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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Mohammed Hafeez Baig, an expert in AI and finance. They discuss the evolution of finance systems, the integration of AI into traditional workflows, and the importance of maintaining trust and transparency in AI applications. Mohammed shares insights from his book, 'AI-Powered SAP Finance,' emphasizing the need for finance professionals to adapt to new technologies while preserving the strengths of established systems. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency without disrupting existing processes.

Here's what we discussed:

-AI is not here to replace humans but to enhance existing processes.

-Traditional finance systems excel in discipline and accountability.

-Trust in AI comes from transparency and explainability.

-Finance professionals need to adopt a mindset of continuous learning.

-The financial close process can be transformed into real-time activities with AI.

-Modernization in finance means improving what already works.

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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. .News stories covered in this episode:.Yahoo Finance: Microsoft, OpenAI agree to new for-profit deal. Windows maker gets 27% stake. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-openai-agree-to-new-for-profit-deal-windows-maker-gets-27-stake-142521183.html .Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/27/amazon-to-announce-sweeping-corporate-job-cuts-starting-tuesday.html .After rejecting Adobe’s $3B offer, Synthesia plans a new round with NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang https://techfundingnews.com/synthesia-rejects-adobe-3b-bid-gears-up-3b-funding-nvidia/ .Designing a Successful Agentic AI System https://hbr.org/2025/10/designing-a-successful-agentic-ai-system?utm_source=chatgpt.com .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk chats with Jacob Ward, a seasoned journalist and author who delves deep into the implications of AI and technology on our daily lives. From predicting the future to co-hosting PBS's 'Hacking Your Mind,' Jacob discusses the human mind's vulnerabilities, the ethical implications of AI, and how technology shapes our behaviors. Whether you're worried about AI taking over or just curious about its impact, buckle up for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.

Here's what we discussed:

The Impact of Technology on Human Behavior

AI and Human Vulnerability

Corporate Responsibility and AI

The Need for Regulation and Cognitive Liberty

The Dangers of AI Manipulation

AI's Role in Targeted Advertising

Ethical Considerations for AI Development

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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.

News stories covered in this episode:

• WhatsApp changes its terms to bar general-purpose chatbots from its platform https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/18/whatssapp-changes-its-terms-to-bar-general-purpose-chatbots-from-its-platform/

• European small businesses rush into AI without basic digital tools, study shows https://www.reuters.com/business/european-small-businesses-rush-into-ai-without-basic-digital-tools-study-shows-2025-10-08

• From Automation To Emotion: AI’s Real Impact On Advisor-Client Relationships https://wealthsolutionsreport.com/2025/10/21/from-automation-to-emotion-ais-real-impact-on-advisor-client-relationships/

• Amazon hopes to replace 600,000 US workers with robots, according to leaked documents https://www.theverge.com/news/803257/amazon-robotics-automation-replace-600000-human-jobs

• OpenAI Launches “Project Mercury” to Train AI for Investment Banking Automation https://iafrica.com/openai-launches-project-mercury-to-train-ai-for-investment-banking-automation/

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In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Clement Lo, CIO at BCT Group, one of the largest trust companies in Hong Kong. Clement was recently awarded the SS&C Blue Prism Leader of the Year Award, a high honor for an SS&C Blue Prism customer. He explains what this award means to him and his team and the core principles they have followed to achieve so much success with their automation program.

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What we discussed with Clement:

* All about BCT Group in Hong Kong

* What the Leader of the Year Award from SS&C Blue Prism means to Clement

* The key principles behind BCT’s RPA operating model

* Automation benefits realized

* How automation enables true digital transformation in pension and fund administration and creates competitive advantage

* What’s next for BCT’s automation journey

* Advice to organizations just starting their automation journey

* Leadership lessons learned from BCT’s automation journey

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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:

EU rolls out $1.1 billion plan to ramp up AI in key industries amid sovereignty drive https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-rolls-out-11-billion-plan-ramp-up-ai-key-industries-amid-sovereignty-drive-2025-10-08/

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California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/13/california-becomes-first-state-to-regulate-ai-companion-chatbots/

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The emerging new job for humans AI just created https://www.fastcompany.com/91408440/why-every-company-needs-an-ai-automation-engineer-and-what-we-actually-do-ai-automation-engineer-hiring

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The World’s First AI-Powered Minister Tests the Future of Government https://time.com/7324934/albania-ai-minister-diella/

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The Robot in Your Kitchen

https://time.com/7324233/figure-03-robot-humanoid-reveal/

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In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Gaurav Karker from Capgemini and Chris White from scmBLOX, both seasoned career consultants, who explain how automation and AI is transforming supply chain management across industries.

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What we discussed with Gaurav and Chris:

* An overview of Capgemini’s Intelligent Supply Chain Practice

* How/why Capgemini built an end-to-end supply chain intelligent automation solution on the SS&C Blue Prism platform

* How scmBLOX helps companies with agent-based strategic planning simulation tools

* The importance of a framework around “human-in-the-loop” and all of its variations

* Why digital twin technology is so pervasive and critically important

* Supply Chain areas showing the biggest need for AI agents

* Advancements anticipated in supply chain automation in the years to come

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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.

News stories covered in this episode:

• OpenAI wraps $6.6 billion share sale at $500 billion valuation https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/02/openai-share-sale-500-billion-valuation.html

• Meta will start mining AI chatbot conversations to target users with ads and content https://siliconangle.com/2025/10/01/meta-will-start-mining-ai-chatbot-conversations-target-users-ads-content/

• Deloitte to pay money back to Albanese government after using AI in $440,000 report https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/06/deloitte-to-pay-money-back-to-albanese-government-after-using-ai-in-440000-report

• Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/hollywood-performers-union-condemns-ai-generated-actress-tilly-norwood-2025-10-01/

• OpenAI really, really wants you to start your day with ChatGPT Pulse https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/785881/openai-really-really-wants-you-to-start-your-day-with-chatgpt-pulse

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In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Jesse Tutt, Program Director of Intelligent Automation at Alberta Health Services, who explains how his team is innovating with Generative AI to extend the value of their automation efforts and drive even more positive patient outcomes.

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What we discussed with Jesse:

*Jesse’s personal journey in intelligent automation

*Measuring the human impact of automation in healthcare beyond dollars and hours saved

*Guiding principles of Jesse’s automation team

*How AHS has augmented digital workers with Gen AI

*The importance of prompt engineering

*Balancing innovation speed with the need for rigorous compliance

*How healthcare automation has changed the way Jesse sees people, systems, and technology itself

*LLMs and healthcare advice

*The future of agentic automation at AHS

*Why Alberta Health Services shares their learnings with the broader healthcare community

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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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Accenture plans on ‘exiting’ staff who can’t be reskilled on AI amid restructuring strategy

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/accenture-plans-on-exiting-staff-who-cant-be-reskilled-on-ai.html

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Google's new open protocol secures AI agent transactions - and 60 companies already support it

https://www.zdnet.com/article/googles-new-open-protocol-secures-ai-agent-transactions-and-60-companies-already-support-it/

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OpenAI foresees millions of AI agents 'somewhere in the cloud' in just a few years — with human supervision

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/openai-foresees-millions-of-ai-agents-somewhere-in-the-cloud-in-just-a-few-years-with-human-supervision/ar-AA1ME7Zv?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds

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With AI Agents, 'Memory' Raises Policy and Privacy Questions

https://www.techpolicy.press/forget-me-forget-me-not-memories-and-ai-agents/

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Bloomberg reports: Foreigners Are Buying US Stocks at Record Pace Despite Trade War https://finance.yahoo.com/news/foreigners-buying-us-stocks-record-093000606.html

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