What About AI

This episode covers 2026 being the year AI gets its own workforce. Key points:
  • Gartner predicts 15% of strategic decisions will be made by AI within 2 years (up from 0%)
  • Microsoft is giving AI agents employee identities (on org charts!)
  • Agentic AI explained: teams of AI agents assigned tasks, working autonomously
  • New jobs emerging: "agent managers" who oversee AI teams
  • Physical/care jobs have a window but it's not indefinite
  • Advice: Learn to manage agents now, build your own virtual team

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What is What About AI?

300 million jobs at risk. 40% of the workforce exposed. The AI revolution isn't coming, it's here.

What About AI is a weekly podcast helping everyday people understand how artificial intelligence and robotics are reshaping work, life, and society. Hosts Sean and James cut through the hype and fear to deliver clear explanations, real stories, and practical strategies.