The Business of AI
AI is our Business. Looking at how businesses are using AI to build services and tools, transforming organisations and delighting consumers. We explore the different types of businesses that are emerging and find out how they are using AI technology. UKAI is the trade association for AI businesses in the UK. The show is hosted Tim Flagg, AI entrepreneur and chief executive of UKAI. Featuring business leaders, policymakers, authors, politicians and entrepreneurs. Join us to learn how to build your AI business.
The Business of AI
15. Agentic AI & Societal Shifts: Balancing Speed, Ethics & Impact with Sagittal
In this episode, Tim welcomes Michael Smith, CEO of Sagittal AI, for a wide-ranging discussion on how agentic AI is reshaping business and society. Drawing parallels with the industrial revolution, Michael unpacks the scale and speed of today’s AI transformation and the urgent need for proactive, ethical frameworks to guide it.
They explore the dual forces at play: the commercial opportunities created by AI and the risk of exacerbating inequality if left unchecked. Michael shares how Sagittal is working at the intersection of enterprise enablement and societal responsibility, helping organisations navigate this evolving landscape with purpose and accountability.
This episode offers thoughtful insight into how businesses, governments, and industry leaders can shape an AI-driven future that’s both transformative and inclusive—if we act with intention.
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