The Agent Workforce Podcast

In the final episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast, we take a step back to reflect on where AI is heading and what truly matters beyond the headlines. We discuss Genie 3 world models , what they reveal about how AI systems may reason about and interact with the world, and why this shift matters for future applications. We also unpack a critical distinction that often gets blurred: why Enterprise...

In this episode, Kristiina and Niko unpack one of the most talked-about AI developments of the moment: Claude Code and Claude Cowork from Anthropic . Originally built for developers, Claude Code is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for knowledge work, autonomous agents, and small-team innovation. We explore how Claude Cowork was built almost entirely using Claude Code itself, what this means for no...

As 2025 comes to a close, we take a step back and look at what actually changed in AI this year, and what still hasn’t. In this final episode of the year, we discuss OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 release, the new 1.5 image model now built into ChatGPT, and what these developments reveal about the current state of AI adoption. We explore: Why most AI agents today still sit at the personal productivity level The...

In this episode, we share our first impressions of Antigravity , Google’s new coding agent, and look at the latest AI releases from Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic. We also talk through Nano Banana Pro’s image capabilities, highlight DeepMind’s new documentary The Thinking Game , and reflect on how far everyday AI use has come since 2022. Enjoy the show! 🎸

In this episode, Kristiina and Niko dive into a full week of AI updates. They share first impressions of GPT 5.1, explore what Agent Builder can really do in a customer project, look at McKinsey’s latest findings on enterprise AI adoption, and unpack the security incident where a state actor used AI to run a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign. Fast, sharp, and packed with takeaways. 🤩

In this special episode , Kristiina and Niko sit down with Antti Parviainen , Senior AI Agent Developer at Digital Workforce, to explore what it’s really like to build AI agents, from the daily coding tools and frameworks to evaluation pipelines and customer use cases. They discuss how Antti and the AI team are developing the Agent Workforce solution for insurance claims automation and how rapidly...

In this episode, Kristiina and Niko discuss OpenAI’s new Atlas browser , early impressions of Agent Builder , insights from Andrej Karpathy’s “We’re summoning ghosts, not building animals” , and highlights from DWF’s internal Hack Day . Plus, thoughts on Google Pomelli , Waymo in London , and an update on a gentacademy.ai . ✨ Happy listening!

In this special episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast, Kristiina and Niko sit down with Kseniia Palin, Senior Data & AI Engineer at Digital Workforce, to explore how GenAI is reshaping the way AI solutions are built, delivered, and maintained.   Kseniia shares her journey from developing traditional machine-learning solutions in AWS and Azure to delivering today’s agentic workloads, and how d...

In Episode 18 of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko dive into three big themes shaping the AI landscape today. They begin with stories from recent events in Atlanta and Poland, including how enterprises are building AI agents, insights from partner updates like Blue Prism’s new AI Gateway, and reflections from Digital Workforce’s 10-year anniversary. The discussion then shifts to new...

In this episode, we break down the latest moves in GenAI that are reshaping not just the tools we use, but how we work. 🎨 Google’s Nano Banana , a new Gemini-powered image model, may signal the end of traditional editing tools like Photoshop. 🤖 Microsoft unveils its own AI models ( MAI ), with plans to integrate them into Copilot, potentially redefining its future beyond OpenAI. 📱 Plus, we look...

In this episode, we explore the evolution of prompting in GPT-5, highlight some fresh insights on enterprise AI adoption, and walk through real agentic examples from UiPath’s Agentic Hackathon. We also give a quick update on the free Understanding Agentic AI course at agentacademy.ai , which has now reached over 3,200 learners! 🥳 Happy listening!

We’re back! In this first episode of Season 2 of the Agent Workforce Podcast, Kristiina Åberg and Niko Lehtonen discuss the latest AI model launches, enterprise updates, and trends shaping the agentic AI space. 💬 Topics include: – GPT-5’s release, user reactions, and model selection – Google’s Genie 3 and the rise of real-time 3D world models – Microsoft’s new study on jobs impacted by GenAI – Ja...

In the season finale of the Agent Workforce Podcast, Kristiina and Niko take a step back and connect the dots: from Amazon’s 1,000 GenAI projects to the growing orchestration trend, from new AI job titles to the impact of vertical agents like OpenEvidence and Harvey. You’ll hear about: What companies like Amazon, Zapier and Duolingo now expect from their teams Why orchestration is the “unsung hero...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko reunite to discuss the latest in LLM trends, model chaos, and real-world AI adoption. From Karpathy’s Y Combinator summer school talk to what’s actually inside a system prompt, we cover a lot of ground — including energy use, pricing shifts, and the surprising rise of OpenEvidence as the go-to tool for U.S. physicians. Plus: insig...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina Åberg and Niko Lehtonen break down the latest wave of AI developments and share lessons from building agentic systems in the enterprise. We start with the release of Claude 4 Opus and AI Safety Level 3 (ASL-3) protections from Anthropic and why these new features (and their “snitching” behavior!) have the AI world buzzing. Next, we unpack...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina Åberg is back in the host chair alongside co-host Niko Lehtonen , AI Solutions Architect at Digital Workforce. The discussion explores how generative AI is shaking up everything from education to e-commerce, alongside the biggest updates from Google I/O and Microsoft Build. Kicking things off with a look at how students are now using AI as...

In this special episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , it’s “only boys in town” as Niko is joined by Karli Kalpala , Head of Strategic Transformation & Financial Services at Digital Workforce. Together, they discuss vertical AI agents — what they are, why they matter, and how they’re changing the way work gets done. Karli introduces DWF's new Agent Workforce Agents for medical insurance...

In this special episode, we’re joined by Rami Luisto , AI Researcher at Digital Workforce, for a sharp and insightful conversation on the evolving world of large language models and agentic systems. Together with Kristiina Åberg and Niko Lehtonen, we cover: ✅ OpenAI’s shift to a public benefit company ✅ Why GPT-4.0 suddenly became sycophantic, and what that tells us ✅ How enterprise teams manag...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko talk about what it means to go AI-first. They explore Duolingo’s bold shift toward becoming an AI-first company, discuss how the London insurance market is adopting AI, and unpack key findings from Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index. You’ll also hear about OpenAI’s latest updates, new ChatGPT search capabilities, and UiPath’s move...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko talk about how AI is rewriting the rules of work. They unpack Shopify CEO’s "leaked" memo that positions AI skills as a baseline for hiring and performance, explore OpenAI’s latest updates, including new models and memory features, and break down the highlights from Google’s Cloud Next conference. The conversation also takes a clo...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko unpack what’s next for AI in healthcare and beyond. Fresh from a healthcare-focused hackathon, Niko shares real-world insights into how AI and automation are applied to care planning and integration challenges. We dive into the current state of RPA and the rise of agentic AI, explore the role of MCP in simplifying agent developmen...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko explore the rise of vibe coding and the impact of AI on software development. AI-powered tools make coding more accessible than ever, allowing non-technical users to build software through AI-generated code. As AI advances, what does this mean for developers, startups, and the broader tech landscape? We dive into the rapid growth...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina Åberg (CMO, Digital Workforce) and Niko Lehtonen (AI Solution Architect, Digital Workforce) discuss the latest developments in AI agents, focusing on Manus – a new general AI agent designed to handle complex tasks by leveraging existing tools. They also discuss: 🔹 Updates in AI models , including ChatGPT 4.5 and its improvements. 🔹 Disti...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko share their thoughts on the rise of Vertical AI Agents and discuss the challenges and possibilities of prompting large language models (LLMs) . From exploring how Vertical AI Agents are transforming specific industries like legal tech , to sharing their own experiences with prompting , this episode offers a candid look at the evol...

In this episode of the Agent Workforce Podcast , Kristiina and Niko explore how AI technologies are reshaping the job market and what it means for the future of work. They discuss the evolving roles of AI agents , the integration of AI in various industries, and the growing importance of collaboration between humans and AI . The conversation also highlights the transformative potential of data int...