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Andrew Freedman - AI Insights, Integration, and Best Practices

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Jun 4, 2025
Andrew Freedman, a Communications Analyst at Hedgeye Risk Management focusing on TMT and healthcare, shares insightful perspectives on AI integration in daily life and business. He delves into the implications of AI on job security and societal shifts, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking. The discussion includes the competitive landscape of AI models, challenges in media adaptation, and how AI is revolutionizing property management. Freedman highlights the future of education to prepare for an AI-driven world, urging active engagement with these evolving technologies.
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Hands-On AI Learning Journey

  • Andrew Freedman built his own computer with two Nvidia GPUs to understand AI hardware and software firsthand.
  • Hosting and fine-tuning models like Llama gave him deep insights into AI's practical challenges and mechanics.
INSIGHT

Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset

  • People react to AI either from a scarcity or abundance mindset.
  • AI enables new possibilities beyond task replacement, creating substantial added value.
INSIGHT

Why Llama Lost Ground

  • Llama has fallen behind closed proprietary models like Claude and Gemini 2.5 in quality and execution.
  • Developer adoption shifted away from Llama due to performance gaps and better alternatives.
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