Peggy digs into agentic AI (artificial intelligence) and its transformative potential for the construction industry. She explores how this next evolution of AI—capable of autonomous reasoning and decision-making—can address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges from labor shortages to supply-chain complexity.

She also discusses:

• The staggering growth forecast of the agentic AI market.
• Why small and midsized construction firms are still hesitant to adopt AI—and what the data says about this trend.
• Use cases where agentic AI can make a difference, including project scheduling, supply chain coordination, and worksite safety.

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Employee Productivity in Construction

What’s Next for AI in Construction

AI in the Steel Industry

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Yury Gomez, global commercial head for supply chain manufacturing and mobility industries, Microsoft, talk about the acceleration of AI (artificial intelligence) and agentic AI. She says supply chains are getting drastically overwhelmed once again, with geopolitical conflicts, but the good news is Microsoft is changing how the supply chain is done with technology because technology is really changing the game. 

They also discuss:

• What a Frontier Firm is and how agentic AI can help Frontier Firms.
• Examples of case studies where agentic AI is helping in the supply chain.
• Three areas where companies need to intensify.

2025: The year the Frontier Firm is born

Building the Frontier Firm with Microsoft Azure: The business case for cloud and AI modernization

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Key Considerations for Manufacturing

The Age of AI in Automotive

Manufacturing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Yury Gomez, Microsoft

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Peggy Smedley and Maria Pacheco, assistant professor of computer science, University of Colorado Boulder, discuss the results of a study surrounding AI (artificial intelligence) solving sudoku puzzles. She says the more complex the problems, the more difficult the time the tools had at solving them.

They also discuss:

• Why even the best tools had a hard time reasoning why they came to an answer.
• The three stages to the language models acquiring the knowledge.
• The main danger that exists and how we can use them for what they are good at.

colorado.edu/cs 

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AI for IT Operations

AI, Energy, and the Need for Innovation

AI as a Collaborator

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Maria Pacheco, University of Colorado Boulder

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Peggy unpacks the who, what, when, where, why, and how of ambient invisible intelligence—and what it means for the way we live and work. She explores how this technology will quietly transform our homes, cities, hospitals, and factories, enabling more natural and intuitive human experience. 

She also discusses:

• The timeline for widespread adoption and how some vertical markets are already embracing ambient intelligence.
• Why advances in low-power electronics, energy harvesting, and edge are accelerating this shift.
• Her candid thoughts on the opportunities, challenges, and what must come next.

peggysmedleyshow.com 

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All about AI Agentic Swarms

All about Quantum Real Estate

The Rise of AI Ghosts

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Dan Gaylin, president and CEO, NORC, author, Fact Forward, talk about what brought him to the idea for his new book. He says he has a desire to help make sure our most important decisions are informed by good data and not led astray by faulty data.

They also discuss:

• Why the data ecosystem has become so messy.
• The four main data errors that anyone can commit and the ways to guard against them.
• How to create a data literate society.

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factforwardbook.org 

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Work from Anywhere

AI: Threat or Help?

The Power of AI

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dan Gaylin, NORC

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Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, talk about how we can prepare workers for the factory of the future. He says manufacturers need to be the best in the industry and the best in the world to be competitive, explaining how automation and machinery have and will change the manufacturing industry.

They also discuss:

• What the team of the future is going to look like.
• The size of the manufacturing labor shortage. 
• The percentage of AI investments and pilot projects that are not returning ROI.

thirdeyeadvisory.com 

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ChatGPT: The Impact on Manufacturing

The True Impact of ChatGPT on Manufacturing

Tech Trends: Manufacturing

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dan Miklovic, Lean Manufacturing Research, Third Eye Advisory,

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Peggy Smedley unpacks the who, what, when, where, why, and how of AI agentic swarms—and what they mean for the future. She discusses the role of intelligent AI agentic swarms in everything from logistics to defense.

She also discusses:

• The estimated value of the global swarm robotics market through 2033.
• Why agentic swarm collaboration marks a new chapter for AI.
• Her candid thoughts on the opportunities, risks, and what comes next.

peggysmedleyshow.com 

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Agentic AI in the City

The Rise of AI Ghosts

The Rise of Humanoids

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Akshitha Sriraman, assistant professor, Carnegie Melon University, discuss new research and why it is important to design scalable and efficient data center systems. She says her research focuses on large-scale data center systems and how to make the servers more sustainable and circular.

They also discuss:

• Open-source tooling infrastructure and open-source datasets and benchmarks.
• The correlation between cost and carbon.
• Why she chose this as her research and how her research has shifted.

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Server Farms, Data Centers, AI Factories, Oh My!

All about Data Center Construction

At the Sustainable Data Center

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Akshitha Sriraman, Carnegie Melon University

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Peggy Smedley and Dan Horner, managing director of Dar/Sidara UK, talk about why productivity and innovation in the construction industry is not the same as other industries. He says some people say innovation in the construction industry ended with the hammer, although he doesn’t believe that is true. 

They also discuss:

• Research from the Economist that shows construction ranked 21 out of 22 relative to other industries.
• New innovations such as AI (artificial intelligence)—and how they might change the construction industry as a whole.
• Two examples of historical innovations and the lag from initial invention and the ultimate speed of change.

sidaracollaborative.com 

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All about Your Worker

AI Opportunities in a New World

Employee Productivity in Manufacturing

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dan Horner, Dar/Sidara UK

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Peggy unpacks the who, what, when, where, why, and how of quantum real estate—and what it means for the future of facilities. She says while quantum companies generated less than $750 million in revenue in 2024, forecasts suggest quantum computing could become a $100 billion industry by 2035.

She also discusses:

• How hybrid facilities will function.
• Why quantum matters now.
• Her candid thoughts on what comes next and what we can do to prepare.

peggysmedleyshow.com 

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AI Opportunities in a New World

The Promise of Quantum

All about Quantum

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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