Everyone Wants AI, Nobody Knows Why

<p>Recorded live at Pax8 Beyond EMEA 2026. David sits down with Libby McIlhany, Chief Product Officer at Pax8, the night before her innovation keynote. They cover the questions the industry has started asking out loud: who’s accountable when an AI agent goes rogue, how European businesses handle data sovereignty without their own compute, and whether token costs could become a long-term headache for small businesses that come to rely on agents.</p><p>Libby started out in tech as an engineer in San Francisco during the first dot-com boom, and she draws a direct line from “I need a website, but I don’t know why” to today’s AI rush. She also explains why she thinks fears about the “SaaSpocalypse” are overblown. And she makes a strong case to women in tech who hold back because they think everyone else is further ahead: <em>“Don’t ever think that someone knows more than you.”</em></p><p><br></p><p>WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344</p><p>Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click <a href="https://www.harveynash.co.uk/">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a> to learn more about our services.</p><p>The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist <a href="https://www.lemzi.com/home">⁠⁠Lemzi⁠⁠</a>.</p>