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Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson
30 episodes
The AI Gold Rush Is Out of Gold | Here's Where VCs Are Still Investing
Aug 17, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Data center economics are coming under increasing scrutiny. Learn why power constraints could signal a major market correction and why the future of artificial intelligence may depend less on software and more on power grids, data centers, semiconductor chips, and the physical infrastructure powering AI. In this episode, TDK Ventures Investment Director Ankur Saxena joins Geoff Nielson to talk about the economics driving today's AI race. From Nvidia GPUs and hyperscaler spending to semiconductor…
Robin Hanson: AI is probably the End of Humanity (and why that's OK)
Aug 10, 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
Robin Hanson believes the future of AI is far stranger than most people imagine. In this episode, economist, futurist, and The Age of Em author Robin Hanson explains one of the biggest questions humanity has faced: What happens after humans? Instead of viewing AI as humanity's greatest threat, Hanson argues we should think of AI as our descendants. The conversation looks at why AI replacing humans may be part of civilization's natural evolution, why capitalism and competition aren't disappearing…
AI CEOs Are Lying About the Future of Work. Here's What's Really Coming
Aug 3, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Is AI actually making work better? Discover why many employees are feeling more constrained by machines instead of being empowered by them. In this episode, Financial Times journalist and author Sarah O'Connor joins Geoff Nielson to talk about the reality of AI in the workplace, challenging the common belief that automation will free us from repetitive work. Drawing from her new book, “We Are Not Machines,” and months of reporting inside Amazon warehouses, Swedish mines, hospitals, translation a…
The Government AI Playbook That's Saving $2M a Week
Jul 27, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Government AI projects are often criticized for moving slowly, but Alberta is proving otherwise. In this episode, we sit down with Janak Alford, Deputy Minister of Technology and Innovation for the Government of Alberta, to understand how Alberta is using AI to save $2 million every week while accelerating digital service delivery, improving compliance, and raising software quality standards. Janak shares why governments and enterprises should stop waiting for the "perfect" AI solution and start…
Ex-Google AI Lead: Vibe Coding Doesn't Belong at Work
Jul 20, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Is vibe coding the future of software development? Or is it just another AI buzzword? In this episode, Geoff Nielson sits down with Laurence Moroney, former Head of AI Advocacy at Google and now Director of AI at Arm, to separate AI hype from reality and discuss what software development actually looks like in the age of generative AI. This conversation takes a look at the future of coding, the rise of AI-generated code, and why claims that software developers are becoming obsolete miss the bigg…
One of Us Thinks AI is Overhyped. The Other Doesn't | Live Debate
Jul 13, 2026 · 28 min
This is THE AI debate you've been waiting for. Will AI become as transformational as the internet, or will history remember it more like blockchain and the metaverse? In this episode of Digital Disruption, Info-Tech's Geoff Nielson and Jeremy Roberts go head-to-head over one of the biggest technology questions of our time: Is AI overhyped? The debate looks at whether generative AI is delivering measurable business value or whether the excitement surrounding OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Google, Nvi…
Everything You Believe About Work is About to be Broken by AI | Alexander Manu
Jul 6, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Stop fearing the future of work. Learn why our current infrastructure is failing and how to adapt your mindset for the age of artificial intelligence and technology. AI isn't taking your job; it's forcing humanity to rethink what work, identity, and purpose actually mean. In this conversation, Geoff Nielson sits down with innovation strategist, futurist, and author Alexander Manu to discuss why so many professionals fear a loss of income. The core issue, he argues, is not technology itself but o…
Will AI Take Your Job? Dag Kittlaus Separates Hype from Reality
Jun 29, 2026 · 1 hr
AI is moving faster than most organizations can keep up with, but according to Siri co-creator Dag Kittlaus , the biggest challenge isn't the technology itself. It's adoption. In this episode, Dag shares his insights on how artificial intelligence will reshape your career, your business, and the future of work. Drawing on his experience building Siri and investing in the next generation of AI startups, Dag explains why widespread AI-driven job loss is unlikely in the near term and how business l…
AI is Breaking the Economy and Education. Here's How to Fix it
Jun 22, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
What if AI isn't the biggest disruption we're facing? What if the real problem is that we're trying to force 24th-century technology into an economy designed for another era? In this episode, AI and transformation leader, Michael Clark explains why AI is exposing fundamental flaws in education, business, leadership, and the global economy, and what we need to do next. Michael argues that we're trying to fit next-generation AI into systems designed for the industrial age. The conversation explore…
The Most Insidious AI Narrative: We Can't Shape the Future
Jun 15, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Artificial intelligence is reshaping work, creativity, business, and society faster than ever before, but how worried should we really be? In this episode, we sit down with The AI Doc producers Charlie Tyrell and Ted Tremper to discuss the biggest lessons they learned after spending years investigating AI and interviewing leading experts, including Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Karen Hao, and many of the influential voices shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The conversation goes far beyo…
Joscha Bach: AGI, Consciousness, and the Evolution of Intelligence
Jun 8, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Artificial Intelligence is changing faster than most people realize, but are we asking the wrong questions about AI, AGI, consciousness, and the future of society? In this episode, cognitive scientist and AI researcher Joscha Bach joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on artificial intelligence, machine consciousness, large language models (LLMs), AGI, human intelligence, and the future of work. Joscha explains why intelligence is fundamentally about model-building, why consciousness may…
AI vs The Invasion of Work: Could We Take Back Our Lives?
Jun 1, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Modern work is broken. Endless meetings. Constant notifications. Work invading every corner of life. So, what does the future of work actually look like in the age of AI agents, generative AI, and organizational transformation? Microsoft’s Head of Future of Work & AI, Matthew Loys Duncan, says we’ve reached “human capacity” and that AI may not replace knowledge workers, but instead replace the worst parts of work itself. In this episode, Matthew joins Geoff Nielson to unpack how AI agents, gener…
The AI Delusion: Why CEOs Still Don’t Get It
May 25, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
What if the biggest threat from AI isn’t artificial intelligence… but the economic system controlling it? Author and creator of the Lean Startup methodology, Eric Ries says many of the biggest fears around AI are actually fears about capitalism. In this episode, Eric joins us to talk about why great companies lose their value over time, how shareholder prioritization reshaped modern business, and why AI could either amplify human creativity or become the ultimate cost-cutting machine. He explain…
4 Waves of AI (We're on Wave 2)
May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Are we entering the most transformative era of work in history? Technology is evolving weekly, and culture takes time to adapt. In this episode, AI futurist and award-winning innovation leader Maurice Conti explains how rapid technological change, especially in artificial intelligence, will shape our world, the economy, and the future of jobs, and what AI leadership means for navigating these shifts. Drawing on his experience with companies like Amazon, Nike, Mercedes, and Lululemon, Maurice sha…
Top Tech Advisor: Every CEO Is Getting AI Wrong
May 11, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
What if everything we’ve been told about AI and the future of work is wrong? John Hagel says most leaders are asking the wrong questions: “How fast can we automate?” “How many jobs can we cut?” According to him, that’s a “going out of business strategy.” In this episode, we sit down with Silicon Valley veteran John Hagel, an advisor to firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte, to challenge the dominant narrative around AI, automation, and job elimination. He shares insights into how leaders are ap…
AI Bust: Oxford Economist on Why the AI Boom Will Be Short-Lived
May 4, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
What if the AI revolution isn’t what we’ve been promised? What does an economist and bestselling author have to say about the idea that Big Tech may be overselling the future of artificial intelligence? In this episode, Oxford economist and Associate Professor of AI & Work, Carl Benedikt Frey, shares his skeptical perspective on the impact of artificial intelligence. He explains what it could mean for the future of work, including job market shifts and the necessity of skills development. This c…
AI Revolution or Collapse: EY's AI Leader on 4 Futures of Work in 2030
Apr 27, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Why are 88% of businesses using AI but only 5% seeing real transformation? In this episode, we sit down with Dan Diasio, EY’s Global Consulting AI Leader and CTO, to break down the four possible futures of AI, from constraint to full transformation, and what it takes for organizations to win in an AI-driven world. Drawing from his experience advising Fortune 50 executives, Dan explains how leaders are navigating uncertainty, why many companies fall into the “sameness trap,” and what separates si…
Jobs After AI: Futurist Ian Beacraft on What Happens When AI Does All the Work
Apr 20, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
This is not just a technology shift. It is a human, organizational, and identity transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Ian Beacraft, Founder and Chief Futurist at Signal and Cipher, to talk about one of the most urgent questions facing leaders today: what happens to work, organizations, and identity in the age of AI? Ian argues that the next two years will matter more than the last 30, and that AI is not just another tool. It is a platform reshaping economies, organizations, and how…
Ex-Twitter AI Ethicist Warns: The 2016 Data You Forgot About is Now Dangerous
Apr 13, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Are we giving up our freedom for convenience without realizing it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, a globally recognized AI ethics leader featured in Time and Forbes, to unpack the real risks of artificial intelligence, Big Tech power, and data privacy. As the former Head of AI Ethics at Twitter and Accenture, Dr. Chowdhury shares an insider perspective on how Big Tech is consolidating power, why narratives around AGI and “AI intelligence” are often misleading, and how ev…
The AI Comet Has Struck: Moonshots' Salim Ismail Warns Most Organizations Won't Survive AI
Apr 6, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min
What happens when AI, energy, and technology all go exponential at the same time? Salim Ismail says we’re entering a “messy decade” of disruption… In this episode, we sit down with Salim, the founding executive director of Singularity University and author of Exponential Organizations, to break down the rapid acceleration of AI, robotics, space tech, and solar energy, and what it all means for jobs, business, governments, and your future. Salim explains why AI is doubling every 8–10 weeks, how t…
AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI Adoption is Failing
Mar 30, 2026 · 56 min
Are businesses falling behind in the AI revolution? While AI is transforming everything from workflows to decision-making, many companies are facing a surprising reality: they’re becoming less prepared for AI, not more. In this episode, we sit down with Brian Solis, a globally recognized futurist and thought leader, to explore how disruptive technology is reshaping business, society, and the future of work. As Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, Brian shares expert insights on business inno…
The End of Wisdom: Chip Conley on AI and the Decline of Leadership
Mar 23, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
What happens to leadership, meaning, and human value in the age of AI? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Chip Conley, the former Head of Strategy at Airbnb, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy. Chip joins Geoff to explore whether humans are becoming obsolete or more important than ever. Chip makes the case that while AI is commoditizing knowledge, it’s elevating the value of human wisdom, intuition, and soulful leadership. They unpack t…
AI Convergence: Amy Webb On Why This is the Year of Creative Destruction
Mar 16, 2026 · 58 min
Are we in an AI bubble or at the beginning of the biggest technological convergence cycle since the Industrial Revolution? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group and tech futurist Amy Webb. Amy joins Geoff Nielson to unpack what 2026 really looks like through the lens of artificial intelligence, programmable biology, quantum computing, biological computing, geopolitics, and systems-level change. Amy argues that we’ve officially entered a…
Will AI Replace Software Engineers? Here’s What an Engineering Leader Says
Mar 9, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Is AI really replacing software engineers, or just changing how they work? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Bala Muthiah, Director of Engineering at Lyft. Bala sits down with Geoff to cut through the hype around AI in software development and explain what’s actually changing inside high-performing engineering teams and what that means for the future of work. From vibe coding and AI-powered prototyping to production-ready systems, productivity gains, and the reality behind 1…
Ex-Ancestry CEO: How AI is Forcing Companies to Rethink Everything
Mar 2, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
What does it actually take to lead in the age of AI? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Deborah Liu, former CEO of Ancestry and former VP of Facebook Marketplace at Meta. Deborah joins Geoff to share a candid, practical look at modern leadership in 2026. Drawing on her experience scaling billion-user platforms and transforming legacy organizations, she explains why “adding AI” isn’t a strategy and what it truly means to build an AI-native company. They unpack Facebook’s mobil…
LLMs in 2026: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming Next
Feb 23, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Is AI actually going to replace developers? Or is the hype getting ahead of reality? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Sebastian Raschka, AI Research Engineer and author. Sebastian Raschka sits down with Geoff Nielson to unpack the real state of Large Language Models (LLMs) in 2026. As an LLM research engineer, Sebastian bridges deep technical expertise with practical, real-world AI implementation. In this conversation, he cuts through AI hype to focus on what’s actually ach…
Is AI a Threat to Democracy? Bruce Schneier Explains What Comes Next
Feb 9, 2026 · 1 hr
Is artificial intelligence strengthening democracy or quietly reshaping power in ways we’re not prepared for? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by world-renowned security technologist and author Bruce Schneier. Bruce is described by the Economist as a "security guru," he is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. He works at the intersection of security, technology, and people. and has been writing about security issues on his blog since 2…
Robots, AI Ethics, and the End of Thinking: Top Researcher on The State of AI in 2026
Feb 2, 2026 · 57 min
What does the future of AI really look like as we head toward 2026, beyond the hype, headlines, and fear-driven narratives? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by internationally recognized advisor, speaker, and researcher on AI strategy, Walter Pasquarelli. Walter is one of the world’s leading voices on ethical and strategic AI. He has advised governments, global institutions, and leading technology companies on AI governance, policy, and readiness, and brings a grounded perspec…
AI, Power, and the New Global Order with Nina Schick
Jan 26, 2026 · 57 min
What if AI becomes the most consequential technology in human history? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Nina Schick, geopolitical analyst and one of the world’s leading voices on AI. Nina Schick is a globally recognized expert on AI, geopolitics, and power. She was among the first to forecast the societal impact of AI-generated content and now leads the conversation on Industrial Intelligence, the idea that AI is not just software, but a geopolitical and industrial transfor…
What the Metaverse Is Becoming and Why It Finally Matters
Jan 19, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Is the metaverse actually dead or just badly branded? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Christian Venables, co-founder of Radical Realities. Christian specializes in immersive technology and AI, staying at the forefront of emerging tools, platforms, and workflows. With a strong foundation in architecture and design, he has transitioned into extended reality (XR), exploring the evolving possibilities of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and spatial computing. He i…
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