E166 - AI Agents at the Government Offices of Sweden - Magnus Enzell & Peter Nordström
In Episode 166 of the AIAW Podcast, we sit down with Magnus Enzell and Peter Nordström from the Government Offices of Sweden to explore one of the most forward-thinking public sector AI initiatives in Europe. Together, they’ve helped launch over 30 AI agents inside Sweden’s central government—digital assistants designed to support civil servants with document handling, data processing, and smarter decision-making.We discuss the real-world impact of these agents, the lessons learned from deploying AI in a policy-heavy environment, and the balance between innovation, ethics, and trust in the public sector. From boosting daily efficiency to reshaping the future of public service work, this episode offers a rare look behind the scenes of Sweden’s digital transformation strategy.What happens when governments start building their own AI agents? Tune in to find out.Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast
--------
2:17:12
--------
2:17:12
E165 - How to Build Autonomous AI Agents - Henrik Kniberg
In this Episode 165 of the AIAW Podcast, we are joined by Henrik Kniberg, an AI whisperer, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Abundly.ai, and author of Generative AI in a Nutshell, for a wide-ranging conversation about the transformative power of AI agents. With a background spanning Spotify, LEGO, and Mojang’s Minecraft, Henrik brings a rare blend of technical insight and human-centered thinking. We’ll explore his vision for Abundly.ai, how autonomous agents can boost productivity, creativity, and decision-making, and why he champions augmentation over automation. From agile AI development to the ethics of personal agency in an AI-driven world, this episode promises to be as thoughtful as it is inspiring. Don’t miss it.Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast
--------
2:28:50
--------
2:28:50
E164 - The Fifth Acceleration - Mathias Sundin
In Episode 164 of the AIAW Podcast, we’re joined by Mathias Sundin. He is a former Member of Parliament and Co-Founder of Warp News. He is joining us for a wide-ranging conversation on his upcoming book, The Fifth Acceleration and the societal transformations AI may unleash. We explore why Sweden is falling behind in AI adoption and literacy, the bold idea of free AI access for all citizens, and how public discourse around AI, including political controversies, shapes national momentum. Mathias unpacks how AI could accelerate human potential through what he calls “Practice Levels,” and shares his vision for a future where AGI, if guided ethically, empowers people rather than replacing them. Join us for an honest, forward-looking episode at the intersection of policy, optimism, and technological disruption.Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast
--------
2:19:53
--------
2:19:53
E163 - Reliable AI systems at scale - Göran Sandahl
In Episode 162 of the AIAW Podcast, we’re joined by Göran Sandahl, Co-Founder of Opper AI, to explore the future of building reliable AI systems at scale. Göran shares his journey from observability engineering to co-founding Opper AI, a company tackling one of the most urgent challenges in enterprise AI: making LLM-based features predictable, testable, and production-ready.We dive into Opper’s structured API approach, the strategic vision behind their recent acquisition of FinetuneDB, and how combining dynamic prompt engineering with fine-tuning workflows strengthens reliability in AI agents. Along the way, we unpack the nuances of context engineering vs. prompt engineering, debate whether open-source AI models will gain or lose momentum, and examine how enterprise AI and data sovereignty shape the path to trustworthy integrations.From “specification-first” design to real-time tracing, Göran offers a sharp look at the skills developers will need in the AI era—and how to build systems that don’t just work, but can be trusted. A forward-looking conversation on what it takes to create harmony between humans and machines, one integration at a time.Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast
--------
2:09:20
--------
2:09:20
E162 - Bridging US-SWE AI Ecosystems - Minna Sandberg
In Episode 162 of the AIAW Podcast, we sit down with Minna Sandberg, Founder & CEO of Swenode.ai, for a deep-dive into how Sweden can strengthen its position in applied AI by building meaningful bridges with Silicon Valley. We explore the mission behind Swenode.ai and its role in enabling collaboration between Swedish startups, industry leaders, and the global tech ecosystem. Minna shares reflections on the cultural and structural contrasts between Sweden and the U.S. when it comes to AI innovation, the growing importance of “Physical & Industrial AI,” and what it takes to unlock real-world value from cutting-edge technologies. We also touch on Swenode.ai’s strategic collaboration with NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, how to spot high-potential AI startups, and why diversity, ethics, and public trust will define the future of AI adoption. A thoughtful and timely conversation on building not just AI systems, but the ecosystems and values around them.Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast
The Artificial Intelligence After Work (AIAW) podcast is a weekly live streamed long format conversation aiming to demystify data innovation and AI, as well as their impact to future business and society by bringing the listeners close to the challenges that AI practitioners aim to solve today. The case-study, industry-by-industry, human-focused, and guest personal angle on the topic approach makes the podcast educational, emotional, engaging, and entertaining to all who are interested in learning more about AI, the future developments in the area, or simply getting exposed to variety of topics from practitioners and experts with first-hand industry experience and knowledge in the topic of the day. Hosts: Anders Arpteg & Henrik Göthberg. Program Manager: Goran Cvetanovski
Sverige