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All AI, No BS

by Kathy Sobus

Business Technology

Voice is Back- but it's still messy!

Voice is back. But not in the way people think. It’s showing up everywhere again. AI assistants, contact centers, customer service flows that are suddenly more conversational. At first, you think it feels like we’ve moved past IVR’s and rigid menus… But underneath, it is still messy. In this episode or All AI, No BS, we dig into what’s really happening in voice right now. Not the hype, the real version. Voice isn’t just a UI change. It forces you to deal with things people don’t usually think about, like training the AI to work in your domain, or helping agents or customers understand the difference. Then there’s the tough stuff: identity, deepfakes, and what happens when you use voice as your password- is this really proof of who you are? We’re heading into a world where voice becomes the front door for a lot of experiences. And this is where customer experience can finally show what it’s made of.

AI Isn't Fixing CX...It's Redefining It

CX leaders say they’re improving efficiency with AI. But efficiency isn’t what’s changing the system. Work is. Agent desktops are getting more complex, not less. Roles are shifting toward harder, more emotional interactions. We need to remember what we’re asking the agents to do now! Faster might be hiding friction. Weren’t we all trying to make this an easier experience? This episode challenges the assumption that AI is simply optimizing CX, and asks CX leaders if we’re improving CX, or just increasing complexity behind it.

AI Built This: SaaS Winter

What happens when software no longer needs seats to create value? AI isn’t just changing work. It may be breaking the economic model SaaS was built on. For years, pricing scaled with the number of people or seats. Now AI scales without this. In this AI-native episode, we explore the emerging shift in SaaS economics, why a “SaaS winter” may be coming, and how organizations might need to rethink value itself. Created with AI, about AI, in real time. A fast listen about a slow-burn disruption already underway.

All AI, No BS: Living at Blink Speed

AI is changing business at unprecedented speed. It compresses decision cycles, accelerates innovation, and reshapes how organizations evolve. But as velocity increases, so does risk. In this episode, we explore what happens when AI moves at blink speed and why leaders must learn to balance prototype with production grade reality. AI isn’t just transforming how work gets done- it is redefining how quickly decisions must be made. In the age of AI, competitive advantage isn’t just about moving faster. It’s about understanding the risks that accelerate alongside speed.

Who's Really in Charge? AI, Humans, and 2026

AI isn’t slowing down at all! The question then becomes, who is really in control? In this episode we examine what AI is demanding of all of us. Continued investment in both hardware and software More rigor around security and controls Shifts from experimentation to adaptation Why data is still King! We explore why data is still king, and what it means when companies are increasingly operated by a single human overseeing many intelligent systems. If 2025 was about possibility, 2026 is about governance accountability, and execution.

The AI Shake-Up: Fact, Frenzy, and the Future

A clear-eyed look at AI platforms, leadership shifts, and the economics of staying put. Big AI is moving fast! But what’s actually changing and what’s just noise? In this episode, we call out what’s real and what’s just noise to show what’s really happening with model reasoning, long-context memory, agentic AI, platform lock-in, and the competitive dynamics shaping the market. From Microsoft, Google, Meta, and OpenAI to Mistral and emerging players, we explore who’s gaining ground, who’s slipping, and why switching costs matter more than people realize. If you want facts, context, and business reality…NOT AI FOMO… this episode is for you.

Market Update: The Real Story

AI is speeding up—new CX tools, stronger agentic frameworks, better security, and a surge in real implementations. But it’s still messy: not every vendor has proprietary tech, not every solution is easy to deploy, and the basics still matter. In this episode, we cut through the hype, the FOMO, and the massive long-term opportunity ahead! The trend is powerful and the prize is enormous.

Learning Without Us: Who's Teaching Whom?

AI isn’t just learning faster. It’s learning without us. In this episode of All AI, No BS, we dig into the rise of self-teaching, self-improving models that can write their own code, invent new systems, and evolve at speeds we barely understand. What happens when machines start shaping the next generation of machines? How much oversight do we really think we have? It’s time to talk about creativity, control, and what it means when intelligence no longer needs a teacher.

Voice AI: Beyond Table Stakes

Voice AI is everywhere, but are businesses really getting beyond the basics? In this episode, we break down where Voice AI is today, from upgrading outdated IVRs to intelligent virtual agents, to the explosion of transcription in meetings and customer experience. We’ll look at what’s become table stakes and what’s next with agentic AI tackling more complex issues. We’ll also dig into the challenges, from training costs to security threats like prompt injection. This technology spans different industries where Voice AI is making an impact from healthcare to education and the courts.

Humans Need Not Apply pt. 2

The first conversation cracked the door open—now we’re kicking it wide. In Part 2, we expose the jobs vanishing faster than anyone admits, the career ladders AI is kicking out from under people, and the unexpected winners. This isn’t the future, it’s the reshuffling of power happening right now. Adapt, or watch someone with AI take your seat.

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