In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk are joined by Dr. Lou Bachenheimer, CTO Americas at SS&C Blue Prism, to discuss their respective predictions for 2025.

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On 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:

Microsoft and OpenAI have formalized a new definition for AGI (Artificial General Intelligence): a system that can generate $100 billion in profits. - https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/26/microsoft-and-openai-have-a-financial-definition-of-agi-report/

Too Busy For The Future: Why Managers Can’t Close The Skills Gap - https://www.forbes.com/sites/niritcohen/2024/12/08/too-busy-for-the-future-why-managers-cant-close-the-skills-gap/

Google's biggest bet is AI for search, investment chief says - https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/googles-biggest-bet-is-ai-search-investment-chief-says-2024-12-10/

AI AM AFRAID! Former Google boss warns of AI danger & says ‘humans will not be able to police it’ as computers ‘think for themselves’ - https://www.the-sun.com/tech/13098870/former-google-boss-warns-ai-danger/

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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk discuss their respective top 5 moments from 2024 episodes of the show.

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2024 Year in Review for Transform NOW

*86 episodes published

*Started publishing videos of the full podcasts on SS&C Blue Prism’s YouTube channel

*Added a “Weekly Pulse Check” podcast featuring Michael and Brad reacting to top news items in the world of automation and AI

*We remain in the top 2.5% (most popular) of the 3.36M podcasts published around the world, according to listennotes.com

*90 days after publishing, our average #listens per episode is 2.5 times the global average for all podcast episodes

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Episodes referenced in this show:

*302. Preserving Our Humanity in the Age of AI, featuring Dr. Robert Hunt of Southern Methodist University

*260. The Flourishing Effect of Automation, featuring Tonille Miller of EXT

*262. Moving Toward a Swarm Intelligence with GAI Insights, featuring Dr. John Sviokla of GAI Insights

*287. The AI Dilemma: Principles for Responsible Technology, featuring Juliette Powell of Klein Powell International and NYU

*327. Transforming Healthcare Payments, featuring Dr. Mahi Rayasam of McKinsey & Company

*300. New Business Models and Strategies in the Gen AI Era, featuring Al Naqvi of AIAI

*313. Enterprise AI in Motion: Autonomous Vehicles Hit the Limelight, featuring Alex Roy of Johnson & Roy Advisors and The Autonocast

*317. The Future of Agentic AI, featuring Alexander De Ridder of SmythOS

*309. The AI Power-Sourcing Dilemma, featuring Aaron Denman of Bain & Company

*325. Becoming an AI Enthusiast not an AI Tourist, featuring Lauren Vriens of Accenture

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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.

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News stories covered in this episode:

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ChatGPT’s AI search engine is rolling out to everyone

https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322665/chatgpt-search-engine-rolling-out-free-users

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Why the Coolest Job in Tech Might Actually Be in a Bank

https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-coolest-job-in-tech-might-actually-be-in-a-bank-274330c5?mod=cio-journal_lead_story

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Google says its new AI models can identify emotions — and that has experts worried https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/05/google-says-its-new-open-models-can-identify-emotions-and-that-has-experts-worried/?utm_source=tldrai&guccounter=1 

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Lisa Kudrow Criticizes Tom Hanks’ De-Aging Movie ‘Here’ as ‘Endorsement for AI’: ‘What Work Will There Be for Human Beings?’

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lisa-kudrow-criticizes-tom-hanks-here-endorsement-ai-1236250210/

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Veronica Hylak, co-founder of Metalinguist and an award-winning AI product innovator. They discuss the rapid advancements in AI, its implications for the language industry, and the challenges organizations face in adopting AI technologies. Veronica shares her insights on the importance of human-AI collaboration, the need for regulatory oversight, and the evolving landscape of In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Veronica Hylak, co-founder of Metalinguist and an award-winning AI product innovator. They discuss the rapid advancements in AI, its implications for the language industry, and the challenges organizations face in adopting AI technologies. Veronica shares her insights on the importance of human-AI collaboration, the need for regulatory oversight, and the evolving landscape of copyright in the context of AI data usage. The conversation highlights the opportunities AI presents in breaking down language barriers and enhancing communication across cultures.

Here’s what we talked with Veronica about: 

-The importance of human oversight in AI applications.

-Augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them.

-Investing in AI infrastructure to improve efficiency.

-Navigating the balance between innovation and responsible use.

-AI's impact on job roles.

-The future of AI in language translation

To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!copyright in the context of AI data usage. The conversation highlights the opportunities AI presents in breaking down language barriers and enhancing communication across cultures.

Here’s what we talked with Veronica about: 

-The importance of human oversight in AI applications.

-Augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them.

-Investing in AI infrastructure to improve efficiency.

-Navigating the balance between innovation and responsible use.

-AI's impact on job roles.

-The future of AI in language translation

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On 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 will revolutionize claims in 2025 - https://www.dig-in.com/opinion/how-ai-and-automation-will-revolutionize-claims-in-2025

Sohu AI chip claimed to run models 20x faster and cheaper than Nvidia H100 GPUs - https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/sohu-ai-chip-claimed-to-run-models-20x-faster-and-cheaper-than-nvidia-h100-gpus

The Automation Paradox Strikes Again: Lessons From Woolworths “Amazon Era” Productivity Play - https://www.forrester.com/blogs/the-automation-paradox-strikes-again-lessons-from-woolworths-amazon-era-productivity-play/

Big Banks Snap up Tech Grads - https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/big-banks-snap-up-tech-grads-6497505/

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Ashley Gross, an AI marketing strategist, discusses the transformative role of AI across various industries, particularly in retail. She emphasizes the importance of starting with the problem when implementing AI, the need for executives to understand their organization's workflows, and the significance of measuring success through insights rather than just data. Ashley also highlights the challenges of adopting AI, the necessity of changing mindsets within organizations, and the importance of building tailored AI strategies for businesses of different sizes.

Here’s what we talked with Ashley about: 

-Executives should facilitate AI initiatives but not experiment with them.

-Understanding workflows is essential for successful AI integration.

-Data insights are more valuable than raw data.

-Organizations must change their mindset towards AI as a game changer.

-AI tools should complement existing tech stacks, not complicate them.

-Experimentation with AI can lead to innovative solutions.

-Tailored AI strategies are necessary for businesses of all sizes.

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On 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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Who's winning the AI race

https://www.axios.com/2024/11/27/ai-race-openai-google-meta-anthropic

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GEN Z WILL DRIVE AN AI TRAVEL REVOLUTION https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffromm/2024/11/27/gen-z-will-drive-an-ai-travel-revolution/

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Stanford prof accused of using AI to fake testimony in Minnesota case against conservative YouTuber

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/stanford-prof-accused-using-ai-fake-testimony-minnesota-case-against-conservative-youtuber

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Watch: Tiny robot ‘kidnaps’ 12 big Chinese bots from a Shanghai showroom, shocks world https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-robot-kidnaps-12-robots-in-shanghai

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On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Peter Forbes, Group Chief Digital Officer at National University Health System (NUHS) in Singapore, who explains how intelligent automation is driving significant value including enhanced patient care.

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Here’s what we talked with Peter about: 

*The automation journey at NUHS

*Automation use cases with big impact at NUHS

*The approach to expanding automation across departments

*Measuring automation benefits

*Exploring Gen AI

*Advice for healthcare organizations looking to embark upon automation program

*The future outlook for automation at NUHS

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Note - The term "GROSS" (Get Rid of Stupid Stuff) referenced in this episode is based on an approach created by the Hawaii Pacific Health System.

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On 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:

- Thousands of AI agents later, who even remembers what they do? - https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/gartner_agentic_ai/

- From Automation To Autonomy: How Agentic AI Is Transforming Accounting - https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2024/11/19/from-automation-to-autonomy-how-agentic-ai-is-transforming-accounting/

- How AI Is Reshaping Industries And Creating Tomorrow’s Job Market - https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/11/20/how-ai-is-reshaping-industries-and-creating-tomorrows-job-market/

- AI on the mainframe? IBM may be onto something - https://www.cio.com/article/3544720/ai-on-the-mainframe-ibm-may-be-onto-something.html

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