497. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News

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. https://www.forbes.com/sites/laureldonnellan/2026/06/25/the-future-of-work-isnt-about-ai-its-about-us/ .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!