AI agents are already shaping how we work, think, and interact with digital systems.

This week on Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett sits down with Dave Graham of MLCommons and Frederic Van Haren, founder and CTO of High Fens, to explore the rapidly evolving world of agentic AI.

They discuss the current state of AI agents, including emerging tools like OpenClaw, and examines how these systems are moving from experimental tech to everyday utility. They also take a look at real-world applications, enterprise adoption, and the growing role of AI in automating tasks and extending human capability. But with opportunity comes risk.

The discussion also dives into safety concerns, reliability challenges, and the broader societal implications of giving AI systems more autonomy.

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Enterprise AI is no longer a future ambition, it’s happening now, but not at the same pace for everyone.

In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Jon Swartz unpack The Futurum Group’s latest AI Decision Maker Survey, drawing on insights from 820 senior leaders across nine industries and six global regions to reveal how organizations are actually deploying AI in 2026.

Their discussion highlights the widening gap between AI leaders and laggards, from the growing dominance of multi-model strategies to what truly defines enterprise “power users” today.

They also explore the persistent barriers slowing adoption, including legacy system integration and workforce readiness, alongside the rising influence of agentic AI and the potential staying power of the Chief AI Officer role.

As enterprises move beyond experimentation into real-world deployment, success increasingly hinges on thoughtful model strategy, strong organizational alignment, and the ability to operate across diverse environments.

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What if AI could give you a productivity superpower instead of replacing your job?

In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett is joined by Brian Martin of Signal 65 and Dave Graham of MLCommons to discuss how AI tools are transforming real-world workflows, from engineering and performance testing to marketing, research, and personal productivity.

They share practical experiences using AI as a collaborative tool, explain why AI works best as an amplifier rather than a replacement for human expertise, and highlight the importance of oversight, experimentation, and understanding AI’s limitations.

As AI becomes part of everyday work, the professionals who learn how to effectively work alongside AI tools will have a major advantage in productivity, decision making, and creativity.

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