Brian Vaughan and Jason Lu – two leading AI researchers at WWT – break down the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs), the rapid evolution of reasoning AI, and what it all means for businesses today. The discussion touches on DeepSeek's efficiency breakthroughs, the transition from simple pattern prediction to true reasoning, and the growing role of agentic AI in enterprise applications.

Deepfakes are getting smarter — is your security strategy keeping up? On this episode of The AI Proving Ground Podcast, cybersecurity veterans Kent Noyes and Chris Roberts expose the latest deepfake tactics used by cybercriminals, discuss real-world attacks that have cost companies millions, and share strategies for staying ahead of this AI-driven threat. They'll also unpack the regulatory landscape and the broader geopolitical stakes at play.

AI is evolving beyond simple prompts and responses. The future is agentic — AIs that think, act and collaborate to achieve complex goals without constant human guidance. But with this power comes new challenges in control, ethics and implementation. In this episode of The AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT's Marc DeSantis and Andy Weisman dive into the world of agentic frameworks — how they extend AI's capabilities, what it takes to build them, and why a human-in-the-loop approach is still essential.