What happens when artificial intelligence stops being a tool and starts acting like a partner? In this first episode of AI with Agency, aerospace engineer Alessandro Migliaccio explores how machines are evolving from passive programs into systems that perceive, decide, and adapt. Drawing parallels from pop culture — from Her and Iron Man to Black Mirror and Blade Runner — the episode examines the thin line between automation and autonomy. Through real-world examples in aerospace, finance, and healthcare, we unpack what “agency” really means in AI — and how it’s quietly redefining the future of work, ethics, and human creativity.