"Agentic AI" is the buzzword of the moment. But how many people fully understand what it really means—or how it will change learning and work? Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Chief AI Strategist at the Learning & Performance Institute and founder of Mehtadology AI, joins John Helmer to unpack the hype and explore the practical realities of AI agents, workflow re-engineering, and the emerging skills ecosystem in learning and development.
00:00 - Start
01:51 - Intro
03:52 - AI strategist role with LPI
08:33 - What are AI agents?
12:41 - Is agentic AI tech widely available yet?
23:25 - What skills do L&D need to use Agentic AI?
29:25 - How Dr Mehta uses AI agents in his business
34:54 - Workflow re-engineering
40:14 - AI negatives Q&A: cost-cutting, slop, bias and AI armageddon
50:16 - How AI reshapes the L&D ecosystem
56:51 - End
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