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SPOILER ALERT - This episode contains spoilers on movies like Her and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Watch the movies before listening to this episode if you don't want to be spoiled. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how classic sci-fi movies like Her and 2001: A Space Odyssey shape our understanding of AI. Are we building digital companions that enhance our creativity, or are we heading towa...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the fascinating duality of artificial intelligence—how it excels at some tasks while hilariously floundering at others. From personal chef experiments to AI's infamous "burrito test," we explore where AI gets it right, where it misses the mark, and what that means for its future. 🧠 Topics Covered: How AI is evolving rapidly, with stunning su...

In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of text-to-image AI and the complex challenges it poses to creativity and copyright. From incredible advancements in AI tools to the legal and ethical questions they raise, we’re diving deep into how this technology is shaping the future of art and innovation. 🧠 Topics Covered: How text-to-image AI has transformed from complex prompts to user...

In this episode, we dive into the critical role of design in the adoption and success of AI technologies. Inspired by the user-friendly revolution sparked by tools like ChatGPT, we explore how simplicity, transparency, and user-centric approaches can make AI accessible and impactful for everyone. Topics Covered: The evolution of ChatGPT: From the intimidating Playground to its streamlined, user-fr...

In this episode, we continue exploring the groundbreaking insights of Mike Todasco, former PayPal innovator and Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center. This time, we dive into Todasco’s research on AI detection tools and the profound impact of language in shaping our perception of AI. 🧠 Topics Covered: How AI detection tools like Grammarly’s work and their limitations in identifying AI-generated con...

In this episode, we dive deeper into the groundbreaking work of Mike Todasco, former PayPal innovator and Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center. Building on last week’s discussion of his best AI books of 2024, we now explore Todasco’s hands-on experiments and thought-provoking concepts that shape the way we think about AI today. 🧠 Topics Covered: How AI has evolved from rough early outputs like DAL...

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the ever-evolving world of AI with insights from Mike Todasco, former Head of Global Innovation at PayPal and Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center. Building on his top AI books list, we now turn to his groundbreaking articles, experiments, and predictions. 🧠 Topics Covered: How AI evolved from "no-code" tools to "generative AI." A fascinating timelin...

In this episode, we explore the best AI books of 2024, guided by the expertise of Mike Tedasco, Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and a Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center. From personal journeys in AI development to practical guides for collaboration and bold predictions about the future, these books cover it all. 📚 Books Discussed: The World I See by Fei-Fei Li: A blend of personal narrat...

In this episode, we welcome back the insights of Mike Todasco, AI expert, innovator, and visiting fellow at San Diego State University, for another thought-provoking conversation. This time, we tackle your questions about how AI is reshaping creativity, business, and our daily lives. Mike shares practical tips on: Harnessing AI for storytelling : Learn how tools like Claude can enhance your busine...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Mike Todasco’s groundbreaking ideas on the intersection of AI and the workforce. Todasco, a Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at SDSU, challenges common fears about AI replacing jobs by exploring historical patterns of technological change. Using examples like video editing and radiology, he demonstrates how in...