#485 Human Agency in a Digital World: Marcus Fontoura and Niels Brabandt on AI, Cloud Computing and Strategic Leadership

In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Marcus Fontoura, Microsoft Technical Fellow and author of Human Agency in a Digital World, about the future of artificial intelligence and the enduring role of human judgement. Key topics include: • Human agency in the age of artificial intelligence  • AI and job transformation versus job displacement  • Cloud computing as the foundation of modern AI systems  • Energy consumption and sustainability of data centres  • 40/60 versus 10/90 strategic decisions  • Talent strategy in an era of automation  • The real role of quantum computing  Marcus Fontoura provides technical depth and strategic clarity, while Niels Brabandt translates these insights into actionable leadership implications for decision-makers in business. This episode is essential listening for CEOs, senior executives, board members, technology leaders and entrepreneurs navigating digital transformation. Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/