E168 - AI Innovation at Central Bank of Sweden - Hugi Aegisberg
In this episode of the AIAW Podcast, we’re joined by Hugi Aegisberg, AI & Innovation Lead at the Central Bank of Sweden (Sveriges Riksbank), for a forward-looking conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of central banking. From rethinking monetary policy and financial stability to building public trust through open-source AI and digital assistants, Hugi shares practical insights from inside one of the world’s oldest financial institutions. We dive into Sweden’s approach to hybrid cloud, data sovereignty, ethical AI deployment, and what it means to empower every citizen with their own AI agents. A must-listen episode at the intersection of technology, public governance, and economic transformation. Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast
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E167 - Practical Limitations for Agentic Business Processes - Luka Crnkovic-Friis
In this episode, Luka Crnkovic-Friis, Head of AI/ML at King (Microsoft), joins us for a sharp, honest look at the real-world challenges of deploying agentic AI systems at scale. Drawing from his experience leading AI innovation at the company behind Candy Crush, Luka unpacks the practical bottlenecks of integrating reasoning models and autonomous agents into business processesfrom accuracy trade-offs and productivity pitfalls to the psychological complexities of human-AI collaboration. We explore the shift from System 1 to System 2 AI, the rising need for contextual understanding, and how Reinforcement Learning could unlock the next phase of enterprise automation. If you’re navigating LLMs, decision-making agents, or the evolving AI workplace, this is your must-listen guide to what’s possible—and what’s still holding us back. Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast
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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
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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
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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
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
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