AI's Historical Context and the Transformer Breakthrough

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In our first volume, we're going back to the basics. Generative AI: How it works and why it matters in 2026 more than ever -- An Everyday AI Chat. with Jordan Wilson.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

1. Generative AI Basics and 2026 Impact
2. Explosive Growth of Large Language Models
3. AI Adoption Rates in Enterprises
4. AI Agents and Operating Systems Overview
5. History and Evolution of Artificial Intelligence
6. Transformer Architecture and Model Breakthroughs
7. How Large Language Models Work
8. Modern AI Capabilities: Multimodal Tools
9. Quantifying ROI for Generative AI Investment
10. Workforce Disruption and Future Job Trends
11. Scaling AI: From Pilot to Enterprise-Wide
12. Urgency for AI Upskilling and Competitive Advantage

Timestamps:

00:00 "Start Here: AI Guide Series"

04:10 "Join Our Free Community"

09:17 "AI Operating Systems for Businesses"

11:05 "Partner with Everyday AI"

13:00 "AI Evolution Over Decades"

16:34 "ChatGPT's Transformative Impact"

22:17 "Generative AI and Memory Evolution"

26:03 "AI Delivers Exponential ROI"

29:59 "AI Demand Surges, Hiring Drops"

32:15 "AI Transforming CRMs Rapidly"

35:01 "AI

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