Special Episode: Phillip Swan on The Friendly Futurist with Dave Monk
Fri Sep 12 2025
We are thrilled to present a special co-promotion episode, bringing you a dynamic discussion from the Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0 podcast featuring one of Iridius’s Co-Founders, Phillip Swan. Phillip joins Dave Monk to discuss agentic AI, the Iridius mission to provide safe and responsible AI solutions, and the challenges of AI hallucinations. He differentiates between generative AI and agentic AI, emphasises the importance of trust in AI adoption, and shares insights on the future of AI and robotics.
Takeaways:
Prioritize Safe and Responsible AI: Ensure AI solutions are designed with safety, responsibility, and compliance in mind. This includes adhering to regulations like GDPR and local laws.Focus on Customer Value: Center your product or service around delivering real value to customers. Understand their problems deeply and iterate solutions based on their needs. Use Paid, Reliable AI Tools: For serious work, invest in paid versions of AI tools for better reliability, features, and support.Master Prompt Engineering: Learn how to craft effective prompts for AI tools. Use AI itself to help you write better prompts and continually refine your approach. Data Quality is Critical: Good AI depends on good data. Ensure your data is accurate, relevant, and comprehensive. Prepare for Change: The pace of change in AI and technology is unprecedented. Be ready to adapt quickly and embrace new opportunities.Build for Trust: Whether for consumers, businesses, or governments, trust is foundational. Build systems and processes that reinforce trust at every level.Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Agentic AI and Iridius
01:21 - Iridius' Mission and Market Reception
04:28 - Understanding AI Hallucinations and Mitigation Strategies
08:19 - Generative AI vs. Agentic AI
11:10 - The AI Hype Cycle and Future Trends
15:01 - The Role of Trust in AI Solutions
17:48 - Passion and Career in Technology
21:53 - Delivering Value to Customers
23:26 - The Future of AI and Robotics
26:05 - Agentic AI: Entitlements and Safety
28:31 - Operational Efficiency and the Future of Work
31:21 - Learning and Engaging with AI
Links:
The Friendly Futurist: https://pod.co/the-friendly-futurist-1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-monk-mphil-cpm/
Make sure to check out our Substack: https://theagenticinsider.substack.com/
Ways to Tune In:
Transistor: https://agenticinsider.show/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fCCuVl6tL5p2kEAwFCQNJ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agentic-insider/id1807346381 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9fe0482d-d798-4420-a93a-fc6653bce437 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-agentic-insider-6057241 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iridiusAI
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We are thrilled to present a special co-promotion episode, bringing you a dynamic discussion from the Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0 podcast featuring one of Iridius’s Co-Founders, Phillip Swan. Phillip joins Dave Monk to discuss agentic AI, the Iridius mission to provide safe and responsible AI solutions, and the challenges of AI hallucinations. He differentiates between generative AI and agentic AI, emphasises the importance of trust in AI adoption, and shares insights on the future of AI and robotics. Takeaways: Prioritize Safe and Responsible AI: Ensure AI solutions are designed with safety, responsibility, and compliance in mind. This includes adhering to regulations like GDPR and local laws.Focus on Customer Value: Center your product or service around delivering real value to customers. Understand their problems deeply and iterate solutions based on their needs. Use Paid, Reliable AI Tools: For serious work, invest in paid versions of AI tools for better reliability, features, and support.Master Prompt Engineering: Learn how to craft effective prompts for AI tools. Use AI itself to help you write better prompts and continually refine your approach. Data Quality is Critical: Good AI depends on good data. Ensure your data is accurate, relevant, and comprehensive. Prepare for Change: The pace of change in AI and technology is unprecedented. Be ready to adapt quickly and embrace new opportunities.Build for Trust: Whether for consumers, businesses, or governments, trust is foundational. Build systems and processes that reinforce trust at every level.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Agentic AI and Iridius 01:21 - Iridius' Mission and Market Reception 04:28 - Understanding AI Hallucinations and Mitigation Strategies 08:19 - Generative AI vs. Agentic AI 11:10 - The AI Hype Cycle and Future Trends 15:01 - The Role of Trust in AI Solutions 17:48 - Passion and Career in Technology 21:53 - Delivering Value to Customers 23:26 - The Future of AI and Robotics 26:05 - Agentic AI: Entitlements and Safety 28:31 - Operational Efficiency and the Future of Work 31:21 - Learning and Engaging with AI Links: The Friendly Futurist: https://pod.co/the-friendly-futurist-1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-monk-mphil-cpm/ Make sure to check out our Substack: https://theagenticinsider.substack.com/ Ways to Tune In: Transistor: https://agenticinsider.show/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fCCuVl6tL5p2kEAwFCQNJ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agentic-insider/id1807346381 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9fe0482d-d798-4420-a93a-fc6653bce437 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-agentic-insider-6057241 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iridiusAI