Episode 44: Harnessing Agentic AI with Matteo Sorci

In this special episode of the Digital Edge Podcast, we welcome AI expert Matteo Sorci for an in-depth discussion on harnessing agentic AI and what it means for the future of organizations, businesses, and public institutions. With over two decades of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and emotional AI research, Matteo shares insights from his journey, from academic research at EPFL to founding and scaling an AI company and now helping organizations adopt AI responsibly. In this episode, we explore: • What “harnessing agentic AI” really means • Why AI agents need structure, guardrails, and trust mechanisms • The 7 critical layers of AI harnessing • The risks of deploying AI without proper controls • Why permissions and tool usage are the biggest weak points for many companies • The importance of human oversight in AI systems • How organizations can safely deploy trustworthy AI agents Matteo also explains why the future belongs not just to companies that deploy AI agents, but to those who truly learn how to harness them effectively. If you're interested in AI governance, enterprise AI adoption, agentic workflows, or the future of intelligent systems, this episode is packed with practical insights and strategic perspectives. Subscribe for more conversations on AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.