The Blueprint For AI Success In 2026 | Ray Eitel-Porter #0036
Tue Feb 03 2026
What if the biggest risk of AI isn’t that it destroys humanity, but that it makes us forget how to think?In this eye-opening conversation with Ray Eitel-Porter, Global Responsible AI Lead and author of Governing the Machine, we explore the hidden dangers of our rapid shift from "using" technology to "relying" on it.From the findings of a shocking MIT study on cognitive decline to the rise of "Agentic AI" in 2026, this episode challenges the narrative that AI is just a productivity tool. Ray argues that we are facing a crisis of "cognitive obesity" where outsourcing our thinking to algorithms might leave us unable to function when the machine stops.We discuss why 2026 will be the year of the "AI Agent", why treating AI as your best friend is a dangerous trap, and how businesses can navigate the fine line between innovation and existential risk.🔹 Why "Cognitive Obesity" is the next global health crisis🔹 The "Machine Stops" scenario: What happens if we forget how to do the work?🔹 Why 2026 is predicted to be the year of "Agentic AI"🔹 The dangers of emotional attachment and AI "best friends"🔹 How to govern the machine before it governs usIn this video, we explore:• The MIT study revealing how AI lowers cognitive engagement• Why "Agentic AI" changes everything (from advice to execution)• The risk of hallucinations vs. human error• Why we need "Universal High Income" to survive the job crisis• Practical steps to future-proof your brain against AI relianceThis isn’t just a debate about regulation, it’s a guide on how to stay cognitively fit in an age of automated intelligence.👉 Watch until the end for Ray’s prediction on the "AI Forensics" teams of the future.🔗 Guest & Host LinksRay Eitel-PorterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayeitelporterEzra ChapmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezrachapman/#podcast #artificialintelligence #governingthemachine #futureofwork #agenticAI #technologyandsociety
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What if the biggest risk of AI isn’t that it destroys humanity, but that it makes us forget how to think?In this eye-opening conversation with Ray Eitel-Porter, Global Responsible AI Lead and author of Governing the Machine, we explore the hidden dangers of our rapid shift from "using" technology to "relying" on it.From the findings of a shocking MIT study on cognitive decline to the rise of "Agentic AI" in 2026, this episode challenges the narrative that AI is just a productivity tool. Ray argues that we are facing a crisis of "cognitive obesity" where outsourcing our thinking to algorithms might leave us unable to function when the machine stops.We discuss why 2026 will be the year of the "AI Agent", why treating AI as your best friend is a dangerous trap, and how businesses can navigate the fine line between innovation and existential risk.🔹 Why "Cognitive Obesity" is the next global health crisis🔹 The "Machine Stops" scenario: What happens if we forget how to do the work?🔹 Why 2026 is predicted to be the year of "Agentic AI"🔹 The dangers of emotional attachment and AI "best friends"🔹 How to govern the machine before it governs usIn this video, we explore:• The MIT study revealing how AI lowers cognitive engagement• Why "Agentic AI" changes everything (from advice to execution)• The risk of hallucinations vs. human error• Why we need "Universal High Income" to survive the job crisis• Practical steps to future-proof your brain against AI relianceThis isn’t just a debate about regulation, it’s a guide on how to stay cognitively fit in an age of automated intelligence.👉 Watch until the end for Ray’s prediction on the "AI Forensics" teams of the future.🔗 Guest & Host LinksRay Eitel-PorterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayeitelporterEzra ChapmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezrachapman/#podcast #artificialintelligence #governingthemachine #futureofwork #agenticAI #technologyandsociety