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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Company that sacked 700 workers with AI now regrets it — scrambles to rehire as automation goes horribly wrong

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/company-that-sacked-700-workers-with-ai-now-regrets-it-scrambles-to-rehire-as-automation-goes-horribly-wrong/ar-AA1GnGCe

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OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/06/openai-says-court-forcing-it-to-save-all-chatgpt-logs-is-a-privacy-nightmare

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Meta’s next smart glasses may include an AI feature that’s already raising eyebrows over privacy concerns

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/metas-smart-glasses-may-include-controversial-ai-feature-privacy-concerns

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AI Startups: Music Labels Push for Licensing Deals With Suno, Udio https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/ai-startups-music-labels-push-for-licensing-deals-with-suno-udio/

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In this episode of the Transform Now podcast, Michael Marchuk speaks with Rob Whiteman about his transition from McKinsey to founding Better Future Advisors, his projects like the Purpose Fund, and the challenges of AI adoption. They delve into the survival problem in AI, the importance of user experience, and the future of AI in corporate settings. Rob shares insights on how AI can enhance productivity and the potential for new business models, while also discussing the need for better interaction methods with AI systems. The conversation concludes with a look at exciting developments in AI expected in the near future.

Rob's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Artificially-Human-Making-Sense-Automation/dp/B0C7JFYNV6

Here’s what we talked with Rob about:

1. The survival problem in AI raises concerns about alignment with human values.

2. AI adoption is hindered by user experience and interface issues.

3. Speech interaction may become a more natural way to engage with AI.

4. Corporate AI adoption should focus on increasing productivity, not just cutting costs.

5. Incremental growth opportunities exist through AI, not just fixed outputs.

6. AI's ability to handle nuance is crucial for effective interaction.

7. Future AI developments may change how we engage with technology.

8. The potential for new business models in AI is significant.

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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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Employees are using AI at work but hiding it from their bosses because they think it gives them a ‘secret advantage’ over their peers

https://www.yahoo.com/news/employees-using-ai-hiding-bosses-191254954.html

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Anthropic’s new hybrid AI model can work on tasks autonomously for hours at a time -- https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/22/1117338/anthropics-new-hybrid-ai-model-can-work-on-tasks-autonomously-for-hours-at-a-time/

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$1.5 Billion AI Unicorn Collapse, All Indian Programmers Impersonating! https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/24723372076545

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Iceland approved the 4-day workweek in 2019, nearly 6 years later, all the predictions made by Generation Z have come true.

https://farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/31/iceland-approved-the-4-day-workweek-in-2019-nearly-6-years-later-all-the-predictions-made-by-generation-z-have-come-true/

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