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The AI with Maribel Lopez (AI with ML)Author: Maribel Lopez
The AI with Maribel Lopez podcast interviews leading thinkers, experts and innovators on the latest trends in Artificial intelligence areas such as agentic AI, generative AI, AI security, AI ethics and governance. Maribel Lopez is a technology industry analyst, keynote speaker and founder of the Data For Betterment Foundation and Lopez Research. The podcast shares advice, strategies and techniques on how to use AI solutions such as conversational AI, computer vision and automation to make businesses more efficient. New episodes are released every week on Wednesdays. Language: en-us Genres: Mathematics, Science, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Agentic AI Beyond the Hype: How Banks Are Actually Deploying It
Episode 69
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
KeywordsAI, agentic AI, Work Fusion, RPA, intelligent automation, compliance, machine learning, LLMs, automation, enterprise technologyEpisode SummaryAgentic AI dominated industry conversation in 2025. But in 2026, enterprise leaders are asking a harder question: How do we deploy AI agents safely, accurately, and in production environments?In this episode, Maribel Lopez speaks with Peter Cousins, CTO of WorkFusion a UiPath company, about how AI agents evolved from RPA and intelligent automation into production-ready “digital workers.” The discussion focuses on regulated industries, where explainability, auditability, and risk controls matter as much as automation gains.Rather than hype, this conversation explores what it takes to operationalize AI agents: governance frameworks, confidence thresholds, human oversight, and model risk management.Sound Bites"2025 was the big agentic AI year.""You can't just throw it in and it's good to go.""It's been great talking to you."Chapters00:00Introduction to Agentic AI and Work Fusion02:00Transitioning from RPA to AI Agents04:38Operationalizing AI Agents in Business09:21Navigating the Hype of Agentic AI12:04The Role of LLMs in Regulated Environments14:47Multi-Agent Orchestration and Collaboration17:21Improving AI Agents through Learning21:01The Importance of Non-Human Identity in AI24:06Closing Thoughts on Adopting Agentic AI
