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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:.AI’s Overlooked $97 Billion Contribution to the Economy https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ais-overlooked-97-billion-contribution-to-the-economy-users-service-da6e8f55?st=v7jQQo&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&utm_source=tldrai.Why AI Will Not Provide Sustainable Competitive Advantage https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-ai-will-not-provide-sustainable-competitive-advantage/?social_token=8473eefd6fa146422d7bedef48094cd0&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sm-direct.Why Walmart Is Overhauling Its Approach to AI Agents https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-walmart-is-overhauling-its-approach-to-ai-agents-4b1fbc65.There is now a path for China to surpass the U.S. in AI https://www.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/issue-312/.Anthropic cuts off OpenAI’s access to its Claude models https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/02/anthropic-cuts-off-openais-access-to-its-claude-models/.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk chats with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a QA testing company that empowers autistic individuals through meaningful employment. Tara introduces the concept of neurodiversity, explains its importance in the tech field, and showcases how API Tech is leveraging unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals to excel in AI and digital transformation. Learn how companies can adapt their hiring processes to discover and nurture this untapped talent pool. Additionally, she shares success stories of collaboration with clients, highlighting the unparalleled value autistic brains bring to tech innovation.Here’s what we talked with Tara about: -Understanding Neurodiversity-Employment Model for Neurodiverse Individuals in AI-Interviewing and Hiring Neurodiverse Talent-Managing and Supporting Neurodiverse Employees-Creating a Culture of InnovationVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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:.Paralysed woman writes her name after 20 years, thanks to Elon Musk’s brain chip https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/neuralink-paralysed-woman-writes-again AI and Automation Talent Demand Doubles as Tech Hiring Slows https://www.itprotoday.com/it-management/ai-and-automation-talent-demand-doubles-as-tech-hiring-slows AI might make workers faster, but not necessarily more productive: ‘They do it faster, then go for coffee breaks’ https://fortune.com/asia/2025/07/28/ai-might-make-workers-faster-not-more-productive/ Chinese companies allegedly smuggled in $1bn worth of Nvidia AI chips in the last three months, despite increasing export controls — some companies are already flaunting future B300 availability https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-companies-allegedly-smuggled-in-usd1bn-worth-of-nvidia-ai-chips-in-the-last-three-months-despite-increasing-export-controls-some-companies-are-already-flaunting-future-b300-availability.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk welcomes back Jeremy Rossi and John Bellone to discuss the rise of AI agents and their impact on automation. The conversation delves into the future of startups in the AI space, the need for tangible outcomes over technical buzzwords, and the challenges organizations face in adopting AI agents at scale. The guests also share their thoughts on the longevity of tools like Excel, the evolution of workplace technologies, and the controversial concept of vibe coding. Tune in to hear expert insights and bold predictions about the future of AI and automation.Here’s what we talked with Jeremy and John about: -The Rise of AI Startups-Challenges and Opportunities in AI-Impact of AI on Various Industries-The Future of Office Tools-Vibe Coding and AI in Software DevelopmentVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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 users send 2.5 billion prompts a day https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/21/chatgpt-users-send-2-5-billion-prompts-a-day/?utm_source=tldrai.White House Unveils AI Action Plan to Secure Global Dominance https://govciomedia.com/white-house-unveils-ai-action-plan-to-secure-global-dominance/.SoftBank and OpenAI’s $500 Billion AI Project Struggles to Get Off Ground https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/softbank-openai-a3dc57b4?st=isodSQ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&utm_source=tldrai.IT leaders don’t trust AI agents yet – and they’re missing out on huge financial gainshttps://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/it-leaders-dont-trust-ai-agents-yet-and-theyre-missing-out-on-huge-financial-gains?utm_source=chatgpt.com.Creatives Resist AI Automation, Demand Control Over Work https://www.ainvest.com/news/creatives-resist-ai-automation-demand-control-work-2507/.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Michael Sands, founder of BeaconAP, and AI advisor to the capital markets industry. Michael explains how small to midsize firms in this sector are embracing the power of AI to transform their businesses and the winning techniques BeaconAP uses to make that happen..Here’s what we talked with Michael about: - BeaconAP’s unique value proposition to the market- How capital markets firms can get the ball rolling with Gen AI capabilities- Using image and video creators to build excitement around Gen AI- The transformation of information delivery- How fund administrators and vendors are adapting to Gen AI disruption- Using Gen AI as a step toward agentic AI- Overcoming the biggest obstacles to adopting AI.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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:.How AI and Automation Are Transforming Accounting Careers https://www.technology.org/2025/07/14/how-ai-and-automation-are-transforming-accounting-careers/.A language model built for the public good https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2025/07/a-language-model-built-for-the-public-good.html.Meta’s New Superintelligence Lab Is Discussing Major A.I. Strategy Changes https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/technology/meta-superintelligence-lab-ai.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Wk8.OcqB.PxMXKAOg8pHX&smid=url-share&utm_source=tldrai.Apple Will Seriously Consider Buying Mistral: Reporthttps://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/apple-will-seriously-consider-buying-mistral-report/?utm_source=tldrai.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Brad Hairston speaks with Tom Davenport, a renowned author, professor, and one of the leading voices in AI and analytics, who provides a good reality check on how and where agentic AI is beginning to emerge..Here’s what we talked with Tom about: - The perspective Tom contributed to the book Agentic Artificial Intelligence by Pascal Bornet,  published in March of 2025- What’s most exciting and most concerning about agentic AI- The pace of agentic AI adoption- The way most companies are easing into agentic AI- Overall readiness to give machines decision-making authority- How early-stage agentic experiments or proof of concepts are falling short- The value of showing real proof points- How higher ed students view the agentic trend- The opportunity to reinvent education with AI.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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:.It’s Known as ‘The List’—and It’s a Secret File of AI Geniuseshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/it-s-known-as-the-list-and-it-s-a-secret-file-of-ai-geniuses/ar-AA1Hz5Sq.    Apple Loses Top AI Models Executive to Meta’s Hiring Spree https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-07/apple-loses-its-top-ai-models-executive-to-meta-s-hiring-spree?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1MTk1MTEzOCwiZXhwIjoxNzUyNTU1OTM4LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTWjFQNE1EV1JHRzAwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJFQTExNDNDNTM4NEE0RUY5QTg5RjJEN0IxMTg2MzcwOSJ9.0oqigRfyg_3QJ4_r6OvsL7Db9uRTGc0lHzzYUJ60Hb4&utm_source=tldrai&leadSource=uverify%20wall.When AGI Becomes Real, Microsoft May Lose Its $13 Billion Bet https://analyticsindiamag.com/global-tech/when-agi-becomes-real-microsoft-may-lose-its-13-billion-bet/.Alpha Schools Announce Rapid Nationwide Expansion Through Strategic Partnership with Guidepost Montessori https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/partners/pr_newswire/subject/children_related_news/alpha-schools-announce-rapid-nationwide-expansion-through-strategic-partnership-with-guidepost-montessori/article_5165959a-f896-524f-94fd-18b63fe55411.html .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Andy Dyer, Automation Manager at Devon & Cornwall Police, who explains how the police force has leveraged automation to impact several areas of the organization, including ESG objectives..Here’s what we talked with Andy about: \- The automation journey at Devon & Cornwall Police- Automations that have had the biggest impact- How ESG became an underlying objective of the automation program- Automation examples tied to ESG goals- Critical success factors for Devon & Cornwall’s automation program- How the mindset of the organization has changed- Advice for automation leaders trying to breathe new life into their programs- What’s next for Devon & Cornwall on the automation front.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!