AI’s rise isn’t just disrupting industries—it’s draining energy grids, rewriting education, and igniting a Hollywood war. Are we prepared for the consequences?

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In this must-listen episode, AI expert Dr. Chris Mattmann (Chief Data & AI Officer at UCLA, former NASA CTO) breaks down the hidden environmental cost of AI, how universities are fighting to stay relevant, and whether we’re already living with AGI.

🔹 Is AI’s energy demand spiraling into a crisis?
🔹 Will AI make college degrees obsolete?
🔹 Can Hollywood win the fight against AI-generated content?
🔹 Could AI already be self-aware?

The future of AI is unfolding fast—this episode unpacks what comes next.

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Credits

-This episode of The AI Download was hosted, created, and executive produced by Shira Lazar. Executive Producer Michele Musso, with video and audio editing by the Musso Media team. Creative Director Nadia Giosia with Mint Labs. Music by PALA, Catalina Coastline (licensed under Boss Soundstripe Productions by BMI). Produced by Musso Media. © 2025 Musso Media. © 2025 Shira Lazar. All rights reserved.

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