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:

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OpenAI wants a cut of your profits: Inside its new royalty-based plan and other business models https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/news/openai-wants-a-cut-of-your-profits-inside-its-new-royalty-based-plan-and-other-business-models/ar-AA1UF2Lf?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds

OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/openai-seek-investments-from-middle-east-for-multibillion-dollar-round.html

JPMorgan CEO urges slowdown of AI roll-out to ‘save society’ https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366637505/JPMorgan-CEO-urges-slowdown-of-AI-roll-out-to-save-society

Davos 2026: PwC chairman Mohamed Kande says over 50% companies 'getting nothing' from AI adoption, has a tip for CEOs https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/davos-2026-pwc-chairman-mohamed-kande-says-over-50-companies-getting-nothing-from-ai-adoption-has-a-tip-for-ceos/articleshow/126777727.cms

NYSE-parent Intercontinental Exchange develops platform for 24/7 tokenized securities trading - https://www.reuters.com/business/nyse-parent-intercontinental-exchange-develops-platform-247-tokenized-securities-2026-01-19/

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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:

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AI paradoxes: 5 contradictions to watch in 2026 and why AI's future isn't straightforward

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/12/ai-paradoxes-in-2026/

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Apple’s new Google Gemini deal sounds bigger, better than expected https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/apples-new-google-gemini-deal-sounds-bigger-better-than-expected/

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson calls for regulations on AI chatbot companions https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/12/washington-governor-bob-ferguson-calls-ai-chatbot-regulations/

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AI is speeding into healthcare. Who should regulate it? https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/01/ai-is-speeding-into-healthcare-who-should-regulate-it/

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A new year’s resolution for leaders: Redesign work for people and AI https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/media-center/a-new-years-resolution-for-leaders-redesign-work-for-people-and-ai

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk welcomes Richard Skellett, Chief Analyst for Research and Design at Bloor Research. Richard discusses the transformative impact of AI on organizational structures and talent management, emphasizing concepts like fusion work, digital operating models, and the importance of a mutable operating model. He highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including the need to integrate AI into human roles and rethink labor dynamics to enhance both employee and organizational productivity. Through examples and detailed analysis, Richard provides a roadmap for businesses to navigate the digital revolution successfully.

We talked about a lot with Richard, including:

-Impact of AI on Business Models

-Challenges in AI Implementation

-Four-Dimensional Thinking in AI

-Economic Models and AI Integration

-AI in Product and Outcome Transformation

-Human and AI Operating Models

-Digital Workers and Future Resource Planning

-The Role of AI in Workforce Transformation

-Employee and Employer Perspectives on AI

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