The AI Optimist

The AI Optimist


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Busting open the AI Adoption Gridlock: 'We Only Win When You Win' Company Rewrites the Rules
November 01, 2024

AI adoption, especially at the enterprise level, is stuck in neutral.Tons of promise, and challenges - how can we all align AI incentives with our customers, when we don’t know what the next 2 years will bring.We're thinking about AI adoption all wrong, o

AI Eats Software: Tiny AI Agents Easily Beat Big AI
October 25, 2024

We're thinking about AI all wrong, and I'm going to tell you why.While Silicon Valley buzzes about billion-dollar AI valuations and enterprises rush to "AI-enable" their legacy software, they're missing something fundamental: AI isn't just another tool in

AI Replicas Take Off: 24/7 Digital Connection
October 18, 2024

Imagine waking up one day with a complete blank slate - no memories, no sense of who you are or where you've been. That's exactly what happened to Dan Thomson, CEO of Sensay.io, when a brutal concussion robbed him of two entire days of his life.This jarri

OpenAI's $5B Burn vs. Fathom's $2M Customer Love: AI Startups profit beyond Hype
October 11, 2024

The billionaire AI game is on, with OpenAI scoring $6 billion while burning $5 billion.faster than a Tesla on ludicrous mode.In the other corner, Fathom, a scrappy upstart that's actually, you know, making money. The kind you should listen to, based on bu

AGI: The Emperor's New Code isn't as Smart as my Dog
October 04, 2024

With all the hype about AI, it feels like being in a sci-fi movie where the robots are taking over, or more likely Big Tech? Thats part of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) pitch!It's like we're all waiting for Skynet to become self-aware, but our cu

The Darwinian Leap: From Basic to Brilliant AI Agents - Lightning Fast Efficiency
September 27, 2024

Forget the ChatGPT hype. Forget the endless debates about AGI. Meet a true visionary in the tech world, Massoud Alibakhsh, CEO and co-founder of Omadeus.Massoud's here to tell us why we've been looking at AI all wrong, and how a simple shift in perspectiv

LinkedIn's Fake Followers: How 25% AI Bots are Flooding Your Feed
September 20, 2024

Once upon a time, LinkedIn promised to be the professional's haven, a digital space where careers flourish, forging meaningful connections.Fast forward to today, and its a new stark reality: the platform is a breeding ground for artificial engagement and

Better AI Meetings: Fathom's Startup Failures and Feedback to #1
September 13, 2024

In the world of AI-powered meeting solutions, one name stands out: Fathom. Founded by serial entrepreneur Richard White, Fathom has quickly risen to become the #1 AI note-taking service.How did this journey begin, and what lessons can entrepreneurs and sm

Deepfake Political Mania: Regulatory Overkill vs. Free Speech?
September 06, 2024

Are deep fake political videos The Ultimate Threat and California's upcoming legislation, The Cure? Welcome to the funhouse mirror of modern democracy, where reality is negotiable, and your eyes and ears might lie. Listen and ask yourself: Can you spot th

The Human Equation: AI Analytics plus Empathy Equals Growth
August 30, 2024

The Human Equation: How One Young Entrepreneur Blends Data and Empathy for Explosive GrowthIn the bustling world of startups and tech innovations, it's easy to get lost in the sea of data, algorithms, and AI-driven strategies.But what if the secret sauce