The Biggest AI Risk Is Not Confronting It | Wayne, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

What if the biggest AI risk is refusing to confront how much work is about to change? In this conversation, Wayne shares a candid application-development perspective from a national security environment. He explains why agentic AI feels different from past waves of AI hype, how it can make skilled developers dramatically more productive, and why organizations need to treat AI as an accelerator that amplifies both good and bad practices. Topics covered: • Agentic AI Shift – Why today’s AI feels different from earlier waves of hype. • Developer Acceleration – How AI can dramatically increase productivity for skilled technical teams. • Amplified Practices – Why AI can multiply both strong workflows and weak habits. • First-Principles Thinking – Why teams need to rethink how work gets done instead of protecting old processes. • Learning Mindset – Why leaders should embrace AI while admitting no one has all the answers yet. Work Reborn is a Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions research initiative exploring how AI is transforming the modern workplace. 🎧 Explore how leaders are shaping the future of work through smarter technology, stronger strategy, and a more human-centered approach to innovation. #WorkReborn #AgenticAI #AIAdoption #FutureOfWork