The Fear of Agentic AI: Losing Control or Gaining Leverage? | a Reflect Podcast by Ed Fassio

10/09/2025 15 min
The Fear of Agentic AI: Losing Control or Gaining Leverage? | a Reflect Podcast by Ed Fassio

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This episode of Reflect dives into the double-edged fear surrounding the rise of agentic AI: at the enterprise level, the panic is about security, governance, and control. At the personal level, the fear is career disruption—what happens when the machine can do your job? We unpack both sides, laying out how organizations can put real guardrails around AI systems and how individuals can transform uncertainty into leverage. The conversation also tackles the looming existential question: will AI inevitably slip beyond humanity’s control? The answers are candid, factual, and designed to give clarity where hype and fear often dominate.About Ed Fassio Ed Fassio is a global AI strategist who helps executive leaders and enterprises harness the Agentic Frontier of AI to transform business models, accelerate adoption, and unlock multimillion-dollar ROI. As a keynote speaker, educator, and advisor, he bridges visionary thinking with practical execution, empowering organizations to thrive in the age of intelligent automation. His professional experience includes roles at Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, Tata Consulting, Nextel Communications, and Purdue University. More info at www.ejfassio.com Send us a text Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES: https://www.reflectpodcast.com

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