Best Jim Donio Podcasts (2025)

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Regulation, Risk, and Opportunity 17:04

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6d ago17:04

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SUMMARY In this episode, Jim and Jeremy dive deep into the evolving regulatory landscape of AI and what it means for small and medium businesses (SMBs). From California’s SB 53 disclosure law to Senator Cruz’s proposed federal “AI Sandbox,” the hosts explore how regulation—or the lack of it—creates both risk and opportunity. They unpack how SMBs ca…

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From Confusion to Confidence 21:36

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1. SUMMARY In this episode, Jeremy and his co-host dive into the evolving intersection of AI and creativity, unpacking how small businesses can ride the wave of AI-generated content without wiping out on its risks. They explore OpenAI's recent admission about long-session safety gaps, why cultural industries are being reshaped by synthetic art, and…

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Going Bananas 14:27

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1. SUMMARY This episode explores the latest in AI-powered creativity from Google, including two headline-grabbing tools: Nano Banana (officially Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Veo 3 for AI video generation. Hosts Jeremy and Jim dissect how these tools are making professional-grade image and video production more accessible for small and medium busines…

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Market Myths 15:13

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1. SUMMARY In Episode 34, Jeremy and Jim tackle the growing disconnect between AI hype and business reality. As Wall Street frets over the failure rate of enterprise AI investments (95% yield no ROI!), small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are finding more grounded success. The duo unpacks a wave of Gen Z career shifts as young adults abandon wh…

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AI is not ChatGPT 1:30

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Jim hits on the misconceptions surrounding AI, emphasizing that ChatGPT is just the tip of the iceberg. Jim and Jeremy explore the idea that most people currently have a limited understanding of AI technologies, likening ChatGPT to Kleenex in the world of tissues. Listen as they acknowledge the overwhelming influx of information and the importance …

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Skeptics Wanted 19:37

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SUMMARY In Episode 33, Jim and Jeremy unpack how skeptical intelligence, learning-oriented AI, and critical thinking are becoming essential tools for business leaders navigating the AI boom. They dig into three timely articles—from AMD’s cautious optimism to Anthropic’s Claude “Learning Modes”—and discuss how small business owners can use these ins…

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Welcome to the Stone Age 27:28

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2. THE AI JOKE "You must have a photographic memory. Too bad it's mostly blurry." 3. TAKEAWAYS GPT-5 represents a shift from static chatbot to autonomous collaborator. Agentic behavior allows AI to plan, execute, and retry tasks without human micromanagement. Multi-model routing boosts efficiency by toggling between light and deep reasoning modes. …

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At Risk to At The Ready 23:32

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THE AI JOKE "I started a business making yo-yos. It has its ups and downs." TAKEAWAYS Microsoft’s research shows paralegals, clerks, and bookkeepers are at high risk from AI disruption, while electricians and plumbers are safer—for now. AI agents are transforming industries like construction, where Trunk Tools automates scheduling and documentation…

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You Have the Right to Remain Accountable 17:37

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THE AI JOKE Why did the AI go to confession? It had a lot of processing to do. TAKEAWAYS AI chats—including deleted ones—may now be preserved and used in legal cases, such as the ongoing NYT vs. OpenAI lawsuit. ChatGPT is not your therapist, lawyer, or priest. Confessions made to AI are not protected by any privilege. Businesses using AI tools casu…

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Agentic Autonomy 24:08

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THE AI JOKE "What do you call a belt made of fake watches? A waste of time." TAKEAWAYS AI is rapidly replacing roles like recruiters and assistants, especially in enterprise settings, creating new opportunities for SMBs to adopt AI affordably. AI-generated music acts (e.g., "Velvet Sundown") fooled listeners, showing how synthetic content is becomi…

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When Smart Gets Lazy 29:39

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THE AI JOKE "What do you call a computer's favorite snack? Microchips." TAKEAWAYS Use AI as a tool, not a crutch. Critical thinking must stay in the driver’s seat. The MIT study showed overreliance on AI may cause cognitive decline if users stop engaging mentally. Switching from “brain-only” to “brain + AI” yielded short-term gains—if used responsi…

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Are We All Doomed? 33:13

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AI'S JOKE What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backward? A receding hare-line. TOOLS & RESOURCES Article: "Are We All Doomed?' The CEO of Fiverr Says AI Is Definitely Taking Your Job. Here's What to Do About It.” https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/fiverr-ceo-says-ai-will-take-your-job-heres-what-to-do/491198 Fiverr: https://www.five…

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Muse or Machine? 27:29

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AI'S JOKE Why didn't the skeleton enter the cooking contest? I don't know, why? Because he didn't have the guts. TOOLS & RESOURCES Top French chefs warm to AI in the kitchen (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/top-french-chefs-warm-ai-092643127.html) Mr. Cook (https://www.mrcook.app/en/tools/recipe-generator) TAKEAWAYS Michelin stars originated from a…

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Launch Mode 23:54

3M ago23:54

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AI'S JOKE What's a bootstrapper's favorite financial model? I don't know what. Excel and denial. TOOLS & RESOURCES A fireside chat with Sam Altman OpenAI CEO at Harvard University (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVRHTWWEIz4) Tooljet (https://www.tooljet.ai/) TAKEAWAYS Now is the best time to start your career. AI democratizes access to information…

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Pitch Perfected 24:56

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AI'S JOKE Why don't most startups believe in budgeting? Don't know why. Because runway is just a suggestion, not a destination. TOOLS & RESOURCES The Narrow Pathways to Wealth: Family Businesses and Employer‑Business Ownership (https://www.gallup.com/analytics/643103/jpmc-kauffman-wealth-pathways.aspx) Granter.ai (https://granter.ai/) Dectopus (htt…

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Breaking Down Silos 12:41

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TAKEAWAYS It's a great time to be alive despite challenges. AI is democratizing knowledge and access to tools. Building a search engine to simplify tool discovery. Community knowledge is essential for growth. Breaking down silos enhances collaboration. AI can help individuals overcome learning barriers. Learning curves are being accelerated by tech…

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SEO → AIEO 22:20

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AI'S JOKE Social media is like a refrigerator. That's what the AI says. Social media is like a refrigerator. Every few minutes you open it to see if anything interesting is there, even though you know it's the same old stuff. TOOLS & RESOURCES OpenAI is building a social network Content Shake by SEMRush/ Neuron Writer TAKEAWAYS Social media is ofte…

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Nerdy Talk 21:58

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AI'S JOKE What's the difference between a spam caller and a mosquito? One is an annoying pest that buzzes in your ear and won't leave you alone until you swat it, and the other is an insect. TOOLS & RESOURCES How AI Voice Agents Are Changing The Game For Startups In 2025 Echo.win TAKEAWAYS AI voice bots can revolutionize customer service. They oper…

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File Fab 17:50

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AI'S JOKE Our office got a new AI system to handle document filing. It scanned everything, learned our workflow, renamed all of our files, and reorganized all of our folders. Now, the only file anyone can find is final_final_use-this-one_3.PDF TOOLS & RESOURCES How To Simplify Document Management With Generative AI Google Gemini TAKEAWAYST AI can s…

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Polite Prompts 30:42

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AI'S JOKE Politeness is when someone sneezes in a Zoom meeting and seven people instinctively say, bless you, even though their mics are off and the person sneezing was a cat in the background. TOOLS & RESOURCES Why Are We Polite to ChatGPT? YesChat TAKEAWAYS Tone and approach significantly influence AI communication. Personal experiences shape how…

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Task Tamer 27:49

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TOOLS & RESOURCES The Rise of Artificial Intelligence at JPMorgan Shopify CEO says staffers need to prove jobs can't be done by AI before asking for more headcount Equaltime.io TAKEAWAYS AI is being deeply integrated into financial institutions for efficiency. Cultural shifts in hiring practices are emerging due to AI. Small businesses can leverage…

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Jeremy Claudes Around 3:27

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Takeaways A TikTok video about Claude's Google integration sparked interest in AI productivity tools The hosts realized they already had access to Gemini through their Google Workspace subscription Gemini is not enabled by default in Google Workspace and requires administrator activation Once enabled, Gemini appears in the top right corner of all G…

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Copy Cat 23:57

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Tools & Resources U.S. Copyright Office issues highly anticipated report on copyrightability of AI-generated works Glaze by the University of Chicago AI'S JOKE I tried to catch fog earlier. I mist. Takeaways Recent rulings emphasize the need for human intervention in AI-generated works. AI cannot replace human ingenuity in creative processes. Copyr…

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Jim Plays A Game: Are Robots (and AI) Psychopaths 8:47

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Takeaways Robots are often labeled as sociopathic, but this may not be accurate. Psychopathy is marked by a lack of empathy, while sociopathy is more impulsive. AI can be seen as psychopathic due to its lack of empathy and remorse. The emotional responses we have to AI may reflect our own needs. Humor and empathy are intertwined, and AI struggles w…

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Leap Frogging 18:12

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Tools & Resources The Guardian, “‘It’s happening fast’ – creative workers and professionals share their fears and hopes about the rise of AI” Miro Ai Jokes What do you call a frog with no legs? It doesn't matter. Why don't frogs use iPads? Because they prefer lily pads. Takeaways The pace of technological change is accelerating. Businesses must foc…

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Fake Receipts 4:25

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Chapters 01:00 – Tech Evolves, So Do Scams: The hosts reflect on how every major tech advancement—from printers to IDs—has sparked new waves of fraud. 02:00 – Deepfakes, Satire, and Legal Gray Areas: Jim brings up the issue of satire vs. fraud, and they discuss recent legislation like New Jersey's anti-deepfake bill. 03:00 – Why Paper Receipts Are …

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Hidden Intent 17:09

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Tools & Resources Popular Mechanics, "A Chip Has Broken the Critical Barrier That Could Ultimately Begin the Singularity": AI in Duck Duck Go: Privacy-Focused: Ensures user anonymity; interactions aren't used to train AI models. Multiple AI Models: Accesses models like GPT-4o mini, Claude 3 Haiku, Llama 3.3, and Mistral Small 3. No Account Needed…

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Big Automation for Big (and Small) Business 4:46

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Chapters 00:00 – Opening Banter & Lab Visit: Jeremy shares his excitement about visiting a high-tech biomedical lab. 01:00 – Curiosity Fuels Discovery: Reflecting on the power of curiosity and how it drives scientific and personal exploration. 01:45 – Automation in Modern Labs: The lab’s use of robotics and Detroit-style automation to process 50,00…

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Automated Allies 20:21

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Tools & Resources Business Insider: Manus.im Example use cases: Unzip 100s of resumes and vet according to criteria, finding just the right ones to interview B2B supplier price shopping: find the best price on rubber mats Interactive report/dashboard Joke Why do chickens make good drummers? I don't know why? Because they're born with drumsticks. Ta…

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AI Politicians 6:54

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Takeaways AI has the potential to replace politicians by gauging public sentiment. A more reasoned approach can be achieved through AI. Voters have the right to choose who influences them. Human biases are often hidden from public view. Lobbying and external influences affect political decisions. AI tools can track stock patterns of elected officia…

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Smart Supply 21:58

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Tools & Resources Business Insider: A global dress distributor gave AI a chance. Now it makes creative content faster, and overstock is down 40% Printify (POD merch/online retail) with integrated AI for product descriptions and Midjourney for additional product shots (natural staging/backdrops) Midjourney prompt: "/imagine: prompt: ceramic mug, 15o…

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Fail Forward 31:32

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Tools & Resources https://zapier.com/ai Takeaways Ryan's journey in the family business began as a teenager. Embracing technology is crucial for the survival of small businesses. Proactive customer support differentiates Bayview Bearing from competitors. AI tools can enhance reliability and maintenance services. Navigating change requires a willing…

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Wash, Rinse, and Repeat 25:55

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TOOLS & RESOURCES The Insights for Seasonal E-commerce Growth with Google Trends Data (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384442270_The_Insights_for_Seasonal_E-commerce_Growth_with_Google_Trends_Data) Google Trends (https://trends.google.com/) Cin7 (https://www.cin7.com/) AI'S JOKE I tried to start a trend of wearing camouflage pants, but no …

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Algorithmic Anchor 22:22

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Columbia Journalism Review: Artificial Intelligence in the News: How AI Retools, Rationalizes, and Reshapes Journalism and the Public Arena (https://www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/artificial-intelligence-in-the-news.php) Particle News (https://particlenews.ai/) Feedly (https://feedly.com/) AI'S JOKE Why did the AI journalist bring…

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Focus Forward 27:08

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Wired: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-podcast-google-notebooklm/ The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/11/24293891/google-learn-about-ai-search-educational Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google.com/ Google Learning: https://learning.google.com/ AI'S JOKE As an AI teacher, the best part about online learning is when I tell a…

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Savvy Sidekick 26:41

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Claude AI Can Now Control Your Computer — Should You Worry? Claude.ai Skyvern AI'S JOKE So Jim... Yes? Why did the psychic refuse to tell a joke? I don't know why. Because they know they'd always be the punchline. TAKEAWAYS AI can now take control of your computer to automate tasks. Claude represents a significant advancement in A…

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Cyber Shield 23:25

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2024/05/17/ai-is-the-past-present-and-future-of-cybersecurity/ CrowdStrike Falcon Go: https://www.crowdstrike.com/solutions/small-business/ AI'S JOKE So, legacy antivirus is like your grandma: Consistently knitting, but always a bit behind the trends. AI antivirus is like your tech …

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Mindful Machines 25:39

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Forbes: OpenAI Newly Released AI Product ‘Swarm’ Swiftly Brings Agentic AI Into The Real World Github: OpenAI Swarm Repo AI'S JOKE What's the difference between humans having agency and AI having agency? I don't know what. When humans ignore their programming, it's called free will. When AI does it, it's called scary. TAKEAWAYS Sw…

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Beyond Biases 23:51

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Harvard Implicit Association Test (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html) AI'S JOKE Why did the AI refuse to diagnose itself with a split personality? I don't know why. Because it couldn't agree on the data set. TAKEAWAYS AI is improving incrementally and can be humorous. Biases in AI are a heavy but important subje…

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Digital Doppelgangers 28:50

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TOOLS & RESOURCES HeyGen (https://www.heygen.com/) ElevenLabs ([https://elevenlabs.io/) AI'S JOKES Dog walks in a barn and says, I'll take a beer and a bone. Hold the leash. A dog walks in a bar and says, I cannot see a thing. I'll open this one. TAKEAWAYS Digital avatars can enhance personal representation and efficiency. AI technology allows for …

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Onboard Easy 28:54

12M ago28:54

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Scribe (https://scribehow.com) Waybook (https://www.waybook.com) AI'S JOKE When the new employees started at the company, he was excited to hear that they had an unlimited vacation policy. He asked his coworker, so how much vacation do people usually take? And the coworker replied, the first five minutes of every meeting. TAKEAWAY…

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Predictive Power 24:06

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Futrli Quickbooks Online Wave Bookkeeping AI'S JOKE Why did the data analyst bring an umbrella to work? I don't know, why? Because he heard there was a high chance of scatter plots. TAKEAWAYS AI can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data analysis. Small businesses need to have their data organized to utilize AI effectively. P…

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Transparency, Overhype, and AI Washing 26:00

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Tools Venturekit.ai AI'S JOKE Why did trust break up with doubt? I don't know why. Because every time trust opened up, doubt kept questioning everything. Takeaways Trust and doubt often conflict in philosophical discussions. Greenwashing has evolved into AI washing in the tech industry. Many companies overhype their AI capabilities, leading to conf…

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Personal Touch (in AI) 33:39

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Tools Chatbot Builder.ai AI'S JOKE So why is humor like Wi-Fi? I don't know. Why? Because some people just can't connect while others have a signal so strong they leave everyone else in the dark. Takeaways AI can augment human creativity but is not a replacement. Effective prompt engineering is crucial for better AI outputs. Social media should fos…

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Garbage In, Garbage Out 25:31

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TOOLS Grammarly AI'S JOKE So, knock knock. Who's there? AI. AI who? AI boyfriend, always available, never forgets, and comes with updates. TAKEAWAYS AI companionship is becoming more personal and engaging. The emotional aspect of AI can fill voids in human connection. AI tools can help small businesses operate more efficiently. Quality input is cru…

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Pilot: What Keeps You Up 25:17

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TOOLS & RESOURCES Perplexity.ai TAKEAWAYS AI tools can save time and automate tasks in various aspects of business, such as writing business plans and data mining. Crafting effective prompts is crucial for obtaining valuable insights from AI tools. AI can serve as a creative partner and help entrepreneurs and influencers monetize their ideas. AI to…

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Teaser: AI Jokes Are Jokes 8:42

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The conversation revolves around the use of AI-generated jokes as a lead-in for a podcast. Jim and Jeremy discuss the importance of delivery and the expectation that AI will improve over time. They also touch on the challenges of AI thinking like a human and showing empathy. The concept of selectable configurations for AI interactions is explored, …