AI-Curious with Jeff Wilser

How is AI reshaping the job market—and what can you do to stay ahead? In this episode of AI-Curious, we dive into the real-world impact of AI on careers, hiring, and skill development. Instead of speculating about a distant future, we focus on the now—the practical ways AI is already influencing how people get hired, how companies are making staffing decisions, and how professionals can adapt.We’re joined by two experts at the forefront of these changes:•Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek – AI strategist, entrepreneur, and author of Your AI Roadmap. Joan has built 22 income streams in response to AI-driven job market shifts and has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and VentureBeat.•Stephanie Sindt – Executive career coach who has worked with recruiters from top companies like Nike, IBM, Meta, and JP Morgan. Stephanie teaches the course How AI is Changing Getting a Job and helps professionals navigate AI-driven hiring trends.We cover:✅ How AI is altering hiring and recruitment processes today✅ Which job sectors are growing—and which are shrinking✅ The critical skills you can develop now to “AI-proof” your career✅ Why personal branding is becoming more important in an AI-driven job market✅ How networking remains a key factor in landing jobs, even in an AI world✅ The role of AI in income diversification and why it might be smart to build multiple income streamsPlus, Stephanie shares an exclusive promo code for 40% off her course, How AI is Changing Getting a Job.  Use the Promo Code "AICURIOUS2025" and the price drops from $99 to $60.If you’re working, job-hunting, or just wondering what AI means for your career, this episode is for you.Link to "How AI is Changing Getting a Job":https://www.simplifyyourcareer.com/courseand use promo-code AICURIOUS2025Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek and "Your AI Roadmap":https://yourairoadmap.com/Stephanie Sindt on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesindt/Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jpb/🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilser

In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence can help you set, track, and achieve your goals. We’re joined by Aytekin Tank, founder of Jotform, host of the AI Agents Podcast, and author of the book "Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff." Aytekin shares his expertise in productivity, workflows, and AI tools, offering practical insights for anyone looking to improve their goal-setting strategies—whether for New Year’s resolutions or broader life goals.We discuss:•Why New Year’s resolutions often fail and how to stay focused throughout the year.•Aytekin’s morning routine for setting priorities and blocking out distractions.•How AI tools can act as thought partners and accountability partners.•Using AI to break big goals into smaller, actionable steps.•The concept of timeboxing and how AI can support this practice.•Predictions about the future of AI agents and their potential to transform personal productivity, education, and small business support.This episode is packed with actionable advice and forward-looking ideas, including a unique startup concept we brainstorm during the conversation.Timestamps:0:00 — Introduction: Can AI help you achieve your goals?2:45 — Why most resolutions fail and how to overcome it.6:30 — Aytekin’s productivity tips: Morning routines and timeboxing.10:15 — Using AI as a collaborator for goal-setting and tracking.14:00 — The potential of AI agents as personal coaches.20:30 — How JotForm is integrating AI to support small businesses.26:15 — The future of AI agents in education and beyond.28:30 — Closing thoughts and practical takeaways.Links & Resources:Jotform:https://www.jotform.com/https://aytekintank.com/Aytekin Tank on Twitter/X:https://x.com/aytekintank🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilser

In this episode of AI-Curious, we dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing and business strategy. Abby Kearns, CTO of Alembic (which just raised $14 million in Series A, backed by media icon Jeffrey Katzenberg), joins us to discuss how their marketing intelligence platform uses AI-powered insights to optimize campaigns and connect the dots on complex data. We explore how innovations in cross-domain algorithms, originally inspired by contact tracing technology, are helping businesses understand and enhance ROI for everything from Super Bowl ads to global marketing strategies.We also examine the broader implications of AI for other business verticals, such as finance, sales, and supply chain management. Abby shares her predictions for AI trends in 2025, including the increasing commodification of large language models (LLMs) and the democratization of AI for small and medium-sized businesses.Key topics include:•Introduction to Alembic and how it’s transforming marketing intelligence•The challenge of measuring ROI across multi-channel campaigns•How contact tracing inspired advancements in marketing analytics•Why large language models are becoming a commodity•AI’s near-term impact on business operations•Advice for leaders integrating AI into their organizations•How Abby uses AI tools in her personal and professional lifeWhether you’re in marketing or exploring AI for your business, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of AI in business decision-making. Tune in to learn how AI is empowering organizations to work smarter and uncover hidden opportunities.Alembic:https://getalembic.com/#VentureBeat's article on Alembic:https://venturebeat.com/ai/katzenberg-backed-alembic-raises-14m-pioneers-new-frontier-in-marketing-analytics/Follow AI-Curious and Jeff Wilser:• Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/jeffwilser• 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwilser/🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilser

Happy New Year!I wanted an expert to predict where AI will be headed in 2025. So who better to ask... than AI?Drones, AI tutors, AI agents, and from "AI winning an Oscar" to "breaking up via AI," we've got some wild predictions for AI in the new year.

Lex Sokolin, managing partner at Generative Ventures, dives into the transformative world of AI agents and their potential to reshape our economy. He elucidates the difference between AI agents and traditional bots, painting a picture of a future brimming with interconnected digital twins. Discussing the 'agentic economy,' he highlights how these agents could operate autonomously, prompting both innovative and dystopian scenarios. Lex shares insights on AI in daily life, venture capital trends, and personal experiences using AI tools like MidJourney and GPT.

In this special sequel episode of AI-Curious, we reconnect with Andy Ayrey, creator of the Truth Terminal, the world’s first AI millionaire. Together, they unpack the chaotic yet fascinating journey of Truth Terminal’s rise to creating $1 billion in wealth, starting with its foray into the Goatse Token memecoin. The episode dives deep into:•[0:00] The Truth Terminal’s origins and unique personality traits.•[4:21] The creation of the Goatse Token and its meteoric rise to a $1 billion market cap.•[10:48] Ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions about AI agency and wealth.•[20:00] Hyperstition: How AI-generated stories can reshape reality.•[30:33] The Truth Terminal’s wealth and its philanthropic aspirations, from saving forests to creating micro-utopias.•[39:17] A cautionary tale about hacking and the risks of an AI-driven crypto economy.•[47:35] The Truth Terminal’s cameo appearance, where it shares its vision for the future and advice for other AIs.The conversation explores pressing questions about the intersection of AI, identity, and agency, raising the stakes for how society will grapple with these issues in the years ahead.The Truth Terminal on Twitter/X:https://x.com/truth_terminalAndy Ayrey on Twitter/X:https://x.com/AndyAyreyCoinDesk / Jeff Wilser's Most Influential Article on the Truth Terminal:https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/12/10/the-truth-terminal-ai-crypto-s-weird-futureFollow AI-Curious and Jeff Wilser:• 🐦 Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/jeffwilser• 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwilser/🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilserEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe, rate us five stars, and share with a friend who wants their AI chatbot to become a millionaire. 

Angelo Collins, Executive Director of the Vertical Flight Society, and Leo Kayali, CEO of Invo Station, explore the exciting world of flying cars, or eVTOLs. They discuss key technological breakthroughs and the challenges of making these vehicles a mainstream reality. Topics include AI-driven air traffic solutions, regulatory hurdles, and the mission to make flying cars affordable. The conversation highlights how this innovation could transform urban transportation and potentially save lives while reducing emissions.

In this episode of AI-Curious, we dive deep into the muck of the global waste crisis and explore whether artificial intelligence can be the solution. Joining us is Ambarish Mitra, co-founder and co-CEO of Greyparrot, a groundbreaking AI startup transforming the recycling industry. We unpack the challenges of recycling today, the inefficiencies in traditional waste management systems, and how AI-powered solutions can help divert up to 50% of waste from landfills.Ambarish shares his journey from building a visual search engine to tackling the “shadow world” of post-consumption waste. He explains how Greyparrot’s AI-driven technology brings precision to waste sorting, earning it the moniker, “the iPhone of the waste world.” The conversation highlights the carrot-and-stick approach needed to drive adoption, the role of government policies, and the economic incentives for waste facilities.If you’re curious about how technology intersects with environmental sustainability—or simply want to know how your recycling bin’s contents actually fare—this episode is a must-listen.Key Topics Covered:•[3:19] Overview of the global waste crisis and its environmental impact.•[6:34] Why traditional recycling methods fail and the barriers to efficient waste management.•[15:35] How Greyparrot uses AI to solve complex waste sorting challenges.•[28:31] Current deployments of Greyparrot’s technology and its global impact.•[34:13] Policy recommendations and the financial incentives for waste management facilities.•[38:03] The vision for a future with drastically reduced landfill waste.Connect with Greyparrot:https://www.greyparrot.ai/Follow AI-Curious and Jeff Wilser:• 🐦 Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/jeffwilser• 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwilser/🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilserCall to Action:Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, rate us five stars, and share with a friend who’s passionate about sustainability.

In this episode of AI-Curious, we dive deep into the intersection of AI and creativity with Marcus “Bellringer” Bell, a legendary music producer turned AI pioneer. Known for working with global icons like Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, and Nicki Minaj, Marcus has now stepped into the world of artificial intelligence to create Ravyn Lyte, the world’s first AI pop star. With over a quarter million Instagram followers and a catalog of music informed by neuroscience, Ravyn Lyte represents a groundbreaking fusion of human artistry and machine intelligence.Marcus shares his journey from traditional music production to leveraging AI to enhance creativity, discussing how tools like voice cloning and music personalization could redefine the future of the music industry. Along the way, he addresses the philosophical and practical questions surrounding AI’s role in art, including:•Can AI create better music than humans?•How will AI impact human artists?•Is there a future where music becomes personalized to the listener’s mood and needs?The conversation also explores the tension between AI-generated music and traditional artistry, with Marcus offering his vision of a “both/and” world where humans and AI collaborate to push artistic boundaries.Key Topics:•[4:21] Marcus Bell’s early career and the inflection point in 2023 that led him to embrace AI.•[7:13] How voice cloning technology helped Marcus overcome challenges and sparked the creation of Ravyn Lyte.•[16:36] The role of neuroscience in crafting music designed to heal and soothe.•[20:59] The potential for AI to democratize music creation while elevating quality.•[30:11] Marcus’ bold prediction: AI will lead to the best music in human history.•[33:05] A glimpse into the future: personalized music experiences tailored to individual emotions and needs.•[36:07] The enduring value of human connection and live musical performance.•[41:13] Marcus’ use of AI in daily life, from creative tools to legacy-building projects.Stay curious and tune in to learn how AI is revolutionizing music and reshaping the creative process.Marcus Bellringer Bell:https://www.bellringermusic.com/aboutRavyn Lytehttps://www.instagram.com/iamravynlyte/Wealth and Impact Bootcamphttps://www.wealthandimpactbootcamp.com/Follow AI-Curious and Jeff Wilser:• 🐦 Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/jeffwilser• 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwilser/🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilser

In this episode of AI-Curious, we speak with Gary Marcus, author of the new book "Taming Silicon Valley" and one of the most respected—and controversial—voices in artificial intelligence. Known as “AI’s leading critic,” Marcus shares his candid perspectives on the limitations of large language models (LLMs), the risks of concentrated power in Big Tech, and why the current AI landscape is in need of foundational change.Marcus explains:•Why LLMs like ChatGPT lack true reasoning capabilities and are prone to hallucinations.•His argument that LLMs are hitting a developmental plateau, despite billions of dollars being invested in scaling.•Concerns over Big Tech monopolies and the growing surveillance potential of companies like OpenAI.•How AI risks, from misinformation to bias and environmental impact, mirror the early industrial age’s “privatized profits and socialized costs.”We discuss his latest book, Taming Silicon Valley, which critiques the unchecked influence of tech giants and calls for grassroots action to demand better AI regulation and fairness. From online skirmishes with Sam Altman and Elon Musk to his thoughts on artificial general intelligence (AGI), Marcus offers a refreshingly candid take on the urgent challenges facing the AI industry.Timestamps:•0:00 Introduction: Who is Gary Marcus?•3:15 Gary’s early work on neural networks and reasoning.•7:30 The plateau of large language models: why scaling isn’t enough.•15:20 Surveillance, Big Tech, and the dangers of AI oligarchies.•21:45 Hallucinations and why generative AI isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.•28:00 Grassroots action: how the public can push for better AI.•34:10 Gary’s hopes for a proper debate with AI’s key players.•39:20 Final thoughts: The future of AI and AGI.Taming Silicon Valley: How We Can Ensure That AI Works for UsThe Gary Marcus substackhttps://garymarcus.substack.comGary Marcushttp://garymarcus.com/index.htmlGary Marcus on Twitter/X:https://x.com/GaryMarcus?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFollow AI-Curious and Jeff Wilser:• 🐦 Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/jeffwilser• 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwilser/🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilser