Best The Decision Intelligence Lab Podcasts (2025)

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#8 Ben Alamar: Business Lessons from Sports Analytics 40:05

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7d ago40:05

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In this episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab podcast, hosts Vijay Mehrotra and Michael Watson engage with Ben Alamar, a PhD economist and sports analytics expert. They explore the evolution of sports analytics, the impact of motion tracking technology, and the challenges of integrating data into decision-making processes in sports. Ben shares p…

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EP 578: NotebookLM’s New Video Overviews: 5 pieces of practical advice 35:04

2h ago35:04

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My mind is blown by NotebookLM.... again! The viral AI tool by Google just released an extremely impressive new update to its popular tool in Video Overviews. If you haven't used these yet, you won't want to miss this show. On Wednesdays, we put AI to work for you and your business with practical and actionable walkthroughs. This new release from G…

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EP 577: AI Isn't Your Company’s Advantage. AI Is Just the Internet. 43:21

8h ago43:21

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Using AI isn't a competitive advantage anymore. 🤦 It's just like using the internet. If your company is stuck in AI slow motion or spending too much time TRYING to be innovative with AI, you need to listen to this show. Don't miss this episode. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion:…

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AI GovCast: How NASA’s AI Plan Boosts Government Efficiency 8:10

1h ago8:10

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NASA Chief Data Officer and Chief AI Officer David Salvagnini joined GovCIO Media & Research live from the Federal IT Efficiency Summit in Tysons, Virginia, to share insights into his dual role leading AI and data initiatives at the agency, including the development of NASA’s AI strategy and how it's being integrated with responsible data governanc…

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Economics is a social science that doesn't reflect our current society - economist Hans Stegeman 46:12

1d ago46:12

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Financial stability and economic growth has been a staple of national prosperity and business success. In this search for predictable prosperity, fueled by individual ownership and material attainment, we forget that economic models were built as a fix to a problem within the specific context of a social need. Today, economic models have become the…

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EP 576: GPT-5 release timeline update, Google and Microsoft vibe coding and more AI News That Matters 46:58

4h ago46:58

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Could GPT-5 only be weeks away? Why are Microsoft and Google going all in on vibe coding? What's the White House AI Action Plan actually mean? Don't spend hours a day trying to figure out what AI means for your company or career. That's our job. So join us on Mondays as we bring you the AI News That Matters. No fluff. Just what you need to ACTUALLY…

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EP 575: Preparing Enterprises for Reliable AI Agent Deployment 29:28

3d ago29:28

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Every enterprise is legit rushing to build AI agents. But there's no instructions. So, what do you do? How do you make sure it works? How do you track reliability and traceability? We dive in and find out. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Have a question? Join the convo here. …

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3 Shifts Edition (Jul 25 2025): Smart jewelry is back in style, Uber and Lyft riders get more choices, Lab-cultured pork fat gets approval 17:47

3d ago17:47

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, smart jewelry is suddenly one of the hottest fronts in the AI device race. Amazon just acquired Bee’s always-listening bracelet, Meta is working on gesture-control wristbands, Samsung is exploring more smart jewelry, and OpenAI’s hardware team (led by Jony Ive) is w…

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Don't waste the Chaos with Kerri Roberts 1:54:13

4d ago1:54:13

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Send us a text What if the chaos you're currently facing is actually a doorway to your next evolution? What if your unique traits—even the ones that make you feel different—are actually your greatest strengths? In this deeply personal episode of The Manifestation Lab, we explore how embracing our authentic nature transforms our relationship with li…

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EP 574: The White House AI Action Plan: What was announced and what it means 34:47

5d ago34:47

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The White House JUST released a 20-plus page AI Action Plan. The goal? Beat China. How does the AI Action Plan work? Is it actually just words without bite? And could this AI action plan set off a political firestorm? We dive in and find out! Try Gemini 2.5 Flash! Sign up at AIStudio.google.com to get started. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily…

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EP 573: ChatGPT Agent Mode Overview: Real use cases and 3 worthwhile tips 46:30

7d ago46:30

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ChatGPT Agent Mode is here. If you're wondering what types of use-cases we're using internally and some tips to get you ahead of the curve....we gotchyu. Make sure to join us as we put AI to Work this Wednesday. Try Gemini 2.5 Flash! Sign up at AIStudio.google.com to get started. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episod…

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EP 572: Agentic AI in the Browser: The next frontier of artificial intelligence? 33:13

6d ago33:13

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LLMs are so yesteryear. The next wave? Agentic browsers. While we're all rushing to bring personalization, company files and more into front-end large language models, agentic browsers have been quietly staking their claim as the next big thing in AI. We explain why. Try Gemini 2.5 Flash! Sign up at AIStudio.google.com to get started. Newsletter: S…

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GovCast: Doing More with Less is Muscle Memory for IRS, Former Deputy CIO Says 19:43

6d ago19:43

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Darnita Trower, former deputy CIO for Operations at the Internal Revenue Service, discusses her tenure at the agency and the resilience the workforce has shown through budget cuts, administration changes and difficult tax seasons. She said the agency is built to weather storms and is on a continuing modernization path. Trower is an accomplished exe…

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EP 571: Google’s AI makes phone calls for you, ChatGPT Agents and more AI News That Matters 39:46

7d ago39:46

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ChatGPT Agents are here. U.S. President Trump has big plans for AI. And Google is slapping more AI on traditional search than a commercial pitchman slapping Flex Seal on a leaky boat. AI is changing how we all work. And there's way too much happening to keep track. So, that's why you should spend Mondays with us as we bring you the AI News that Mat…

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3 Shifts Edition (Jul 18 2025): AI takes aim at financial analysts, Stablecoins and the GENIUS Act, The problem of rare-earth shortages 25:48

10d ago25:48

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, AI is taking aim at financial analysts. Anthropic’s Claude for Financial Services can analyze market data, build DCF models, and generate investor decks – complete with on-brand deliverables – while OpenAI’s “ChatGPT agent” can conduct research and build spreadsheet…

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AI and Tax Research: A (third!) Chat with BlueJ Tax CEO Ben Alarie 35:57

11d ago35:57

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Send us a text Jeff and Scott chat for a third time with BlueJ CEO Ben Alarie about new innovations in tax research using artificial intelligence, especially how these tools are being used by tax practitioners, the efficiency gains to using them, and how BlueJ goes about continually improving these tax research tools.…

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EP 570: ChatGPT’s Agent Mode Overview: 5 things you should know 33:11

10d ago33:11

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ChatGPT Agent is here! ↳ What the heck is it? ↳ How does it work? ↳ What do you need to know? Glad you asked, shorties. Join us for the answers. Square keeps up so you don't have to slow down. Get everything you need to run and grow your business—without any long-term commitments. And why wait? Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware …

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Ep 569: ChatGPT’s upcoming Agent Mode release: Microsoft competitor? 28:17

11d ago28:17

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We're hours away from OpenAI's livestream announcement of what's reportedly called Agent Mode. There's been a few lines of reporting of what's coming! We tackle the rumors, what they mean, and how to be prepared for what this means for our day-to-day work lives. Square keeps up so you don't have to slow down. Get everything you need to run and grow…

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EP 568: Perplexity's New Agentic Browser: 5 Business Use-Cases for ROI 37:34

14d ago37:34

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Make way for the next wave of GenAI..... Agentic AI Browsers. And while we've seen rumors that OpenAI is going all-in on an AI browser, the first big player is already here in Perplexity's Comet Browser. Join us as we break down how Perplexity Comet works, what makes it different, and 5 Business Use-Cases for ROI. Square keeps up so you don't have …

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EP 567: Apple’s AI Challenges — What Went Wrong with Siri? 37:48

15d ago37:48

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Apple is gonna pay their competitors to do AI for them. Yiiiiikes. A recent Bloomberg report detailed Apple's failures to build a smart AI Siri and how they may instead hire OpenAI or Anthropic to do the job for them. Our take? You know we're bringing the fire for this #HotTakeTuesday. Square keeps up so you don't have to slow down. Get everything …

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GovCast: Inside DOD’s Push to Grow the Cyber Workforce Through Academia 15:06

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In her first interview since becoming Principal Director of the Defense Department’s Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO), Diba Hadi reflects on her role and vision for the office since stepping into the position in 2024 during the 2025 HammerCON conference in Laurel, Maryland. Hadi shares insights into her day-to-day responsibilities and highli…

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EP 566: Google acquihires Windsurf, OpenAI and Perplexity go for browsers and more AI News That Matters 34:04

15d ago34:04

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Just about every big tech company made splashes in AI this week. ↳ Google acqui-hired a company that OpenAI failed to straight up acquire ↳Microsoft is investing $4 billion into AI training ↳ OpenAI is going after the AI browser space ↳ and Meta reportedly spent more than $200 million on one employee Sheeeeesh. It's been a whirlwind. Don't get left…

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#7 Peter Cacioppi: Real-Time Model Deployment 37:25

14d ago37:25

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In this episode, Mike & Vijay sit down with Peter Cacioppi, Principal Operations Research Scientist at Decision Spot to dive into the intersection of model building and production software development. Peter shares insights on the tools he's developed, the role of Python in the Gurobi ecosystem, and the transformative impact of LLMs on software dev…

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3 Shifts Edition (Jul 11 2025): Copyrights and AI training data, Robots take hold in warehousing, The US push for more nuclear plants 21:07

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Hi everyone – we’re back! Much has happened in the world of market shifts while we were on hiatus, so much that we even considered making this a “17 shifts” catch-up edition. In lieu of that, we have a longer-than-usual “cutting room floor” at the bottom of our edition – make sure to take a look. First up, US courts are beginning to clear the fog a…

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EP 565: OpenAI’s Agentic Browser: Is this the future of content consumption? 29:44

18d ago29:44

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🚨 Breaking News -- OpenAI is building an agnetic browser. And we're getting the inside scoop from the reporter who broke the exclusive story. Join us as we chat with Krystal Hu, Startup and AI Reporter at Reuters on the details of the ChatGPT-powered browser that will execute tasks on your behalf. Even juicier? They're teaming up with a major frene…

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Ep 564: Dr. Ben Goertzel: The Road to Creating Benevolent Decentralized AGI 40:19

18d ago40:19

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What's at stake for humanity amid the arms race to AGI? Dr. Ben Goertzel should know. He legit coined the term AGI. 🤖 The legendary AI leader is sounding the alarm: leaving Artificial General Intelligence in corporate or military hands could plunge humanity into chaos. Ben joins Everyday AI to reveal the high-stakes gamble we're making with AGI, wh…

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Ep 563: ChatGPT's New Custom GPT's: Advanced techniques to win back time 46:43

19d ago46:43

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Think you know ChatGPT's custom GPTs? 🤔 Probably not. Last week, we tackled the basics and what's new with OpenAI's refreshed GPTs. For this AI Working Wednesdays episode, we're getting into some advanced techniques to hep you win back time. ↳ using the crazy powerful o3 model to your GPT's advantage ↳ context stacking ↳ custom actions to connect t…

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EP 562: How Will New Grads Get a Job with AI? What You Need to Know 50:18

21d ago50:18

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The unemployment rate for recent grads? 📉 At an all-time high because of AI. A new study shows that almost 6% of recent college grads in the U.S. are unemployed, the highest rate since 2021 outside of the pandemic. The main reason: companies are leveraging AI instead of hiring new employees. ↳ What do you need to know? ↳ How can students get the ex…

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GovCast: DOD Turns to Skills-Based Hiring to Build Next-Gen Cyber Workforce 19:49

21d ago19:49

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Mark Gorak, the Defense Department’s Cyber Academic Engagement Office’s (CAEO) director and principal director for Resources and Analysis, shares how his office is shaping the future of cyber talent during the 2025 HammerCON conference in Laurel, Maryland. Launched in 2024, CAEO has partnered with over 480 academic institutions nationwide to identi…

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EP 561: Meta’s new AI lab, OpenAI hit with huge copyright blow, AI’s impact on content publishers and more. AI News that Matters 44:15

21d ago44:15

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Meta just announced the legit Dream Team of AI. 🥇 That's got OpenAI scrambling.... but getting top talent poached is the least of their worries after a recent copyright case ruling. 🧑‍⚖️ And publishers might be able to better protect their content from LLMs, but it might make us all a little dumber. 🫤 Meta’s new AI lab, OpenAI hit with huge copyrig…

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EP 560: Inside Multi-Agentic AI: 3 Critical Risks and How to Navigate Them 32:49

25d ago32:49

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Multi-agentic AI is rewriting the future of work.... but are we racing ahead without checking for warning signs? Microsoft’s new agent systems can split up work, make choices, and act on their own. The possibilities? Massive. But it's not without risks, which is why you NEED to listen to Sarah Bird. She's the Chief Product Officer of Responsible AI…

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EP 559: ChatGPT’s Updated Custom GPTs: What’s New and How They Work 46:40

26d ago46:40

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Wanna hear a lil secret? You (likely) have no clue what custom GPTs are capable of inside of ChatGPT. OpenAI just updated their capabilities, yet no one's talking about it. Why? The original hype and hoopla from their late 2023 launched fizzled and faded away, and now many AI users have written GPTs off. Big mistake. You won't believe what the newl…

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EP 558: Apple cooked on AI? Apple's Siri failure and the end of its AI innovation 36:34

27d ago36:34

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Apple is gonna pay their competitors to do AI for them. Yiiiiikes. A recent Bloomberg report detailed Apple's failures to build a smart AI Siri and how they may instead hire OpenAI or Anthropic to do the job for them. Our take? You know we're bringing the fire for this #HotTakeTuesday. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this …

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GovCast: New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks 20:33

28d ago20:33

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Competitiveness in advanced telecommunications technologies is critical to American innovation and national security. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced the new Verticals-enabling Intelligent NEtwork Systems (VINES) program to foster U.S. leadership in advanced telecommunications and foster innovative real-world applications. …

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The crisis of disbelief is paralyzing decision making - intelligence strategist Jake Sotiriadis 44:00

29d ago44:00

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Your business could benefit from a chief geopolitical officer. Not just because of the large shift in operational complexity accelerated by geopolitical conflicts, but because not looking at these topics in a considered way, through a lens of expertise, could lead to poor decisions, lost opportunities, or worse, paralysis. But, says our Looking Out…

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EP 557: OpenAI and Meta's war on AI talent, will Gemini CLI kill Claude Code? AI News That Matters 51:20

28d ago51:20

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The AI drama is full tilt! ↳ Meta and OpenAI have all but declared a war on top tech talent. ↳ Google released a free AI coding tool that will likely make huge cuts into Claude's customer base. ↳ Salesforce says AI is doing their own jobs for them. And that's just the tip of the AI iceberg y'all. Don't waste hours a day trying to keep up with AI. I…

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The Future of Leadership AI: An Ecosystem of Coherent Insights 54:49

1M ago54:49

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Leaders don’t just need AI, they need a leadership AI that creates an ecosystem of coherent insights that makes them smarter and more effective.Join us for this week's Your Brain at Work, featuring NLI’s CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. David Rock, and VP of Solutions, Rachel Cardero, as they discuss how a leadership AI should be designed. The future of lea…

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EP 556: Choosing the Right AI:  Agents, LLMs, or Algorithms? 31:27

1M ago31:27

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Everyone wants the latest and greatest AI buzzword. But at what cost? And what the heck is the difference between algos, LLMs, and agents anyway? Tune in to find out. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo. Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming E…

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EP 555: Accessible AI: Practical Strategies for Every Business Leader 26:25

1M ago26:25

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You’re not thinking fast enough. AI’s already moved on. While you’re making org charts and clinging to old playbooks, AI is rewriting business strategy in real time. No legacy baggage. No endless debates. Just execution. If you want to survive, you need more than AI tools—you need an AI mindset. This episode is your guide. Newsletter: Sign up for o…

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EP 554: No-Code Interactive AI: How to use Canvas, Artifacts for business growth 51:50

1M ago51:50

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No coding skills? No problem. When using ChatGPT's Canvas, Google Gemini Canvas and Claude Artifacts, you can create interactive dashboards and bespoke web apps in a flash. Ready to put AI to work for you this Wednesday? Let's get it. (Oh, and we'll be able to break a lil news midway through!) Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More …

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#6 Zahir Balaporia: The Politics of Data Science 36:49

1M ago36:49

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In this episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab podcast, host Vijay Mehrotra and co-host Michael Watson engage with Zahir Balaporia, an expert in analytics and decision-making. They explore the concepts of the 'last mile' and 'extra mile', and the politics of analytics. Zahir also shares real-world examples of how organizational dynamics can impac…

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EP 553: Does AI Cause Brain Rot? What MIT's Viral Research Got Wrong 32:38

1M ago32:38

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Does AI cause brain rot? If you read media coverage of MIT's recent viral study, you'd think yes. But that study completely missed the point of AI. Join us to figure out the truth behind the study, and how you should be using AI to make sure it's more than brain rot. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Pa…

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EP 552: $100 million salaries, Meta fails to acquire Perplexity, Microsoft’s AI job cuts and more AI News That Matters 45:52

1M ago45:52

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Imagine turning down $100 million salaries. That's apparently what's happening at OpenAI. And that's just the tip of the newsworthy AI iceberg for the week. ↳ Meta reportedly failed to acquire Perplexity. Could Apple try next? ↳ Why is Microsoft cutting so many jobs? ↳ Why are AI systems blackmailing at will? ↳ Will too much AI use lead to brain ro…

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How NILES Can Make Leaders Smarter 48:35

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Today’s leaders are constantly trying to keep up with the complexity of the organizational landscape, all while making smarter decisions and driving their teams towards innovation. Join us for the next edition of "Your Brain at Work Live," where Dr. Emma Sarro discusses how NILES, the NeuroLeadership Institute's AI leadership coach, is set to revol…

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EP 551: Thriving in AI Search: Strategies for Modern Brands 30:18

1M ago30:18

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Most brands are about to vanish from search. Yours doesn’t have to. AI search isn’t the future. It’s already rewriting the rules. And if you’re not adapting -- you’re disappearing. What’s changing? Who’s winning? And why are some brands thriving while others fade into the algorithmic abyss? Chris Andrew, CEO & Co-founder of Scrunch AI, joins us to …

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CyberCast: Inside Oak Ridge National Lab’s Pioneer Approach to AI 21:54

1M ago21:54

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Edmon Begoli, Director of the Center for AI Security Research (CAISER) at the Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, highlights how his team is ensuring safe and responsible AI deployment across government during the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. The research team is developing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to…

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EP 550: How a Transformative Data Strategy Powers AI Success 27:56

1M ago27:56

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You think using AI is your moat? Nope. Just using LLMs isn't enough to power your company's AI success. But do you know the real fuel? Having your data right is the ACTUAL key. So how do you do it? And how does your company's data strategy change with agentic AI? Find out from Deloitte's US Chief Data Analytics Officer, Ashish Verma. Newsletter: Si…

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EP 549: Custom GPTs, Gems and Projects. What they are and why you need to use them 47:59

1M ago47:59

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Before you hit that new chat button in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.... You're already doing it wrong. I've run 200+ live GenAI training sessions and have taught more than 11,000 business pros and this is one of the biggest mistakes. Just blindly hitting that new chat button can end up killing any perceived productivity you think you're getting while …

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Change is incredibly slow and exponentially fast - venture capitalist Roger Spitz 23:54

1M ago23:54

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You can’t talk about the future without talking about change. But change can trick you, as guest Roger Spitz says on this latest episode, filmed live at the Rulebreaker Future Congress in Germany. Roger is the founding Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute and, there, instructs global leaders in operating with agility in uncertain environments.…

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EP 548: Disney vs. Midjourney - Will Hollywood kill AI? 31:40

1M ago31:40

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If Midjourney is the first AI company to go down, will YOU be going down with them? Disney and Universal launched a massive lawsuit against AI image-generating giant Midjourney, but there's a catch. Have you been following Midjourney's Terms of Service the last few years? We're breaking down what might happen if the Hollywood Studios win their laws…