Best Hard Fork AI Podcasts (2025)

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Reflection AI Raises $2B to Challenge DeepSeek from the U.S. 13:10

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With $2 billion in new funding, Reflection AI is stepping up to challenge DeepSeek. The company’s U.S. roots give it a strategic edge in the AI race. Experts are watching closely as this battle unfolds. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle C…

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California Regulates A.I. Companions + OpenAI Investigates Its Critics + The Hard Fork Review of Slop 1:05:10

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This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a big package of A.I. and social media bills into law — including the first state law in the United States to regulate A.I. companions. We talk through what stood out to us in the package and whether these protections will work. Then, the subpoena that has the whole tech world talking. Nathan Calvin…

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The Permission Paradox & Why Questions Matter More Than Approval! | Jill Reilly #54 1:17:54

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"The most fundamental relationship in any change process is the one that you have with yourself. It's the questions that you ask yourself first and foremost that are the game changers." - Jill Reilly In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with global citizen and author Jill Reilly to explore the power of question…

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Satanic Panic in the Age of the Internet 31:20

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What do colorful and plush Labubu dolls have in common with Mesopotamian mythology? If you believe some viral TikToks, everything. Recent conspiracy theories have linked the toys to everything from ancient demonic spirits to Satan worship. But behind those ideas flooding online feeds is something older and darker: the return of moral panic. In this…

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How to Join Sora: OpenAI’s App Just Reached 1M Downloads 12:58

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OpenAI’s Sora has officially passed one million downloads, setting a new record in AI adoption. The buzz around Sora shows how quickly users are embracing AI creativity. Here’s how you can get an invite code and start exploring it yourself. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.…

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Impactful Questions: Am I My Brother's Keeper? Ken Woodward | Ken Woodward #53 45:06

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"Am I my brother's keeper? Is answered in the daily work of showing up, being challenged, getting it wrong, being corrected, and showing up again." - Ken Woodward In this solo episode, Ken Woodward explores one of humanity's oldest and most challenging questions: "Am I my brother's keeper?" Born from Cain's evasion after murdering Abel, this questi…

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Beyond the AI Hype Machine 38:33

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When ChatGPT launched in 2022, it kicked off what some have called the “AI hype machine” — a frenzy of promotion and investment that has sent some tech companies’ valuations soaring to record heights. Meanwhile, computational linguist Emily M. Bender and AI researcher and sociologist Alex Hanna have proudly worn the titles of “AI hype busters,” cri…

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ChatGPT’s Platform Play + a Trillion-Dollar GPU Empire + the Queen of Slop 1:06:35

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This week, we discuss the standout moments from our field trip to OpenAI’s third annual DevDay — including a bizarre chat between Jony Ive and Sam Altman, and the announcement that OpenAI is putting apps into ChatGPT. Then, we try to make sense of the massive computing deal between OpenAI and AMD, and how it could impact the larger economy. And fin…

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Why Asking the Right Questions Beats Having Quick Answers! | Amy Radin #52 1:34:53

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"Asking the right questions the right way at the right time can often be more of a determinant of your success than being the person to raise their hand and come up with the answer." - Amy Radin Amy Radin is a pioneer in corporate innovation and strategic questioning. Amy shares her journey from the influence of her father's corner drugstore to bec…

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Google’s Former Leaders Back Supermemory 10:19

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With a $3 million investment, Supermemory is now positioned to build AI that strengthens digital cognition. The company’s tools aim to merge AI memory with human productivity. We analyze why Google’s ex-execs see such potential in this vision. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtu…

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The All-Seeing Eyes of Modern Dating 29:38

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What happens to dating when every misstep has the potential to go viral? That’s what happened in 2022, when social media posts warning about a few bad dates with a man named “West Elm Caleb” blew up on TikTok in 2022, and became a cautionary tale on the culture of public shaming. In this episode, Morgan speaks with tech journalist Tanya Chen and cu…

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AI Giants Align: OpenAI Invests in AMD 9:16

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OpenAI is making a bold financial and strategic move with a major investment in AMD. The deal aims to strengthen both companies in the race for AI hardware dominance. This episode examines the motivations and market impact. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafe…

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Grok’s Layoffs and OpenAI’s Lockdown: What It Means 5:03

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This episode dives into Grok’s decision to lay off employees and OpenAI’s choice to tighten access. Both reflect unique challenges in the AI race. We analyze the implications for innovation, safety, and company culture. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Jo…

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AI News Recap: Apple, Intel, Nvidia Updates 11:08

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Staying on top of AI news has never been harder, but we’ve got you covered. Apple, Intel, and Nvidia all made announcements that push the industry forward. We also highlight smaller companies making an outsized impact. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Joi…

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Sora and the Infinite Slop Feeds + ChatGPT Goes to Therapy + Hot Mess Express 1:05:54

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This week, we’re talking about the new A.I.-generated video tools and social media feeds from Google, Meta and OpenAI. Is this how A.I. is going to cure cancer? Then, the psychotherapist Gary Greenberg stops by to discuss his recent New Yorker essay about treating ChatGPT as a patient, and why what he saw left him unsettled. And finally, all aboard…

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The Future of AI Video Arrives with Sora 2 12:35

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OpenAI launches Sora 2, ushering in a new era of creative media. Its advanced features allow for longer, more coherent video generation. We analyze how this will affect both creators and consumers. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Commun…

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Mental Models, Cognitive Frameworks, and the Questions That Disrupt Them! | Dave McGurk #51 1:27:11

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"If we start talking about developing people, you have to ask those deep questions." - Dave McGurk Dave is a transformational leader who bridges military precision with cutting-edge organizational development. As Founder and CEO of Veridian Perspective and Vice President at Apogee Global RMS, Dave brings over 20 years of executive leadership experi…

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Data Centers Powering the AI Future 10:49

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OpenAI’s data centers aren’t just about scaling—they’re about reshaping global access to intelligence. Meanwhile, Oracle secures capital to stay relevant in the AI-first world. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skoo…

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In Search of Thock: The Quest for the Perfect Keyboard 33:10

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“Clacky,” “Poppy,” and "Thocky" may sound like the latest cereal elves, but they’re actually terms to describe the sounds of typing on a mechanical keyboard. What started as a niche hobby blew up during the pandemic, with a huge influx of creators posting tutorials, reviews, and soothing ASMR videos on social media. Many hobbyists are so enthusiast…

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Cohere at $7B: Funding and AMD Deal Explained 9:46

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Cohere achieves a $7B valuation with $100M in funding and AMD collaboration. We analyze what this means for the rapidly evolving AI race. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle…

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The Great A.I. Build-Out + H-1B Visa Chaos + TikTok Braces for the Rapture 52:41

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This week, an eye-popping $100 billion deal between OpenAI and Nvidia — along with an announcement about the construction of five new American data centers — has us re-examining our predictions of an A.I. bubble. Then, we try to make sense of the Trump administration’s changes to the H-1B visa program, which generated mixed reactions from tech lead…

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AI’s Best-Kept Secrets 10:24

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The AI industry is full of stories that slip past mainstream coverage. We reveal some of the most important ones you probably missed. These insights could shift how you think about AI’s direction. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Communi…

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Why "Who Do I Say I Am?" Changes Everything! | Mike Hilson #50 1:25:57

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"Who am I? Was never gonna turn out well. Who do I say I am? Had a chance." - Mike Hilson Host Ken Woodward welcomes Pastor Mike Hilson, senior pastor of New Life Church. They delve deep into how questions shape identity, leadership, and personal growth. Mike shares his journey, from wrestling with self-identity as a child to leading a thriving net…

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AI Prophets and Spiritual Delusions 30:17

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AI delusions, chatbot psychosis, AI-induced religious mania… The phenomenon goes by many names, but the common thread is the same: someone starts talking to an AI chatbot, the conversation turns spiritual, and then they seem to lose touch with reality. In this episode, we’re exploring how AI and religion are colliding like never before — from bibli…

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Charlie Kirk and Online Rage + Inside Trump’s Chip Flip + This Week in A.I. 1:13:47

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This week, we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, freedom of speech and the terrifying new reality of extremely online violence. Then The Times’s David Yaffe-Bellany brings us inside the blockbuster New York Times investigation into a $2 billion investment in Trump’s crypto company World Liberty Financial and a controversial deal to send the…

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The Key to Helping Others Find Their Own Questions! | Naomi Campbell #49 1:24:16

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"Questions are an extremely sophisticated thinking skill that everyone can use and practice all the time." - Naomi Campbell In this episode, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with Naomi Campbell, Director of the Right Question Institute (RQI) Legal Empowerment Program. They delve into the transformative power of teaching people to ask questions,…

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AI Box App Builder vs Traditional Tools 14:00

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How does the AI Box App Builder compare to traditional development methods? We explore its advantages, limitations, and opportunities. This episode also asks whether developers should be excited or cautious. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.…

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Groypers, Doxxing and Charlie Kirk’s Death as a S***post 32:02

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What is a “groyper?” The term began trending on Google in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death. Kirk, the right-wing podcaster and Turning Point USA co-founder, was fatally shot last Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. Major news outlets quickly reported that authorities had found bullet casings engraved with a series of seemingly…

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Anthropic’s Record-Breaking $13B Raise 10:40

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A $13 billion raise puts Anthropic in the spotlight. This episode examines the strategic decisions that attracted such huge investment. We also ask what it means for the pace of AI progress. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle…

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ChatGPT Learns New Safety Skills 12:35

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ChatGPT’s newest features are designed to make interactions safer and more reliable. We explore how these upgrades reduce risks while keeping the tool useful. This episode highlights the ongoing tension between control and freedom in AI. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle…

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The AI Copyright Battle Begins 10:00

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Anthropic’s settlement may be just the start of a long legal war. We break down why creators are demanding compensation and how AI firms may need to adapt their practices. This episode also looks at the ripple effect on innovation worldwide. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hu…

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StatSig Joins OpenAI’s Arsenal 8:22

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Could StatSig become one of OpenAI’s most important assets yet? From innovation pipelines to deployment speed, the impact could be massive. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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Are We Past Peak iPhone? + Eliezer Yudkowsky on A.I. Doom 1:12:24

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Apple’s yearly iPhone event took place this week, and it left us asking, Is Apple losing the juice? We break down all the new products the company announced and discuss where it goes from here. Then, Eliezer Yudkowsky, one of the most fascinating people in A.I., has a new book coming out: “If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies.” He joins us to make th…

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The Curated Questions Origin Story: When It All Began! | Ken Woodward #48 27:30

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In this solo episode, host Ken Woodward delves into the origin and development of the 'Curated Questions' project, which began in 2018. Ken shares his personal journey of curiosity, inspiration from Tim Ferriss' podcast, and the influences that led to the creation of his blog and subsequent podcast. Highlighting notable milestones and influential i…

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23andMe (andGeneticPrivacy) 36:22

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When 23andMe filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, it set off alarm bells among privacy experts and consumers alike. According to a 2025 survey, about 1 in 5 Americans has taken a home DNA test. Among those who haven’t, privacy ranks as one of their top concerns. As with so many things having to do with data, there’s a trade-off between confident…

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The Hypernova Era 11:30

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The dawn of Meta’s Hypernova era may redefine what’s possible in tech. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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Was Musk’s Rivalry With Meta Real? 6:53

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Looking past the headlines, could the feud hide a working partnership? Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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Grok Exposed: Redefining AI’s Security Challenges 6:13

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With Grok’s leaked conversations, the spotlight is on AI’s weakest points. We discuss the fallout, the risks, and the lessons AI developers must learn. Could this be the wake-up call the industry needed? Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/…

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A.I. School Is in Session: Two Takes on the Future of Education 1:11:48

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This week, we check in on the state of artificial intelligence in education. We talk with a co-founder of Alpha Schools, MacKenzie Price, about how her private K-12 schools are using A.I. to generate personalized lesson plans and enabling teachers to spend their time motivating rather than teaching students. Then, the Princeton historian D. Graham …

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Unpacking Meta’s AI Overhaul and Beyond 7:57

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Take a deep dive into how Meta is responding to competition in the AI space. Discover how this could affect Meta’s global AI influence. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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How Questions Create Instant Trust in Any Conversation! | Maury Rogow #47 1:43:50

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"You were the most interested person in the room, and you're gonna get love." - Maury Rogow Maury Rogow is all about storytelling. He is the CEO of the Rip Media Group and creator of the Story2Sales methodology that's generated over $150 million in trackable revenue for clients. I appreciate the tag line, "Your brand will thrive or die, based on th…

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How Field AI Plans to Build Universal Robot Brains Spotlight 4:00

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We're breaking down the vision behind Field AI's four hundred million dollar plan for universal robot brains. We also reflect on its impact on global industries. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle…

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From MIT’s TeachLab: The Homework Machine 35:50

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The Close All Tabs team is taking the week off, but we wanted to share something else we think you’ll be into: a new mini series from MIT’s TeachLab Podcast. It’s called The Homework Machine, and it dives deep into how teachers and students are navigating the arrival of generative AI in schools. Episode one is titled “Buckle Up, Here It Comes.” In …

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Google's Nano Banana Changes AI Creativity in Focus 18:14

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Join us as we dive into Google’s strategy for expanding AI in creative tools. We discuss whether this is the future of creative expression. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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How Eight Sleep Uses AI to Redefine Recovery Future Outlook 13:34

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Eight Sleep combines machine learning with sleep science to revolutionize recovery. This episode uncovers the strategies driving these advancements. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle…

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Intel’s New Deal + Waymo C.E.O. Tekedra Mawakana on Scaling Driverless Cars + Trumps in Tech 1:02:53

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President Trump announced this week that the U.S. government, in a highly unusual deal, had agreed to take a 10 percent stake in the chip maker Intel, and that he was considering similar investments in other companies. We discuss why Trump cares so much about Intel, what the government is trying to accomplish with this deal, and how people in Silic…

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Why the Right Question Feels Like an Invitation | Dr. Matt Lampe #46 1:35:11

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"The meaning of your communication is the result you are getting." - Dr. Matt Lampe With a Doctorate from Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology, Matt has dedicated his career to transforming how organizations approach change, leadership development, and workplace agility. He is currently leading enterprise-…

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Teachers Strike Back Against AI Cheating 31:20

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Cheating in school isn’t new. But with AI making it easier than ever, teachers face a new challenge: where to draw the line and how to make sure students are still learning. In this episode, we’ll take a look at three different approaches educators are adopting to deal with AI in their classrooms. First, Morgan sits down with Max Spero, founder of …

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The Future of Music Production with 11 Labs API 13:15

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From indie creators to global studios, 11 Labs API is rewriting the rules of music. We highlight the breakthroughs changing how sound is produced and consumed. The transformation has only begun. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle…

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Is This an A.I. Bubble? + Meta’s Missing Morals + TikTok Shock Slop 1:06:31

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Note: This episode contains sexually explicit music. This week, the whole tech world seemed to be asking: Are we in an A.I. bubble? We’ll explore the cases for and against, including who we think stands to lose most. Then we’re joined by the journalist Jeff Horwitz to discuss his blockbuster reporting about an internal Meta policy document that per…