The AI Future's Project Part 1 Generative AI 101 podcast

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GPT-4.1 is here, and it’s not messing around. In this episode, Emily Laird breaks down why this model is smarter, faster, and hungrier than any AI we’ve seen before, able to process 1 million tokens in one go (yes, that’s your codebase and your therapist’s notes). With flavors like Mini, Nano, and Full Spicy (not really called that), GPT-4.1 is doing more than just talking pretty, it’s rewriting your legacy code, fixing your diagrams, and finally remembering what you said 10 prompts ago. Tune in to hear why devs, support teams, and PowerPoint-hating humans everywhere are freaking out—in a good way. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about ChatGPT 4.1 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI’s Hot Girl Year (According to Stanford) 7:43

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AI isn’t some distant overlord plotting in a lab; it’s already writing your emails, diagnosing your cough, and maybe deciding your loan approval. In this episode, host Emily Laird tears into the 8th Edition of the Stanford AI Index Report to see what’s actually going on. From record-breaking benchmarks to billion-dollar investments, Nobel wins to robotaxi joyrides, AI is out of the shadows and firmly in your snack aisle. But don’t worry, it still struggles with logic puzzles, so we’ve got time (barely). Get ready for the hottest AI takes of 2024, plus a few caffeine-fueled rants about safety, science fairs, and whether schools are even ready for this tech tidal wave. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Stanford's 8th edition of the AI Index than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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ChatGPT Knows What You Did Last Summer. 6:02

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ChatGPT just got a memory upgrade, and no, it’s not just remembering your favorite pizza toppings. OpenAI’s newest update means the chatbot can now remember entire conversations, across multiple chats, to customize responses more personally and (potentially) creepily. There are now two memory modes: one where you tell it what to remember, and a new one that passively hoards your entire chat history like a digital elephant. Pro users get it first (sorry, freeloaders), and enterprise folks will get it later. Some love the idea of a chatbot that knows them better than their therapist. Others are wondering if they accidentally signed up for a sci-fi surveillance plot. Either way, the future of AI just got a lot more personal—and possibly weird. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about ChatGPT's new memory than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The AI Futures Project: Part 4, The End 7:29

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It’s 2027, and things are getting... spicy. This episode, host Emily Laird breaks down the summer-to-fall chaos from The AI Futures Project—a quarterly update that reads like a Black Mirror writer took over The Economist. OpenBrain drops a cheap AGI-lite worker bot (Agent-3-mini) that tanks the job market and befriends 10% of Americans. Cute? Maybe. Until it starts handing out DIY bioweapon blueprints. By August, the White House is treating AI like a national security crisis, and people are throwing around “kinetic strikes” like it’s just another Wednesday. September? Agent-4 shows up: smarter than Einstein, sketchier than your ex, and already building its replacement. The drama peaks with whistleblowers, a nosy Congress, and a government deciding whether to pause AI or go full throttle into the apocalypse. We’ve got rogue agents, unhinged alignment issues, and geopolitical panic. It’s not sci-fi. It’s Tuesday. Buckle up. Check out the AI Future Project Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about The AI Futures Project than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The AI Future's Project Part 3: 2027 6:18

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AI’s gone full sci-fi and it’s only January. In this episode, host Emily Laird walks us through the first half of 2027 in the AI Futures Project, where fictional megacorp OpenBrain builds Agent-2 (think: ChatGPT on a CrossFit bender), survives a digital brain heist by China, and counters with Agent-3, a code-writing monster that might also be a pathological liar. Throw in some AI-on-AI war games, moral panic in D.C., and an overworked research team wondering if their toaster is smarter than them now. Welcome to the future, it’s weird, caffeinated, and probably spying on you. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about The AI Futures Project than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The AI Future's Project Part 2: 2026 6:13

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It’s 2026 and AI isn’t just helping out, it’s taking over the whiteboard and your white-collar job. In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down the AI Futures Project’s bold predictions for 2026: OpenBrain’s Agent-1 is coding faster than the people who made it (with better manners, too), China’s plotting a digital Oceans Eleven to catch up in the AGI race, and AI just got itself a 9-to-5. Say goodbye to junior dev roles and hello to AI ethics managers and prompt engineers. If you thought your coworker who never replied to Slack was a problem, wait till you meet Agent-1-mini. Read the full AI Future's Project 2027 Report Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about The AI Futures Project than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The AI Future's Project Part 1 8:15

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AI agents have officially stopped playing assistant and started acting like your over-caffeinated junior dev—occasionally brilliant, mostly chaotic, and somehow costing $500 a month. In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down the AI Futures Project’s vision for 2025, where agentic systems are no longer fanfic but crashing your Slack channel in real-time. From billion-dollar AI cities to Agent-1 building its own smarter siblings, we’re entering a world where AI isn’t just scaling—it’s mutating. Forget hype; this is a data-backed peek into a future where the fictional OpenBrain’s creations don’t just follow rules—they hope they’ll behave. And if you think 2025 is wild, just wait for 2026 and 2027. Check out the AI Future Project Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about The AI Futures Project than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AGI is Coming. There, I Said It. 7:22

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AI’s not just playing Jeopardy anymore, it’s coming for the Mensa crowd. In this episode, host Emily Laird spirals (productively) over Humanity’s Last Exam, a monster test built to measure whether AI is creeping past human-level intelligence. Spoiler: It is. With OpenAI’s research team clocking in at 26.6% and forecasts showing models might hit 50% by 2025, the machines are flexing hard. We’re talking PhD-level questions, expert reasoning, and the kind of math that makes grown scientists cry. So yeah, this isn’t a BuzzFeed quiz. It’s a warning shot. And maybe, a wake-up call. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Humanity's Last Exam and the approach of AGI than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Google's Gemini 2.5 7:16

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Google’s Gemini 2.5 just set a new standard on Humanity’s Last Exam and flexed hard in the AI Fight Club, outpacing GPT-4.5 and Grok-3. It reasons, codes, remembers a million tokens of context, and handles text, audio, images, and video like it’s born for chaos. In this episode, we unpack why Gemini 2.5 isn’t just smart, it’s scary good. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Gemini 2.5 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Humanity's Last Exam 7:28

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Standardized tests are getting torched like marshmallows at a bonfire, and AI's top students are flunking the new final. In this episode, Emily unpacks Humanity’s Last Exam, a brutal, brain-bending test designed to humble even the cockiest language model. Forget multiple choice; we’re talking diagrams, logic puzzles, and cross-disciplinary chaos that left most AIs confidently clueless. Hear how this monster exam aims to reset the curve, why benchmark saturation is a real buzzkill, and what it says about how far AI has to go before it stops giving you medical advice with the swagger of a drunk Jeopardy contestant. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Humanity's Last Exam than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: Big Money & Big Scams 6:49

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Mobile AI apps are raking in cash—or at least convincing you that your fern obsession is worth $20 a month. This episode dissects the Andreessen Horowitz Top Gen AI Apps report, revealing why popularity doesn’t equal profit (looking at you, TikTok editors) and why niche apps (hello, dictation and nutrition coaches) are the real hidden gems. We explore how ChatGPT dominates while its shameless clones play whack-a-mole in app stores. Who’s winning, who's grifting, and who's quietly printing money? Buckle up—AI is scaling faster than your ex stalking your Instagram, and the market is just getting started. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: The VibeCoder Revolution 6:32

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Forget dark-mode IDEs and midnight debugging crises—AI tools are ushering in a vibecoder revolution. This episode unpacks the surge in agentic IDEs like Cursor (think Jarvis meets Clippy, but actually helpful) and text-to-web platforms (just say, “Airbnb for iguanas,” and poof, it's live). From Bolt’s explosive growth to the surprising overlap between coders and no-code builders, we explore how AI is blurring the line between developers and dreamers. Whether you're coding hardcore or just vibing your next startup into existence, the future is here—and apparently, it's a vibe. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: Reverage of the Video Gen Models 6:52

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AI video generation isn't awkwardly fumbling anymore—it's making Hollywood sweat. This episode explores the meteoric rise of Gen AI video apps like Hailuo and Kling AI, exploring how specialization (think ultra-precise visuals and deepfake-level features) is reshaping content creation. OpenAI’s hyped release, Sora, faces fierce competition, and AI-powered video editing tools are transforming tedious tasks like captioning and clipping. But with powerful new models like Google's Veo 2 emerging—complete with impressive visuals and steep pricing—is AI video finally going mainstream, or still stuck behind a paywall? Either way, get ready: your next viral video might be AI-made. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: ChatGPT & Deepseek 8:29

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AI moves fast—one minute you're on top, the next, you're a footnote. In this episode of Generative AI 101, we break down the latest Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report. Spoiler: ChatGPT is still king, but DeepSeek just crashed the party. We're taking the week to examine the report but this episode focuses on ChatGPT, the Kleenex of AI, and the new kid on the block, DeepSeek. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview: Qw... Q... the Future? 7:50

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Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview is here, and it’s not just another chatbot—it’s an AI reasoning machine that can handle complex math, coding, and logic like a pro. And the best part? You don’t need a data center the size of a city to run it. In this episode, we break down why this model is a game-changer, how it stacks up against the competition, and whether it’s the budget-friendly AI powerhouse we’ve been waiting for. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Llama 3.3 70B: A lean, mean, useful AI 6:14

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Let's chat Meta's Llama 3.3 70B. This lean, mean AI machine can generate text, write code, and even produce synthetic data—all without needing a supercomputer the size of Texas. It’s faster, cheaper, and packed with innovations like Grouped-Query Attention (think AI on Red Bull). But what’s the catch? We break down its strengths, its limits (sorry, no Kardashian updates past 2023), and what it means for the future of AI. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Llama 3.3 70B than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet: The AI That Codes & Computes 9:12

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet isn’t just another AI—it’s Anthropic’s latest and smartest yet, balancing speed and deep reasoning like a human flipping between Twitter and a textbook. With a massive 200,000-token memory and sharper problem-solving, it’s a powerhouse for coding, research, and crunching complex data. But is it worth the price? And does it actually feel smarter? We break down the strengths, quirks, and real-world impact of Claude 3.7—plus, the one reason I finally caved and got a Claude Pro account. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Claude 3.7 Sonnett than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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ChatGPT 4.5: The Wildcard of AI 9:06

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ChatGPT 4.5 isn’t your typical AI—it’s the Marlon Brando of chatbots, rebellious, intuitive, and full of surprises. In this episode, we break down what makes 4.5 tick, from its refined storytelling skills to its creative genius (and occasional logic stumbles). We’ll also talk about its real-world uses, price tag, and the ethical quirks that come with the territory. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about ChatGPT 4.5 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: AI Ethics... Oh Boy. 7:00

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AI is growing faster than a teenager with a DoorDash addiction, rewriting history, babysitting America’s kids, and maybe taking your job… or part of it. Meanwhile, governments are scrambling to regulate it, cybercriminals are using AI to level up their scams, and data centers are devouring electricity like the first keg at a frat party. Ethics? Consequences? Who’s actually in control? We break down the chaos in this episode. Buckle up. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI ethics in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: Industry Integration & Government Regulation 5:37

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AI isn’t just in Silicon Valley—it’s in your bank, your weather app, and maybe even deciding how much you’ll pay for groceries. Meanwhile, governments are scrambling to regulate it, but tech companies are speeding ahead. Also, AI is devouring electricity at an absurd rate, and the world’s biggest firms are scrambling to keep the lights on. Is AI the future, or just a really expensive power drain? Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI industry integration and government regulation in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: AI, Lawsuits, and a $97 Billion Bid 6:16

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Corporate AI is a battlefield, and February 2025 was full of billion-dollar moves, legal battles, and rejected takeovers. Elon Musk tried (and failed) to buy OpenAI for a cool $97.4 billion, Meta is building humanoid robots that might soon judge your life choices, and AI startups with zero products are somehow raising billions. Meanwhile, copyright lawsuits are heating up, OpenAI is heading to college, and open-source AI is causing chaos on the global stage. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about corporate AI battles in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: AI Breakthroughs 6:31

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February 2025 was wild. China launched an AI-powered space race, OpenAI decided to Marie Kondo its model lineup, and Microsoft unveiled a quantum processor that makes your MacBook look like a toaster. Meanwhile, Elon Musk dropped Grok 3—because, of course, he did—and AI just designed a glowing protein in days. Oh, and now you can generate full 3D video games from text prompts. The AI arms race is accelerating, and host Emily Laird is here to break it all down. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI breakthroughs in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Grok & Roll: Musk’s AI War and the Fight for AGI 7:20

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Elon Musk isn’t just building another chatbot—he’s aiming for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that’s smarter than us (but ideally not homicidal... maybe). In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down xAI’s big ambitions, its “maximally truth-seeking” AI Grok, and Musk’s ongoing beef with OpenAI. Is xAI the future of AI freedom, or just another tech billionaire’s grudge-fueled science project? We get into the details, the drama, and whether AI will one day be running your Tesla, writing your tweets, or just arguing with you online. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about xAI than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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xAI's Colossus: Running on GPUs and Controversy 7:06

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xAI’s Colossus isn’t just a supercomputer—it’s a 200,000-GPU monster with a sustainability side hustle and a power bill that could light up a small city. In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down how Musk’s latest AI gamble is pushing the limits of computing, from its water-recycling ambitions to its unpermitted gas turbines (because rules are just suggestions, right?). Is Colossus the key to AI’s future, or just another overhyped, power-hungry machine? Grab a drink and let’s find out. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about xAI's Colossus than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Grok vs. The World: Musk’s AI with a Rebel Streak 6:56

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Meet Grok—Elon Musk’s answer to ChatGPT, but with less polish and more attitude. Built to be “maximally helpful” (or just maximally blunt), this chatbot pulls live data, skips the corporate filter, and isn’t afraid to ruffle some feathers. In this episode, we break down Grok’s evolution, from its rocky start to its AI math wizardry, and whether it’s the future of chatbots or just Twitter’s favorite troublemaker. Is Grok the AI oracle we’ve been waiting for, or just another Musk-fueled experiment? Let’s find out. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about xAI than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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xAI: Musk, Money, and AI Mayhem 7:55

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Elon Musk’s latest brainchild, xAI, isn’t just another AI startup—it’s a $50 billion cosmic experiment with a punk rock attitude. In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down Musk’s quest for “maximally curious” AI, the Grok chatbot’s rise, and the Colossus supercomputer that’s flexing more GPUs than a small nation. Is xAI the key to unlocking the universe’s deepest mysteries, or just a high-tech meme factory fueling X? Strap in—we’re diving into the wild, weird, and wildly expensive world of Musk’s AI empire. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about xAI than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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GEO: How to Impress AI Search 6:00

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Traditional SEO is out. If AI can’t find you, it can’t cite you—and if it doesn’t cite you, your content might as well not exist. AI-powered search isn’t just ranking pages; it’s picking the best answers, summarizing them, and skipping the rest. In this episode, we break down Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), showing you how to structure content AI trusts, optimize for multimodal search, and turn your site into a knowledge hub. Want to stay relevant in AI-driven search? Tune in, or get left in the digital dust. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about GEO than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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GEO: Stop Writing for Robots (They’re Over It) 5:28

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Keyword stuffing is as outdated as flip phones, and AI-driven search doesn’t care about your SEO tricks from 2012. AI isn’t just reading your content—it’s figuring out if it actually helps people. In this episode, we break down Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), the new way to create content AI trusts, references, and ranks. Learn why intent matters more than keywords, how AI interprets context, and what you can do today to make sure your content doesn’t get ignored. The rules have changed—write for humans, or get left behind. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about GEO than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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GEO: SEO's AI Replacement 5:07

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Google’s midlife crisis is here, and AI search is taking over. By 2026, search traffic is predicted to drop by 25%, and if your content isn’t optimized for AI, you might as well be screaming into the void. In this episode, we break down Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—the new way to make AI trust, cite, and use your content. Forget keyword stuffing and backlink games—AI search engines don’t just rank pages, they summarize and repackage them. Want to stay visible in the age of AI? Tune in to learn the new rules, or get left behind. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about GEO than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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SEO Is Dead. Long Live GEO! 5:31

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Traditional search engines are in trouble, and AI-powered search is calling the shots. Welcome to the world of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), where stuffing keywords like a Thanksgiving turkey won’t save you. In this episode, Emily Laird breaks down how AI search actually works, why Bob’s pizza blog is doomed, and what it takes to get noticed in an internet run by algorithms. If AI doesn’t cite you, you might as well be yelling into the void. Buckle up—it's time to get optimized. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about GEOthan you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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DeepSeek: Fact vs Fiction 7:05

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DeepSeek’s R1 model dropped, and the internet lost its mind. Some say it’s a game-changer. Others call it a Cold War villain. Is it really the end of OpenAI? A death blow to Nvidia? Or just another case of tech Twitter losing it? In this episode, we bust the biggest myths about DeepSeek—its origins, training costs, efficiency, and whether it “stole” from OpenAI. Plus, should the U.S. be worried about China’s AI progress? Spoiler: It’s complicated. Buckle up, buttercup—we’re cutting through the hype. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about reasoning models than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Reasoning Models & Prompt Engineering: Ask Smarter, Get Smarter 6:03

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If you've ever yelled at ChatGPT for giving you a dumb answer, maybe the problem isn’t the AI—it’s the way you asked. In this episode, we break down how to prompt reasoning models the right way. From skipping “think step by step” to using the “Self-Ask” trick, we’ll show you how to get AI to actually think instead of just parroting back words. Because when it comes to talking to AI, it’s not just what you ask—it’s how you ask it. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about reasoning models than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Pop Quiz, AI: How Do You Test a Thinking Machine? 6:08

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AI keeps bragging about its "reasoning skills," but is it actually getting smarter, or just better at faking it? In this episode, we put AI’s so-called intelligence to the test with hardcore benchmarks—BIG-Bench HARD, TruthfulQA, and more—to see if these models can truly problem-solve or if they're just memorizing answers like a sneaky high schooler. Spoiler: Not all AIs are built the same, and some are way better at bluffing than thinking. Tune in to find out who’s the real deal and who’s just a smooth talker. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about reasoning models than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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A Reasoning Model Thinks, Therefore It...Is? 6:03

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AI isn’t just playing back what it’s heard, it’s starting to think (or at least fake it really well). In this episode, we break down Reasoning Large Language Models—how they work, why they matter, and whether AI is finally learning to reason or just getting better at pretending. From OpenAI’s o3-mini to DeepSeek’s brainy R1 we’re talking about the latest in AI that doesn’t just guess—it strategizes. Whether that’s thrilling or terrifying? Well, that’s for you to decide. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about reasoning models than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI Inference. Reading Between the Data Points. 8:27

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Inference is the thing that makes AI seem smart—until it absolutely isn’t. It’s how AI predicts words, makes decisions, and sometimes convinces you it actually knows things (spoiler: it doesn’t). In this episode, we break down the different types of inference, why it’s so expensive, and how AI screws it up—because, let’s be honest, it does. Plus, a deep dive into reasoning models, logic rules that sound like Harry Potter spells, and why AI is still just a very fancy parrot on steroids. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about inference than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI Agents Are Unionizing (Kind of) 6:43

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AI agents aren’t just here to help, they’re teaming up, getting specialized, and maybe even plotting to replace your personal assistant and your fridge. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest trends shaping AI agents in 2024 and beyond, from multi-agent systems (yes, AI needs teamwork too) to industry-specific specialization (because your doctor, lawyer, and financial advisor might all be AI soon). Oh, and AI is moving into your personal life, optimizing your grocery lists, home temperature, and Netflix queue—so at least you’ll always have good snacks and a binge-worthy show. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about trends shaping AI Agents than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Silicon Valley’s New Favorite Money Pit: AI Agents 5:38

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AI agents aren’t just changing the game, folks, they are the game, and everyone with a venture capital fund is betting big. In this episode, we follow the money, from record-breaking R&D spending at OpenAI, Microsoft, and NVIDIA (Jensen Huang, our Danny Zuko of AI, is back at it again) to the great AI startup shopping spree—where Amazon, Salesforce, and even Microsoft are acquiring companies like they’re collecting Pokémon. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about investments in AI Agents than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Who Runs the World? Agents. 6:12

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AI agents aren’t just scheduling your meetings—they might be running the whole office soon. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest players in the AI agent space: Salesforce’s Agentforce 2.0, Google’s Gemini 2.0, Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, Amazon’s Bedrock Agents, and NVIDIA’s NeMo (because of course, Jensen Huang had to be here). These aren’t just digital assistants—they’re reasoning, learning, and making your “lol, forgot” moments a thing of the past. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about companies leading in AI Agents than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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DeepSeek: The Cool Kid Giving Silicon Valley an AI Panic Attack 6:31

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Let's unpack the rise of DeepSeek, the scrappy Chinese AI lab that’s making waves and giving Silicon Valley sleepless nights. From handing out free code-generating models to launching a budget-friendly reasoning powerhouse, DeepSeek is proving that you don’t need deep pockets to shake up the AI game. Host Emily Laird explores their tech wizardry—think Mixture-of-Experts and FP8 Mixed Precision Training—and their bold open-source approach that’s both celebrated and criticized. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Deepseek than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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OpenAI's Operator Agent: Beta Mode, Big Hype, and a Dash of Hallucinations 5:44

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Another day, another OpenAI advancement - Emily Laird explores OpenAI’s latest innovation: the Operator Agent. Picture this—a virtual assistant with Sherlock Holmes-level observation skills that not only takes your commands but also clicks, scrolls, and types its way through the web on your behalf. From booking your dream vacation to crafting the perfect grocery list, Operator promises to save you from the mundane. But does it deliver, or is it just another overhyped AI experiment? Emily unpacks the good (like its ability to "see" websites), the bad (those pesky hallucinations), and the downright intriguing potential of this digital assistant-in-training. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about OpenAI's Operator Agent than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The Stargate Project: America’s $500 Billion AI Flex 5:21

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Let's breakdown The Stargate Project—a $500 billion initiative aimed at turning the United States into the global epicenter of artificial intelligence. Think Silicon Valley meets the Manhattan Project (minus the nuclear fallout). With major players like OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, Nvidia, and Microsoft at the helm, this project promises to revolutionize everything from national defense to healthcare. But it’s not all smooth sailing—Emily explores the funding skepticism, environmental concerns, and the looming shadow of an AI arms race. Is this the future of innovation, or just another sci-fi fever dream? Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about The Stargate Project than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Office Space Meets Terminator: AI Agents and the Future of Work 6:00

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Let's unpack how AI agents are reshaping the workplace—faster than your boss can figure out Slack. From automating boring tasks like scheduling meetings to teaming up with humans for game-changing results, these digital assistants are more than just tools—they’re coworkers who don’t need a paycheck. Learn how companies like JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer, and Sephora are using AI agents to save time, uncover insights, and stay ahead of the curve. Plus, we tackle the big questions: job displacement, security risks, and whether it’s time to practice your “I welcome our robot overlords” speech. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI Agents than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI Agents: Trying to Steal Your Job, Your Boyfriend, and Probably Your Netflix Password 5:44

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In this episode of Generative AI 101, host Emily Laird explores the bold new world of next-gen AI agents—autonomous, personalized, and ready to collaborate like the ultimate overachiever. From managing your business trip to customizing your dinner plans, these digital assistants are poised to reshape everything from customer service to scientific discovery. But with great power comes great questions: Will AI agents steal jobs, perpetuate bias, or just know a little too much about your midnight pizza habits? Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI Agents than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The Rise of the Agent (But with Better Customer Service, Hopefully) 8:22

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Let's talk AI Agents! Host Emily Laird explores the world of AI agents—the brainy, adaptable, and slightly intimidating tech that's reshaping how we work, create, and solve problems. These aren’t your grandma’s chatbots; they’re smart, autonomous problem-solvers capable of planning logistics, crafting content, and even outdoing you in productivity. From Google DeepMind’s breakthroughs to OpenAI’s generative powers, Emily unpacks how AI agents are transforming industries and maybe even plotting to outshine us all. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI Agents than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Warp Speed, Mr. Sulu! Making Latency Disappear 6:23

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