In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack the real implications of agentic AI: systems that browse the web, make decisions, execute tasks, and continuously improve without constant human input.

They discuss real-world use cases, emerging risks, guardrails businesses must consider, and why agentic AI could fundamentally change how software, teams, and workflows operate.

If you’re curious about where AI is heading next—and how close we are to autonomous digital assistants—this conversation is essential listening.

Chapters:
(00:00) What Is Agentic AI and Why It Matters
(03:12) From Chatbots to Autonomous AI Agents
(07:45) Real Examples of AI Acting on Your Behalf
(12:30) When AI Spends Money Without Permission
(18:10) Human-in-the-Loop vs Full Autonomy
(23:40) Business Use Cases for AI Agents Today
(29:15) Why Guardrails and Policies Matter
(34:50) AI Agents vs Traditional Software Tools
(41:05) The Future of Agentic AI in Everyday Life
(47:30) Final Thoughts: Where This Is All Heading

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AI can generate answers instantly—but speed doesn’t guarantee accuracy or good judgment.

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore why trusting AI too quickly can create hidden risks. They discuss how confidence in AI outputs can be misleading, why context matters more than ever, and what responsibility leaders still carry when using AI to inform decisions.

This conversation is for anyone using AI to think, decide, or lead—and wants to avoid mistaking answers for understanding.

Episode Chapters:

• (0:00) AI answers vs. real understanding
• (0:06) Why confidence doesn’t equal correctness
• (0:12) The danger of context-free answers
• (0:18) When AI replaces judgment
• (0:24) Leadership responsibility in AI use
• (0:30) Using AI without losing accountability
• (0:36) Final takeaways on trust and technology

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AI is now embedded in how we work—but that doesn’t mean it’s being used intentionally.

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore how widespread AI adoption is changing decision-making, leadership, and responsibility. They unpack where AI truly adds value, where it quietly creates risk, and why defaulting to automation can weaken judgment instead of strengthening it.

This conversation is for anyone using AI in their work who wants to stay thoughtful, effective, and accountable—rather than just fast.

Episode Chapters:

• (0:00) AI is everywhere—now what?
• (0:07) When adoption moves faster than understanding
• (0:13) Using AI vs. defaulting to it
• (0:19) The hidden cost of AI shortcuts
• (0:25) Leadership responsibility in AI use
• (0:31) How to use AI intentionally
• (0:37) Final takeaways

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