Microsoft: 1.3B agents will work alongside humans by 2028

I sat down with Brian, CVP of Business Applications at Microsoft, to discuss the future of AI agents in the workplace. We explored how agents are transforming org charts into work charts, why every employee will become an "agent boss," and his advice for students and professionals on staying relevant in an AI-native world. Brian shares his personal AI magic moments and explains why the biggest challenge isn't the technology - it's understanding how to apply it to real business problems. Chapters 00:00 - What defines an AI agent 01:20 - One billion agents by 2028 02:31 - Hype versus reality in AI adoption 03:46 - Where to start with agents 05:18 - Top-down and bottom-up adoption 05:51 - Proven processes versus new capabilities 07:43 - How agents will change the org chart 08:51 - Becoming an agent boss 10:07 - Upskilling for the AI workforce 11:26 - Brian's first AI magic moment 13:23 - Avoiding tough conversations with AI 14:14 - Job displacement versus creation 16:42 - Work IQ and Fabric IQ 18:19 - Personal time versus productivity gains 19:38 - Advice for university graduates 22:03 - Unlearning inertia for AI adoption ⚙️FREE newsletter on AI tools https://bit.ly/digitalsamaritan-newsletter 🤙Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalsamaritan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalsamaritan Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImKushanK