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Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson

by Info-Tech Research Group · English · Tech & Science

The Next Industrial Revolution is Already Here Digital Disruption is where industry leaders and experts share insights on leveraging technology to build the organizations of the future. As intelligent technologies reshape our lives and our livelihoods, we speak with the thinkers, the doers and in

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 32 minNew

Is AI Already Conscious? Google’s Blaise Agüera y Arcas Explains

Is AI consciousness already here and can we reclaim our technological optimism? Google’s Blaise Agüera y Arcas shares why he believes AGI has already arrived and what AI can teach us about consciousness, cooperation, and the human mind. Blaise joins us on this episode of Digital Disruption to talk about AI consciousness, large language models, and why intelligence is inherently social. He explains how AI agent swarms work together, what recursive self-improvement looks like today, and why he questions the idea that smarter machines will inevitably dominate humanity. He questions why we find…

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5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
The Other AI Revolution: Why Predictive AI will Overtake Generative AI in 2027
Predictive AI often gets ignored, yet it may hold the real key to business value in the current tech landscape. Machine learning expert Eric Siegel, author of The AI Playbook and Predictive Analytics, joins the Digital Disruption podcast to explain why organizations should invest at least as much in predictive AI as they do in generative AI. He breaks down how predictive AI can improve real-world operations, why so many AI pilots fail to reach deployment, and where the promise of autonomous AI agents encounters reliability challenges. While generative AI captures the headlines, Eric argues…
28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
AI Humanoid Robots Have Already Entered the Workforce. Should You Care?
The robot workforce is already here. AI-powered humanoid robots are entering factories and warehouses to address a growing labor gap, but are they filling jobs or replacing the people who do them? Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, joins us to talk about how Digit is moving from robotics demonstrations into real workplaces. She explains why humanoid robots could become essential to manufacturing and logistics, how AI is accelerating their capabilities, and why safety remains the biggest barrier to widespread adoption. From physical AI and labor shortages to robot fleet managers and the…
21 Sep 2026 · 59 min
AI Researchers Are Panicking | What Comes Next is Worse Than Nuclear Bombs
What is PDoom, and why are the people building artificial intelligence willing to risk human extinction? Kevin Roose, a New York Times technology columnist, Hard Fork co-host, and author of The AGI Chronicles, shares what he learned from interviewing more than 150 people inside the world’s leading AI companies. Kevin joins us on Digital Disruption to talk about what artificial general intelligence really means and how fear, ego, rivalry, and mistrust are accelerating the race between OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind. He also explains why AI leaders compare this moment to the Manhattan…
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
There Is No AI Race. Inside the Trillion-Dollar Lie
Why have the United States and China pulled so far ahead in the global technology race? Mehran Gul, author of The New Geography of Innovation, argues that the answer goes far beyond individual companies or breakthrough technologies. In this episode, we sit down with Mehran to discuss how successful innovation ecosystems are actually built, why Silicon Valley remains so difficult to replicate, and how China rapidly emerged as a global technology superpower. We also talk about why Europe and India have struggled to produce technology giants at the same scale, and how talent, capital,…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
The AI Bubble Isn't the Dot-Com Bubble. It's Worse
Are we in an AI bubble? Veteran Silicon Valley investor Bill Reichert says yes, but that doesn’t mean the AI revolution is slowing down. In this episode we sit down with Bill Reichert, General Partner at Pegasus Ventures, to discuss the unprecedented investment pouring into AI, why many AI startups will fail, and where the next wave of innovation could emerge. This conversation highlights everything from data centers and quantum computing to China’s growing technology ecosystem and what businesses need to do to innovate and compete. Bill also shares his “Yellow Jacket Paradox,” raising a…
31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
AI Has Made Everything Worse | Hany Farid on the Internet's Truth Problem
Hany Farid, one of the world’s leading experts on deepfakes and digital forensics, joins us to explain why AI-generated content is pushing us toward a world where we can no longer trust what we see, hear, or even who we’re talking to online. From AI-generated misinformation and social media manipulation to voice cloning, deepfake video calls, and North Korean IT workers infiltrating major companies, Hany breaks down how rapidly the threat landscape is evolving. He explains why humans are not good at detecting deepfakes, how digital forensics experts actually identify manipulated media, and…
24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
How Google Lost Its Way | Former Google Insider Claire Stapleton
Claire Stapleton spent 12 years at Google, going from one of the company's biggest believers to one of its most prominent employee organizers. In this episode, former Google communications leader, Google Walkout organizer, and Don’t Be Evil author Claire Stapleton reveals what happened inside Google as its celebrated culture of openness, employee empowerment, and idealism began to change. She takes us inside Google’s transformation from a company that believed people were at the heart of its success to a Big Tech giant grappling with bureaucracy, employee distrust, workplace activism, and…
17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
The AI Gold Rush Is Out of Gold | Here's Where VCs Are Still Investing
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 shortages, AI infrastructure, robotics, edge AI, and quantum computing, Ankur explains why the…
10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
Robin Hanson: AI is probably the End of Humanity (and why that's OK)
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, and how cultural evolution, not technology, may be humanity's biggest existential challenge. We…
3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
AI CEOs Are Lying About the Future of Work. Here's What's Really Coming
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 agencies, and software teams, Sarah explains how AI isn't just eliminating jobs, it is reshaping…
27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
The Government AI Playbook That's Saving $2M a Week
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 building internal AI capabilities. From AI factories and builder culture to open-source tools,…
20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Ex-Google AI Lead: Vibe Coding Doesn't Belong at Work
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 bigger picture. From vibe coding and enterprise AI to agentic AI and the evolving role of engineers,…
13 Jul 2026 · 28 min
One of Us Thinks AI is Overhyped. The Other Doesn't | Live Debate
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, Nvidia, and today's AI investments has outpaced reality. From enterprise productivity and healthcare…
6 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Everything You Believe About Work is About to be Broken by AI | Alexander Manu
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 our tendency to apply old systems to new realities. Instead of viewing artificial intelligence as a…
29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
Will AI Take Your Job? Dag Kittlaus Separates Hype from Reality
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 leaders can successfully integrate AI into their organizations. He explores the important…
22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
AI is Breaking the Economy and Education. Here's How to Fix it
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 explores how organizations can move beyond automation and embrace collaborative intelligence, where…
15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
The Most Insidious AI Narrative: We Can't Shape the Future
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 beyond the typical AI debate, exploring AI ethics, generative AI, creative industries, wealth…
8 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Joscha Bach: AGI, Consciousness, and the Evolution of Intelligence
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 be a biological training algorithm, and what current AI systems are still missing. The…
1 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
AI vs The Invasion of Work: Could We Take Back Our Lives?
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, generative AI, and organizational redesign are reshaping white-collar work. He explains why most…
25 May 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
The AI Delusion: Why CEOs Still Don’t Get It
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 explains the hidden forces behind corporate corruption, the concept of “financial gravity,” and why…
18 May 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
4 Waves of AI (We're on Wave 2)
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 shares insights from Fortune 100 companies and explains how generative AI, automation, and human-AI…
11 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Top Tech Advisor: Every CEO Is Getting AI Wrong
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 approaching AI today, often focusing on cost-cutting and workforce reduction, and what that means…
4 May 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
AI Bust: Oxford Economist on Why the AI Boom Will Be Short-Lived
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 conversation takes a critical look at the economic changes driven by AI, challenging the dominant…
27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
AI Revolution or Collapse: EY's AI Leader on 4 Futures of Work in 2030
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 simple AI adoption from true competitive differentiation. We also explore the rise of AI agents and…
20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Jobs After AI: Futurist Ian Beacraft on What Happens When AI Does All the Work
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 we define work itself. We break down why most companies are getting AI wrong, the critical…
13 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Ex-Twitter AI Ethicist Warns: The 2016 Data You Forgot About is Now Dangerous
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 everyday tools from apps to social media, are quietly shaping a surveillance-driven ecosystem. This…
6 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 54 min
The AI Comet Has Struck: Moonshots' Salim Ismail Warns Most Organizations Won't Survive AI
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 the cost of technology is collapsing, and how this shift is reshaping innovation, the workforce,…
30 Mar 2026 · 56 min
AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI Adoption is Failing
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 innovation, AI adoption, and what it truly takes to succeed in this rapidly evolving landscape. We…
23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
The End of Wisdom: Chip Conley on AI and the Decline of Leadership
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 the difference between knowledge and wisdom, why AI struggles to ask the right questions, how…

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Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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