Quantum Computing Meets Agentic AI: Opportunity, Hype and “Woo Woo Quantum Consciousness”

What happens when quantum computing meets agentic AI? Could autonomous AI agents help accelerate quantum research and unlock the potential of quantum technology? And is quantum computing about to transform the future of artificial intelligence?

In this episode of Futurise, Rob is joined by Lori, co-founder of The Quantum Links Group, based out of Seattle, USA, to explore the emerging relationship between quantum computing, agentic AI, autonomous agents and quantum consciousness. From serious scientific and commercial possibilities to the more speculative world of “woo woo quantum consciousness”, the conversation examines where genuine opportunity ends and hype begins.

Quantum computing promises extraordinary processing power for highly complex problems, but practical, scalable applications remain limited. Agentic AI, meanwhile, is already moving from experimentation into real-world deployment — with autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, collaborating and completing complex tasks.

The discussion explores an important asymmetry: agentic AI may be able to help quantum computing progress more quickly, make quantum systems easier to use and accelerate the path towards practical applications. But quantum computing is unlikely to add significant value to mainstream agentic AI in the near future.

So, is the future quantum-powered AI — or will AI agents be the technology that helps quantum finally deliver on its promise?

A thought-provoking conversation about quantum technology, agentic AI, autonomous systems, emerging technology, scientific innovation and the reality behind the hype.

AI is creating new opportunities for estate agencies—but knowing where to start is often the hardest part.

In this episode of Futurise – AI for Business, Rob Price sits down with one of the early team behind Zoopla, Mal McCallion, who is now travelling the UK speaking with estate agencies about practical AI adoption.

The conversation goes beyond the hype to explore how AI is changing the day-to-day reality of running an estate agency. From generating property listings and managing enquiries to streamlining operations, improving customer experience and supporting negotiators, this episode focuses on the opportunities available today—not in five years' time.

They discuss why many SME businesses are still struggling to move beyond experimentation, what skills leaders need to develop, and how estate agencies can build confidence in adopting AI while preserving the trusted relationships that remain at the heart of the industry.

Whether you're an estate agency owner, branch manager, property professional or SME leader looking for practical lessons on AI adoption, this episode offers real-world insights you can apply immediately.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Where AI is delivering practical value in estate agencies today
• Why many SMEs remain stuck at the experimentation stage
• How AI is augmenting the work of estate agents, not simply replacing it
• The skills businesses need to make AI adoption successful
• Practical ways to improve productivity and customer experience
• What the next generation of AI-enabled estate agencies could look like

If you're responsible for leading an SME through AI adoption, this episode provides practical insights from someone working directly with estate agencies across the UK.

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As organisations move beyond AI experimentation and towards enterprise-wide adoption, one question has become increasingly important: what is the role of the board?

In this episode of Futurise – The AI for Business Podcast, Rob Price is joined by Karen Silverman, CEO of a leading West Coast board advisory firm, to explore how boards and executive teams should approach the rise of Agentic AI. Drawing on her experience advising organisations around the world, Karen shares practical insights into how directors can balance innovation with governance, manage risk without stifling progress, and make confident strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

The conversation explores the biggest decisions facing today's leadership teams, including whether to build or buy AI capabilities, how to navigate an increasingly crowded ecosystem of foundation models and AI platforms, the growing importance of sovereign AI and data residency, and how boards should think about measuring return on investment beyond traditional financial metrics.

One of the standout discussions focuses on the often-overlooked gap between board strategy and operational execution. While boards define ambition, it is middle management that must redesign work, lead organisational change and deliver outcomes. Karen discusses how successful organisations bridge this divide and why leadership alignment is becoming a critical differentiator.

Whether you're a board director, CEO, CIO, transformation leader or AI practitioner, this episode offers practical guidance on leading AI adoption with confidence, responsibility and long-term business value.

In this episode:

• The first conversations every board should have about Agentic AI
• Balancing experimentation with governance
• Bridging the gap between board strategy and operational execution
• Build, buy or partner? Making the right AI investment decisions
• AI models, platforms and what boards really need to understand
• Sovereign AI, regulation and global boardroom perspectives
• Measuring ROI and defining success for enterprise AI
• What separates organisations that will thrive from those that fall behind

If you're responsible for shaping your organisation's AI strategy, this episode provides an executive-level perspective on one of the most important business transformations of the decade.

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