Founders Future

The AI Takeover: Why Every Leader Needs an Ethical Playbook


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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Brian E. Thomas, CIO for the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and host of The Digital Executive podcast, to explore the intersection of AI, leadership, and the future of work. Brian shares his journey from Marine Corps veteran to tech influencer, detailing how he built a podcast with over 1,100 episodes by interviewing Silicon Valley CEOs, AI pioneers like Dr. David Hanson (creator of Sophia the robot), and unicorn founders. He also dives into his mission to modernize government services through AI, including conversational agents and chatbots designed to revolutionize civic engagement.


Brian offers candid insights on the breakneck pace of AI innovation, emphasizing the need for ethical guardrails while encouraging professionals to adapt or risk obsolescence. From leveraging tools like ChatGPT and Sora to predicting which jobs will vanish (or transform), he provides a pragmatic yet optimistic roadmap for thriving in the AI era. Whether discussing his podcasting grind or the city’s AI-powered call center upgrades, Brian’s message is clear: Stay curious, stay human, and embrace disruption—or get left behind.


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