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.

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News stories covered in this episode:

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SpaceX Is Already Worth More Than Amazon. So Why Are Analysts Sounding the Alarm?

https://www.inc.com/fast-company-2/spacex-valuation-worth-amazon-microsoft-analysts/91367267

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Agentic AI's next challenge: tackling accountability

https://www.nojitter.com/ai-automation/agentic-ai-s-next-challenge-tackling-accountability

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Beyond automation: How much does AI really cost?

https://www.cio.com/article/4190100/beyond-automation-how-much-does-ai-really-cost.html

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Expert Warns: Companies Are ‘AI Washing’ by Blaming Layoffs on Automation They Haven’t Actually Built https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/06/29/expert-warns-companies-are-ai-washing-by-blaming-layoffs-on-automation-they-havent-actually-built/

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How CX roles are changing because of AI

https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/ai-shifting-cx-roles-frontline-leadership/824011/

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The Future Of Work Isn’t About AI. It’s About Us.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/laureldonnellan/2026/06/25/the-future-of-work-isnt-about-ai-its-about-us/

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