Happy Friday, everyone!
This week’s Future-Focused Live Q&A was one of those sessions that makes you stop and really think about where we actually are with AI not just where the headlines say we are.
Between new research showing that AI “agents” can only complete about 2% of real-world remote work, Sam Altman losing his cool when pressed on how OpenAI can justify trillion-dollar spending with billion-dollar revenue, and Neuralink claiming it’s close to connecting humans directly to robots.
As usual, I came in with nine structured questions, but once the chat lit up, the conversation took on a life of its own. And honestly, that’s how I like it. These aren’t scripted broadcasts. They’re real-time reflections on what it means to stay human in a world racing toward automation and augmentation.
If you’ve got trending topics or burning questions you want me to tackle next week, shoot me a DM or an email. I build each session around what you’re wrestling with most, and I’ll always take questions live.
This week’s topics and questions
The AI Agent Reality Check
Is the AI workforce revolution real — or just a great demo with bad delivery?
Are we judging AI too harshly, or finally being honest about its limits?
What does “AI readiness” really mean when the tech itself isn’t ready for work?
Altman, AI Economics, and the Cost of Ambition
What does trillion-dollar infrastructure spending reveal about OpenAI’s real strategy?
When does a visionary bet cross the line into reckless overreach?
What can every leader learn from how Altman handled the pressure?
Neuralink and the Human-Robot Interface
What happens when the boundary between human and machine stops being theoretical?
Who decides the ethical limits when technology moves inside our bodies?
How do we prepare for a future where we may not just use technology, but become part of it?
That’s a wrap for this week.
If you enjoyed the discussion or learned something new, you can always say thanks by buying me a coffee. It helps keep these sessions going and fuels the late-night reading that makes them possible.
And if you’re not already subscribed to the Future-Focused Podcast or following on YouTube, now’s a great time to do it. That’s where I dive deeper into the trends shaping business, technology, and leadership in the AI era.
Next week’s shaping up to be another big one, so if something in the headlines catches your eye, send it my way. This community is what makes these conversations what they are.
With that, I’ll see you on the other side.
