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OpenAI’s gone full YOLO: agents that work for you, a Sora app that feels like TikTok, an AI browser that wants to replace Chrome, and a new “adult freedom” stance. Juan and Kate dig into the logic, or lack of it, behind OpenAI’s everything-everywhere strategy, and why even its biggest users are starting to push back.🫟 Additional ResourcesThe AI Resisters (Axios) https://www.axios.com/2025/10/19/ai-resistance-students-codersWorkforce Outlook: The Class of 2026 in the AI Economy https://joinhandshake.com/themes/handshake/dist/assets/downloads/network-trends/class-of-2026-outlook.pdfZuckerberg signals Meta won’t open source all of its ‘superintelligence’ AI models https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/zuckerberg-says-meta-likely-wont-open-source-all-of-its-superintelligence-ai-models/🫟 Topics00:00 – Intro00:07 – OpenAI’s new playbook: agents, Sora, and Stargate00:39 – AI agents everywhere: from dev tools to browsers02:52 – Building AGI or burning cash? What’s OpenAI’s real plan?06:00 – The difference between open source and closed AI models06:22 – Meta vs OpenAI: Competing to own AI’s Future09:35 – The rise of AI resistance: workers, coders, students push back11:24 – Using AI tools you don’t trust13:51 – The vibe-coding trap14:40 – Human-made content becoming the new luxury18:30 – Where’s your line in the sand with AI? Ethics and trust19:48 – Smarter ways to use AI21:49 – Puppies & babies, our weekly fix of Slop🫟 About Slop WorldJuan Faisal and Kate Cook plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.

AI productivity tools were supposed to help, but they often end up getting in the way of getting any work done. Microsoft says the average worker gets hit 275 times a day, and many of those dings now come from the same AI tools that promised to keep us focused. Juan and Kate talk about how AI for business has turned into a distraction machine, how Copilot and similar tools push prompts no one asked for, and whether engagement metrics are driving this productivity mess.🫟 ADDITIONAL RESOURCESMicrosoft, Work Trend Index Special Report "Breaking Down the Infinite Workday": https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/breaking-down-infinite-workday🫟 TOPICS00:00 When Interruptions Take Over Your Workday00:08 Why AI Tools Keep Pulling Your Attention Away00:35 Copilot And The Problem With “Helpful” Prompts01:32 Why SaaS Tools Bake In Interruptions03:20 Every App Trying To Teach You At Once05:54 Your Attention As The Real Resource06:52 Engagement Metrics vs. Productivity07:50 The All-In-One AI Tools Ecosystem Theory09:13 Why SaaS Tools Won’t Give Up Notifications12:47 What People Really Do With AI at Work13:57 Using AI Personas To Stress-Test Your Ideas14:48 AI For Data Storytelling16:31 One Easy Step To Level Up With AI18:42 The Real Gap In AI Productivity At Work19:48 Real-Time Interruption: Meet Ramón20:22 How AI Could Handle Most Executive Decisions22:17 One More Thing...🫟 ABOUT SLOP WORLDJuan Faisal and Kate Cook plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.

AI-generated work slop is spreading, and it’s turning offices into zombie zones. In this Halloween Special, Juan and Kate dig into how automation at work and AI productivity tools are creating “zombie workers,” why Sam Altman is flirting with the D3ad Internet Theory, and how corporate AI culture is quietly eroding creativity.Watch the full episode for a very special Halloween-themed curated slop.🫟 Topics:00:00 – Halloween Special: AI, zombies, and slop00:42 – The rise of zombie workers and workplace automation02:39 – The emotional cost of AI-generated work slop03:42 – Why companies fail at AI learning and workforce training07:00 – The “cat’s out of the bag” moment for corporate AI07:38 – Can smarter workforce learning fix AI fatigue?09:24 – Less is more: human value in AI workplaces11:09 – The D3ad Internet Theory: AI’s ghost in the machine13:37 – Engagement farming and the end of real content15:08 – Is Sam Altman breaking the internet on purpose?18:10 – How AI filters shape online reality20:28 – The hidden cost of easy AI answers21:30 – AI Slop of the Week: Halloween Edition🫟 About Slop WorldJuan Faisal and Kate Cook plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.#OpenAI #AIethics #aiproductivity

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Juan and Kate talk about one of the most controversial aspects in the AI arms race: SECURITY. From the rise of “vibe coding” (AI that writes your code for you), to AI-powered scams, they unpack how the "move fast and break things" approach is opening -once again?- the door to major exploits, both in computers and humans.🫟 About Slop WorldJuan and Kate plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.Subscribe to @slopworldpodcast on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. 🫟 Timestamps:00:00 – It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month!01:43 – The 3 Biggest AI Security Gaps02:39 – What Is AI Vibe Coding?05:05 – Is Vibe Coding a Security Nightmare?07:03 – What If AI Went Down Tomorrow?09:51 – AI-Powered Scams and Social Engineering14:20 – Who's the Sloppiest? Meta AI vs. Sora 216:20 – The Rise of AI Slop Social Platforms20:27 – Are We Training Ourselves to Accept Fake Content?

AI actors are moving into the spotlight and AI companions are becoming part of daily life. This episode looks at how synthetic talent like Tilly Norwood changes entertainment and how emotional AI shapes behavior, relationships, and mental health.The question we'll try to answer is simple, but loaded... who profits when the “talent” isn’t human, and what it means when real people start forming emotional bonds with AI companions and chatbots that never say no. It’s part ethics, part psychology, and all very 2025.🫟 RESOURCES FOR PARENTSMAMA – Mothers Against Media Addiction: https://wearemama.org/Sign up for the MAMA newsletter: https://wearemama.org/connect/Join a local chapter: https://wearemama.org/find-your-chapter/Center for Humane Technology: https://www.humanetech.com/Common Sense Discussion Guide for Kids: https://www.commonsense.org/system/files/pdf/2025-05/activity-guide-for-parents-talking-to-your-kids-about-ai-5.pdf🫟 TOPICS00:00 Getting Fooled By an AI Cat Clip01:00 Tilly Norwood And the AI Actress Debate02:45 What “Talent” Means When the Actor Is Synthetic04:50 How AI Avatars Reinforce Beauty Standards07:40 Why AI Influencers Hold Attention10:50 Unions, Labor, And the Role of AI Policy13:50 Why People Bond With AI Avatars15:30 When an AI Companion Changes Overnight17:00 Why Chatbots Feel So Supportive20:20 What Parents Should Know About AI Chat Apps26:30 A Useful AI Assistant Story With Leo🫟 ABOUT SLOP WORLDJuan Faisal and Kate Cook plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.

This week, Juan and Kate discuss Karen Hao’s "Empire of AI," which reveals how Silicon Valley’s utopian ideals evolved into a global power grab, before jumping into AI's most solid use case to date: Italian Brainrot. And we don't want to spoil the end, but it might or might not include discussing Viktor Orbáns social media playbook.Join us in the slop. We’re all heading there anyway, so come as you are and bring some friends (maybe an old enemy or two?).🫟 About Slop WorldJuan and Kate plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.🫟 Juan Faisal:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/- https://juanfaisal.com/🫟 Kate Cook:- https://www.erasevenpartners.com/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecook/🫟 Timestamps:00:00 – Is This a Manosphere Podcast?01:18 – Karen Hao’s Empire of AI03:56 – OpenAI Goes Corporate07:42 – The AI Bubble and Trickle-Down Tech11:48 – Humans vs Stochastic Parrots15:20 – Italian Brainrot Appears18:58 – Irony, Chaos, and Cultural Decay23:46 – The End of Meaning

From office bots to hacked prompts to AI podcasts no one asked for, Juan and Kate wrestle with a future that feels equal parts genius and garbage. Welcome to the age of slop—where everything’s automated, but nothing’s intentional.🫟 About Slop WorldJuan and Kate plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it🫟 Juan Faisal:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/- https://juanfaisal.com/🫟 Kate Cook:- https://www.erasevenpartners.com/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecook/🫟 Timestamps:00:00 – Slop World: AI, Culture, and Chaos00:44 – AI Co-Workers: Are You Training Your Replacement?03:15 - Why AI Still Can't Read the Room04:35 – Prompt Injection: The Hack That Breaks AI06:35 – Are You Unpaid Labor for AI Training?08:33 – AI Podcasts: Content Without a Point of View10:44 - Slop Media: A New Art Form?14:30 - The Weirdest AI Podcasts We Found17:04 – AI Slop vs Haters

Most AI upskilling advice skips the one thing that actually opens doors: community.Juan Faisal talks with Rita Sargsyan, IDEAS Program Director and VC Startups Ambassador at AI LA, about what real access looks like for people outside the usual pipeline (especially creatives, students, and anyone without a traditional tech background).🤖 Why it matters AI tools are accessible. Real access isn’t. Without networks, mentorship, and real-world feedback, most people stall or stay overwhelmed.🤖 You’ll learn - How the IDEAS program trains community college students in AI - Why self-doubt holds back non-technical creatives - What to do when you feel “late” to AI - Why confidence comes faster through action than online certs🤖 Guest: Rita Sargsyan IDEAS Program Director and VC Startups Ambassador, AI LA - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritasargsyan - IDEAS Program: https://www.joinai.la/ideas - AI LA Events: https://lu.ma/aila-events - AI on the Lot 2025: https://www.aionthelot.com/🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Rita Sargsyan’s background in AI and access 01:31 Why AI needs diverse, non-technical talent 03:24 Getting started with ChatGPT and AI tools 05:55 Overcoming fear and shyness around tech 09:46 Inside the IDEAS program for college students 13:20 How networking builds confidence 16:14 Creatives and the tension with AI 18:56 Learning to use AI as a creative superpower 20:01 Prompt engineering and emerging roles 21:54 What to expect at AI on the Lot 2025 24:33 Where to find Rita and how to get involved

Most AI tools are trained on what’s considered “normal.” Everyone else is an afterthought (if they’re included at all).Juan Faisal talks with Verena Weber, AI consultant and founder of Women in Tech, about how bias shows up in tools, teams, and leadership. From invisible labor to the myth of confidence, they unpack what keeps women and non-technical professionals out of the loop — and how to change it without waiting for permission.🤖 Why it matters Only 22 percent of global AI talent is female. That’s not just underrepresentation. It’s a design flaw.🤖 You’ll learn - How male-first defaults shape tools and workplaces - What confidence actually looks like in tech - Why creatives don’t need to code to lead AI work - How to track change beyond DEI performance🤖 Guest: Verena Weber AI consultant, former Amazon data scientist, founder of Women in Tech - Website: https://www.verenaweber.de/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verena-weber-134178b9/ - Women in Tech Newsletter: https://verenas-newsletter-63558b.beehiiv.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viaviawe/ - UNESCO: https://www.interface-eu.org/publications/ai-gender-gap - Interface Report: https://interface-eu.org/publications/ai-gender-gap - McKinsey: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-wins-how-inclusion-matters🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Verena Weber's background 01:09 Why tech and AI workplaces exclude women 02:34 The cost of gender-blind tech 04:19 The confidence code for women in AI 06:59 Embodiment work to build confidence 09:32 AI enablement for non-technical roles 11:17 Why AI outputs still need human oversight 12:20 Protecting sensitive data in AI tools 14:03 DEI as a driver of innovation 15:27 Flexibility, coaching, and inclusive workstyles 18:36 Where to follow Verena

Jacques Potts teaches AI like it’s a survival skill — because for a lot of kids, it is.In this episode, Juan Faisal talks with Jacques about what access really means, how to make AI land in under-resourced classrooms, and why cultural fluency matters more than certifications. From local games to data ethics, this is about building confidence, not just competence.🤖 Why it matters The next generation is already surrounded by AI. If we don’t make it make sense — in their language, on their terms — we’re not building access. We’re building another gate.🤖 You’ll learn - How to make AI feel relevant with “boots on the ground” teaching - What “vibe coding” looks like in real classrooms - How to explain data ethics in a way kids actually care about - Why parents need to stop outsourcing AI fluency🤖 Guest: Jacques Potts AI educator, technologist, and founder - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jackybang1212 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquespotts/🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Jacques’s path from the East Side to AI education 05:12 Teaching AI in ways that actually connect 10:33 Vibe coding, local culture, and creative tech 15:49 Ethics, privacy, and teaching critical AI thinking 21:18 What parents and companies can do right now

What if the industry doors don’t open for you? You build your own.Juan Faisal talks with Rachel Leventhal — creator, technologist, and co-founder of Backlot AI — about the mindset it takes to work ahead of the curve. From early CD-ROM experiments at Nickelodeon to AI-powered filmmaking, they get into tool adoption, creative control, and why artists shouldn’t wait for permission.🤖 Why it matters AI tools are everywhere. But tech alone doesn’t drive change. Real progress comes when artists see creative possibility — and build systems that support it.🤖 You’ll learn - How AI is helping small teams build ambitious creative projects - Why “meaningful art” still guides Rachel’s tech choices - What it takes to build inclusive, collaborative creative tools - Why women shouldn’t wait to be invited into AI work🤖 Guest: Rachel Leventhal Creator, technologist, and co-founder of Backlot AI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-leventhal-bkltai/- https://www.youtube.com/@backlot-ai🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanfaisal - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com - Website: https://www.creativityandrobots.com🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Rachel’s path from CD-ROMs to AI filmmaking 06:52 When creative tools are actually worth using 13:58 Collaboration, confidence, and building outside the system 19:02 What’s still missing: better tools for creative teamsAdditional Credits: - Dheeraj M4JOR from Pixabay (sfx)- Universfield from Pixabay (sfx)- 'Subscribe' animation by Vecteezy

AI is already shaping how films get made — it just doesn’t show up in the credits.Fred Grinstein and Minh Do aren’t selling tools. They’re building workflows. Juan Faisal talks with the co-founders of Machine Cinema about what changes when you move from AI experiments to actual production — and what’s at stake for the creatives behind the work.🤖 Why it matters The workflows are evolving faster than the rules. As studios experiment with AI, core questions about attribution, authorship, and labor are being skipped. That puts creatives in a vulnerable spot: doing more with less credit, less clarity, and less control.🤖 You’ll learn - What AI can actually do in a real production pipeline - How artists are getting cut out of the credits - Why “creative access” doesn’t mean creative control - What it takes to make work without selling out your role🤖 Guests: Fred Grinstein and Minh Do Co-Founders, Machine Cinema - Website: https://machinecinema.ai - Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-grinstein - Minh: https://minhdo.com🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com - Website: https://juanfaisal.com🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:41 What is Machine Cinema really doing 01:28 How Hollywood uses AI and hides it 05:12 What to do when you don’t have studio backing 10:51 When AI makes your process worse 12:49 IP, ethics, and who gets left out 18:41 Building an AI film with no blueprint 22:42 What producing means when the tools keep changing 27:26 Where new voices might actually come from 32:46 How to connect with Machine Cinema

Most kids aren't scared of AI. But they are learning from it — fast.This episode isn’t about fear. It’s about access, context, and what gets lost when critical thinking takes a back seat.Juan Faisal talks with Kyle-Prescott Ogunbase, AI educator and product strategist, about the real gap in AI education. From coding Pac-Man in grade school to building Agbara Life, Kyle shares what “knowledge deserts” reveal about the next digital divide — and why curiosity still matters more than prompt templates.🤖 Why it matters The kids are building. But the system is stalling. When access is unequal and context is missing, education becomes performance, not progress.🤖 You’ll learn - Why teaching AI means teaching context, not just tools - What “knowledge deserts” reveal about the next digital divide - How to foster real learning in an AI-powered classroom - What parents and educators can do right now🤖 Guest: Kyle-Prescott Ogunbase AI educator and product strategist - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogunbase/ - Agbara Life: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agbaralife/🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Meet Kyle-Prescott Ogunbase 01:11 From users to creators: what AI can do in a classroom 07:50 Is AI killing critical thinking 16:02 Who will control the AI economy 20:18 What happens when communities get left behind 27:02 Why AI won’t fix inequality but might shift the odds 32:25 Teaching kids AI without selling out their minds 35:40 Work with Kyle: collaborate on AI education and inclusion

Most marketers feel one of two things about AI: excited or exhausted.This episode skips the hype and focuses on the work.Juan Faisal talks with Catherine Toms, AI marketing consultant and educator, about what AI actually changes in marketing — and what it doesn’t. From overhyped tools to quiet shifts, they unpack what smart teams are doing differently, why strategy still matters, and how to stay sharp without burning out.🤖 Why it matters AI isn’t magic. It’s leverage. Used well, it amplifies what already works. Used poorly, it just adds noise.🤖 You’ll learn - How to test AI tools without getting overwhelmed - Why “bias” starts at the prompt level - What leaders actually want from AI-literate teams - Which skills still separate good marketers from great ones🤖 Guest: Catherine Toms AI marketing consultant, educator, and speaker - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinetoms/ - Website: https://aiinmarketing.co/level-1-ai-in-marketing/🤖 Additional resources - Dove’s AI prompt guide: https://www.dove.com/au/stories/campaigns/keep-beauty-real.html - NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google.com/🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Who is Catherine Toms 02:17 The evolution of AI in marketing 06:02 How smart marketers use AI 11:14 Choosing the right AI tools 14:17 Are marketers afraid of AI 19:52 Geographical differences in AI adoption 21:49 AI bias is real. Can we fix it? 28:42 Connect with Catherine Toms

Want to see real use cases of AI remaking HR workflows? HR expert and founder of AIxHR, Kari Naimon, explains how small businesses and HR teams can save time, streamline repetitive tasks, and boost productivity with generative AI. Learn how to craft effective prompts, create quick wins, and collaborate with IT to integrate AI into your processes. With actionable steps you can implement today, this episode shows how AI can improve workflows and help your team focus on what matters most. 🤖 Additional Яesources: - Kari Naimon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-naimon/ - AIxHR: http://aixhr.ai 🤖 Connect with Juan Faisal: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/ 🤖 About Our Guest: Kari Naimon: Kari Naimon, founder of AixHR, brings 20+ years of HR expertise from Amazon, Toyota, and Qualcomm to the forefront of AI innovation. Her mission at AixHR is to demystify AI, creating transformative “AI-Aha” moments that empower professionals to fearlessly embrace the technology and elevate their work. Contact Kari at kari@aixhr.ai. 🤖 Creativity & Robots: “A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.” Host Juan Faisal interviews creative professionals to discuss how generative AI influences our creative process, work, and media consumption. Join us to learn how AI can enhance your creativity, and dive into the ethics and realities of the tech. For experts and beginners alike. ___ 🤖 Timestamps: 00:00 - Kari Naimon: AI and HR Expert 01:04 - Why Kari Quit Corporate to Lead AI Innovation 01:58 - The Costliest AI Mistake Leaders Make (How to Avoid It) 03:53 - How to Get IT Teams Onboard with Your AI Strategy 06:58 - Training Teams in AI: ROI-Driven Strategies That Work 09:45 - Keep AI Transparent: The Case for Human Oversight 12:36 - Early AI Wins: Build Trust in the Process 17:36 - Kari’s Favorite AI Tools and Time-Saving Tips 20:57 - Stop Leaks: How to Protect Sensitive Data While Using AI at Work 23:17 - Freelancers’ Guide to Starting with AI Today 25:55 - AI Slowdown: Hidden Opportunities for Your Business 27:18 - Where to Learn More From Kari Naimon

"AI has played a role in journalism for quite a while." In this episode, Pete Pachal comes to chat about the transformative impact of AI on journalism and how journalists can use artificial intelligence, addressing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. We cover the importance of managing expectations around AI's capabilities, the historical context of machine-generated content in newsrooms, and the need for ethical practices in AI implementation. We also discuss the million-dollar question: will AI replace actual human journalists? 🤖 Additional Яesources: - Newsletter: https://mediacopilot.substack.com/ - One-hour class: https://learn.mediacopilot.ai/p/beginning-ai-for-marketers-pr-and-journalists - Consulting: https://mediacopilot.ai/ - Media Copilot podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-media-copilot - Pete Pachal @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterpachal/ 🤖 Connect with Juan Faisal: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/ 🤖 About our Guest: Pete Pachal is the Founder and CEO of The Media Copilot, a newsletter and podcast about how generative AI is changing the media. He also teaches creative professionals in journalism and PR about how to use AI tools, and he consults with companies of all sizes on how to incorporate generative AI into real work. Pete has a long career in journalism, previously holding senior roles in global newsrooms such as CoinDesk and Mashable. As a thought leader in tech, crypto, and AI, he often appears on TV news, including Fox Business, CNN, and The Today Show. He also puts his encyclopedic knowledge of Doctor Who to good use in his side hustle, the popular podcast Pull To Open. 🤖 Creativity & Robots: “A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.” Host Juan Faisal interviews creative professionals to discuss how generative AI influences our creative process, work, and media consumption. Join us to learn how AI can enhance your creativity, and dive into the ethics and realities of the tech. For experts and beginners alike. ___ 🤖 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Pete Pachal 00:44 - Can AI Fix Fake News and Deepfakes in Journalism? 02:45 - AI Beyond ChatGPT: Transforming Newsroom Workflows 08:44 - CoinDesk’s AI Journey: How to Successfully Integrate AI in Media 14:28 - AI in the Workplace: How Will It Affect Your Career? 18:58 - Why AI Can’t Replace Your Creative Judgment and Expertise 25:47 - Pro Tips: How to Use AI Tools to Elevate Your Career 30:33 - Custom AI Solutions: How Media Copilot Empowers Creative Pros 34:27 - Journalism Careers: Is AI a Job Killer or Career Maker?

How is AI transforming the craft of filmmaking in Europe? Just back in Wroclaw after his California tour, filmmaker Matt Szymanowski talks about how AI is disrupting the film industry and why Europe has some catching up to do. Drawing from his upcoming documentary, A Human Future, Matt explores what's working in AI-powered storytelling, what's falling short, and how creatives can stay ahead in 2024 and 2025. He also shares his efforts to build a community of AI-driven creatives in Poland and across Europe. 🤖 Additional Яesources: - Artintell AI DIGITAL CREATORS FORUM #1: https://lu.ma/p52udad5 - European California Club: https://eurocaliclub.byjwg.com/ - Pluto Studios: https://plutostudios.ai/ - John Weston Group: https://john-weston.com/ 🤖 Connect with Juan Faisal: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/ 🤖 Creativity & Robots: “A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.” Host Juan Faisal interviews creative professionals to discuss how generative AI influences our creative process, work, and media consumption. Join us to learn how AI can enhance your creativity, and dive into the ethics and realities of the tech. For experts and beginners alike. ___ 🤖 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Matt Szymanowski 00:34 - Insights from California's Creative AI Scene 04:34 - Building Creative Bridges: the European California Club 09:37 - AI in Europe: Are Regulatory Limits Holding Back Innovation? 14:48 - “A Human Future”: Reflections on the Documentary Experience 26:27 - AI Hybrid Cinema: Redefining Storytelling for Tomorrow 30:25 - Easy Ways for Creatives to Navigate the AI Landscape 33:01 - Where Can We Keep Up With Matt’s Work

Are you confused about what copyright law protects now that AI is out in the wild? Intellectual Property Attorney Brooke Smarsh explains the truth about AI-generated content: what’s covered, what isn’t, whether AI-generated content can be copyrighted, and what’s fair game when training models—plus, why taking the time to understand this topic today could save you from expensive headaches tomorrow. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode offers insights on AI and copyright but should not be interpreted as legal advice. 🤖 Additional Яesources: - Brooke Smarsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-smarsh/ - Lexology: https://www.lexology.com/ - US Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/ 🤖 Connect with Juan Faisal: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/ 🤖 Creativity & Robots: “A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.” Host Juan Faisal interviews creative professionals to discuss how generative AI influences our creative process, work, and media consumption. Join us to learn how AI can enhance your creativity, and dive into the ethics and realities of the tech. For experts and beginners alike. ___ 🤖 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Brooke Smarsh 00:42 - What Can You Copyright? A Quick Guide for Creatives 02:56 - How Your AI Tools Could Affect Your Copyright Rights 05:56 - AI Content: What’s Protected and What’s Not 10:44 - Is AI Training Fair Use or a Copyright Violation? 16:18 - The AI Dilemma: Innovate Freely or Follow the Rules? 18:35 - Is AI Hurting Small Creators and Helping Big Tech? 28:09 - New AI Legislation: Key Points for Creatives 31:04 - Why IP Lawyers Are Concerned About AI 33:48 - Easy Ways for Creatives to Learn More About IP Law 37:31 - How to Connect with Brooke Smarsh

AI Experts React to Oprah Winfrey's "AI and the Future of Us" SpecialMost people saw Oprah’s AI special. But what *didn’t* it cover? Juan Faisal talks with AI filmmaker Jagger Waters, strategist Kate Cook, and edtech PM Kyle-Prescott Ogunbase about the trust gap in AI, what "Generation AI" actually faces, and why public understanding—not just faster tools—matters most.🤖 Why it matters: AI is scaling faster than most people can make sense of it. This episode unpacks the real risks, power moves, and human questions getting buried in the hype.🤖 You’ll learn: - Why safety, scams, and trust need center stage in AI debates - How Gen AI is already growing up inside a synthetic media world - Why ethical development needs stronger incentives—not just open letters - What AI can and can’t fix when it comes to loneliness, labor, and learning 🤖 Guests: Kate Cook – Founder, Era Seven Partners Certified AI strategist helping brands adapt to rapid tech change Kyle-Prescott Ogunbase – Product Manager, Newsela Building AI tools to improve literacy in classrooms Jagger Waters – Award-winning AI filmmaker Producer at Curious Refuge and escape.ai 🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/ 🤖 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Oprah’s special: What it got right and wrong 06:35 Sam Altman: Most dangerous man in tech? 12:23 Trust, ethics, and who builds the future 18:05 Marques Brownlee: AI for video and voice 20:20 Deepfakes and what’s fueling them 25:20 Why AI literacy may be the most urgent skill 29:10 Aza Raskin & Tristan Harris: AI vs. society 32:21 Christopher Wray: AI and criminal threats 36:00 Why companies still hesitate to adopt AI 40:07 Can schools undo biased training data? 43:05 Parenting in the age of Generation AI 45:35 Is AI a threat—or a lifeline—for workers? 52:19 Marilynne Robinson: The human cost of progress 56:40 Difficulty is the point 59:50 Final thoughts on what comes next