{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/698a586a68c8ed48f064998f/69c09750007cdcf83f904d43?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 3: Bonus Ep AI Already Changed… Again","description":"<p>Well… our last AI episode is already outdated 😅</p><p><br></p><p>So we’re back for a quick bonus chat on what’s changed in the last few weeks and why things suddenly feel like they’re moving at lightning speed.</p><p>We cover:</p><p><br></p><p>🤖 <strong>Claude Cowork and the rise of real AI agents</strong></p><p>Nat shares how she’s using it to automate tasks like renaming folders and even building EOFY workpapers in one prompt</p><p><br></p><p>⚡ <strong>From prompts to action</strong></p><p>This is the shift from “AI suggesting” to “AI actually doing”</p><p><br></p><p>👀 <strong>Why human oversight still matters</strong></p><p>(including when AI gets a little too confident…)</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 <strong>The explosion of new apps</strong></p><p>AI-first tools, startups trying to rival Xero, and why the space feels crowded right now</p><p><br></p><p>😵‍💫 <strong>The vibe in the industry</strong></p><p>Excitement, overwhelm, a bit of anxiety… and why accountants are still in a strong position</p><p><br></p><p>🛡️ <strong>Where the real opportunity is</strong></p><p>Governance, trust, and being the human in the loop</p><ul><li><br></li></ul><h3>💭 The takeaway?</h3><p><br></p><p>It’s changing fast.It’s a lot.</p><p>But this is the worst the tech will ever be… and there’s a huge opportunity if you lean in.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow, subscribe and share with an accountant who needs a space where the real conversations happen.</p><p><br></p><p>Send us your accounting industry tea and questions - hello@accountantsafterhours or DM on socials.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>&nbsp;(it’s where we have the most fun)&nbsp;</p><p>Like us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Watch and subscribe on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@AccountantsAfterHours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us individually on Instagram&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/natlenno\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@natlenno</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarahlawrancecfo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sarahlawranceCFO</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors Ignition who we both love and use in our businesses to automate proposals and streamline invoicing.&nbsp;Check them out&nbsp;<a href=\"https://ignitionapp.info/accountants-after-hours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Accounting Sisters"}