In this groundbreaking episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson welcomes Michael Clark – The cognitive Economy strategist, founder, and an all-around trailblazer at the intersection of AI, human potential, and the next era of digital agents. Michael’s mission is to help individuals and organizations prepare for what’s coming next—and build it better. As a Data Scholar, Industry Advisor, Innovation & Digital Evangelist, and Architect of the Next Economy, Michael provides unparalleled insights and tools to navigate data, AI, and future technologies.
Join Emma and Michael as they unpack how we can responsibly design the systems that will shape our future, offering powerful perspectives on the evolving role of AI agents and the human responsibility behind data and design.In this episode, Emma and Michael delve into:
• The "Cognitive Economy": What led Michael to focus on this concept, what it represents, and what the average person needs to know about their data and its usage in this evolving landscape.
• Data as Fuel: With data being the fuel in an agent-powered world, how do we ensure these systems respect individual rights and remain trustworthy?
• Sovereign Data & Decentralized Identity: Michael's vision for the future of personal data ownership evolving alongside AI, including his groundbreaking decision to trademark "Data as an Asset."
• The AI Agent Shift: How agents and AI will fundamentally shift the way we work, learn, and live, exploring the delicate balance between automation and human accountability.• Responsible AI: The crucial role businesses play in shaping a responsible future with agents and AI, and the one principle Michael would embed into the DNA of every AI agent being built today.
• Agent Misconceptions & Future: Addressing the biggest misconceptions about AI agents, how close we are to truly autonomous personal agents, and the governance or ethical guardrails needed before mainstream adoption.
• Looking Ahead: What excites Michael most—and what worries him most—about where AI is headed in the next five years, and the one mindset or skill people should start developing today to prepare for the agent era.
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