AI Today (Audio)

AI Today (Aired 05-06-26) The employee you never hired: inside the rise of AI agents and the new enterprise security crisis

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau explores the rapid rise of AI agents inside modern enterprises and why many organizations are deploying autonomous systems faster than they can govern them. No longer limited to chatbots or assistants, today’s AI agents can access emails, databases, payment systems, and operational workflows while making decisions with minimal human oversight.

AI Today (Aired 04-29-26) When markets move at machine speed: the power, risk, and reality of AI in finance

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau takes a deep dive into the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern financial markets where algorithms now execute the majority of trades at speeds far beyond human capability. What was once a human-driven system has evolved into a highly automated ecosystem where AI analyzes data, reacts to market signals, and makes decisions in microseconds.

AI Today (Aired 04-15-26) Between connection and illusion: how AI is reshaping human relationships

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau explores one of the most personal and complex frontiers of artificial intelligence: human relationships with AI companions. As millions of users engage daily with conversational AI systems, the line between tool and emotional connection is becoming increasingly blurred.

AI Today (Aired 04-08-26) When machines become extraordinary: the promise, the risk, and the responsibility of AI

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau explores one of the most defining questions of our time: what happens when machines begin to perform beyond human capability? From life-saving surgical robots to autonomous systems operating in high-risk environments, this episode examines both the extraordinary benefits and the profound risks of advanced AI and robotics.

AI Today (Aired 03-25-26) From workouts to intelligence: how AI is redefining fitness, nutrition, and performance

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badea explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the fitness industry from personalized training to nutrition optimization and business operations. What was once limited to elite athletes is now accessible to anyone through AI-powered coaching systems that adapt in real time. The episode breaks down how AI builds dynamic fitness profiles using personal data like training history, injuries, and recovery patterns to create truly individualized programs.