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Click Image to view Podcast The "Standard" AI Governance framework is a myth. In this episode, we break down why the market is currently "bolstering its ignorance" and what real risk management looks like in the age of Agentic AI. Episode Overview Is your organization buying "meaningless boxes"? Today, Mike, Campbell, and Brian pull back the curtain on the state of AI Governance. We start with a reveal of Campbell’s satirical "Governance Topology", a complex diagram filled wi

👉 “ The AI Champion Paradox: Are You Automating Yourself Out of a Job? AI is supposed to make us more efficient. It’s supposed to remove repetitive work, unlock productivity, and help organizations move faster. But there’s a question most people aren’t asking: What happens when the AI you helped build… replaces you? Across industries, people are actively training systems, improving workflows, and driving AI adoption inside their organizations. And in many cases, those same e

In a world where AI is everywhere, the conversation is usually about how to use it more. This episode takes a different approach. In Three Takes on AI , we explore the limits of AI, and the often-overlooked moments where using it can actually lead to worse outcomes. From weakening critical thinking to over-automation and misplaced trust, we unpack the real risks that come with relying too heavily on AI tools. Through candid discussion and practical examples, we highlight wher

What happens when AI makes a decision that impacts someone’s life, who is responsible? What happens when AI makes mistakes in a company? Wrong prices? Missed Deliveries? Or miss diagnosed patient? In this episode of Three Takes on AI, Brian, Mike, and Campbell explore the growing question of accountability in an AI-driven world. From healthcare decisions to business automation, the discussion dives into whether responsibility lies with the technology, the companies deployin

Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate, from generative AI tools that create content in seconds to AI-powered automation that streamlines operations. But as AI adoption accelerates across industries, one critical question remains: Where does human judgment still matter? In this episode of Three Takes on AI , we explore the real-world limits of artificial intelligence in business. While AI can analyze data, generate recommendations, and increase efficie

Human vs. AI Intelligence We continue to describe AI in terms of human intelligence: when it will reach AGI or ASI, or how it “hallucinates” when it makes mistakes. But does this way of thinking actually help us understand ,AIor does it create more confusion? Mike, Campbell, and Brian tackle this question head-on. Does anthropomorphizing AI benefit humans, or does it distort how we think about what AI really is and how it should be used? Mike takes the position that AI is e

AI is already being used across organizations, often quietly, informally, and without oversight. In this episode of Three Takes on AI , Brian, Mike, and Campbell dig into the reality of Shadow AI : why it’s happening, what it signals about leadership and culture, and how organizations should respond. Rather than framing Shadow AI as a compliance failure, the conversation reframes it as a symptom of unmet demand . Employees are experimenting with AI to move faster, solve probl

In this episode of Three Takes on AI , we explore why 2026 is shaping up to be a crossroads moment for Agentic AI.  From emerging frameworks and standards to real-world successes, failures, and governance challenges, we discuss what it will take for agentic systems to move beyond demos and deliver real business value. Most importantly, we examine the evolving role of humans, not as obstacles to automation, but as essential supervisors of AI in a world defined by ambiguity, t

Three Takes on AI: The 2025 Wrap Up In this year-end episode, Brian, Campbell , and Mike look past the hype to analyze the real-world state of AI as we enter 2026. Rather than just discussing model updates, the trio explores the friction between innovation, regulation, and career longevity. Three Unique Perspectives: Brian Silverman on "Enterprise Memory" & Hardware:  Brian highlights 2025 as the year AI found its memory, allowing it to track complex projects over time. He a

Are companies actually getting ROI from AI, or just pouring money into the hype machine? In this episode of Three Takes on AI , Campbell leads the crew through one of the toughest conversations facing every business leader right now: when should you invest more — and when should you demand results? You’ll hear three sharply different perspectives: Campbell’s strategic & governance lens  — how to pressure-test AI bets and avoid “innovation theater.” Brian’s engineering pragmat

Is there really an AI bubble — or are we still early in the curve? In our next episode of Three Takes on AI , we dig into one of the biggest questions in tech today. Brian says no bubble — that real adoption beyond chat assistants is only just beginning. Mike sees signs of overheating. Campbell lands somewhere in between. Three hosts. Three perspectives. One candid conversation about what’s hype, what’s real, and what business and IT leaders should actually pay attention to

95% of AI projects researched delivered no return of value to the organizations surveyed! This headline came from MIT Report The GenAI Divide STATE OF AI IN BUSINESS 2025 published in July 2025! It is generating more interest than OpenAI announcement of GPT-5, and continues to be quoted and cited by reporters and analysts around the globe. The hosts of Three Takes on AI, did something unusual in that they read the report, and found the discussion about Shadow AI much more exc