Mike Walsh Returns: Are AI Agents the New Workforce?

Fresh off his keynote at Cloudera’s EVOLVE NYC, futurist and author Mike Walsh returns to The AI Forecast to share bold insights on the rise of AI agents and what they mean for business, culture, and society. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike explores how AI is evolving from simple automation into a limitless digital workforce, and why the real disruption lies in the second- and third-order consequences of this transformation. From model collapse and embodied AI to sovereign intelligence and the future of work, Mike challenges us to look beyond the hype and consider how AI will reshape organizations, economies, and even culture itself. Along the way, he reflects on his upcoming book, the risks of algorithmic echo chambers, and why now is the best time to be a creative thinker willing to embrace change. Stay in touch with Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwalsh/  +++   Like and subscribe to The AI Forecast to stay up to date on the latest episodes. You can watch the video version of this episode on The AI Forecast YouTube page.