In this episode, Jonathan and I dive into the complexities of the current AI landscape, specifically focusing on why the initial “gold rush” is giving way to a more sober reality for the enterprise.

We explore the “rumour mill” culture between major labs like OpenAI and Anthropic, noting how reactive releases are making it nearly impossible for procurement and policy teams to keep up.

I share my concerns regarding the “performance anxiety” hitting OpenAI as they struggle to meet internal revenue metrics to pay for massive compute costs.

Our conversation shifts to the “SaaSpocalypse,” explaining how the ability to “vibe code” custom tools and the compression of seat-based licences is forcing a total rethink of software valuations.

Finally, we tackle the critical issue of governance, warning that unleashing autonomous agents in messy data environments is the corporate equivalent of giving a 14-year-old the keys to a Ferrari.

This episode concludes with a look at the “cognitive debt” we risk incurring if we outsource too much thinking to models that are, by definition, the average of the internet.

For any leader looking to move beyond “productivity theatre” and into genuine, sustainable AI integration, this is a must-listen.

Timestamps:

• 01:02 -  The New AI Releases & What Do They Mean
• 04:46 -  Are Big Releases A Thing Of The Past? Or Is Agentic One Big Major Release Coming Up?
• 06:51 -  Should Users Select The Models Anymore?
• 09:31 -  Potential Long Term OpenAI Issues
• 12:21 -  ROI In Enterprise And AI?
• 18:18 - Is The Future Of Work Vision Missing Right Now?
• 22:58 -  AI Governance & Controlling AI At Government Level
• 32:25 -  Agents Governance & Automation Control?
• 33:50 -  The Messy Process & Environment Issue Of Governance
• 42:43 -  The SaaSpolcalyse?
• 49:21 -  Future Skills For The New AI Workforce

Questions?
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