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In this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, host Rachel Reece sits down with the one and only Chuck Yates—investor, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “Galactic Viceroy of Collide”—to explore how AI is transforming the energy industry. Chuck shares the unexpected origin story of Collide, how a media venture evolved into enterprise AI software, and what Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) really means for oil & gas companies looking to modernize workflows.
From automating regulatory filings to empowering engineers, capturing tribal knowledge, and rethinking how future experts are trained, this discussion dives deep into the real-world impacts of AI—what it can do today, where it falls short, and how early adopters can win big.
Whether you’re an energy executive, engineer, attorney, or curious tech leader, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and practical takeaways for navigating AI’s rapid evolution.
Time Stamps:
00:48 - Caselaw update
04:58 - Introduction, Chuck explains how podcasting, energy tech experiments, and COVID timing led to Digital Wildcatters and eventually to Collide’s early AI tools.
12:11 – RAG, Costs, & Preventing Hallucinations
Chuck breaks down Retrieval-Augmented Generation, why it matters for accuracy, and how Collide reduces token costs and shows source citations.
15:05 – Real-World Automation: Filings, Contracts & Workflow AI
A look at how companies use Collide for tasks like W-10/G-10 automation, contract matching, exception letters, and building workflow pipelines.
20:10 – The Future: Pattern Recognition & Hidden Insights
Chuck shares how AI will uncover correlations humans never look for, from frac performance issues to vendor-related patterns.
25:03 – Tribal Knowledge, Generational Gaps & Training the Next Experts
A deeper discussion on the loss of human apprenticeship, capturing undocumented knowledge, and preventing new skill gaps in the workforce.
31:25 – Legal Thought Partnership & Closing Reflections
Rachel explains how AI helps lawyers think better (not replace them), and the two wrap up with a look toward the future.
33:31 – Outro & Disclaimers
Closing credits, firm information, and disclaimer.
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