<p>In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. </p><p><br></p><p>News stories covered in this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>• It’s 2026. Can Your AI spell ROI? https://ceoworld.biz/2026/02/08/its-2026-can-your-ai-spell-roi/ </p><p>• OpenAI&#39;s acquisition of OpenClaw signals the beginning of the end of the ChatGPT era https://venturebeat.com/technology/openais-acquisition-of-openclaw-signals-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the </p><p>• Digital Employees, AI Bootcamps: America&#39;s Oldest Bank Is Spending Billions on Tech https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/digital-employees-ai-bootcamps-americas-oldest-bank-spends-billions-on-tech.html </p><p>• Why trust is key with synthetic data in the agentic era https://www.fastcompany.com/91424016/why-trust-is-key-with-synthetic-data-in-the-agentic-era </p><p>• House bill seeks AI workforce tax credits, agency-led outreach https://fedscoop.com/ai-workforce-tax-credit-house-bill/ </p><p><br></p><p>Visit us on our socials:</p><p>🦾 Get started with SS&amp;C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU</p><p>🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp</p><p>✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G</p><p>🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz</p><p>📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf</p><p>💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP</p><p>🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX</p><p><br></p><p>To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!</p>