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The CEO Retort is a thought-provoking podcast that inspires critical thinking, challenges conventional narratives, and explores the complexities of our world. The show brings leading experts and thinkers to examine how science, business, health, politics, technology, and AI shape our lives, industries, and societies.
Hosted by Tim El-Sheikh — a serial tech and AI entrepreneur since 2002, one of the first-generation AI pioneers at Google Campus London, biomedical scientist, and ex-pro athlete. He is currently at the frontier of human-centric Augmented Intelligence with his company Nebuli.com.
Hosted by Tim El-Sheikh — a serial tech and AI entrepreneur since 2002, one of the first-generation AI pioneers at Google Campus London, biomedical scientist, and ex-pro athlete. He is currently at the frontier of human-centric Augmented Intelligence with his company Nebuli.com.
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Peter Geoghegan is an award-winning investigative journalist and broadcaster whose work has fundamentally changed the conversation around transparency in British public life and Western politics.He is the founder and editor of Democracy for Sale, an independent investigative news outlet that recently secured the Specialist Journalism prize at the 2025 British Journalism Awards.Peter is the former Editor-in-Chief of openDemocracy and the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics — a book that exposed how untraceable cash is warping our political systems.From his deep-dive documentaries for BBC Radio 4 to his latest revelations on lobbying and 'black hole' campaign finances, Peter is one of the most tenacious voices in the industry today.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:49) – The state of modern journalism in a corrupt political and digital ecosystem(00:09:48) – Ad to help you navigate media bias(00:11:54) – Why does Tony Blair and his TBI institute want to build an AI company like Palantir?(00:02:49) – How Big Tech influences politics worldwide today?(00:19:16) – The rise and influence of "oligarch politicians"(00:24:42) – How 2016 and the pandemic were the turning point of the West selling democracy to broligarchs(00:32:01) – How Trump's AI and Silicon Valley became the political media pumping up the AI bubble(00:45:37) – Can real journalism and independent media survive against oligarch-driven mediaEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/02/05/peter-geoghegan-how-the-west-sold-democracy-to-the-corrupt-rich/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
We are joined by the prominent British political economist and campaigner, Richard Murphy, discussing the latest AI bubble turmoil and its role in a broader economic collapse – could be as soon as the end of 2026! It’s an energetic conversation that will open your eyes to the post-AI economics.Richard is a highly active commentator, blogging daily at Funding the Future and on his YouTube channel @RichardJMurphy -- which has seen significant growth, reaching over 325,000 subscribers and 30 million views by the end of 2025.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:35) – How being a twin shaped Richard's journey in political economics and campaigns(00:10:22) – Ad to help you navigate media bias(00:12:29) – Tim and Richard explore why one becomes interested in economic equality and the politics of care(00:20:22) – What people don't get about economics and the problem with profit maximisation models(00:23:38) – How did the damaging neoliberalism model take over the global economy and give rise to today's tech broligarchy, and its impact on the AI bubble(00:37:40) – Why do people become ideologically attached to illogical and self-damaging economic narratives?(00:43:46) – The absurdly illogical narrative of growing the economy with loss-making AI services while destroying millions of jobs, and pushing for UBI while expecting lower taxation!(00:49:53) – Today, the AI bubble and Trump are completely linked and the clearest evidence that neoliberalism has run out of ideas. It's now a neoliberalism bubble.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/01/22/richard-murphy-the-ai-bubble-is-a-prelude-to-a-much-bigger-economic-collapse/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Scott Lucas returns to help us break down the ICE actions in Minneapolis that descended America into a permanent state of emergency, and how this fits into Trump's escalating global tensions.After what felt like a whirlwind of a week, Scott Lucas returned to help us unravel the ongoing state of emergency that seems to have become America’s new normal.The situation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Minneapolis is a mess, to say the least, after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, mother of three, and poet, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026.Scott and I also touched on Venezuela and Greenland, where the geopolitical chaotic chess game is in full swing. The Trump administration’s moves are insane, but are they sustainable?Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:46) – Why Scott feels we are now living in a constant state of emergency!(00:07:14) – Detailed debunk of the narratives around the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis (Part 1)(00:18:09) – Ad to help you navigate media bias(00:20:16) – Detailed debunk of the narratives around the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis (Part 2)(00:29:54) – Why the US administration is not a full authoritarian regime and The Death Star, with complicit media.(00:43:58) – Quick update on Venezuela and how US oil companies have destroyed Trump's oil claims.(00:52:50) – Despite the awful ICE situation and global threats caused by Trump's administration, there is actually some good news!(00:57:53) – With ICE's unhinged, violent targeting of American citizens, can this spill over into full-blown armed violence?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/01/15/scott-lucas-ice-committed-a-crime-turning-the-us-into-a-permanent-state-of-emergency/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Professor Scott Lucas returns to our first live guest emergency episode to discuss the current geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela, explore the historical context, and examine how it sets the stage for today's political and economic landscape.One of the standout points Scott made exclusively on this show was the idea of "regime coercion" rather than outright regime change. This subtle shift could have significant implications for Venezuela's future.Join the conversation and explore a complex web of politics, power, and strategy. I'm eager to see how it all unfolds.This is a replay and remastered version of the live guest episode we held on January 6th, 2026. Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comTimestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:55) – The shambolic nature of the US invading Venezuela and the kidnapping of Maduro. What is really going on?(00:10:56) – Trump's bizarre press conference, his apparent health decline and the spread of misinformation(00:17:36) – It's regime coercion, not regime change!(00:21:16) – Considering Trump's obvious mental decline, who is actually in charge?(00:29:17) – The broader implications for Latin America and the future of Greenland's independence(00:37:06) – Implications on the EU and international law from this Venezuelan crisis(00:45:12) – Are we entering an international system of anarchy, and what is the MAGA grassroots' reaction?(00:59:32) – Are there any clear indicators emerging as to the direction of play with Venezuela?(01:04:46) – What impact will this entire situation have on the regular people globally?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/01/08/scott-lucas-the-consequences-of-americas-invasion-of-venezuela-are-worse-than-you-think/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
In January 2025, I discussed why it was the rising era of “IoS” (Internet of Shit). Not only did it exceed my expectations, but it has set the path for 2026, which will be the year of reckoning, and it won’t be pretty.This is a replay of our very first livestream on YouTube, available in the live section of our channel.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:41) – 2026 plans for the CEOR podcast and events, and our positioning against other podcasts(00:24:35) – Is 2025 a turning point that would force political change that would influence AI's future?(00:30:06) – 2026 predictions: It has now gone far beyond AI!(00:42:46) – What the current VC focus on "gamification of everything" tells us about the tech sector's direction in 2026(00:53:36) – Is China going to win the so-called "AI war" in 2026?(01:04:14) – Will the 2026 reckoning burst the AI bubble, and will Trump play a role in bailing out AI companies?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/solo/2026/02/02/the-2026-reckoning-why-you-should-be-paying-attention-now/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
In this emergency episode, recorded in my chaotic kitchen, our good friend, the brilliant and veteran political and economic professor, Scott Lucas, returns to dissect the latest political and economic fallout from the latest Epstein files release – beyond the political theatrics.The files, shrouded in heavy redactions, sparked a wide outcry for transparency and accountability. We delved into the political dynamics at play, questioning the motives behind the selective media focus and the broader implications for public trust.We also explored the potential global repercussions of the scandal on America's political and economic landscape.Join the conversation now as we continue this journey of discovery and dialogue, challenging the status quo and striving for a future where truth and justice prevail. This is our 2025 Christmas message.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:03:47) – Why is the current release of the Epstein files clear evidence of a cover-up? Full legal and intelligence analysis.(00:11:36) – Confirmation that there is almost no mention of Trump and certain government officials throughout these files through engineered manoeuvring, media spin and DoJ's deletion of files online.(00:21:42) – Is this chaotic release and handling of the file an engineered incompetence or genuine incompetence?00:24:20 – What is the reaction from the MAGA members and the wider public? Is this a turning point?(00:31:07) – What impact the this entire Epstein scandal have on America's standing in the world and the impact on the American economy?(00:41:05) – 2026 outlook and a message of hope and persistence for all listeners for a positive future.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/22/emergency-episode-with-scott-lucas-the-trump-epstein-cover-up/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
A deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI and the current push against genuine innovation, from engineering to the arts.Professor Shushma Patel is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Artificial Intelligence at De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK. As a prominent figure in computing, engineering, and media education, Shushma is the first person in the UK to hold a senior university leadership position dedicated solely to AI.With nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, working as a lecturer, researcher, and academic leader, Shushma is a passionate advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in promoting women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and leadership.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:05) – How Shushma's overseeing a unique faculty mergers of Computing, Engineering and Media with Arts, Design & Humanities(00:14:56) – Tim and Shushma discuss the importance of being outliers and how it impacted their careers in AI(00:32:15) – Tim and Shusham debate whether there is a need for AI degrees and courses(00:38:54) – The biggest problem in the world of AI is a lack of people's understanding and real-world applications beyond the hype(00:44:48) – Is AI really replacing jobs, or is it "fake layoffs"?(00:50:48) – What does a successful deployment of AI models look like in the real world and business applications?(00:59:28) – AI's negative impact on families, younger generations and their learning skills, and why educators and parents need to act(01:10:47) – How corporations manipulate consumer perceptions and pricing using AI(01:17:22) – How the tech sector pushes toxic and negative narratives against students and young people, painting a hopeless picture for their futures(01:31:04) – Why supporting diversity, disability and mental health is critical for better innovation that actually serves peopleEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/15/shushma-patel-ai-will-always-need-human-creativity-in-order-to-exist/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
An inspiring and no-nonsense discussion about entrepreneurship with Ida Tin, the mother of FemTech, who is the co-founder and former CEO and chairwoman of Clue, one of the most trusted female health apps with over 10 million active users across 190 countries.Ida has won several prizes for her entrepreneurial work with Clue.Before starting Clue, Ida led motorcycle tours around the world for 5 years with MotoMundo, the motorcycle touring company she cofounded with her dad, Hjalte Tin.She wrote a book about her travel adventures, inner and outer, “Directress”, published in Denmark in 2009. Ida currently lives in Berlin and has two children.She is an active campaigner on responsible leadership, sustainability, the ethical use of data and AI, gender equality, and societal change through technology and cultural innovation. This conversation was recorded in 2024, before I decided to launch the podcast. Yet the talking points are so relevant to today’s hype-driven AI world that I felt the episode needed to be revived and included in the CEOR debates. It also demonstrates the reality that AI has not really changed much. It’s my counterparts behind the technology who keep on moving the goalposts.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:52) – CEOR Special Spotify Reward(00:03:59) – Ida shares the extraordinary entrepreneurship journey that led her to building one of the largest apps in the world.(00:09:52) – How did Ida and her cofounders come up with the term "FemTech" and why was it so revolutionary on an international scale?(00:15:38) – Why is the tech sector and the world of business in general so disconnected from women's health and performance?(00:22:02) – The key advantages of mission-driven entrepreneurship and why the patriarchy is damaging for both men and women entrepreneurs.(00:32:11) – How society, education and parents "accidentally" damage girls' confidence in life(00:36:05) – After raising $70 million in VC funding, why did Ida walk away, and why are more entrepreneurs walking away from investors?(00:41:46) – Why entrepreneurs must conduct due diligence on investors? Tim used to ask investors where they got their money from!(00:47:40) – How the system and shareholders, not regulations, stifle innovation, especially people-centric and responsible deeptechs.(01:06:53) – How did Ida and her team build an ethical business at scale, despite having VC and shareholders?(01:13:20) – Why real innovation and problem-solving come from a nuanced reality check and accepting the ugly truths of any given problem.(01:15:39) – Ida's vision for the future and her plans post her resignation from Clue.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/08/ida-tin-the-mother-of-the-38-billion-femtech-sector-challenging-gender-bias/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
The tables have turned! Tim El-Sheikh is being interviewed by Ben Byford on his show, The Machine Ethics Podcast, discussing why the AI bubble is far worse than we thought and how it has become a financial nightmare.Ben is a good friend of our show here at The CEO Retort and a previous guest who discussed digital ethics and ethical AI, without the hyperbolic doom-and-gloom fantasy.As part of our collaboration, I’m the guest this time, and Ben and I discuss podcasting, the history of OpenAI, London startups, AI use cases, and whether GenAI is even safe.But the key topic of our discussion is the AI bubble, snake oil salesmen, and whether we need all these data centres.Above all, we are exploring the financial implications post the AI bubble explosion.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:45) – CEOR Intro(00:02:25) – Tim's journey with AI as a deeptech entrepreneur since 2002 and why he decided to launch The CEOR podcast.(00:08:53) – Why Tim believes Google is still the dominant force in AI today, not OpenAI, based on his observations at Google Campus London.(00:10:32) – How did the current wave of AI cause the rise of the AI bubble?(00:22:03) – What impact does the AI bubble have on regular people's lives?(00:27:19) – What makes this AI bubble different?(00:33:30) – The failure of the AI sector in justifying their claims that AI "can change everything" and the dangerous consequences of this delusion.(00:39:39) – Replacing humans is a fantasy. It's about profit and control, not innovation. There is nothing new here!(00:46:10) – The "anti-human" rhetoric from the AI sector, coupled with aggressive and unlawful data grab, thought manipulation and why it must stop.(00:52:30) – What could the world look like after the AI bubble bursts?(00:56:37) – Why "AI Data Centres" are not "long-term" investments with big ROIs like railways.01:01:20) – Why nonprofits and socially responsible AI research and services will play a critical role in the post-AI bubble cleanup.(01:05:12) – Tim's advice on how to protect yourself from chatbots' praise!Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/01/collab-episode-the-ai-bubble-is-much-worse-than-we-thought-its-a-financial-nightmareSupport our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
1Professor Scott Lucas returns for the latest edition of our Misinformation Watch series, and we delved into the tangled web of political manoeuvring and misinformation that has gripped both the Democratic and Republican parties over the past two weeks.Professor Scott Lucas is a highly experienced and globally renowned expert in American politics, US and British foreign policy, and a wide range of international affairs, with a specific focus on the Middle East, Iran, Europe, and Asia. He also has expertise in new media, intelligence services, and propaganda.Scott has also been an active journalist since 1979 and is the founder and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView, a prominent news site that provides daily news and analysis of global affairs.Scott is a frequent and leading political analyst on major international media outlets, including Times Radio, BBC, CNN, Sky News, Al Jazeera English, France 24, and Deutsche Welle, which significantly contributes to his global recognition.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:38) – CEOR Intro(00:02:19) – The tangled political manoeuvring of the Democratic and Republican parties(00:09:11) – Epstein Survivors' campaign video calling for the release of all the Epstein files(00:10:29) – What Epstein emails reveal about Trump's knowledge of Epstein activities(00:18:54) – The multi-layered misinformation storm created by Trump and his supporters to cover up the Epstein scandal(00:27:23) – Be very careful of what you read on social media around the Epstein revelations(00:29:33) – Could the Trump Administration have doctored the files while holding back their release?(00:34:27) – How some elements of the media are politicising the Epstein scandal, ignoring the victims and the culprits(00:39:06) – The reasons behind and the impact of the US government shutdown on people's lives, and the release of the files.(01:01:20) – When Trump's presidency ends, how can the public demand new laws to control and scrutinise future presidents?(01:14:44) – How to differentiate between misinformation, disinformation and propaganda, and take responsibility for the information you choose to consume!Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/24/scott-lucas-how-epstein-changed-us-politics-forever/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Dr Arik Kershenbaum is a globally renowned zoologist and researcher at Girton College, University of Cambridge, specialising in animal communication and astrobiology.Arik is an international bestseller for his book, The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy, and has also released a more recent book, Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication.His research and books explore the science of animal communication and its implications for understanding ourselves and potentially extraterrestrial life.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:03:31) – What is the true meaning of intelligence, and how did it evolve?(00:12:40) – Do animals talk, and does language mean higher intelligence?(00:18:59) – Why wolves and dolphins have closely related communication dynamics?(00:21:23) – Group thinking, conflicts and shared intelligence demonstrated by wolves and dolphins (00:29:48) – Why do humans question their existence and the meaning of life, while animals don't?(00:35:40) – What has Arik's research in zoology and astrobiology revealed about humans' evolution?(00:40:35) – Are humans aliens? Why do we appear to be different from all other animals?(00:40:35) – Why do humans feel disconnected from the environment and earth?(00:47:55) – How technology made humans less intelligent, too comfortable, and less robust(00:49:57) – How our limited interpretation of intelligence influences the growth of AI(01:00:44) – Tim and Arik debate whether machines can ever become intelligent and conscious(01:17:36) – Can AI help us translate animal communication and define consciousness?(01:23:11) – The peculiar case of Alex the parrot and his cognitive and communicative abilities(01:32:45) – Based on Alex the parrot's anomaly, could parrots or any other animals have evolved linguistically like humans in a different environment?(01:37:08) – Based on Arik's data models, how will humans and animals evolve in the next 4 million years?(01:44:05) – Astrobiology and intelligence beyond Earth: What alien civilisations look like if they were 1 million years ahead of us?(01:50:06) – Arik's fascinating story with zoology, his upcoming expeditions with his new AI techEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/17/arik-kershenbaum-how-animals-reveal-secrets-of-our-intelligence/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
A pioneer of British streetwear and impact investing, Roger Wade founded Boxfresh in 1989 and launched the world’s first pop-up mall, BoxPark Shoreditch, in 2010, which has since expanded to Croydon and Wembley.After achieving successful exits from both businesses, Roger founded and became chairman of Boxfund VC, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, purpose-driven consumer brands with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:02) – The big problem with today's investors and VCs and their obsession with hype over longevity(00:13:13) – Why UK-based investors pushing for quick exits and selling to US corporations is a bad idea for sovereignty(00:18:21) – Can Europe challenge US investment dominance, especially under the Trump Administration?(00:21:00) – How is Brexit the real catalyst for the UK's economic chaos and empowered US vulture capitalists(00:23:32) – Why business sectors and professionals need to start understanding and scrutinising current geopolitics(00:36:00) – How our political leaders allowed major US corporations to destroy the British economy(00:46:00) – Roger Wade's remarkable story, from poverty and racial attacks, to one of the UK's most pioneering entrepreneurs and VCs(00:58:17) – The courage to challenge the status quo for business professionals, and why they must start speaking out now!(01:04:23) – How powerful US corporate lobbying groups have a dangerous influence on UK politics and business(01:11:50) – Have the current broken, divisive politics and the Middle East conflict exposed the weakness of the status quo(01:17:34) – Roger's hopeful view of the future: Are you a lover or a hater?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/10/roger-wade-responsible-entrepreneurs-and-investors-are-the-only-hope-for-a-better-future/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Professor Scott Lucas is a highly experienced and globally renowned expert in American politics, US and British foreign policy, and a wide range of international affairs, with a specific focus on the Middle East, Iran, Europe, and Asia. He also has expertise in new media, intelligence services, and propaganda.Scott has also been an active journalist since 1979 and is the founder and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView, a prominent news site that provides daily news and analysis of global affairs.Scott is a frequent and leading political analyst on major international media outlets, including Times Radio, BBC, CNN, Sky News, Al Jazeera English, France 24, and Deutsche Welle, which significantly contributes to his global recognition.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:01) – Are the left-right political divisions relevant in modern politics?(00:11:57) – How people got distracted from the core issues under delusional populist narratives.(00:21:43) – Has the status quo failed to protect itself from populist politicians and authoritarian wannabes?(00:36:07) – How did Trump and the architects of Project 2025 (and Brexit) manage to achieve their aims so rapidly, and can America survive?(00:49:18) – Why focusing on local positive political impact can drive wider positive change nationally.(00:54:54) – Should voters be held responsible for electing authoritarians and the consequences of far-right movements like Brexit?(01:22:07) – Will the current hostile political environment open up the door for younger political leaders, such as Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/03/scott-lucas-why-you-must-now-understand-politics-and-the-new-economic-reality/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
May is an award-winning journalist who led a large-scale investigation into the Tony Blair Institute’s (TBI) insidious relationship with tech multi-billionaire Larry Ellison, founder of the tech and data conglomerate Oracle.May is the editor at investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports, where she coordinates teams of journalists and carries out investigative reporting to produce stories that are published in some of the world’s leading media outlets.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:32) – Insider revelations of how TBI pushes Oracle’s products onto governments(00:12:49) – The length of the relationship between Tony Blair and Larry Ellison(00:14:06) – Why should people be concerned about this relationship?(00:20:52) – How the TBI is influencing the current UK government’s obsession with American tech(00:28:13) – What was the trigger point that rang the alarm bells with May and her colleagues?(00:37:25) – TBI appears to be acting as Larry Ellison’s and Oracle’s dedicated sales operation(00:38:38) – How Tony Blair and many leaders obsessively believe in AI and tech, as if it’s religion!(00:42:54) – Can the obsessive reliance on AI and the addiction to AI companions ever be reversed?(00:58:42) – How May discovered the link between the tech sector and migration policies.(01:06:50) – The role played by big tech platforms in influencing migration narratives and policies(01:15:32) – How and why did May choose to become a journalist, and her advice to noobs like Tim!(01:25:11) – What is the future of the mainstream media and the public’s trust in journalism?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/10/27/may-bulman-tony-blairs-institute-turned-into-oracles-sales-and-lobbying-operation/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
A powerful discussion with the visionary entrepreneur and campaigner Cindy Gallop – founder and CEO of "Make Love not Porn" (MLNP) social platform. Our conversation delved into her unique entrepreneurial journey, the rise of toxic masculinity, and the critical role of human curation in content moderation.Cindy has turned her illustrious advertising career into a lifelong pursuit of changing the world, her way — one daring project after another. After all her success in the advertising world, Cindy resigned as chairman of BBH in 2005 to do something different.Today, she continues to work in branding and advertising as a consultant, but is also tending to some fascinating projects of her own. She launched MakeLoveNotPorn at TED2009, in an attempt to squash the myths of hardcore pornography and to begin a dialogue around how real people have sex.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:28) – Cindy’s entrepreneurship journey and discovery of the toxic sexual habits of young men(00:12:48) – Societies’ failure in teaching and understanding the meaning of good sexual values and positive behaviours(00:25:06) – Why is there such a taboo around sex, and how toxic masculinity shaped the tech sector(00:33:17) – How Cindy targets the right investors and her exit strategy with MLNP and her academy(00:40:45) – How Cindy faces down the current rise of toxic masculinity and the prospering online manosphere(00:50:43) – Why we need to urgently rebuild the future of the Internet through female and minority points of view(00:52:01) – Cindy’s AI project built on Algorithm for Consent on exclusive MLNP “LVM” training data(00:54:37) – The consequences of social media’s and BigTech’s failure to implement human-curation models to prioritise AI(00:58:14) – How positive tech can influence mass behavioural change and sexual attitude at scaleEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/10/20/cindy-gallop-ai-bosses-fuel-and-benefit-from-toxic-masculinity/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Angus Hanton is a British entrepreneur, economist, and investor with a career spanning over 40 years. He is the author of the groundbreaking book and bestseller, Vassal State: How America Runs Britain, based on his research that lays bare the extent to which US corporations own and control Britain's economy.Angus is also the co-founder of the Intergenerational Foundation (IF), a UK-based think tank focused on promoting the interests of younger generations.He is a self-described baby boomer who uses his background to analyse how government policies have transferred wealth and liabilities from older to younger generations.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:16) –The danger of the AI bubble powering 80% of the stock market(00:09:10) – How British tech sectors have become totally reliant on Silicon Valley(00:14:02) – What triggered Angus to write his "Vassal State" book?(00:24:48) – How and why have UK governments allowed a complete takeover by US corporations?(00:30:43) – The role of politicians and policy: Was it all by design or incompetence?(00:33:45) – Who is ultimately responsible for the British economic extraction by the US?(00:44:21) – Will the latest $200bn tech and AI investment pledged by the US kill British tech?(00:52:23) – Brexit and politicians' lack of business understanding made matters much worse(00:58:56) – Has the US takeover of Britain's economy made the UK richer or poorer?(01:03:37) – Why do British politicians put US interests first, while claiming patriotism?(01:09:47) – The negative impact of the current rise of AI on future employment and employers(01:15:50) – Is the UK the worst case scenario of a vassal state, or are there other vassal states?(01:23:21) – If US stock markets are overly dependent on the AI bubble, what will happen to the UK economy when it bursts?(01:32:49) – Can the UK ever rejoin the EU as America's vassal state?(01:36:20) – How should people and younger generations navigate the hype-up AI-driven future?(01:44:46) – The negative influences from thinktanks, lobbyists and weakening regulations(01:48:07) – Is the Vassal State book anti-American?(01:50:27) – What lessons should we learn from America to stop us from being a vassal state?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/10/13/angus-hanton-how-america-owns-britain-and-can-turn-countries-into-vassal-states/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
This special AMA episode marks our celebration of hitting just over 20,000 followers and subscribers across all platforms 🎉I delve into your questions, mostly around the challenges and misconceptions surrounding AI, the importance of expert voices, and the launch of my new non-profit initiative promoting socially responsible AI. And there are more announcements around the podcast itself and our plans.Thank you all for your amazing support, including those who do not necessarily agree with me, but you still engage positively. We all aim to learn from one another in a world filled with clickbait nonsense.Not here! CEOR's mission is to bring real experts and forward-thinkers out of the clickbait shadows for greater knowledge, purpose, and performance.Much love to you all ❤️
Serial deeptech entrepreneur, award-winning innovator, and author Henry Nash discusses AI's hype versus reality, explains why we must now focus on AI's ROI, and explores the future of quantum computing.Henry, who began his entrepreneurial journey in 1986, has worked on a range of tech startups, including Insignia Solutions and Transitive. He is currently involved in leading IBM’s startup programs that support companies scaling through the IBM ecosystem.Henry believes in bringing the business and technology groups of a company together to achieve the near-impossible. Immersive 3D VR chat rooms 25 years before Facebook Meta, horizontally scalable distributed infrastructure 10 years before cloud, the Queen’s Award for Technology and the Queen’s Award for Export, are just some of the things the companies he’s founded have achieved.This conversation was recorded in 2024, before I decided to launch the podcast. Yet the talking points are so relevant to today’s hype-driven AI world that I felt the episode needed to be revived and included in the CEOR debates. It also demonstrates the reality that AI has not really changed much. It’s my counterparts behind the technology who keep on moving the goalposts.Timstamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:05:43) – IBM's current approach to AI and why they're not in the conversation.(00:10:52) – Why businesses and enterprises perceive generative AI as high-risk.(00:14:15) – AI models work well in controlled environments, but struggle in the real world.(00:17:38) – Did the tech and AI sectors fail in educating and informing the public about AI?(00:20:34) – Henry's remarkable journey as a deeptech and innovation entrepreneur since 1986!(00:30:58) – How politics and Brexit severely damaged the UK's global standing in AI and deeptech.(00:35:16) – Where are we in the current AI hype cycle, and is it "real" innovation?(00:46:51) – The killer AI solution is the one that offers the real return on investment (ROI)!(00:54:09) – Can AI really replace humans, and who is actually driving this narrative?(01:06:11) – The role of AI in transforming education, prioritising soft skills and critical thinking.(01:25:10) – The upcoming excitement of quantum computing. Is it the new hype?(01:33:57) – The Impact of quantum computing on AI's future and data encryption.(01:38:39) – The other side of the AI hype: The nihilists, AI doomers and the ethics bros!(01:42:09) – How AI is perceived by some as a divine being and above humanity!(01:48:58) – The tech sector seems to prioritise AI's "rights" over human rights!(01:52:56) – Can regulation be used as a tool to prioritise safer and useful AI?(01:56:20) – The future of the current AI models and the end of the current bubble.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/09/29/henry-nash-forget-hyped-up-ai-we-must-now-focus-on-real-value-and-roi/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Bestselling author, Sal Naseem, is a former Regional Director for London at the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), where he spent many years working on policing oversight and within the police accountability framework in England and Wales.Sal has dealt with some of the most high-profile misconduct cases featuring the Metropolitan Police Service in its recent history.As the bestselling author of True North: A Story of Racism, Resilience & Resisting Systems of Denial, Sal is a policing expert and media commentator, using his platform to discuss male allyship as a necessity in the fight against male violence against women and girls, as well as broader issues related to inclusion.Join the conversation and be inspired by a true patriot who dedicated his life to public service through real actions and delivery. Not through empty and meaningless flag-waving platitudes.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:22) – Sal Naseem's background and mission(00:07:56) – The Stephen Lawrence case and police misconduct and racism(00:10:49) – Racism and Sal’s career challenges in public sector leadership(00:14:06) – Why racism and discrimination still exist and are getting worse in 2025(00:22:37) – Media’s negative influence and social media misinformation(00:26:50) – The current toxic political landscape and the rise of fascism(00:32:38) – Why you must keep up with politics as part of your strategy and general knowledge(00:40:34) – The need for moral courage in leadership to achieve positive change in toxic environments(00:50:31) – It’s not “the system”, it’s the people behind the system and cowardly leadership(00:58:39) – The real meaning of weak and risk-averse leadership and its consequences(01:05:42) – How extremist governments are great at communicating and how to challenge them(01:16:48) – The failure of educating kids about racism and the lack of personal responsibility(01:27:13) – The current wide influence of far-right politics throughout society(01:45:00) – How social media algorithms spread hateful content by design(01:50:27) – The role of business leaders in achieving positive social change, their need to speak outEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/09/22/sal-naseem-we-allowed-racism-to-grow/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailyNordVPN – Secure your browsing. CEO Retort community offer: https://nordvpn.com/ceoretortNebuli ( @Nebuli-AI ) Innovation-as-a-Service: https://nebuli.com/innovate/startSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
In this emergency episode of Misinformation Watch, in light of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I discuss how social media platforms, crypto bros, and the Trump family profited financially from the barrage of misinformation swirling around the event. Of course, artificial intelligence (AI) played the key roles as you may expect.As someone involved in AI as a deeptech entrepreneur and innovator for almost 25 years, specialising in AI recommendation systems (the AI models used by social media), and building language models to fight misinformation since 2012 at Google Campus London, I discuss how a relentless, AI-powered misinformation campaign around the assassination of Charlie Kirk caused mass anger and division.My key discussion points are based on the evidence presented to us over the past 12 months with my previous guests, who are experts in multiple areas around the media and tech sectors, and human rights.More alarmingly, I discovered that some entities that promoted this misinformation campaign have reaped significant financial gains worth millions of dollars, while the rest of us fight among ourselves.Join the conversation and learn how to battle against misinformation that is consuming our societies around the world. Above all, I hope you will see that we should not allow these entities to divide us, since it will make them richer and make the rest of us angry and depressed.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:00:30) – Misinformation and the Charlie Kirk assassination(00:04:03) – Similarities with the UK's 2024 Far-right summer riots and the key players(00:07:55) – The role of AI recommendation systems in spreading in manipulating behaviours(00:11:50) – Who actually benefits from spreading misinformation?(00:18:40) – Forget the politics and just step back and ask yourself: Why are you upset?(00:24:53) – Who has financially benefited from Charlie Kirk's assassination?(00:29:04) – Social media platforms use the "freedom of speech" excuse to spread the assassination video with intention, not accident!(00:35:13) – The consequences of mass misinformation on innocent victims and wrong accusations.(00:36:21) – How AI fueled false claims and conspiracy theories after the assassination event!(00:40:06) – Call to action for unity and not allowing those in power to manipulate us. It's in your hands!Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/solo/2025/10/16/misinformation-watch-who-profits-from-political-violence/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailyNordVPN – Secure your browsing. CEO Retort community offer: https://nordvpn.com/ceoretortNebuli ( @Nebuli-AI ) Innovation-as-a-Service: https://nebuli.com/innovate/startSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
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