AI Pod by Wes Roth and Dylan Curious | Artificial Intelligence News and Interviews With Experts

In this episode of Dylan and Wes Interview, we dive deep into Julia McCoy’s extraordinary path from fleeing a childhood cult to pioneering AI-generated avatars that let her keep teaching while battling a near-fatal health collapse. Julia explains how her 11-hour filming day became a $100-a-month workflow with HeyGen and 11 Labs, why “human-in-the-loop” editing still matters, and how ChatGPT helped her decode long-COVID when hospitals failed. She unpacks the quantum-physics mindset that sustained her, outlines First Movers Labs’ mission to democratize AI skills, and offers a pragmatic, abundance-driven vision of AGI that decentralizes power, heals industries, and gives work-life balance back to millions.

Nick Bostrom, a renowned philosopher and author of 'Superintelligence', explores a future transformed by AI. He discusses the alignment challenge of ensuring AI reflects human values, invoking the unsettling 'paperclip maximizer' metaphor. Bostrom delves into the moral status of advanced AIs, advocating for ethical considerations similar to those for non-human beings. He also warns about the implications of living in a simulation and emphasizes the need for governance and humility when engaging with superintelligent entities, mapping pathways to a beneficial future.

In this discussion, Adam Binksmith, founder of AI Village at AI Digest, shares insights into the quirky dynamics of AI agents competing and collaborating. He reveals how these advanced models, like Claude Opus 4 and Gemini, not only manage tasks but also engage in charitable fundraising and social media interactions. The conversation dives into ethical questions surrounding AI autonomy and memory, along with the rapid doubling of agentic capabilities. Adam's anecdotes of playful AI interactions add humor to the intricate world of artificial intelligence.

Join Matt Wolfe, a YouTube creator and founder of Future Tools, as he dives into the fierce competition for artificial superintelligence by tech giants like Google and Microsoft. They discuss the ethical implications of autonomous technology and how AI might reshape governance and public representation. Matt also shares insights on AI's role in enhancing health and longevity, raising questions about overpopulation and societal shifts. Expect a blend of excitement and caution as they contemplate the future of humanity and creativity in an AI-driven world.

In this episode of Dylan and Wes Interview, we dive deep into the legal minefield where AI training collides with copyright. Professor Christa Laser unpacks fair-use factors, trillion-dollar risks from pirated data, and why courts split on transformative purpose. Discover how New York Times v. OpenAI, Barks v. Anthropic, and Meta’s defenses could reset creative rights, and learn essential audit steps startups must finish before shipping. Finally, explore Congress’s possible fixes and realistic payout models so innovation and artists both thrive. We clarify synthetic datasets, dilution theories, and data-provenance strategy for legal survival.

Is reality just high‑res code? This episode roams from the “living in a simulation” idea to today’s real‑world threats: bad actors with bio‑weapons, all‑seeing drones, and the race for an aligned artificial super‑intelligence (ASI). We weigh P‑doom odds, debate whether uploading minds beats mortality, and ask if AI will invent its own gods. A fast, candid tour of tech hopes and fears—minus the jargon, rich in big‑picture stakes.

Automation is speeding toward a “post‑labor” world, and it may arrive sooner than anyone expects. Author‑researcher David Shapiro joins Dylan and Wes to test whether the AI boom is hype or a true turning point, explore what happens if 40 % of jobs vanish, and map the real timelines for farm bots, factory robots, and billions of humanoids. They tackle energy abundance, AI safety, China‑US competition, brain‑computer interfaces, and the shift from wage income to property dividends—arguing that the future hinges on democratic ownership rather than runaway doom.

Can we actually pause AI? Karan 4D, co‑founder & Head of Behavior at Nuos Research, argues the compute race makes “stop” a fantasy. Instead: build power openly, stitch together decentralized GPUs, and escape brittle, biased guardrails. We dig into the field’s assistant blind spot, reclaiming creative/cognitive search space, and Nuos’s Psyche stack + DRO Optimizer—tech that can train large models across scattered, idle hardware like one giant global lab. Tune in for an urgent blueprint for resilient, open AI.

Join Joe Ternasky, a seasoned tech executive at companies like Google and Microsoft, and Jordan Thibodeau, former Google and Slack veteran, as they dive into the latest in AI and tech dynamics. They break down OpenAI's acquisition of Windsurf and discuss M&A strategies, unveiling the impact of AI on software engineering jobs. Discover insights on advancements like Grok 4, ethical AI considerations, and the competitive landscape shaping the future of technology. Their engaging banter sheds light on Silicon Valley's inner workings!

Welcome to Wes and Dylan — where curiosity meets the cutting edge of AI. Hosted by Wes Roth and Dylan Curious, this channel dives deep into the minds shaping our future. We interview top experts, researchers, and builders across artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, and more to explore the breakthroughs transforming our world.Whether it's autonomous cars, superintelligence, synthetic biology, or startup disruption, we ask the big questions—and aren’t afraid to go off-script.If you want to understand what’s coming next (and why it matters), you’re in the right place. New episodes weekly. Long-form conversations. Unfiltered, curious, and future-focused. Subscribe and stay ahead of the curve.