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In this 500th episode, Andy Kaufman interviews AI futurist Steve Brown about the implications of AI in the workplace and how leaders can navigate the AI revolution.

Summary Welcome to our 500th episode! To celebrate this milestone, Andy talks with Steve Brown, AI futurist, keynote speaker, and author of The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation . Steve brings a rare perspective shaped by years at Intel and Google DeepMind, and today helps organizations navigate two vital questions: what future do you want to build with AI, and what future do you want to avoid? They explore why waiting isn't actually the safe option it feels like, how to think about the different "flavors" of AI beyond just generative tools, and what it really means to orchestrate humans, AI agents, and robots together in the workplace. Steve introduces three types of AI agents—offload, elevate, and extend—and explains the crucial difference between automating tasks and truly transforming how work gets done. You'll also hear his candid take on the fear of being replaced and why doubling down on your humanity is the smartest career move you can make right now. If you're looking for a practical, empowering guide to leading through the AI revolution—without the hype—this episode is for you! Sound Bites "The difference between an…

People in this episode

Host: Andy Kaufman

Guest: Steve Brown

Topics covered

• AI in the workplace
• leadership
• future of work
• human-AI collaboration
• career development
• AI transformation

Keywords

• AI
• leadership
• future of work
• human-AI collaboration
• automation
• career advice
• AI agents

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google DeepMind, Intel

Books & works: The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation

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