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Eric Bourget, CEO of HalfSerious, a product innovation studio, dives into the thrilling yet daunting future of AI in business. He discusses the critical role of design in AI applications, emphasizing user experience over mere technical features. Eric warns against prematurely implementing ChatGPT in organizations, stressing the risks and need for tailored tools. He also introduces Squadbox, a new product aimed at helping mid-sized companies effectively navigate AI integration while fostering collaboration and addressing fears around job displacement.

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 https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/30/taming_ai_content_crawlers/  . Why So Many Bitcoin Mining Companies Are Pivoting to AI         https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/why-so-many-bitcoin-mining-companies-are-pivoting-to-ai/ar-BB1p4LG6?ocid=BingNewsVerp . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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 AI?” *What being human enough really means *The specific aspects of humanity AI will never be able to replicate *How our educational systems can better foster humanity? *AI-enhanced human-to-human interactions *How individuals and communities can recover and preserve our humanity in the AI age . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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://hbr.org/2024/05/ai-is-making-economists-rethink-the-story-of-automation • Cost and model complexity remain barriers to enterprise AI, IBM finds - https://venturebeat.com/ai/cost-and-model-complexity-remain-barriers-to-enterprise-ai-ibm-finds/ • Hundreds of Taco Bell drive-thrus are set to be AI-run by the end of this year - https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/hundreds-of-taco-bell-drive-thrus-are-set-to-be-ai-run-by-the-end-of-this-year/ar-BB1qZJUU To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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 imagination in developing new business models and strategies. He also addresses concerns about privacy and ethics in the Gen AI era, and emphasizes the need for policy to lead rather than follow. Here’s what we talked with Dr. Naqvi about:  -Gen AI is a revolutionary technology that is transforming the AI profession and requires a strategic orientation for its adoption. -Gen AI is not limited to tech people and offers opportunities for professionals in all industries and sectors. Creativity and imagination are crucial in developing new business models and strategies in the Gen AI era. -Privacy and ethics should be prioritized in the development and implementation of Gen AI, and policy should lead rather than follow. To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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 first wave of AI innovation is over. Here’s what comes next https://www.fastcompany.com/91159180/the-first-wave-of-ai-innovation-is-over-heres-what-comes-next . More accountants are leaving the field than joining. What’s going on? https://bigthink.com/series/great-question/accounting-dying-profession/ . Tesla sells ‘Self-Driving’ cars. Is it fraud?  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/tesla-sells-self-driving-cars-is-it-fraud/ar-BB1pNvLI?ocid=BingNewsVerp . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Darshan Shah, Director of Automation at ISG, who explains how his company has developed an end-to-end intelligent automation solution for supplier onboarding that enables their customer to overhaul this process faster and more efficiently. . Here’s what we talked with Darshan about:  *Why ISG targeted supplier onboarding *How the process was automated and enhanced *What made process orchestration a necessary part of the solution *Other automation capabilities utilized in this solution *How process governance and benefits tracking are addressed *How to sum up the overall value proposition of this solution *ISG and GenAI . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe

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 Meeting Reality https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-ai-revolution-is-meeting-reality-commentary/ar-BB1qaQhD . Can Universal Basic Income Save Us From The Destabilization Of AI And Automation? - https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyrubin/2024/07/17/can-universal-basic-income-save-us-from-the-destabilization-of-ai-and-automation/ . AI Will Shrink The University https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryancraig/2024/06/28/ai-will-shrink-the-university/ . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Tonille Miller (author of "The Flourishing Effect") and Juliette Powell (author of "The AI Dillema", about the changing workplace and the impact of technology, particularly AI, on organizations and individuals. They explore the concept of purpose in the digital transformation efforts and how AI can automate mundane tasks, freeing up humans for more meaningful and creative work. We also discuss the need for organizations to embrace change and empower employees to use technology to optimize their work. The conversation touches on the importance of personal branding, building relationships within organizations, the role of young graduates in revitalizing the energy and culture of companies, the importance of self-identity and aligning personal values with professional roles and a whole lot more! Here’s what we talked with Tonille and Juliette about:  -Technology, particularly AI, has the potential to automate mundane tasks and free up humans for more meaningful and creative work. -Organizations need to embrace change and empower employees to use technology to optimize their work. -Personal branding and building relationships within organizations are important for career development and success. -Young graduates can bring fresh ideas and energy to companies, but it is important to create an environment that allows them to thrive. Aligning personal values with professional roles leads to a sense of fulfillment and self-actualization. -Constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries is essential for personal growth. -Visionary leadership inspires and motivates employees to be their best. -Creating an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and psychological safety is crucial for employee engagement and productivity. -Treating employees as human beings, understanding their needs, and empowering them leads to a more fulfilling and productive work environment. Check out the books from today's episode: Tonille Miller's "The Flourishing Effect" - https://www.amazon.com/Flourishing-Effect-Unlocking-Performance-Competitive/dp/B0CF3PM1SD/ Juliette Powell's "The AI Dilemma" - https://www.amazon.com/AI-Dilemma-Principles-Responsible-Technology/dp/1523004193/ Juliette Powell's "33 Million People in the Room" - https://www.amazon.com/Million-People-Room-Successful-Networking/dp/0137154356/ To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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: -Hollywood stars’ estates agree to the use of their voices with AI https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hollywood-stars-estates-agree-to-the-use-of-their-voices-with-ai/ar-BB1plYdP?ocid=BingNewsSerp -Gen Z's turning more and more to skilled trades; here's why https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/gen-z-s-turning-more-and-more-to-skilled-trades-here-s-why/ar-BB1p9CWs?ocid=BingNewsVerp -We spent nearly a year building a generative AI tool. These are the 5 (hard) lessons we learned https://www.fastcompany.com/91138609/we-spent-nearly-a-year-building-a-gen-ai-tool-these-are-the-5-hard-lessons-we-learned  To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!