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Jun 10, 2025 • 52min
Use AI to Catch Your Bad Leadership Habits (ft Ian Pilon)
Ian Pilon, an innovator in AI and human-centered design, shares his insights on using AI to enhance leadership skills and communication. He discusses how AI can serve as a mirror to identify subconscious behaviors that impact leadership effectiveness. The conversation covers leveraging contextual intelligence to improve UX and preparing for tough discussions through AI role-playing. Pilon also emphasizes building local AI communities to foster collaboration and sharing insights, making AI more accessible and human-centric.

Jun 3, 2025 • 51min
Your Everyday Data Holds Life Changing Secrets (ft Michael Tiffany)
Sign up for A.I. coaching for professionals at: https://www.anetic.coUnlock the power of your personal data with AI! This episode explores how AI can become your guardian angel for wellbeing, helping anticipate your needs by understanding your unique data. Michael Tiffany, CEO of Fulcra, joins us to discuss building trustworthy AI systems for sensitive human information, the importance of data sovereignty, and how platforms like Fulcra are de-siloing data from wearables like Apple Watch and Oura Ring. Discover insights on sleep optimization, unique data correlations, the future of agentic AI, and the critical need for individual control over personal data in an AI-driven world. We delve into data privacy, the potential of personalized recommendation algorithms, and how to ensure AI empowers rather than creates dependency.Learn more about Fulcra:https://www.fulcradynamics.com/https://discord.gg/pwvzFDTr87Join the world's largest privacy-preserving sleep study: https://www.fulcradynamics.com/studies/how-the-world-sleepsGet FREE AI toolspip install tool-use-aiConnect with ushttps://x.com/ToolUseAIhttps://x.com/MikeBirdTechhttps://x.com/kubla00:00:00 - Will AI be your guardian angel? 00:00:42 - From Hacking to AI: Michael Tiffany's Journey & Fulcra's Data Sovereignty Mission 00:04:08 - Uncovering Hidden Insights: Apple Watch Noise & Sleep, Unique User Data Correlations 00:08:50 - Sleep Optimization Deep Dive: Tracking with Wearables, Supplements & Carb Timing 00:18:33 - Building Trustworthy AI: Data Privacy, User Control & Processing Sensitive Information 00:32:28 - The Future of Personal Data Monetization: Skepticism & Trading Data for Better UX 00:46:48 - AI Dependency vs. Empowering User Agency: Who Truly Benefits from Hyper-Optimization?Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and Data Sovereignty.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with AI experts brought to you by Anetic.

May 27, 2025 • 54min
The Best Developer Experience For Building A.I. Agents (ft Ahmad Awais)
Ahmad Awais, founder and CEO of Lang Base, is revolutionizing AI development with innovative tools. He shares insights into creating seamless developer experiences for building AI agents. Topics include the groundbreaking Chai coding agent that simplifies AI creation and the evolution of AI primitives. Ahmad discusses overcoming complex tooling challenges, managing data sources, and exploring 'vibe coding' as the future of AI integration. His journey from open-source advocate to AI innovator is truly inspiring!

May 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
Use AI To Build Your Own Tools (ft Manuel Odendahl)
Manuel Odendahl, an AI engineer and community leader, shares his insights on building custom AI tools. He emphasizes leveraging existing AI services to create tailored solutions for everyday problems. Discover the transformative impact of AI on coding workflows and project management, as well as practical strategies for code analysis and documentation. The conversation also touches on the balance between creativity and technical skills in software development, advocating for a mindset that encourages innovation through AI.

May 13, 2025 • 48min
Why AI Agents Fail In Production And How To Fix It (ft Josh Purtell)
In this engaging discussion, Josh Purtell, Founder and CEO of Synth, shares insights on the pressing challenges of deploying AI agents in real-world applications. He reveals strategies for overcoming issues like observability and reliability, ensuring AI agents can perform effectively. Listeners learn about the importance of structured prompts, avoiding pitfalls like context window overload, and evaluating agent performance. Purtell also highlights the balance between high-value and low-value agents, providing a roadmap for businesses aiming to leverage AI technology confidently.

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May 6, 2025 • 54min
How To Turn Text Into Amazing Music (ft Phlo)
Discover how AI is revolutionizing music creation by turning simple text prompts into stunning songs. Delve into the evolution of AI music tools like Suno and Udio, empowering even non-musicians to craft unique tracks effortlessly. Learn innovative prompting techniques and the significance of BPM in enhancing creativity. Explore the fusion of music genres and the impact of these advancements on traditional songwriting. The future of music production is here, and anyone can join the creative journey!

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Apr 29, 2025 • 47min
How The Best Product Managers Use AI (ft Elina Lesyk)
Elina Lesyk, an AI consultant and the host of the AI Ketchup podcast, dives into how AI is transforming product management. She discusses the necessary technical skills for AI product managers and whether new tools like Bolt and V0 are replacing traditional methods. Elina also highlights common pitfalls in AI implementation and the importance of effective user feedback mechanisms. Exploring AI user interactions, she reveals the shift towards voice technology and emphasizes understanding customer needs in creating successful AI products.

Apr 22, 2025 • 44min
Google Scientist's Insights on AI Education & Tools (ft Dr Stefania Druga)
Master AI education and boost AI literacy with insights from Dr. Stefania Druga, Google Gemini research scientist and creator of Cognimates. Explore how to use AI to learn about AI, effective strategies for teaching AI concepts to kids and adults, and the crucial role of hands-on tinkering. We discuss overcoming learning barriers, designing AI tools that augment creativity without stifling imagination (like smart toys vs. real-world learning), the nuances of anthropomorphizing AI, and the future of multimodal AI applications in education and beyond. Learn why user observation and custom eval sets are vital for building truly useful AI tools.Learn more about Cognimates: http://cognimates.meDr. Stefania Druga's Publications: https://stefania11.github.io/publications/Watch Stefania's AI Engineer Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySYLsoAhXmgGet your free curated AI report from Anetic Daily IntelligenceSign up at: https://www.anetic.coGet FREE AI toolspip install tool-use-aiConnect with ushttps://x.com/ToolUseAIhttps://x.com/MikeBirdTechhttps://x.com/Stefania_druga00:00:00 - intro00:02:40 - Barriers and Perception in AI Learning00:06:00 - AI Learning Differences: Adults vs. Kids00:10:37 - AI Literacy for Non-Tinkerers00:14:31 - The Impact of Anthropomorphizing AI00:23:37 - Principles for Building Creative AI Tools00:33:05 - Common Misconceptions in Building AI Tools00:42:41 - Core Principle for AI Entrepreneurs: Observe Your UsersSubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and AI education.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with AI experts brought to you by Anetic.

Apr 15, 2025 • 51min
The Henry Ford Approach To Building Modern AI (ft Minki Jung)
Join Minki Jung, an insightful AI engineer and author of the Agile Manifesto for Flow Engineering, as she dives into the future of AI workflows. She draws fascinating parallels between Henry Ford’s assembly line and modern AI systems, emphasizing the need for structured workflows over mere prompt crafting. Discover practical techniques for breaking down complex AI tasks and learn when to leverage large language models versus traditional programming. Minki also offers tips on creating effective datasets and enhancing AI’s memory for better performance.

Apr 8, 2025 • 45min
Why AI Agents Keep Failing at Simple Tasks (ft Dexter Horthy)
Dexter Horthy, Founder and CEO of Human Layer, dives deep into the importance of human oversight in AI technologies. He explains how 'outer loop agents' can drastically enhance AI reliability in critical areas like supply chain and infrastructure management. Dexter discusses frameworks that blend automation with human input, revealing common pitfalls in AI design. The conversation highlights that the future relies not on fully autonomous systems but on intelligent collaboration between humans and machines.