Feb 26, 2026
In this episode, Niels
Brabandt speaks with Marcus Fontoura, Microsoft Technical Fellow
and author of Human Agency in a Digital World, about the future of
artificial intelligence and the enduring role of human
judgement.
Key topics include:
• Human agency in the age of artificial intelligence
• AI and job transformation versus job displacement
• Cloud computing as the foundation of modern AI
systems
• Energy consumption and sustainability of data centres
• 40/60 versus 10/90 strategic decisions
• Talent strategy in an era of automation
• The real role of quantum computing
Marcus Fontoura provides technical depth and strategic clarity,
while Niels Brabandt translates these insights into actionable
leadership implications for decision-makers in business.
This episode is essential listening for CEOs, senior executives,
board members, technology leaders and entrepreneurs navigating
digital transformation.
Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com
Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/
Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/
Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/