Agents of the Future: David Yang on the Rise of AI Employees and the Business Revolution Ahead

Are AI agents here to steal your job—or save your business? Newo.ai founder David Yang joins Shira Lazar to break down the next big shift in artificial intelligence and what it means for entrepreneurs, employees, and society. This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter. Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling.On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar dives into 2025’s buzziest AI trend: AI agents—or as today’s guest calls them, “AI employees.” Visionary entrepreneur and founder of Newo.ai, Dr. David Yang, joins the show to explain why this tech is not just hype—but a massive shift that’s already reshaping small business, customer service, and how we work.From his Silicon Valley “AI house” to a new wave of agentic platforms that talk, think, and book appointments for you, David breaks down how AI agents go beyond ChatGPT and into real-world operations—saving restaurants $40K/month, scaling small businesses, and sparking ethical debates on digital personhood and AI rights.Plus: Can you really fall in love with an AI? And will someone marry a robot in the next decade? (David says yes.)Whether you're a founder, freelancer, or just trying to understand the tech that's already changing your work life, this episode is your essential download on AI agents and what comes next.This episode covers: 🔹 What AI agents are and how they differ from generative AI 🔹 Why AI employees are solving a $75 billion customer service problem 🔹 How Newo.ai creates AI agents in just 3 minutes 🔹 Real business results: 600 calls answered, $40K revenue gained 🔹 The global rollout of AI agents across 7 industries 🔹 Romantic relationships with AI (yep, it’s already happening) 🔹 How to build your own AI agent without a tech background 🔹 The big question: Will AI take your job—or give you your time back?🎙 Guest: Dr. David Yang Follow him on LinkedIn and learn more at Newo.ai🎧 Love the episode? Follow, rate, and review The AI Download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your shows.📺 Watching on YouTube? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for updates.📩 Stay in the loop: Subscribe to Shira’s newsletter → https://shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.comFollow Shira: x.com/shiralazar instagram.com/shiralazar tiktok.com/@shiralazar linkedin.com/in/shiralazar youtube.com/shiralazarProduced by Musso Media Visit mussomedia.com for storytelling that connects. Sponsored by:👉 Thanks to our sponsor, Hivelighter  —the AI-powered tool that supercharges your reading and research with personalized insights.Want to dive deeper? Check out The AI Download Collection, where we’ve curated the top highlights from this episode’s biggest AI stories. Just click this Hivelighter link to explore more.CreditsThis episode of The AI Download was hosted, created, and executive produced by Shira Lazar. Executive Producer Michele Musso, with video and audio editing by the Musso Media team. Creative Director Nadia Giosia with Mint Labs. Music by PALA, Catalina Coastline (licensed under Boss Soundstripe Productions by BMI). Produced by Musso Media. © 2025 Musso Media. © 2025 Shira Lazar. All rights reserved.