AI just shattered another ceiling. Googles new Veo 3 pumps out jaw-dropping video, while tools like Descript vibe edit promise instant post-production. In this episode I ask: when machines can code, design and even talk for us, whats our last moat?
👉 Episode in a Nutshell
The episode argues that audience trust is the final competitive moat humans still control. As AI wipes out traditional advantages - capital, code, design skills - we must pivot fast: build real communities, show our faces, and use AI as an amplifier, not a crutch. I share how I used AI to name my new book, test taglines, and design a cover in hours, proving both the peril and power of the tech.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Intro: AI updates & Google Veo 3s hyper-real videos
03:12 Can you spot the fake? Deep-fake conference clips raise reality questions
06:45 Are our jobs doomed? Yes and no
09:58 Electric-bike analogy: upgrade your toolset, dont quit the race
12:20 Unveiling Your Last Moat book idea
15:34 Using AI to pick a title, tagline & NYT-style cover in minutes
19:02 Audience + Offer + Trust: the three-leg stool of business
22:17 Why distribution and authenticity beat IP in an AI world
25:06 How to make content that proves you're really human
26:45 Closing thoughts & call for listener feedback
💡 Key Takeaways
AI compresses idea-to-launch time from months to hours - embrace it.Traditional moats (capital, code, design talent) are melting.The last moat is human: audience access + earned trust.Authenticity commands a premium; fakes are cheap and plentiful.Creators should blend AI efficiency with in-person or verifiable experiences.Start front surfing early; most of the market hasnt seen the wave yet.
🔗 Resources
Google Veo 3 demo | See the video realism discussed | https://labs.google.com
Lovart.ai | AI book-cover generator used in the episode | https://lovart.ai
Descript vibe edit beta | Voice-controlled video editing | https://www.descript.com
Diary of a CEO AI experiment | Example of AI-generated podcast audio | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMYQmGfTltY