About this episode

The episode discusses recent news headlines related to automation and AI.

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: . SpaceX Is Already Worth More Than Amazon. So Why Are Analysts Sounding the Alarm? https://www.inc.com/fast-company-2/spacex-valuation-worth-amazon-microsoft-analysts/91367267 . Agentic AI's next challenge: tackling accountability https://www.nojitter.com/ai-automation/agentic-ai-s-next-challenge-tackling-accountability . Beyond automation: How much does AI really cost? https://www.cio.com/article/4190100/beyond-automation-how-much-does-ai-really-cost.html . Expert Warns: Companies Are ‘AI Washing’ by Blaming Layoffs on Automation They Haven’t Actually Built https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/06/29/expert-warns-companies-are-ai-washing-by-blaming-layoffs-on-automation-they-havent-actually-built/ . How CX roles are changing because of AI https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/ai-shifting-cx-roles-frontline-leadership/824011/ . The Future Of Work Isn’t About AI. It’s About Us…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad Hairston, Michael Marchuk

Topics covered

• automation
• AI news
• business analysis
• technology trends
• future of work

Keywords

• automation
• AI
• SpaceX
• business news
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SpaceX, Amazon, Agentic AI, CIO, 247WallSt, Forbes

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