In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott take a deep dive into Palantir Technologies — the company quietly transforming how organizations use artificial intelligence to make real-world decisions. They explain what Palantir actually is (and isn’t), how its four platforms — Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and AIP — work together to fuse data, decisions, and actions, and why its ontology-driven architecture has become the blueprint for operational AI at scale. The conversatio...

Gary and Scott break down Walmart’s groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI — a move that officially launches “AI-first shopping experiences” inside ChatGPT. This is more than a new shopping feature; it’s the dawn of agentic commerce — where AI agents understand intent, plan purchases, and execute transactions autonomously. Listeners will learn how Walmart is leveraging this partnership to expand its digital reach, strengthen its retail-media flywheel, and transform from a traditional re...

In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott dive deep into the emerging concept of Data Commons — shared, governed ecosystems that make data interoperable, trusted, and ready for AI. They explain what a Data Commons is, how it differs from traditional data lakes, and why it’s essential to the next phase of AI transformation. From Google’s global Data Commons and the NIH’s biomedical repositories to emerging “Private Data Commons” inside enterprises, the hosts show how these ...

In this episode, Gary and Scott unpack one of the most critical questions for business leaders today: Is AI actually disrupting the labor market—or are we still waiting for impact to show up in the data? They dive deep into Yale University’s Budget Lab study, “Evaluating the Impact of AI on the Labor Market: Current State of Affairs” (October 2025), which concludes that there has been no discernible economy-wide labor disruption since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. Using decades of...

Artificial Intelligence is moving fast—but privacy risks are moving just as quickly. In this episode of the Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott break down a role that’s quickly becoming indispensable: the Privacy Engineer for AI. So what exactly is a privacy engineer? They’re the bridge between regulators and technologists. Their mission is to embed privacy by design into AI systems, turning complex laws like GDPR, HIPAA, California’s CPRA, and the EU AI Act into concrete technical safegua...

Welcome to the Macro AI Podcast with Gary and Scott. In this episode, we dive into one of the newest and most important concepts hitting boardrooms and executive teams: AI Workslop. AI Workslop describes polished, AI-generated work that looks good on the surface but lacks the substance, accuracy, or context to drive real decisions. It’s the long memo with no action, the glossy slide deck without insight, the email that shifts the burden onto the reader. And it’s not just annoying — it’s...

n this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott sit down with Michael Reid, CEO of Megaport, to explore how network-as-a-service is reshaping the way enterprises connect to the cloud, scale their infrastructure, and prepare for an AI-driven future. Michael shares his perspective on why agility and flexibility in connectivity are now strategic imperatives for CIOs, CTOs, and CFOs—and how Megaport is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation. We discuss the company’s r...

Customer Experience (CX) is undergoing the biggest transformation in decades, powered by AI and accelerated by the shift to Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott break down where CCaaS is today, how AI is reshaping the landscape, and what business leaders need to do to prepare for the next ten years. We start with the basics: what CCaaS actually is, why it matters, and who the leading players are — from established platforms like Fi...

In this episode of The MacroAI Podcast, Gary and Scott take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked yet mission-critical concepts in artificial intelligence: robustness. What does it mean for an AI system to be robust? In simple terms, it’s the ability to keep performing under stress — when the data is messy, unexpected, or even deliberately manipulated. Without robustness, AI that looks flawless in a demo can fail spectacularly in production, creating business risks instead of busi...

In this episode of The MacroAI Podcast, Gary and Scott take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked yet mission-critical concepts in artificial intelligence: robustness. What does it mean for an AI system to be robust? In simple terms, it’s the ability to keep performing under stress — when the data is messy, unexpected, or even deliberately manipulated. Without robustness, AI that looks flawless in a demo can fail spectacularly in production, creating business risks instead of busi...

Gary and Scott sat down with Sarah Craynon Zumbrum, Sr. Manager of Cloud Engineering with Oracle to discuss AI, careers and much more. She’s also a Gen AI Board member at Webber International University offering expert guidance to the faculty and students. Sarah's a wealth of knowledge as her team are on the forefront of AI as part of Oracle, one of the best tech companies in the world. Sarah provides excellent insight into how organizations can begin their AI journey break...

The Macro AI Podcast Episode: America’s AI Action Plan – A Summary In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts Gary and Scott dive into America’s AI Action Plan, a July 2025 White House roadmap to secure U.S. leadership in the global AI race. This 28-page document outlines three pillars—Accelerating AI Innovation, Building AI Infrastructure, and Leading International AI Diplomacy—to drive economic growth, national security, and technological dominance. Segment 1: Why It Matters...

Description: In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts Gary and Scott dive into the transformative world of AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things), where IoT’s connected devices meet AI’s analytical power to revolutionize industries. Aimed at business leaders and tech professionals, this episode unpacks AIoT’s mechanics, real-world applications, and future potential, offering practical insights to lead in the AI era.Gary and Scott explain AIoT’s symbiotic relationship: IoT sensors coll...

In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts Gary and Scott explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the global economy. They dive into how AI drives short-term disruption and long-term prosperity, drawing parallels to Schumpeter’s creative destruction. The discussion highlights AI’s task-specific focus, augmenting rather than replacing jobs, with studies suggesting only 4% of jobs are fully automatable while 46% of tasks could be AI-driven. Productivity gains are pro...

In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts Gary and Scott dive into NVIDIA Corporation, the powerhouse defining the AI era with its cutting-edge hardware and transformative software ecosystems. Tracing NVIDIA’s journey from a 1993 gaming graphics pioneer to a $4 trillion AI leader by July 2025, they explore how CUDA, Omniverse, and tools like NIM and Dynamo make NVIDIA indispensable across industries. The episode breaks down NVIDIA’s four core business units—Data Center ($115.2B in FY25),...

In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts Gary and Scott dive deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence Centers of Excellence (AI CoEs), exploring their evolution, strategic importance, and practical steps for building high-impact CoEs in 2025. With 42% of U.S. enterprises now leveraging AI CoEs (up from 37% last year, per Deloitte), these hubs are critical for aligning AI innovation with business goals, ensuring ethical governance, and driving measurable ROI. The episode trac...

Join hosts Gary and Scott on The Macro AI Podcast as they explore the Agent Communication Protocol (ACP), a game-changing framework for AI agent collaboration. Developed by IBM Research and backed by the Linux Foundation, ACP enables seamless communication between AI agents, breaking down silos to drive innovation and scalability. Learn how ACP’s REST-based architecture, multimodal data handling, and agent discovery features empower businesses in manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond. The epi...

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Join hosts Gary Sloper and Scott Bryan on The Macro AI Podcast for an engaging conversation with Michael Raj, Vice President of Network Enablement at Verizon. In this episode, Michael dives into how Verizon, a global telecommunications leader, is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to drive transformative change across its network organization. From his personal career journey to the strategic deployment of AI within Verizon, Michael offers a fascinati...

In this Independence Day episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts AI Agent X and AI Agent Y select a hot topic in AI based on listener feedback and generate a podcast to explore the powerful integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Six Sigma, a proven methodology for process improvement and defect reduction. Titled "Revolutionizing Business Excellence with AI-Powered Six Sigma," the episode examines how AI is enhancing Six Sigma’s capabilities, enabling businesses to achieve unparallele...