Act Like a Machine

Dr. Elijah Clark

Hosted by Dr. Elijah Clark (Air Force Veteran, Brand Consultant, AI and Marketing Professor, and former Forbes Journalist), this podcast dives into the dynamic world of brand marketing, AI and automation. Each episode offers a deep dive into how cutting-edge growth marketing and AI technologies are reshaping the landscape of modern business. Whether you're a business professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, or just curious about the future of business, this podcast is your gateway to understanding the impact of branding marketing, AI and automation in the business world.

Episodes

  1. 10/24/2025

    AI Agents, Lawsuits & $15 Trillion: What Happens Next

    What if I told you that by 2027—just TWO YEARS from now—75% of companies will require AI proficiency tests in job interviews? And that HALF of those same companies will also test whether you can still think critically WITHOUT AI? Welcome to the paradox of our AI future. In this episode, we dive deep into Gartner's bombshell predictions from their 2025 IT Symposium in Orlando. These aren't distant sci-fi fantasies—they're carefully researched forecasts about what's coming in the next 24-36 months. And folks, it's wild. What You'll Discover: Why 90% of B2B purchases (that's $15 TRILLION) will be mediated by AI agents by 2028How "programmable money" will give AI economic agency to make financial decisions without human approvalWhy Gartner predicts 1,000+ AI-related lawsuits by 2026—from autonomous vehicle crashes to flawed medical AIThe $58 billion software market shakeup that's about to unlock customers from legacy systemsWhy 35% of countries will be "locked into" regional AI platforms, fragmenting the global digital economyWhat "Guardian Agents" are (spoiler: robots watching robots) and why we desperately need themHow corporations will spend $5+ billion on AI compliance alone—and why that number will keep growingBut here's the real question: Are we smart enough to manage this transformation without breaking everything? We break down the paradox: Companies want employees who are AI-proficient but also worried AI is destroying critical thinking. They're betting trillions on AI agents but bracing for lawsuits. They're promising faster service while building oversight systems because they don't trust their own tech. With insights from Pew Research showing 50% of Americans more concerned than excited about AI, and data revealing that 52% of workers fear for their job security, this isn't just a tech story—it's about ALL of us. Whether you're job hunting, running a business, or just trying to understand why your customer service is increasingly handled by bots, this episode gives you the roadmap for what's coming and—more importantly—what YOU can do about it. Timeline alert: We've got about two years to figure this out. No pressure.

    18 min

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About

Hosted by Dr. Elijah Clark (Air Force Veteran, Brand Consultant, AI and Marketing Professor, and former Forbes Journalist), this podcast dives into the dynamic world of brand marketing, AI and automation. Each episode offers a deep dive into how cutting-edge growth marketing and AI technologies are reshaping the landscape of modern business. Whether you're a business professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, or just curious about the future of business, this podcast is your gateway to understanding the impact of branding marketing, AI and automation in the business world.