The AI Optimist

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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

Schmidt's Copy-and-Conquer Crashes into AI Copyright Reality Check
August 23, 2024

Everyone's talking about Eric Schmidt's Silicon Valley blunt video. Still, they need to include how it applies to AI and remember the artists' work is in these AI models for nothing.This episode is about how the AI industry's "copy and conquer" mentality

Weird rat, AI Fake Science - trust the what?
August 16, 2024

Once upon a time, we said, "trust the science," the method of finding answers.Then came this new study, rooted in the scientific method, carefully and cleverly outlining new research. It was peer-reviewed and approved for publication.It gave us this rat w

AI Search Shakeup: Your GEO Victory Blueprint
August 09, 2024

Mastering Generative Engine Optimization: A Guide to Getting Found in the AI EraFeeling like your content and business is lost in AI? "The AI Optimist podcast," is ranking well on Google, but when I searched for it on AI platforms like Perplexity, it was

AI's First Copyright: Behind the Breakthrough
August 02, 2024

The first AI copyright in the world goes to a Chinese AI artist, and nobody talks about it or likely even knows about it.Recognizing the importance and direction of human beings with Generative AI seems evident to those who use it. Why do courts throughou