I am in Adelaide! Let's go!

Everyone's talking about AI agents like they're some futuristic sci-fi concept. But here's what's actually happening right now: AI agents are already working in businesses everywhere, and they're nothing like what most people imagine. An AI agent isn't a robot. It's not a replacement employee. Think of it more like a digital teammate that can handle entire workflows without constant supervision. Here's a real example from Microsoft: Nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies are already using AI agents to handle repetitive tasks like sorting through emails, taking meeting notes during Teams calls, and managing calendars. One retail company deployed AI agents and saved over $2 million annually while cutting customer service call times down to 85 seconds. But here's where it gets interesting. The shift happening right now isn't just about automation. It's about what researchers are calling "augmented intelligence" where human creativity combines with AI's analytical power to achieve things neither could do alone. What AI agents actually do: They don't just follow scripts. Modern AI agents can reason through problems, access multiple systems, make decisions based on data, and even collaborate with other AI agents to complete complex tasks. One supply chain agent can predict inventory shortages while another negotiates with suppliers and a third generates executive summaries. They work 24/7 without breaks. While you sleep, an AI agent can be processing invoices, responding to customer inquiries, or preparing reports for your morning review. They learn and adapt. Unlike traditional software that does the exact same thing every time, AI agents adjust their approach based on what works and what doesn't. The uncomfortable truth nobody's talking about: Recent research surveyed 1,500 workers across 104 different occupations. The findings? Workers want AI to automate 46% of their tasks, but they're worried about three things: lack of trust in AI decisions (45% of workers), fear of job replacement (23%), and loss of human connection in their work (16%).

Hey Dean is back tomorrow! Can we get a time check from anyone that knows. @AI Advantage Team I have Tuesday 11th 5:30am Adelaide time.

I was home with the family today, trying to play catch-up after what’s been one of the busiest 90 days of my career. Reflecting on AI Advantage, I think what made my favorite event of my 30 years in this industry—is that it brought heart and soul into something that can often feel intimidating or purely technical. Every speaker brought something unique and special. Combine that with your energy, this killer community—and it was simply unforgettable. Reading hundreds of your comments today reminded me why Tony and I do this and just how much this meant to all of us. Thank you. 💙 But… we realized we weren’t quite finished yet. 😏 There were a few questions we didn’t get to—and a few lessons you still need to learn. So… we’re doing a surprise live session tomorrow! I’ve invited four incredible guests—including Dallas, the AI Surfer (yes, back by popular demand!)—to join me live in the studio, plus a few more surprises. Look out for a special link in your inbox tonight or in the morning. Can’t wait to see you there. 🚀

Imagine you’re on stage at the upcoming AI Advantage event for 60 seconds. You’ve been asked to share one practical way AI has changed how you work or lead. What would you share? 🤔 Something you automated? A new system you built? A mindset shift AI helped you see? Drop it below 👇 your insight might be exactly what someone else needs before the event.