Augmented U

In this conversation, Jan Stihec and John Thompson break down the different types of AI, from narrow systems to more general approaches and explore what is actually required to move toward AGI. They discuss the role of AI agents, how autonomous systems are evolving, and where today’s models still fall short of true general intelligence. The discussion also dives into what enterprises should be doing right now to prepare for this shift, including building strong data foundations, developing internal AI literacy, and experimenting responsibly with agent-based systems. Throughout the episode, real-world experience and clear technical thinking cut through the hype to offer a grounded look at where AI is today and how organizations can position themselves for what’s coming next.ABOUT THE GUESTJohn is an AI thought leader, innovator, and a consultant with close to 4 decades of experience in data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, where he teaches AI, entrepreneurship and product management. He previously served as a global head of AI at EY, leading applied AI research, product development and consulting. John is a bestselling author of multiple books, including Data for all, Casual artificial intelligence and most recently The Path to AGI.BROUGHT TO YOU BYShelfOS - The operating system for Agentic AI. Learn more at https://shelfos.ai/

Scott Taylor (The Data Whisperer) on AI, Data Management & Business StorytellingIn this episode of Augmented You, we talk to Scott Taylor, aka the Data Whisperer, about the critical connection between data and AI, and why data leaders are key to shaping the future of enterprise AI.Key Takeaways:Data and AI are inextricably linked - you can't talk about AI without talking about dataAs AI scales, so do the risks of bad data - "garbage in, garbage out"Data management fundamentals remain the same, despite new technologiesData leaders must focus on business outcomes, not technical detailsStorytelling is a critical skill for data scientistsAbout the Guest:Scott Taylor is a leading expert in data management, a popular speaker, and the author of "Telling Your Data Story." Recognized by Data IQ, CDO Magazine, and other publications as one of the most influential figures in the data industry, he specializes in business storytelling for data management.Visit shelfos.ai to learn more.