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Shape of Tomorrow

Michael Ianni-Palarchio

A personal podcast that focuses on innovation, education and the impact on the future of all of things. Technology is one of the driving forces that are creating a time of exponential change and opportunities, and these podcasts are my reflecting and sharing to raise awareness and spark conversation amongst a broad base of listeners. Thanks for joining in on these important and exciting conversations. All thoughts in this podcast are my own and are not directly affiliated with where I work.

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Episode 150 - Apple’s Quiet Lessons in Strategy and...

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2025/09/12

Apple’s latest keynote wasn’t just about shiny devices or incremental updates. Beneath the headlines on new iPhones, AirPods, and ultra-thin designs lie signals about where technology is truly headed. In this episode of Shape of Tomorrow, I unpack what these subtle choices reveal about strategy, design, and the future of personal tech.Rather than chasing specs, Apple is shaping how technology blends into our daily lives, and what that means for leaders, innovators, and strategists. If you’re

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00:32:42

Episode 149 - From AI-Powered Browsing to Focused...

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2025/09/05

In this episode of Shape of Tomorrow, I explore two very different futures of technology. First, I dive into Comet, the AI-powered browser that turns online work into a true conversation with an intelligent partner. Then, I reflect on reMarkable’s new Paper Pro Move, a pocket-sized e-ink tablet that champions focus and the craft of writing. Together, they reveal a fascinating contrast between speed through AI and the space to think.

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00:23:51

Episode 148 - When AI Joins the Classroom and Your...

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2025/08/29

In this episode, I explore two powerful signals shaping the future of education and work. First, I look at Simon Fraser University’s bold experiment in co-teaching with an expressive AI persona and reflect on what it means for pedagogy in K-12 classrooms. Then I turn to a tool many of us have used for years, Microsoft Excel, and share how Copilot integration is transforming it from a static spreadsheet into an intelligent collaborator. Together, these stories show how AI is moving from theory into

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00:32:04

Episode 147 - AI Pilots, Hype Cycles, and the Lessons...

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2025/08/22

In this week’s Shape of Tomorrow podcast, I explore two themes that are shaping the conversation around innovation. The first comes from a striking MIT study on AI pilots that has sparked debate in boardrooms everywhere. The second takes us back to the promises of 3D printing and what its unexpected journey teaches us about how technology evolves. Together, these reflections open up important lessons for leaders navigating uncertainty.

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00:23:48

Episode 146 - Hospitals Without Walls, Work Without...

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2025/08/15

In this episode, I explore two powerful signals shaping the future, from radical breakthroughs in AI-driven healthcare to the shifting realities of how and where we work. Along the way, I challenge conventional thinking, share insights leaders can’t afford to miss, and reveal why the decisions being made today will define the winners of tomorrow.

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00:29:08

Episode 145 - AI’s Most Pivotal Week of 2025

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2025/08/08

In today’s episode of Shape of Tomorrow, I explore what may be the most important week in AI so far this year. Three game-changing announcements arrived almost back-to-back: OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT-5 with a major leap in reasoning, accuracy, and adaptability; their surprise release of open-weight GPT-OSS models that could transform how organizations build AI solutions; and Google’s introduction of an AI tutor inside Gemini that may redefine the future of AI in education. I share my early hands-on

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00:25:58

Episode 144 - Study. Swiss. Shift.

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2025/08/01

In this episode, I explore how ChatGPT’s new Study Mode is quietly dismantling the old model of education and what it means for the future of schools, teachers, and learning itself. Then I take you deep into Switzerland’s bold move to build a sovereign LLM, why it matters, what it signals, and how it might reshape AI as a public good. If you care about what comes next, this episode is for you.

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00:28:46

Episode 143 - Agents, Trust, and the Future of AI Work

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2025/07/25

This week, I unpack OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent and what it means for the future of productivity, strategy, and autonomous AI systems. Then I dive into AI Truism, a powerful governance framework to ensure trust, risk, and security management as AI becomes more agentic. It’s a fast-moving episode at the edge of innovation. Join me!

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00:27:39

Episode 142 - Promotions, Grok 4, and Humanity’s Last...

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2025/07/18

In this episode of Shape of Tomorrow, I’m unpacking some big shifts that signal where the future of work is headed. First, I dive into Amazon’s RBKS division and their new promotion policy that requires employees to demonstrate how they’re using AI to drive real results. It’s not just about using the latest tools, it’s about showing measurable impact.Then I take a look at Grok 4. It’s one of the most advanced AI models we’ve seen yet, and it raises important questions about capability, speed of

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00:25:07

Episode 141 - Rethinking How We Learn, Browse, and Heal

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2025/07/11

In this episode, I’m diving into three breakthrough innovations that are reshaping how we study, how we navigate the web, and even how we approach surgery. From an AI study partner that goes far beyond just giving answers, to a bold new AI-powered browser, to the astonishing rise of autonomous surgical robotics, these stories made me stop and think about the future in a whole new way.Join me as I explore what’s on the horizon and what it could mean for all of us.

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00:35:49

Episode 140 - Decoding Decisions and Redesigning...

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2025/07/04

What if artificial intelligence could unlock the secrets of human decision-making and even predict your choices before you make them? In this milestone episode, Michael Ianni-Palarchio invites you into the fascinating world of Centaur, a groundbreaking AI model designed to decode how we think, choose, and act. This powerful innovation has the potential to transform leadership, decision-making, and strategy in ways few have imagined.In the second segment, Michael challenges long-held assumptions

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00:23:44

Episode 139 - Glasses, Search, and Synthetic Voices:...

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2025/06/27

In this episode, I unpack two fascinating developments from major tech players: one that’s redefining what AI wearables can do, and another that could reshape how we search. Then I turn to a breakthrough in mobile voice generation and why I think it’s more than just a novelty. Quick, thoughtful, and packed with insights I think you’ll find valuable.

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00:23:54

Episode 138 - When Robotics Grew Up and Revenue Got...

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2025/06/20

This week, I explore what I’m calling the moment robotics grew up. From Tesla’s measured approach to launching robo-taxis, to Foxconn building a fully automated AI factory, to SoftBank’s audacious $1 trillion AI industrial complex—these stories signal a shift from hype to reality. In the second half, I look into how the smartest leaders are creating entirely new revenue streams by turning digital transformation, knowledge, and strategic partnerships into growth engines. It’s a conversation about

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00:23:37

Episode 137 - Thinking Machines, Smarter Projects,...

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2025/06/13

Thinking Machines, Smarter Projects, and Apple’s Liquid LeapIn this episode, Michael Ianni-Palarchio explores three pivotal shifts shaping the future of tech. First, a brain-inspired machine with no operating system or storage quietly goes live in a U.S. nuclear lab. Next, OpenAI supercharges ChatGPT Projects—turning AI into a true collaborative partner. Finally, Apple unveils its most dramatic UI shift in years with Liquid Glass and VisionOS 2, redefining spatial computing.

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00:31:58

Episode 136 - Autofocus Disruption & The Rise of the...

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2025/06/06

In this week’s episode, we start with a surprising innovation that’s not from Silicon Valley, but from the eyewear industry—a new pair of autofocus glasses that may upend a $200 billion market. Forget smart glasses loaded with tech; this is vision correction reimagined. Then we shift gears to explore the seismic shift happening in the workplace. Michael introduces the “Prototype Class” of employees—non-technical professionals now empowered by AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to rapidly

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00:13:58

Episode 135 - Building Canada’s AI Future from the...

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2025/05/30

In this episode, I explore Bell Canada’s ambitious new AI Fabric initiative—a massive investment in clean, sovereign AI infrastructure. It’s a story about power, policy, and positioning Canada to shape its own AI future from the ground up.

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00:21:53

Episode 134 - The End of the App: Designing for...

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2025/05/23

This week, I explored the quiet but profound shift underway: the slow death of the app and the dissolving of platforms. We’re moving from tapping icons to living in ambient, anticipatory experiences. It’s not about opening software anymore—it’s about closing gaps. If you care about design, tech, or strategy, this one’s for you.

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00:25:42

Episode 133 - ChatGPT at Work & in the Classroom

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2025/05/16

In this episode, I share how new ChatGPT integrations with platforms like SharePoint and Google Drive are reshaping productivity at work—offering real-time insights across systems in ways we’ve never seen before. Then, I dive into a fascinating global study that shows how ChatGPT is actually improving how students think, not just how fast they learn. Two powerful segments on the evolving role of AI in our everyday lives

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00:23:28

Episode 132 - From Moat to Mileage: Rethinking AI...

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2025/05/09

This week from Quebec City, I explore whether AI truly delivers long-term competitive advantage—or if it’s becoming just another road everyone travels. I also dive into a stunning new feature in Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro that lets you create full web apps from a simple sketch and narration. It’s not just powerful—it’s transformative.

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00:28:42

Episode 131 - From Shopping Bots to XR Futures: Three...

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2025/05/02

Welcome to Episode 131 of Shape of Tomorrow. I’m Michael, and today’s show is all signal, no noise.In this episode, I dive into three topics that, while distinct, are tightly connected by one central theme: strategic disruption. We begin with OpenAI’s new shopping feature—a seemingly small update that quietly upends the customer journey and reshapes e-commerce dynamics. I unpack why this matters more than it seems and what every retailer should be doing right now to stay relevant.Next, I introduce a

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