
Where AI Meets the Real World of Work

AI at Work is hosted by Elijah Szasz (CEO of SPARK6) and Kevin Williams (CEO of Ascend Labs). Each week delivers actionable insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs today, and how you can use it to advance your career. We unpack real-world tools, automation workflows, and emerging roles so you can stop chasing hype and start using AI to get things done. Whether you’re an individual contributor, team lead, or business owner, we show you what to build, what to ask for, and what to look for in a workplace moving at machine-speed.
The AI industry loves throwing around the word ‘agents,’ but most teams are still stuck in basic prompting mode. Kevin and Eli cut through the semantic noise to reveal what actually matters: sophisticated automation is now accessible through natural language, not technical configuration.
In this episode, they explore the practical reality of moving from one-off prompts to systematic workflows, why the ‘agent’ versus ‘automation’ debate misses the point, and how natural language interfaces are removing technical barriers that used to require specialized workflow knowledge.
Key topics covered:
✅ Why most people are still just prompting instead of building workflows
✅ How natural language makes complex automation accessible
✅ The practical difference between projects, automations, and agents
✅ Real examples of workflow automation without technical expertise
✅ Why focusing on results beats debating terminology
✅ Moving from ChatGPT tabs to systematic AI integration
This isn’t about the latest AI hype – it’s about practical transformation that works Monday morning.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 — Future of AI and robotics discussion
08:16 — Current state of enterprise AI adoption
16:30 — Job displacement and economic impact
25:40 — Moving beyond basic prompting
35:20 — Context and platform lock-in
42:30 — Agents vs automations semantics
52:00 — OpenAI agents vs Claude workflows
58:30 — Real-world automation examples
Show Notes & Links: https://www.spark6.com/podcast
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