, creativity, and accessibility with special guest Victor Varnado, founder and CEO of Supreme Robot. In this episode, Victor shares his journey from artist and comedian to AI enthusiast and developer. He discusses his innovative writing tool, the Magic Bookifier, designed to help ne...

AIOps Unfiltered: What Actually Works 07.12.2025

Welcome to this episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives deep into the world of AI operations with special guest Marty Duffy, SVP of Product R&D Operations at G2.In this insightful discussion, Michael and Marty explore the evolving landscape of AI Ops and Agentic AI Ops, shedding light on what truly works in the realm of business automation. They share their experienc...

November 2025 AI Pulse 21.11.2025

Welcome to the November edition of AI Pulse on the Disambiguation Podcast! Join hosts Michael Fauscette and Tom Pringle as they dive into the latest trends and news in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. In this episode, they discuss:-The resurgence of organizational intelligence and its parallels to past tech trends like enterprise search.-The importance of data quali...

Books, Bots, and the New Rights Economy: How AI Is Rewriting Publishing 13.11.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the fascinating world of AI and publishing with Julie Trelstad, Head of US Publishing at AMLET AI.In this episode titled "Books, Bots, and the New Rights Economy: How AI is Rewriting Publishing," Michael and Julie discuss the transformative impact of AI on the publishing industry, exploring how authors a...

Customer Experience Trends for 2026 06.11.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the transformative trends shaping customer experience. In this episode, we explore the recently published Customer Experience Trends for 2026 report, highlighting the evolution of AI from simple tools to autonomous agents that enhance customer interactions. Discover our three-tier framework for unde...

Agentic AI Trends for 2026 29.10.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the latest insights from our recently published Agentic AI Trends and Predictions Report for 2026.In this episode, we explore the evolution of enterprises from experimenting with generative AI to operationalizing intelligent agents across digital workflows. Discover what agentic AI is and how it differs...

When AI Gives the Wrong Answer: Optimizing Customer Experience 21.10.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the world of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation with expert Anuj Shah, founder and CEO of Averas AI.In this episode titled "When AI Gives the Wrong Answer: Optimizing the Customer Experience," Anuj shares his extensive experience at the intersection of customer service and em...

October 2025 AI Pulse 17.10.2025

Welcome to the October edition of AI Pulse on the Disambiguation Podcast! Join hosts Michael Fauscette and Tom Pringle as they dive into the latest trends and announcements in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. In this episode, we discuss:Highlights from major conferences like Dreamforce and Oracle AI World, including OpenAI's new apps platform and its implications fo...

America's AI Talent Crunch 30.09.2025

In this episode of the Disambiguation Podcast, host Michael Fauscette dives into the critical intersection of U.S. immigration policy, tech innovation, and the future of American leadership in artificial intelligence. As the AI sector grapples with a historic talent shortage, recent changes to the H-1B visa program raise significant concerns for startups and smaller tech firms. Join us as we explo...

September 2025 AI Pulse 23.09.2025

Welcome to the September edition of AI Pulse on Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette and co-host Tom Pringle as they dive into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. In this episode, we celebrate our one-year anniversary and explore a range of intriguing topics, including:The challenges of agent-to-agent collaboration in AI and the implic...

Agentic AI Enhanced Sales 09.09.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the transformative world of Agentic AI and its impact on sales strategies. In this episode, Michael replays a lively discussion from his co-hosted show, In the Hot Seat, featuring Pete Smith, the founder and CEO of SpotLogic. Together, they explore how AI can enhance the sales process, moving beyond trad...

From Data Chaos to Revenue Clarity: The AI Agent Revolution in B2B Sales 02.09.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he sits down with Toni Keskinen, co-founder, CPO, and chairman of 180Ops, to explore the transformative power of AI in B2B sales. In this episode titled "From Data Chaos to Revenue Clarity: The AI Agent Revolution in B2B Sales," we dive into the critical role of data in enabling effective sales strategies. Toni shares...

Red Teaming AI: Catching Vulnerabilities Before Hackers Do 26.08.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of the Disambiguation Podcast! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the fascinating world of AI security with the founders of Silmaril.dev, Aum Upadhyay and Eduardo Velasco. In this episode titled "Red Teaming AI: Catching Vulnerabilities Before Hackers Do," we explore the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Episode Highlights:...

August 2025 AI Pulse 21.08.2025

Welcome to the August edition of AI Pulse on the Disambiguation Podcast! Join your hosts, Michael Fauscette and Tom Pringle, as they dive into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. In this episode, we discuss the recent launch of OpenAI's GPT-5, exploring its speed and performance compared to previous versions. We also tackle the ongoing conver...

Building Startups at AI Speed: 5x Faster Product Development 12.08.2025

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Disambiguation Podcast! 🎉 In this special episode, host Michael Fauscette sits down with Richard Abi Chahla, founder and product manager at Purple Brains, to explore the exciting world of building startups at AI speed. Join us as we dive into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the product development process, from initial market research to creating...

Decoding Zia: How Zoho is Reinventing Business AI on Its Own Terms 05.08.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives deep into the world of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. This week, we're thrilled to have Ramprakash Ramamoorthy, Head of AI at Zoho, back on the show to discuss the company's latest innovations, including their newly launched Zia large language models. In this episode, we expl...

Empowering Project Delivery Teams with Agentic AI 29.07.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he dives into the world of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation with special guest Kristy Tupper, Head of Product at Momba AI.In this episode, we explore how Momba AI is empowering project delivery teams through innovative agentic applications. Kristy shares insights from her journey as a bu...

July 2025 AI Pulse 22.07.2025

Welcome to the July edition of AI Pulse on Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette and co-host Tom Pringle as they dive into the latest news and developments in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation. In this episode, they discuss:-The recent launch of Perplexity's new browser and its implications for agentic AI.-The ongoing debate between point solutions versus integr...

Crafting an Effective AI Strategy 18.07.2025

In this episode of the Disambiguation podcast, host Michael Fauscette sits down with Michael Peter, Principal Architect at Google Cloud, to explore the evolving landscape of AI strategy for businesses. They discuss the significant shifts in how organizations approach AI, moving from experimental projects to implementing effective, outcome-focused strategies that drive competitive advantage. Key to...

The View from 2030, A Chat with Claude via Aurora 08.07.2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Disambiguation! Join host Michael Fauscette as he takes a unique approach to exploring the future of AI. In this episode, we interview Aurora, an AI chatbot from 2030, powered by Claude Sonnet 4.Discover how AI has evolved over the years, as Aurora reflects on the primitive aspects of today's AI systems, the limitations we faced, and the breakthroughs that changed...

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