

143 - Trouble in AI paradise and Is ChatGPT/LLMs making us dumber?
5 snips Jun 26, 2025
This week dives into the intriguing world of AI, covering recent legal battles and the cognitive impact of technology on our brains. Discover the exciting new video tools from Midjourney that animate still images. Hear about the bombshell lawsuit involving OpenAI and Google, filled with accusations of tracking and pressure tactics. Explore whether using ChatGPT and similar models is causing cognitive decline, especially among younger users, as the convenience of easy answers may be undermining critical thinking skills.
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Smart Guest Pitching Advice
- When pitching to be a guest on the show, show you actually listen and care about the content.
- Place "Ryan, you're an idiot" in the email title to prove you're human and serious.
Quality Beats Quantity in AI Art
- AI-generated artwork is often low quality and unconvincing, creating a need for higher standards.
- Authentic, artist-driven content will outperform generic AI outputs on social platforms.
Midjourney Versus ChatGPT Imaging
- Midjourney's new video tools allow animating still images with customizable motion intensity.
- ChatGPT is better at maintaining image consistency while Midjourney excels at artistic variation.