What happens when AI stops being just a tool… and starts becoming your friend, your boss, or even your government?

In this special episode, I sit down with Walter Pasquarelli — one of the world’s leading voices on AI strategy who’s advised Fortune 100 CEOs, governments, and even royalty — to unpack the hidden shifts AI is already driving in our lives.
We dive into:

• Why AI companions and “digital therapy” are exploding right now
• The risks of outsourcing decisions and critical thinking to machines
• How AI is reshaping jobs, education, and the entry-level market
• What governments are missing about the real impact of AI
• The future paradox: will AI replace human connection, or deepen it?

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, policymaker, or just someone who uses ChatGPT every day — this conversation will make you rethink the boundaries between humans and technology.
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Walter Pasquarelli is an internationally recognized advisor, speaker, and expert on AI strategy, generative AI, data governance, and synthetic reality. He led advisory and editorial programs at The Economist Group, shaping global perception of emerging technologies. Walter developed the first global “AI Index,” benchmarking national readiness for emerging tech. He’s worked with major tech firms (Google, Meta, Microsoft, Coca-Cola), consulted for governments worldwide, is a member of the OECD AI expert network, and is a research affiliate at the Bennett Institute, Cambridge

Connect with Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-m-pasquarelli/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and Its Evolution

06:01 The Role of AI in Society and Government

10:02 AI Companionship and Emotional Impact

12:45 AI's Impact on the Job Market

16:47 Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns in AI

19:23 The Future of AI in Workflows

23:20 Personal Use of AI and Decision Making

26:48 Future Trends in AI Technology