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Hosted by Jennifer Strong, SHIFT is a weekly podcast taking a closer look at the far-reaching impact of automation on our daily lives.

From policy to process, we seek to understand how lives are changing alongside rapid breakthroughs in frontier technologies and artificial intelligence. Join us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this reshaped reality.

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Each day more than 11,000 people in the US turn 65 years old. It adds up to more than 4,000,000 people a year, and the labor force that serves them is struggling to keep up with that demand - a problem that’s unlikely to go away anytime soon. 

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Lately, it feels like you can’t go more than a few minutes without hearing someone talk about AI agents, and there’s a very good reason for that. Agents are doing more work, more quickly and in more places, and we’ve developed ways to help them retai... more

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How to handle cybersecurity challenges posed by AI agents is about the hottest security topic going at the moment. If you’re wondering why that is, it’s because agents are built to take action - to do things on our behalf - and that challenges a core... more

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How much do we know about the way organizations are adopting agentic AI, and what it means for the human employees working alongside?  Our friends at The MIT Sloan Management Review did a deep dive on these questions and several more late last year, ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Ransbotham
Professor of analytics at Boston College; editor for MIT Sloan Management Review AI Initiative
Boston College; MIT Sloan Management Review AI Initiative
Episode: What it Means to Work Alongside AI Agents
Joel Lange
Executive Vice President and General Manager at Dow Jones Risk and Research
Dow Jones
Episode: AI, Risk, and the Future of Compliance
Hilke Schellmann
Associate Professor of Journalism and author focusing on AI in hiring
Episode: Hired by an Algorithm
Jeff Wilser
Freelance journalist covering AI; host of the podcast AI Curious.
Episode: Tech Trends to Watch in 2026
Charlotte Jee
News editor at MIT Technology Review focusing on AI.
MIT Technology Review
Episode: Tech Trends to Watch in 2026
Robert McMillan
Cybersecurity reporter at The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Tech Trends to Watch in 2026
Margot Edelman
Global Technology Practice Lead for Edelman, world's largest PR firm with a focus on technology.
Edelman
Episode: Without Trust, Innovation Stalls
Daniela Rus
Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT
MIT
Episode: How to Build AI for the Physical World
Vamsi Boppana
Senior Vice President for AI at AMD
AMD
Episode: Shaping the Future of Intelligence

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Jennifer Strong
Host who focuses on the impact of automation and technology on society.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • "Exceptional AI podcast

    "Exceptional AI podcast—insightful discussions, diverse topics, and clear explanations. A must-listen for anyone interested in cutting-edge technology."

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sherry J. Pierce
    United States2 years ago
  • An engaging AI podcast

    "An engaging AI podcast! Insightful discussions, diverse topics, and clear explanations make it a must-listen. Each episode offers valuable perspectives and keeps me coming back for more."

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nelson P. Ocasio
    United States2 years ago
  • "So impressed. “

    Everyone is human…everyone deserves to be heard.” The world needs more of this kind of show!"

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronald M. Henson
    United States2 years ago
  • "Best new podcast I discovered

    Really enjoy the unique stories and perspectives - perfect listening length."

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kit S. Hamm
    United States2 years ago
  • Love your podcast Jennifer!

    Thanks for so many insightful episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fbitdv
    Spain2 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging discussions and insightful perspectives on automation and AI.
Many refer to it as informative and entertaining, emphasizing its relevance to current technological debates.
Some critiques mention occasional unfocused content, but the overall reception remains highly positive.

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What it Means to Work Alongside AI Agents
Q: How many people did you talk to in the survey, and what was the scope of the study?
The study included 2,000 to 3,000 survey responses with about a dozen interviews for color, spanning a global sample but focusing on patterns rather than single-country snapshots.
Finding and Financing Critical Minerals
Q: Is there something about your work that would surprise people?
Yes, the combination of AI technology and old school industries is innovating the process of finding critical minerals.
Finding and Financing Critical Minerals
Q: Can the US build its way out of this?
Yes, with bipartisan support and governmental focus, the industry can transform to lessen China's dominance.
AI, Risk, and the Future of Compliance
Q: How much has compliance workflows changed in the last five years?
There have been significant changes, particularly with AI helping reduce false positives and improving the precision of matching.
AI, Risk, and the Future of Compliance
Q: What are we talking about when we discuss risk and compliance?
It's a broad topic focusing on helping banks and corporations identify high-risk entities amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHIFT

What is SHIFT about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the transformative effects of automation and artificial intelligence, this podcast examines how these technologies are reshaping our daily lives, policies, and business processes. Through engaging discussions with experts from various fields, the series highlights both the challenges and opportunities posed by rapid advancements in technology. Notable themes include the intricate relationship between trust and innovation in AI, the psychological impacts of chatbots, and the integration of AI with healthcare and legal industries, among others. The format notably includes insights from leading figures in technology and public relations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the future of work and technology's socie... more

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1. Sam Ransbotham
2. Joel Lange
3. Hilke Schellmann
4. Jeff Wilser
5. Charlotte Jee
6. Robert McMillan
7. Margot Edelman
8. Daniela Rus

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