A Beginner's Guide to AI

In this episode, I speak with Don Gossen, a seasoned AI entrepreneur who works on new ways to handle payments among AI agents. We explore why AI agents need their own dynamic payment rails, how blockchain technology fits into this vision, and the potential for trillions of AI “consumers” to transform global commerce. Don describes how his team is tackling the emerging world of AI commerce by creat...

In this episode, I sit down with Ethan Monkhouse , co-founder of Naviro , to explore how AI is revolutionizing the creator economy. We dive into the fascinating world of super fans—those loyal advocates who drive 70% of revenue for artists and creators. Ethan shares how Naviro uses advanced AI to identify and nurture these super fans, moving beyond vanity metrics like likes and impressions to unco...

Two years, 500 000 streams and counting! In this jubilee special, host Dietmar pulls back the curtain on Beginner’s Guide to AI —from its humble origin as a one-man, AI-generated history show to today’s chart-climbing interview podcast. 🎙️ You’ll hear: The accidental launch : why an ancient-Greek travel prep turned into an AI-powered audio experiment. Tech trials & triumphs : hunting for natur...

Ever wondered why robots still haven’t mastered grandma’s unbeatable cake recipe? Or why McDonald's AI-driven drive-thru ended up causing more chaos than convenience? In today's episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI , Professor GePhardT dives into a fascinating reality: despite all the hype, 47% of tasks remain stubbornly, uniquely, and beautifully human. Explore why AI struggles with creati...

Will the machines take over, will terminators exterminate us - or will we be in the Matrix, not knowing that the AI took over? What sounds funny at first, is not so funny at all: AI is quickly developing to levels nobody dreamed about 3 years ago. But is the threat from AI real? I asked 3 AI experts on their opinion and they say... but for that you'll have to listen to the podcast! My guests today...

What if your knowledge could stick around—forever? In this episode, Dan Thomson from Sensay returns to dive deep into the idea of digital replicas and the Wisdom Engine powering them. We explore how AI can extend your presence, answer your emails, prep your job interviews, and even preserve institutional knowledge after someone retires. Dan shares real-life examples—from HR bots to aging populatio...

Step into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Ron Green, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of KungFu AI. In this episode, Ron shares how AI reignites his passion for computer science, the story behind the name "KungFu AI," and why the secret to mastering AI lies in skill achieved through hard work. Discover how KungFu AI helps businesses navigate their AI jour...

Probably my most inspiring podcast episode up until now - if you didn't listen the first time, now is a must! --- What is AGI really — and why are today's AI models not getting us there? In this thought-provoking episode, Peter Voss, CEO and Chief Scientist of Aigo.ai, joins me to explore the real meaning behind Artificial General Intelligence. Peter, who helped coin the term "AGI&quo...

Ever wondered how Netflix knows exactly what you'll binge next or how big brands like Delta Air Lines turn multimillion-dollar sponsorships into concrete sales? Welcome back to A Beginner's Guide to AI , where today we're uncovering the fascinating world of AI inference —the secret sauce behind machine-made predictions. --- --- --- A word from our Sponsor : Sensay creates AI-powered di...

Had to repost this episode, as I now had a ChatGPT 4.5 preview and the quality of the content is at least one level higher than ChatGPT 4, which I used before 🚀 --- In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI", we dive deep into the world of Generative Pretrained Transformers, or GPT. We break down this complex concept into understandable chunks, exploring what it means to be '...

Can you use an AI model without ever really knowing it? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI , we slice open the debate between open weights and open source — two terms that sound geeky but carry huge consequences for ethics, innovation, and power in the AI world. --- --- --- A word from our Sponsor : Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizati...

Imagine living life under constant evaluation—your behaviours, choices, and even friendships scrutinised and scored by artificial intelligence. Sounds dystopian, doesn’t it? Well, it’s already here. --- A message from our Sponsor : Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom....

Ever had an awkward moment when your AI confidently delivered information that was, let's just say, a bit outdated? Well, you're in luck—today we're diving deep into Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), the game-changing technique that keeps AI sharp, accurate, and impressively up-to-date. --- Visit our fantastic sponsor SEMA and get $50 for 15 minutes of your precious time: ⁠⁠ https:...

Ever felt like your chatbot truly understands your feelings? Welcome to the fascinating world of the Eliza Effect ! --- Visit this episode's sponsor and download their app: MillionaireMatch! And here's a special offer just for you -use the referral code "EX10" when you sign up! -- In today's lively episode of A Beginner's Guide to AI , Professor GePhardT explores why we humans so easily attribute...

In this episode, software veteran David Hirschfeld shares vivid insights into the rapidly approaching wave of AI transformation in tech, startups, and daily life. Drawing on his 35-year experience building successful software businesses, David paints a striking metaphor of a 100-foot rogue wave—representing the disruptive power of AI—forcing companies to either reinvent themselves or risk obsolesc...

Had to repost this episode, as I now had a ChatGPT 4.5 preview and the quality of the content is at least one level higher than ChatGPT 4, which I used before 🚀 --- AI isn’t just one thing—it comes in different flavours, from simple task-doers to the mind-bending idea of superintelligent machines that might one day outthink us all. In this episode, we break down the three key types of AI : Narrow...

AI-Powered Video Marketing with Jeremy Toeman Video marketing is evolving fast, and Jeremy Toeman is at the forefront of the revolution. In this episode, we explore how AI-powered video tools are making content creation easier, faster, and more scalable than ever. Jeremy, CEO of Augie, explains why 70% of marketers are missing out on video , how AI is changing the game for content creators, and wh...

Edge AI is here, and it's changing the game. Imagine technology that makes instant decisions , processes data right where you need it, and keeps everything running—even when the internet takes a nap. From self-driving cars to smart devices , Edge AI is speeding up industries, cutting costs, and keeping your data secure. But how does it actually work, and why should you care? --- Visit our fant...

AI is levelling up—fast. Chatbots like ChatGPT have charmed their way into our daily lives, but that’s just the beginning. In today’s episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI , Professor GePhardT dives into the fascinating journey AI is making from simple digital assistants (Level 1) to powerful "Reasoners" that can solve PhD-level problems without any help. --- Visit our fantastic sponsor SE...

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Jay, the founder of Lemurian Labs, as he shares his remarkable journey from a curious 15-year-old exploring the early works of AI pioneers like Minsky, Papert, and Norbert Wiener, to becoming a visionary leader at the forefront of technological innovation. Jay opens up about how his mother's love for the show "Knight Rider" and its self...

The Hidden Science Behind Chatbots That Actually Work Ever asked a chatbot a simple question and ended up more confused than before ? You’re not alone. Most chatbots fail miserably at their one job: giving you the right answer without making you work for it . But why? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI , we break down the secret to effective chatbots using Information Foraging Theory —a c...

Are you ready to rethink everything you know about AI? In this episode, we sit down with Suriel Arellano, a seasoned leader in digital transformation and author of Leading in the Age of AI . He shares why the future of AI isn’t about the tech—it’s about the people. From demystifying common fears to explaining his "Golden Triangle" framework of people, process, and technology, Suriel offe...

Is the internet still alive, or has it been quietly taken over by bots, AI-generated content, and algorithm-driven engagement? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI , we explore the eerie and controversial Dead Internet Theory —the idea that much of what we see online isn’t created by humans anymore but by automated systems designed to manipulate, entertain, and sell. Are the people you inte...

Can artificial intelligence ever be truly intelligent without a body? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI , we explore one of the most fascinating debates in AI research—whether intelligence requires physical experience or if it can exist purely in digital form. We break down why human intelligence is deeply tied to our bodies, how AI models like ChatGPT process information without sensory...

AI-generated voice ads are everywhere—but are they actually working? In this episode, I dive into why so many AI voice ads sound robotic, unconvincing, and downright painful to listen to. From lazy ad strategies to the arrogance of brands who think any automated voice will do, I break down what makes these ads fail and how companies can do better. Plus, I share some shockingly bad examples and a f...