Tech Pizza: Recent Episodes
Gianluca Mauro
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Responsible AI sounds great in theory, until you actually try to implement it. What does it mean for a company with thousands of employees across multiple countries? How do you balance innovation with ethics, speed with safety, and automation with humanity?
Melissa Kühn, Responsible AI & AI Transformation Expert, walks us through the messy, practical reality of making AI work responsibly at scale. We talk about the four stages of AI adoption, why Europe doesn't need to "win" the AI race, the surprising risks of AI companionship for lonely customers, and what happens to our brains when we rely too much on generative AI.
This is a conversation about real decisions, real trade-offs, and what it actually takes to keep humans at the center when AI is everywhere. From tax systems to social contracts, from screen time to soil, we cover the parts of AI transformation nobody talks about enough.
Human decisions matter more than ever. Let's talk about how we make them.
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Meet Igor Buzaev, a business owner and interventional radiologist who became an AI Academy coach after taking our AI Agent Bootcamp.
Igor shares a fascinating real-world case where ChatGPT helped a family question a misdiagnosis, leading them to seek multiple opinions that ultimately changed everything. But here's the twist - Igor explains why this could be both revolutionary and dangerous.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
• How AI is already outperforming doctors in empathy (yes, really)
• Why diagnostic AI might be better than humans at avoiding cognitive biases
• The critical difference between empathy and compassion in medicine
• A personal story about AI catching what doctors missed
• Why going straight to a second opinion might actually harm medical progress
Igor's journey proves that anyone can master AI, regardless of their starting point. From an interventional cardiologist to a business owner, he's now using AI to transform his medical business.
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What happens when someone with zero technical background decides to build an AI solution for a deeply personal problem? In this touching episode, we sit down with Matsume, a theater maker and AI Academy graduate who transformed her worry about her stroke-survivor father into a groundbreaking memory companion tool.
Starting with absolutely no coding knowledge, Matsume used the skills from our AI Agent Bootcamp to create four different features - from daily medication reminders with her cloned voice to an adaptive storytelling system that preserves her father's memories for future generations. She completed not one, but two bootcamp editions through our AI Academy Membership, showing how persistence and the right guidance can turn anyone into an AI builder.
This isn't just another success story - it's proof that the most powerful AI applications come from solving real human problems. Matsume's journey from feeling "powerless" as a daughter living abroad to creating technology that bridges distance and preserves family connections shows what's possible when we put AI in the hands of people who truly understand the problems they're solving.
If you are wondering if you can build AI solutions without a technical background, Matsume's story will inspire you to take that first step. Sometimes the best builders aren't programmers - they're people who care deeply about making life better for the ones they love.
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Meet Ivo, an AI Academy graduate who traded city life for sunsets in a Costa Rican beach town—and built an entire community platform while he was at it. With zero coding experience, Ivo used the skills from our AI Agent Bootcamp to create Nosara is Calling, a platform connecting tourists with local businesses and services in his adopted hometown.
In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot", Ivo shares how AI automation allows him to run multiple businesses, maintain his career as a marketer and DJ, and still have time to surf daily. You'll hear how his platform is already helping local entrepreneurs like babysitters and personal trainers connect with tourists, creating economic opportunities while preserving the town's unique character.
Ivo's story perfectly demonstrates how our students transform from AI beginners to creators of meaningful applications that solve real problems. If you've ever dreamed of leveraging AI to build something valuable while living life on your own terms, this conversation will show you it's not just possible—it's happening right now on a beach in Costa Rica.
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What happens when a 30-year learning veteran meets AI? Andy Lancaster, founder of Reimagine People Development, joins our community for a raw conversation about writing, struggle, and what makes us irreplaceably human.
We dive deep into the messy reality of creativity – from Andy's butterfly cocoon analogy (spoiler: the struggle is the point) to why Anne Frank's diary will always hit different than anything AI produces. This isn't your typical "AI will replace writers" debate. Instead, we explore the uncomfortable truth that maybe we need that 5 AM writer's block, the blank page anxiety, and yes, even the pain.
Andy shares insights from his decades in organizational learning, his time working in drug rehab, and why he uses AI for research but draws the line at final copy. We tackle the big questions: Should your teachers get credit for your adult achievements? Can AI truly empathize? And why does a handwritten letter from a deceased aunt carry more weight than any algorithm ever could?
Plus, we discuss practical wisdom for navigating our AI-assisted future – how to amplify without outsourcing your thinking, why some friction is worth keeping, and the art of knowing when to put down the prompt and pick up the pen.
Fair warning: This conversation might make you reconsider how you use AI in your creative process. Sometimes the scenic route through struggle leads to places shortcuts never could.
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In this episode of "I'm NOT a robot," we dive into Noelia's journey through our AI Agent Bootcamp. She shares how she transformed from someone who "did not enjoy coding" to confidently building automated workflows that generate custom stories, complete with audio narration and images.
What makes Noelia's story special? She didn't just learn to use AI - she found a real problem in her own life (having eight nieces and nephews who constantly wanted new stories) and built a solution that keeps the human connection intact. Instead of replacing parent-child storytelling time, her tool enhances it.
We explore the creative process behind building AI applications without technical skills, discuss the ethics of AI-generated creative content, and hear why Noelia believes the future of AI isn't about replacement - it's about collaboration.
This is what happens when curious people get the right training. From corporate communications graduate to AI app builder in just one bootcamp. Noelia's success shows that anyone can harness AI to solve real problems, regardless of their technical background.
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Have you ever questioned if AI-generated art is real art? Or how an artist can use AI? In this thought-provoking episode of I’m NOT a Robot, we sit down with fine artist and soon-to-be published author LaNia, who shares her journey in becoming a creator of personalized AI tools that support her creative process. After joining an AI Academy Bootcamp, LaNia used AI to help her navigate ADHD challenges, streamline the writing process for her upcoming book, and support her artistic work.
What makes this conversation special is LaNia's unique perspective as an artist grappling with questions of authenticity, creative guilt, and the meaning of "real art" in an AI-assisted world. LaNia discusses how AI has broken through her creative barriers and imposter syndrome. Her story demonstrates how creatives can use AI as a powerful assistant rather than a replacement.
Join us as we explore the beautiful intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence, and discover how AI Academy equips students to build practical applications that solve real problems in their professional and personal lives.
LaNia's Instagram: @laniatheartist
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In this inspiring first episode of our new student spotlight series, we talk with Imelda Garcia, a self-taught product designer and mother of three who turned personal challenge into opportunity. After facing tech industry layoffs, Imelda joined AI Academy's AI Agent Bootcamp with zero AI knowledge and created "Luie" - a groundbreaking AI assistant designed to support her autistic son in moments when she can't be there.
Hear how this determined mother went from feeling overwhelmed by new technology to becoming empowered by it, working through technical challenges despite having no coding background. Imelda shares the emotional moment when her creation first worked, her journey of multiple reinventions, and her plans to launch Luie on the Google Play Store. This conversation showcases how AI can create meaningful solutions for real human needs, and how our students transform from newcomers to innovators through hands-on learning.
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In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot," we sit down with Faustine Cachera, an IP and data protection lawyer at Arendt & Medernach, who brings a refreshingly human perspective to the complex world of AI regulation. In this episode, she shares candid insights about how AI is reshaping legal practice. From the challenges of keeping client data private in the age of ChatGPT to the delicate balance between innovation and fundamental rights in the EU AI Act, Faustine breaks down the legal maze with clarity and warmth. She also reflects on what makes us irreplaceably human in an AI-powered world.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about the future of AI regulation, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at how Europe is tackling the AI revolution.
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Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Cesar Herrero from the Digital Education and Skills team at the Joint Research Center. As our series finale, Cesar explains how research shapes EU educational policies and why evidence-based policymaking matters. Discover the complex journey from research findings to policy actions, how different EU departments collaborate on digital education, and why investing in teachers remains crucial even as students become more tech-savvy. Learn how the Joint Research Center's "science for policy" approach helps create better educational futures for European citizens.
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Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Romina Cachia, Project Leader of Digital Economy and Virtual Worlds at the Joint Research Center. Through research across six EU countries, Romina reveals how schools are adapting to generative AI. Learn why teachers need more than just basic AI training, how assessment methods must evolve, and why critical thinking is more crucial than ever. Discover the challenges of integrating AI into curriculums, particularly for students under 16, and how the EU is helping member states navigate this educational transformation.
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Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Isabel Hupont Torres, a digital economy and virtual worlds expert at the Joint Research Center. Experience how virtual reality can help combat discrimination through perspective-taking experiments, where participants step into others' shoes to understand, for example, workplace microaggressions. Learn why the EU AI Act now protects digital rights as much as real-world ones, and explore both the risks and opportunities of virtual worlds - from fighting prejudice to preventing digital harassment. Isabel shares how technology, when used thoughtfully, can make us more empathetic humans.
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Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring David Fernández Llorca, a seasoned AI researcher at the Joint Research Center. After 17 years as a professor specializing in autonomous driving, David now helps shape the EU's AI regulations. Discover why self-driving cars aren't as close as we thought, how human behavior complicates autonomous systems, and why even the term "autopilot" can be misleading. Learn about the complex balance between innovation and safety in autonomous driving, from Tesla's Silicon Valley approach to traditional automakers' careful steps.
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Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Alberto Pena Fernandez, head of the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT). With over three decades in technology and public service, Alberto shares his vision for keeping humans in control of AI's future. Discover why creativity and emotional intelligence remain uniquely human traits, how European values guide AI development, and why staying optimistic while tackling AI challenges matters. Join us for an intimate conversation about making technology serve people, not the other way around.
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Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Arianna Sala from ECAT (European Center of Algorithmic Transparency). As the only psychologist in a team of engineers and data scientists, Arianna brings a unique perspective to the EU's AI oversight. From her fieldwork in Brazil to shaping European digital policy, she shares how her research helps protect users' mental health and rights online. Discover how the Digital Services Act is pushing back against addictive platform designs, what A/B testing really means for users, and why diversity in AI research teams matters more than you think.
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Welcome to episode 0 of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," where host Helin takes you behind the scenes of ECAT in Seville - where Europe's AI Regulations and Policies come to life. From autonomous vehicles to mental health technology, we'll meet the researchers shaping tomorrow's AI landscape. Get ready for an insider's journey through the EU's approach to AI governance, This series will help you understand how Europe is working to make AI work for everyone, not against us.
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In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot," we sit down with Anke Pätzold, the head of Strategic Operations at Ströer Core, a leading German media company known for its integrated marketing and sales solutions. Anke shares how her team is innovating and preparing for a future where AI complements rather than replaces human capabilities.
From personalized advertising content to maintaining a human-centered approach in business strategy, Anke provides practical insights into how AI can be a tool for empowerment rather than a threat. She emphasizes the importance of ongoing education, curiosity, and strategic implementation of AI in daily workflows.
Join us as we explore how Ströer Core is redefining the media landscape using AI, the ethical challenges involved, and the human side of integrating new technology.
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In this insightful episode of "I’m NOT a Robot," we sit down with Kevin Surace, renowned futurist and the acclaimed "Father" of the Virtual Assistant. With decades of experience in shaping the AI landscape, Kevin shares his journey from pioneering voice user interfaces to his current role as a leading AI consultant. He discusses the transformative power of AI in business, addressing common fears and unveiling how companies can harness these tools for enhanced productivity and strategic growth. Listen as we delve into real-world applications of AI, tackle the challenges of adoption, and explore how technology is reshaping industries.
Whether you're a business leader or a tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on making AI work for you.
Join us for a conversation that demystifies AI and equips you with the knowledge to leverage it effectively in your organization.
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In this thought-provoking seventh episode of "I'm Not a Robot," we delve into the intersections of AI, human emotion, and the workplace with Dimitra, a seasoned HR leader known for her innovative approaches in multinational companies.
Dimitra shares her unique perspective on what makes us truly human in an age dominated by technology: our capacities for passion, creativity, and adapting to change. She discusses the transformative potential of AI in the HR landscape, not as a replacement for human jobs but as a tool to enhance our capabilities and efficiencies.
From exploring the fears surrounding AI to unveiling strategies for inclusive and accessible AI integration, Dimitra's insights offer a hopeful vision for a tech-savvy yet human-centric future.
Join us as we explore how AI is reshaping the world of work and why embracing change, continuous learning, and soft skills development are more crucial than ever.
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In this engaging episode of "I'm Not a Robot," host Helen sits down with the remarkable Dr. Philippa Hardman, a pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence with educational practices.
With over two decades of research under her belt, Dr. Hardman shares her insights into the future of learning, where AI plays a pivotal role in shaping educational experiences that are both accessible and effective.
From her unique CAPTCHA anecdotes to her vision of AI as a tool for enhancing learning processes, Dr. Hardman takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the landscape of modern education.
Tune in to discover how AI is not just changing the way we learn, but also challenging our very definitions of learning and teaching.
This conversation is a must-listen for educators, learners, and anyone curious about the intersection of technology and education. Join us to explore the possibilities AI brings to the table in creating meaningful learning experiences for everyone.
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In the sixth episode of "I'm Not a Robot," we discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process with Hilke Schellmann.
Hilke is an Emmy award-winning investigative journalist, author of "The Algorithm," and an Assistant Professor of Journalism at New York University.
She is a keynote speaker known for her critical examination of AI's ethical implications. In this episode, Schellmann shares her journey from being a singing enthusiast to becoming a pivotal voice in the discourse on AI and employment practices.
Through her narrative, we learn about how AI is reshaping hiring and uncovering the biases present in automated systems. Schellmann stresses the importance of transparency, regulation, and human-centered approaches in AI deployment. Her insights not only highlight the challenges but also provide a hopeful path toward leveraging AI to enhance human potential in the workforce.
Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, ethics, and the future of work in a conversation that is enlightening and a testament to the human spirit's resilience against the odds of automation.
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In this episode of "I'm not a Robot," our guest Sofia Quaglia, AI Project Manager at indigo.ai, sheds light on the crucial role of AI governance and ethics in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
She discusses her unique approach to evaluating AI from all angles, combining technical and non-technical perspectives.
Sofia shares the responsibilities of managing AI governance at Indigo and the company's research on AI ethics and politics, with a specific focus on the impact of generative AI on society. She also highlights the importance of community building and collaborations within the AI space.
Join us as we delve into the implications of the EU AI Act and its effects on AI initiatives, as well as the need for diverse perspectives in AI decision-making processes.
Sofia provides valuable insights for companies seeking to navigate AI policymaking, compliance, and ethical standards.
Don't miss this episode for an informative and thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI governance.
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Hello Humans,
Welcome to the fourth episode of "I'm not a Robot" the podcast that tells you how artificial intelligence has become a sparring partner of large and small companies.
Today our host, Helin, interviewed Mr. Kye Andersson, Chief Product Officer & Co-founder at Canucci.
Canucci is a company that combines leadership, strategy, networking, research, and artificial intelligence to help other companies visualize data, patterns, and insights.
In this episode, Kye discussed the significance of making data-driven decisions, the inherent biases in AI models, and the crucial role of effective communication in the workplace. Although we did just some spoilers, there is a wealth of information to discover.
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In this episode of "I'm not a robot," our host engages in a fantastic conversation with Nermeen, a tech program manager at the LEGO Group , and a passionate advocate for diversity and ethical AI.
Join us as we delve into the world of AI, discussing biases, ethical implications, and the importance of diversity in technology.
Nermeen shares her inspiring journey, insights on responsible AI development, and valuable advice for companies looking to make a positive impact in the AI landscape.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the ethical challenges and opportunities in the world of artificial intelligence.
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Hi, we are the humans of Al Academy.
Artificial intelligence has become an essential sparring partner for companies in the business world, as we will discuss in this podcast. We want to assist you in embracing the changes Al technology brings.
In this episode, we are honored to host Dietmar C. Schlößer, Director of Digitalization & Innovation for TÜV NORD GROUP.
We'll discuss how Dietmar integrated AI and how large companies should approach it.
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Hi, we are the humans of Al Academy.
In the business world, artificial intelligence has become an essential sparring partner for companies, as we will discuss in this podcast. We want to assist you in embracing the changes Al technology brings.
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Meet the creator of PizzaGPT, behind the scenes of the "Italian ChatGPT"
In this interview, Lorenzo Cella talks about how he created PizzaGPT, an alternative website to ChatGPT for Italian users, after OpenAI blocked ChatGPT for Italian users due to privacy complaints from the data protection officer.
Lorenzo took advantage of OpenAI's API and experimented with a chat interface he was already working on to launch PizzaGPT, which went viral after he posted it on Hacker News.
PizzaGPT uses the same underlying technology as ChatGPT but without storing any data to be more privacy-friendly. It allows Italian users to access the ChatGPT API and converse with the language model.
Find out in this exciting interview with Gianluca Mauro, founder of AI-Academy, and Luca Barboni, Founder & CMO of 247X - an Italian growth agency (only Italian partners of growthhackers.com)
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In this conversation, we delve into the power of ChatGPT, a groundbreaking technology that is transforming the way businesses approach marketing strategies. From driving growth and efficiency to delivering personalized customer experiences, ChatGPT is set to change the marketing game.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion about the future of AI in marketing!
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Welcome to the latest episode of our interview series! Today, we have Edoardo Simioni, the Head of Short Term Trading Optimization at Ørsted, the largest Danish power company and largest offshore wind developer in the world. Edoardo shares his insights on the revolutionary AI startup, Jasper, and how it is transforming industries and redefining the future.
In this interview, Gianluca Mauro and Edoardo Simioni discuss the potential impact of AI on our jobs and how it can be used to optimize processes and increase efficiency. They also delve into the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI and the importance of responsible implementation.
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation on the future of AI and its role in shaping our world. Tune in now to learn more about Jasper and its potential to change the game in various industries.
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Let's get smarter about everything that happened in tech last week - in less than 15 minutes!
In this week’s episode:
- Is AI taking over politics?
- Pizza Bytes 🍕: Apple is becoming a bank, Kanye West buys Parler, Tiktok wants to compete with Amazon, Censorship on Ethereum, Coinbase made a BIG partnership with Google, AI-generated podcast with Joe Rogan interviewing Steve Jobs.
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In this week’s episode:
- Pizza Bytes: EU AI regulation, Google’s graveyard, Elon, free Dall-e
- Tesla’s new AI robot - humanity’s next phase or shameless hype?
- Meta’s make-a-video: an AI that creates videos from text
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In this week’s episode:
- Pizza Bytes: Asteroid crush, tech job cuts, Elon gives Iran internet
- Will AI destroy humanity?
- Two steps forward towards democratic, reliable AI
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In this week’s episode:
- Pizza Bytes: Coinbase manipulates politics, China AI censorship, TikTok copies Be-real, Adobe acquires Figma
- Uber got hacked - how did they do it?
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In this week’s episode:
- Pizza Bytes: Self-driving food delivery, finance police after crypto, AI pool tax evasion, Russian Uber hacked
- “The Merge” is here! A historic moment for crypto
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In this week’s episode:
- Apple keynote and their product strategy
- AI won an art competition
- Pizza Bytes: Google’s algorithm update, Ticketmaster NFT, Binance bans rivals, US government bans the sale of AI chips to China.
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In this week’s episode:
- A black AI rapper created by a white guy generates controversies
- A startup uses AI to change call center agents’ accent
- Pizza Bytes: AI turtle recognition, Elon Musk and Twitter fraud, TikTok search engine
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In this week’s episode:
- Does TikTok log everything you type?
- Oracle starts investigating TikTok’s algorithm
- TikTok introduces its own AI image generation tool
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In this week’s episode:
- New AI-image generation tool with NO ethics safeguard
- Adam Neumann gets $350M to disrupt housing
- The Ethereum merge is coming. Let’s start talking about the problems
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In this week’s episode:
- Meta releases AI chatbot “into the wild”
- Amazon buys iRobot
- Solana is in trouble
- Crypto is growing up
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Artificial intelligence algorithms like IMAGEN or DALL-E 2 are rapidly evolving in their ability to generate creative, high-quality images. Today, we're going to discuss how this technology is disrupting the creative process together with Anne Sigismund. Anne has a background as a designer in animation and games and currently works as a content artist at Movie Star Planet.
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In this week’s episode:
- Deepmind’s AI releases the structure for every known protein in the universe
- Algorithms push Bruce Springsteen’s tickets to $5.000
- AI impersonates a famous philosopher, fooling even experts
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In this week’s episode:
- Amazon acquires a healthcare company for $3.9B
- Tesla was banned in a Chinese district for privacy concerns
- A Coinbase employee and 2 friends face 40 years in prison for insider trading
- Meta gives FB and IG the TikTok look
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In this week’s episode:
- Celsius, one of the biggest crypto banks, has filed for bankruptcy.
- The biggest data break ever: 1B Chinese people impacted
- 60 self-driving cars crash at the same time
- Facebook’s new AI doesn’t leave any language behind
- Why the James Webb space pictures are so amazing
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In this week’s episode:
- Food delivery startup Gorillas fires all its 540 Italian employees
- A data leak about Uber reveals corruption and more
- A new research proves that doctors using AI catch breast cancer more often than either does alone
- Elon Musk pulls out of $44bn deal to buy Twitter
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In this week’s episode:
- Is TikTok a surveillance tool for the Chinese government?
- FTX is stepping up to save BlockFi
- Snapchat introduced a paid version called Snapchat+
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In this week’s episode:
- How tech can make the US abortion ban even worse and how to protect your data.
- 3 news highlighting tech’s broken approach to AI ethics.
- Eminem and Snoop Dogg dropped a music video featuring their Bored Ape NFTs.
- Solana drops the Saga: the first crypto-native phone.
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In this week’s episode:
- A crypto lending app took control of its own user’s account
- No one knows how safe self-driving cars are
- Meta launches avatar store
- The EU wants less phone chargers
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In this week's episode:
- A Google engineer thinks its AI has become sentient. Is he right?
- Crypto crashed! What happened and why it may be just the beginning.
- A new crypto bill teases what crypto regulation may look like.
- Elon will read our tweets. A new chapter in the Elon/Twitter drama.
- Wealth inequality in crypto. My analysis of the ApeCoin economy.
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In this week's episode:
- How many companies did Apple make bankrupt in 1.5 hours?
- The future of cars. Apple wants to bring the iOS experience to every car.
- The future of taxi. You can now pay robots to drive you around.
- It turns out insider trading is illegal for NFTs. FBI charges OpenSea ex-employee.
- Japan is the first country in the world to regulate stablecoins.
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In this week's episode:
- OpenAI: look at my cool image generation model! Google: Hold my beer!
- A(nother) confusing week in crypto: Andreessen Horowitz raised a $4.5B crypto fund; Christine Lagarde said crypto is worth nothing; Metamask announced a new feature; Adam Neumann raised $70M to fund a crypto startup.
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In this week's episode:
- Is Deepmind close to general AI?
- RIP iPod. Apple discontinued the iPod after 20 years.
- Researchers managed to take a picture of Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy.
- Mastercard wants your face. They started trialing a system to allow you to pay in stores using your face.
- It turns out NFTs are pretty centralized. Olive Garden sued OpenSea.
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In this week's episode:
- Crypto death spiral - how a cryptocurrency went from $40B market cap to 0 in a week.
- Google’s I/O event - lots of cool AI stuff taking center stage
- Vatican NFTs - yep, the pope wants to enter the Metaverse
- A data broker is selling location data of people who visit abortion clinics
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In this week's episode:
- Bored Ape Yacht Club dropped NFTs for their upcoming metaverse, but almost crashed the Ethereum blockchain in the process. (btw, how many buzzwords did I manage to put in a single sentence? 🏆)
- Meta built one of the biggest AI language models in the world and released it for free
- Snapchat released an autonomous drone that fits in your pocket!
- The EU launched their own Social Media
- TikTok announced a new initiative to share ad revenues with creators, while Instagram is testing a new interface that is...a copy of TikTok's.
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In this week's episode:
- Elon is actually buying Twitter, and he seems to be keen to open-sourcing its algorithm. Here's why it's a terrible idea
- Trans men lose the ability of making children when they undergo testosterone treatment. A new research gives them that ability back.
- Bored Ape Yacht Club is the most successful NFT project. Someone hacked their Instagram profile and stole $7M worth of NFTs from their followers
- An artist connected a microwave to GPT3, the world's most advanced language AI. It seems like the AI wanted to kill him.
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Let's get smarter about tech with all the most important news of the week. In less than 15 minutes! In this week’s episode:
- Netflix lost users for the first time, leading to -30% in market cap in a single day. How many other companies are living in the illusion of “infinite growth”?
- Someone crushed a cryptocurrency named Beanstalk, by exploiting its own rules.
- Coinbase launches NFTs, and a new NFT project raises more than $200M transparently saying “we want to make money to build this other thing”
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Let's get smarter about tech in less than 15 minutes! In this week's episode:
- Elon Musk did a 360 on Twitter: he got offered a board seat, accepted, then refused, then tried buying the whole thing. Frustrating.
- Meta started allowing creators to sell Metaverse gadgets. They'll retain a 25% fee on top of a 30% platform fee, for a total of almost 50%. Apple's 30% tax doesn't seem too bad now.
- The police stopped a self-driving car in San Francisco. They looked confused.
- Walmart increased the starting salary for truck drivers to ~$100k, while Alphabet's company Wing started delivering goods with autonomous drones in Dallas.
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- AI spaceship for human creativity. This new AI algorithm will blow your mind. It’s called dall-e 2, and it generates images of anything you want. Goodbye Photoshop?
- Elon Musk bought a majority stake in Twitter. The devil is in the details so let’s understand what that means.
- Amazon workers on Staten Island vote for the company’s first unionized warehouse in the U.S.
- An autonomous, snake-like robot. Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed an autonomous, snake-like robot designed to slither down human lungs into places that are difficult for medical professionals to reach
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- It turns out AI can design biochemical weapons. We really need to re-think the way AI research is made and published.
- NVIDIA releases an AI algorithm capable of turning normal 2D pictures into 3D renderings
- The biggest NFT game got hacked for $600M
- The EU approved the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which may make messaging apps terrible and less secure.
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- The UK internet regulator wants to make tech companies responsible for the harm they may bring to UK citizens. The punishment for failing? Jail.
- Microsoft was hacked and 37GB of their source code was published on the web. The hack seems to have started with an employee’s credentials.
- Tesla opened a €5b, 12.000 employees, 500.000 cars/year gigafactory in Berlin, on protected land. It seems like some rules have been bent.
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- Bored Ape Yacht Club bought Cryptopunks, forming a giant NFT company with $3B of total trading volume. Oh, and Zuck said that NFTs are coming to Instagram...
- Deepmind resealed an AI algorithm called Ithaca, capable of reconstructing the text of old greek manuscripts
- Ukraine started using AI to recognize faces of dead soldiers and Russian Attackers. It’s a present from Clearview, a company famous for collecting data illegally scraping social media.
- The first man who received a pig heart transplant died after two weeks. A major advancement in xenotransplantation made possible by advances in gene sequencing and editing.
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- Coinbase wants crypto to become a tool in the hands of governments. Let’s discuss how.
- Apple introduced the Mac Studio: a new computer with a super powerful chip called M1 Ultra. Their chips keep destroying competition.
- Amazon is shutting down 68 popup stores selling books. Brick and mortar seem to be hard also for the tech giant.
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This week is going to be focused on the role and impact of tech in the Ukrainian conflict. We’ll cover five different aspects:
- Information: the Russian government has a history of manipulating the media to push its propaganda through Social Media. Youtube, Meta, and Twitter banned Russian-backed media accounts, and Meta hired tens of experts who speak Ukrainian and Russian to label fake news, supported by AI. It’s working: the Russian government is retaliating by limiting access to the services.
- Support: more than $20M has been raised through Facebook donations, and there are Facebook groups in Poland and Romania with hundreds of thousands of people coordinating their support activities. Airbnb is committed to giving free housing to 100.000 refugees, and Elon Musk is providing Starlink devices to bring internet connection. An outlier is Patreon, which banned the fundraise of a non-profit due to terms of service violations.
- Crypto: Crypto is neutral, which means that can be used by both sides for whatever application. Russia could use it to circumvent sanctions, but crypto is not mature enough to support an entire country’s economy. However, what’s going to happen in the next major conflict? Ukraine is the biggest cryptocurrency adopter in Europe already, and they’re turning to crypto for fundraising.
- Cyberwar: digitalization means that also critical infrastructure runs on code. Potentially, a country could bring a country on its knees by hacking its electric grid. There is not much information about governmental “hacker armies”, but the independent hacker collective Anonymous declared war on the Russian government and managed to hack its websites, TV, and databases. Now they’re going after Russian oligarchs’ data.
- Open-source Intelligence.Two examples: Jeffrey Lewis, an open-source intelligence expert, found out about the Russian invasion while it was happening looking at Google Maps traffic data. Another case is Jack Sweeney, who became famous weeks ago for creating a Twitter account that tracked Elon Musk’s private jet. Now he's doing the same with Russian Oligarchs, exposing their trips to Seychelles and other exotic places while their country is invading their neighbors.
Some personal thoughts on the role of tech in this conflict:
I often talk about the power of technology, and how it can shape our society. This is not an exception. As the Ukrainian minister for digital transformation put it, “In 2022 modern technologies are one of the best responses to tanks, rockets, and missiles”.
We got accustomed to stories of technology violating people’s privacy and being used for malicious purposes. It’s refreshing to see the power of all these companies being used for good this time, supporting people in need and fighting evil with code, not bullets.
I ask myself why they’re committing all these resources. Most tech companies are under some form of scrutiny from governments all around the world, so a cynic view would be that they are trying to improve their position.
Maybe that’s true to some extent, but I want to believe that there’s more. I want to believe that they’re fighting for what they believe in. Companies are made of people. Tech is built by people. All these humans believe in something, and if they collectively believe in the values of freedom and democracy, then I’m glad to see them use their power to fight for their values.
Tech is not neutral, and the position they’re taking in this conflict gives me hope.
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I don't know you, but it's tough for me to talk about tech with all the crazy stuff happening in Ukraine. I really had to pull myself together to publish this episode, I hope you'll appreciate it.
In this episode:
- Donald Trump launched “Truth”, his alternative to Twitter. In its first week it attracted thousands of users, but not without a few technical glitches.
- Deepmind announced a new AI algorithm capable of controlling plasma: a gas heated up to hundreds of millions of degrees, key to achieving nuclear fusion
- Spotify announced “Car Thing”: a tool to plug into a car’s dashboard to control the music app. Also Kanye West introduced new music hardware with the Stem Player, a device that will be the only way to listen to his new album Doda2
- Secondsight was a company developing tech to allow blind people to see. Now it’s bankrupt, leaving their customers in deep trouble to get spare parts and assistance for their device.
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Let's explain all the most important tech news of the week:
- New record in nuclear fusion, we replicated the sun on earth for 5 seconds! Encouraging signs to get free, clean energy, but there’s still a lot of work to do.
- Apple announced Tap To Pay: a system to make payments by tapping iPhones together. In the press release there seems to be a hint to crypto payments...
- NFTs trading platform Cent stopped trading due to too many scams. At the same time, founders of trading platform LooksRare cashed out $30M, making their own token plunge 15%. Yet, some Bored Ape owners are making cash sponsoring weed...
- Samsung tried to present their S22 smartphone in the metaverse. There were many hiccups, with some people struggling to find the virtual venue and get access.
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Let's look at the most important tech news of last week:
- Meta (the old Facebook) announced some bad (like...very bad) quarterly earnings. Let's understand what happened and the risks the company is facing.
- Amazon also announced their quarterly earnings, but they were pretty dope instead. Now 1 out of 153 Americans work for Amazon, and their advertising business is bigger than Youtube.
- The US Department of Justice arrested the two hackers that stole 120k Bitcoin in 2016 and seized $3.6B worth of Bitcoin from them.
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Here’s my recap of the most interesting tech news of last week:
- An AI that codes: Deepmind announced a new AI algorithm that can solve coding competitions better than 54% of developers. Is it over for developers?
- Joe Rogan’s free speech fight: Joe Rogan had Dr. Robert Malone on his podcast. He’s one of the pioneers of mRNA (the tech behind Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccines), but has very controversial opinions on the vaccine. Both scientists and musicians asked Spotify to remove that episode.
- Self-Driving ups and downs: Tesla had to remove an illegal self-driving functionality, while Cruise started a fully autonomous taxi service in San Francisco.
- Instagram 3D Avatars: Zuck wants you to personalize a 3D avatar and share it on Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, etc.. Why does it matter?
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Lots of interesting stuff for this (longer) episode of "this week in tech":
- Meta has announced two big AI-related news: a new breakthrough in AI models, and a giant supercomputer.
- Instagram will offer creators a way to charge their followers. After TikTok’s restaurant announcement, the war to keep creators has started.
- Amazon is launching a fashion store (a real, physical one). They will bring their web technology to power the customer experience and outsmart the competition.
- The EU announces its plans to become more relevant in the world production of microchips.
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Get up to date on the most important tech news of the past week! In this episode:
- Microsoft acquires gaming company Activision for $69B. A strong push in the Metaverse, but also an interesting strategy considering Activition's ongoing lawsuits and toxic culture
- Coinbase made a partnership with Mastercard to allow anyone to purchase NFTs with their credit card. Great for democratization, awful for decentralization
- The FTC is investigating Zuck's monopoly - again. This time is different though.
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Get updated on the most most important tech news of the past week in less than 15 minutes! This week:
- There’s a new cool “social media” app in town. It’s called Locket, it was developed by a computer scientist in a week as a present for his girlfriend, and now it’s at the top of the US app store
- Gamestop enters NFTs. What happens when a meme company starts trading a hyped technology?
- New crazy robots presented at CES. We’ll talk about a hyper realistic one, and the cute “Retriever” by “Labrador systems Inc”. Yeah, I love the name too.
- CES didn’t disappoint car lovers either. BMW presented a technology to change the color of your car from a smartphone, the Stellantis group announced a partnership with Amazon, and Tesla introduce “assertive mode” on their self driving car
- John Deere introduces a self-driving tractor to automate farming.
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