In this episode of Three Takes on AI , we explore why 2026 is shaping up to be a crossroads moment for Agentic AI.  From emerging frameworks and standards to real-world successes, failures, and governance challenges, we discuss what it will take for agentic systems to move beyond demos and deliver real business value. Most importantly, we examine the evolving role of humans, not as obstacles to automation, but as essential supervisors of AI in a world defined by ambiguity, t

Three Takes on AI: The 2025 Wrap Up In this year-end episode, Brian, Campbell , and Mike look past the hype to analyze the real-world state of AI as we enter 2026. Rather than just discussing model updates, the trio explores the friction between innovation, regulation, and career longevity. Three Unique Perspectives: Brian Silverman on "Enterprise Memory" & Hardware:  Brian highlights 2025 as the year AI found its memory, allowing it to track complex projects over time. He a

Are companies actually getting ROI from AI, or just pouring money into the hype machine? In this episode of Three Takes on AI , Campbell leads the crew through one of the toughest conversations facing every business leader right now: when should you invest more — and when should you demand results? You’ll hear three sharply different perspectives: Campbell’s strategic & governance lens  — how to pressure-test AI bets and avoid “innovation theater.” Brian’s engineering pragmat

Is there really an AI bubble — or are we still early in the curve? In our next episode of Three Takes on AI , we dig into one of the biggest questions in tech today. Brian says no bubble — that real adoption beyond chat assistants is only just beginning. Mike sees signs of overheating. Campbell lands somewhere in between. Three hosts. Three perspectives. One candid conversation about what’s hype, what’s real, and what business and IT leaders should actually pay attention to