Episodes

  • Model Hype, Dirty Data, and Workflow Automation

    Model Hype, Dirty Data, and Workflow Automation
    Jul 10 2026
    Jonathan Harris cuts through Model Hype, Dirty Data, Workflow Automation, and AI Governance in this 45-minute Turing’s Torch: Artificial Intelligence Weekly briefing. What matters is simple: what is useful, what is undercooked, and who carries the risk once the demo glow wears off. Expect plain-English context on power, money, data, labour and control, with the usual vendor fireworks left outside where they belong.
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    25 mins
  • AI Agent Skills and Model Hype

    AI Agent Skills and Model Hype
    Jul 3 2026
    What matters is discerning the practical utility of AI advancements from the prevailing hype. Jonathan Harris examines how new AI models and agent skills are being implemented, often revealing that the real challenge lies in the surrounding infrastructure and governance, not just the core technology. This week explores the tension between convenience and control, the complexities of decentralised AI, and the critical need for robust data engineering and benchmark hygiene to ensure genuine capability.
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    24 mins
  • MCP and Agent Skills, Retail Edge AI, and Workflow Automation

    MCP and Agent Skills, Retail Edge AI, and Workflow Automation
    Jun 26 2026
    Jonathan Harris cuts through MCP and Agent Skills, Retail Edge AI, Workflow Automation, and AI Governance in this 45-minute Turing’s Torch: Artificial Intelligence Weekly briefing. What matters is simple: what is useful, what is undercooked, and who carries the risk once the demo glow wears off. Expect plain-English context on power, money, data, labour and control, with the usual vendor fireworks left outside where they belong.
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    23 mins
  • Agentic AI and Vendor Lock-in

    Agentic AI and Vendor Lock-in
    Jun 19 2026
    What matters is understanding the practical implications of AI systems that act autonomously. Jonathan Harris examines how generative AI in planning and finance, alongside vendor partnerships, creates risks of lock-in and accountability issues. We separate genuine progress from the noise, especially concerning agentic AI which moves from advice to action, demanding robust governance and human oversight, not just technical solutions. The episode covers the real costs and consequences of deploying AI in core functions.
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    17 mins
  • Agentic AI, Workflow Automation, and AI Governance

    Agentic AI, Workflow Automation, and AI Governance
    Jun 5 2026
    Jonathan Harris cuts through Agentic AI, Workflow Automation, AI Governance, and AI Costs in this 45-minute Turing’s Torch: Artificial Intelligence Weekly briefing. The point is not to cheer every announcement from the pavement. It is to work out what is useful, what is undercooked, and who carries the risk once the demo glow wears off. Expect plain-English context on power, money, data, labour and control, with the usual vendor fireworks left outside where they belong.
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    24 mins
  • AI Agents, Ads, and Audit Trails

    AI Agents, Ads, and Audit Trails
    May 29 2026
    Jonathan Harris looks beyond the hype to examine AI's quiet shifts. This week, we assess how conversational AIs can subtly inject advertising, the challenges of turning assistants into autonomous agents, and the practical importance of benchmarks for scaling AI. It's about the plumbing, not the fireworks, and understanding the real-world implications for trust, regulation, and who ultimately controls these systems.
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    13 mins
  • Model Hype, Workflow Automation, and AI Governance

    Model Hype, Workflow Automation, and AI Governance
    May 22 2026
    Jonathan Harris cuts through Model Hype, Workflow Automation, AI Governance, and AI Costs in this 60-minute Turing’s Torch: Artificial Intelligence Weekly briefing. The point is not to cheer every announcement from the pavement. It is to work out what is useful, what is undercooked, and who carries the risk once the demo glow wears off. Expect plain-English context on power, money, data, labour and control, with the usual vendor fireworks left outside where they belong.
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    16 mins