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Invisible Machines podcast by UX Magazine

Invisible Machines
Conversational AI
AI Agents
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Software Development
Intelligent Digital Workers
Automation
Agentic AI
NASA
User Experience Design
AI Adoption
Large Language Models
Education
User Experience
Dopamine
Openai
Knowledge Management
Artificial General Intelligence
Anthropomorphization
Centralized Power In Technology

"The enemy of nonsense in AI" | The #1 podcast about agentic AI Join great conversations with experts about the intersections between AI, product design, technology and business. The bestselling authors of Age Of Invisible Machines are joined by other luminaries to continue the conversations that began in their book—the first bestseller about agentic AI. With a newly revised and updated Second Edi... more

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Latest Episodes

Mastercard's central AI team receives roughly a thousand requests a year from across the organization. A few years ago, most of them were for chatbots. Today, most are for AI agents. Federico Cohen Freue, Executive Vice President of AI & Data Operati... more

Most AI strategies are just a buying plan: literacy workshop → vendor shortlist → adoption scoreboard. Brian Evergreen (Founder of The Future Solving Company, author of Autonomous Transformation) argues that this sequence explains a lot of failure, a... more

In season one of Shell Game, Evan Ratliff sent a voice AI version of himself out into the world. In season two, he launched a startup staffed entirely by AI agents. What he ended up with was a live experiment in what these systems actually do and wha... more

Most organizations treat crisis as a failure state. Marina Nitze sees it as a window.

Nitze served as Chief Technology Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs (the largest civilian agency in the country) during the healthcare.gov collapse. She... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Evergreen
Founder of The Future Solving Company and author of Autonomous Transformation
The Future Solving Company
Episode: No Strategy Without Vision ft Brian Evergreen | Invisible Machines
Evan Ratliff
Journalist and creator of the Shell Game podcast
Shell Game
Episode: The Confabulation Machine ft. Evan Ratliff of Shell Game | Invisible Machines Podcast
Marina Nitze
Chief Technology Officer, former US Digital Service contributor, co-founder of Layer Aleph, co-author of Crisis Engineering
Layer Aleph / US Digital Service
Episode: Crisis Is Your Opening | Marina Nitze | Invisible Machines
Sebastian Mallaby
Financial historian and author of The Infinity Machine
The Infinity Machine (Author)
Episode: Inside The Infinity Machine ft Sebastian Mallaby
Jennifer Pahlka
Author of Recoding America and founder/former executive director of Code for America
Code for America; Recoding America
Episode: Friction Is the Feature with Jennifer Pahlka | Invisible Machines S7E5
Avi Goldfarb
Rotman Chair of AI and Health Care at the University of Toronto, co-author of Prediction Machines
University of Toronto/Prediction Machines
Episode: AI Brings Cheap Prediction & Expensive Change ft Avi Goldfarb | Invisible Machines Podcast
Joshua Gans
Economist and co-author of "Prediction Machines"
University of Toronto
Episode: What AI as Cheap Prediction Means for Enterprise ft Joshua Gans | Invisible Machines Podcast
Joe DosSantos
Vice President of Enterprise Data and Analytics at Workday
Workday
Episode: Why Canonical Knowledge Is the Foundation for Enterprise AI ft Joe DosSantos, VP at Workday
Ben Goertzel
Prominent figure in AI and the founder of SingularityNET, advocating for decentralized AI systems.
SingularityNET
Episode: Ben Goertzel on the Decentralization of AI | Invisible Machines S7E1

Hosts

Josh Tyson
Host and contributing editor at UX Magazine; Contributing editor; co-author of Age Of Invisible Machines; focuses on AI, design, and policy intersections.
Robb Wilson
CEO and Co-Founder of OneReach.ai; co-host and interview lead; focuses on AI agents, enterprise automation, and practical AI deployment.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • UX and AI

    UX is at the frontier of how we evolve the practical use of AI, and this podcast delves into that human and AI relationship like no other. It’s a breath of fresh air and a fountainhead of deep and knowledgeable thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disembodied Poet
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun podcast full of AI insights

    As a person who doesn’t work in tech but wants to stay updated with all the news, I find Invisible Machines a really great source for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmytro_Kosmina
    Ukraine3 years ago
  • Great conversations, cool guests

    I found it to be a treasure trove of insights and knowledge. I would wholeheartedly recommend this podcast to both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the UX field, AI, AGI, GenAI. It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of user experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maryncko
    Ukraine3 years ago
  • Good podcast

    Very interesting, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OriGame1906
    Ukraine3 years ago
  • Makes you think 🧠

    So it's worth listening to way more than many other podcasts. I am biased. 😏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivan Karpan
    Ukraine3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and practical perspectives on AI adoption in business
UX and AI insights are approachable without dumbing down complex ideas
Listeners appreciate natural, conversational interview style with deep expertise

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Inside The Infinity Machine ft Sebastian Mallaby
Q: Sebastian, what sets Demis Hassabis apart from other leaders in AI?
He blends rigorous scientific achievement with entrepreneurial leadership and a deep, long-term commitment to breakthroughs, not just incremental progress, which has helped DeepMind push the field forward even in highly competitive moments.
Marc Hijink, author of Focus: The ASML Way | Invisible Machines Podcast
Q: Has ASML always been pursuing more precision, or are they figuring out how to create the necessary precision with available technology?
ASML employs a combination of strategies focusing on both linear shrinking for more transistor density and advances in three-dimensional chip packaging.
Controlling AI Chaos with Agent Runtimes
Q: Why should an organization consider building their own runtime?
Building your own runtime may not be necessary unless your goal is to sell runtimes; it's often more efficient to use existing solutions to focus on automating processes instead.
Controlling AI Chaos with Agent Runtimes
Q: What problems are business leaders facing that a runtime exists to create feasibility around?
Business leaders face challenges with the complexity of integrating various technologies and objectives, which agent runtimes can help simplify by providing a holistic solution for AI operations.
You Can’t Fake “AI-First"
Q: How important is it for leaders to understand AI and data?
Leaders must understand AI and data as they directly impact decision-making and automate complex systems in the organization.

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A forward-looking discussion hub focused on agentic AI and its implications across government, enterprise, and product design. Episodes frequently explore how AI changes decision-making, governance, and organizational culture, with guests ranging from policymakers and economists to CTOs and AI researchers. Notable throughlines include the balance between safeguards and speed, the role of canonical knowledge and scaffolding for AI systems, and the evolving economics of cheap predictions, decentralized AI, and AI-enabled workflows. The format often pairs upbeat, conversational hosts with deeply technical or policy-savvy guests to unpack practical implications, implementation challenges, and strategic opportunities for businesses adopting AI a... more

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