Artificial Intelligence

AI isn’t just evolving, it’s starting to act. Drawing on the Governance Institute’s of Australia’s latest white paper, this episode unpacks what the research reveals about agentic AI, the governance lessons leaders can’t ignore, and the real risks when systems operate beyond human intent. From rogue agents to mounting cyber threats, we explore how organisations can harness AI’s potential while staying in control.

Agentic AI is a powerful technology with rapidly advanced capabilities in automation independent of direct human supervision. The fast pace and autonomous nature of agentic AI systems create the potential for organisations to produce significant increases in productivity and efficiency-enhancing improvements in the workplace.

Australians have taken to AI with enthusiasm. Despite widespread adoption, there’s a critical gap between capturing AI’s potential benefits and the realities of effective implementation. The 2025 AI Deployment and Governance Survey Report, conducted by Governance Institute of Australia, provides crucial insights into AI adoption, governance, and training across various sectors.

Governance Institute of Australia and the National Artificial Intelligence Centre have partnered to launch the white paper AI Ethics and Governance.

As more organisations use AI and it becomes embedded in many aspects of their operations, governance professionals need to consider how they might use AI to increase efficiency while ensuring there are appropriate governance controls in place.