A Beginner's Guide to AI

Dan Thompson, CEO of Sensay, specializes in creating virtual humans and wisdom engines that replicate human knowledge. In this discussion, he reveals how AI can preserve institutional memory and assist in tasks like job preparation. Dan shares fascinating applications, from HR bots to companionship for the elderly, emphasizing that personalization is key. He also explores the future of these technologies in enhancing creativity and knowledge transfer—ultimately highlighting the powerful role of digital replicas in our lives.

Step into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Ron Green, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of KungFu AI. In this episode, Ron shares how AI reignites his passion for computer science, the story behind the name "KungFu AI," and why the secret to mastering AI lies in skill achieved through hard work. Discover how KungFu AI helps businesses navigate their AI journeys—from developing cutting-edge breast cancer risk prediction models to safeguarding endangered bird habitats and beyond. Ron also dives into the myths and misconceptions surrounding AI, offering practical insights on strategy, ethics, and bias in AI implementation.---You can find Ron ⁠on LinkedIn⁠ or at ⁠KungFu AI⁠, where they have great resoources for further information!Ron's Podcast, Hidden Layers, brings you deep info on AI topics, you find it here on Kungfu AI's website!---Tune in to get my thoughts, and don't forget to ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me ⁠an email⁠!___Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

Probably my most inspiring podcast episode up until now - if you didn't listen the first time, now is a must!---What is AGI really — and why are today's AI models not getting us there? In this thought-provoking episode, Peter Voss, CEO and Chief Scientist of Aigo.ai, joins me to explore the real meaning behind Artificial General Intelligence. Peter, who helped coin the term "AGI" back in 2001, explains why current AI systems like large language models are fundamentally on the wrong track. We dive deep into the differences between narrow AI and cognitive AI, discuss the future potential of AGI to revolutionize industries, and tackle big questions like: Could AGI actually save humanity?Peter also shares how his team is developing an AGI system that learns like a child — starting at the level of a three-year-old and advancing naturally, not through brute-force data. We talk about why today's AI funding priorities may be holding true progress back, and why the biggest threat might not be AGI itself, but misunderstanding its nature.---To go deeper into the topic, you'll find Aigo here: ⁠Aigo.ai⁠And you can find Peter on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠!---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠!_Want to get in contact? Write me an email: ⁠⁠⁠podcast@argo.berlin⁠⁠⁠Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

Ben Carle, CEO of Fullstack, sheds light on the transformative power of AI in software development. He discusses the fine line between AI hype and reality, revealing practical applications that genuinely add value. From automating mundane tasks to requiring a human touch, Ben emphasizes the importance of understanding data and preparing properly for AI adoption. He also explores how AI can enhance productivity and job satisfaction, making a compelling case for businesses to embrace the AI wave.

Ever wondered how Netflix knows exactly what you'll binge next or how big brands like Delta Air Lines turn multimillion-dollar sponsorships into concrete sales? Welcome back to A Beginner's Guide to AI, where today we're uncovering the fascinating world of AI inference—the secret sauce behind machine-made predictions. --- --- ---A word from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--- --- ---Professor Gephardt, with his usual charm and wit, breaks down precisely how AI learns from past data to tackle new, unseen scenarios, turning educated guesses into powerful, profitable insights.Expect engaging analogies—from fruit-loving robots to cake-tasting mysteries—and real-life case studies, like Delta’s remarkable $30 million Olympic success story powered by AI. Plus, practical tips on how to spot AI inference in your daily digital life and even how to experiment with your own AI models!---Tune in to get my thoughts, and don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinThis podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT, Mistral, and Claude 3. We do fact-check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it's read by an AI voice.Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Had to repost this episode, as I now had a ChatGPT 4.5 preview and the quality of the content is at least one level higher than ChatGPT 4, which I used before 🚀---In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI", we dive deep into the world of Generative Pretrained Transformers, or GPT. We break down this complex concept into understandable chunks, exploring what it means to be 'generative', 'pretrained', and a 'transformer'. --- --- ---A word from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--- --- ---We then focus on ChatGPT, a variant of GPT that's making waves in the tech world for its ability to generate human-like text. We also delve into a case study, demonstrating how ChatGPT could revolutionize customer service in the digital age. Wrapping up, we reflect on the key points discussed and look ahead to our next topic: machine learning algorithms.---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: ⁠podcast@argo.berlin⁠This podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT, Mistral and Claude 3. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it's read by an AI voice.Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

What does AI have to do with MongoDB—and why does it matter for the future of work, creativity, and our very idea of “productivity”? In this episode, Richmond Alake from MongoDB joins us for a wide-ranging, insightful conversation on everything from the basics of machine learning to the future of vector databases and agentic AI systems. Richmond explains how large language models think in structured formats like JSON (just like developers!)—and why that makes MongoDB uniquely positioned for the age of generative AI.--- --- ---A word from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--- --- ---We also talk about the philosophy of AI: what happens when machines take over the laborious parts of life? Could AI be humanity’s last invention—and what kind of future could that unlock for us? Richmond shares his personal journey from bored developer to full-stack engineer to AI educator, plus how he’s using ChatGPT and Claude not just for coding, but for learning Japanese and debating ideas. And yes, we get into doomerism, overengineering with LLMs, and whether the word "work" might disappear entirely one day.Want to get more insights from Richmond? Connect to him on LinkedIn 🚀 or go directly to MongoDB to see how they can help you! And here is the article Richmond mentions, "Demystifying AI Agents: A Guide for Beginners" ---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode, Greg Shove—founder of Section School—joins us to talk about how AI isn't just a tool, it's your new thought partner. From running board meetings with ChatGPT to using AI for medical insights and daily productivity, Greg shares how he's fully integrated AI into his professional and personal life. You'll hear how he's transforming business education with AI-powered coaching, what makes ProfAI different from typical courses, and why interface friction is becoming unacceptable in the age of intelligent systems.--- --- ---A word from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--- --- ---Greg also unpacks how leaders can guide their teams through the AI transition, how age and mindset affect adoption, and why the future of upskilling lies in personalized, real-time coaching—not webinars. Oh, and we dig into everything from Claude’s writing skills to whether a Terminator scenario keeps Greg up at night (spoiler: it doesn’t).Where can you find Greg and Section:- Connect to Greg on LinkedIn- Or go to SectionSchool and get free courses here!- Want to meet ProfAI? Get an appointment with the Prof here!---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

Can you use an AI model without ever really knowing it? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we slice open the debate between open weights and open source — two terms that sound geeky but carry huge consequences for ethics, innovation, and power in the AI world.--- --- ---A word from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--- --- ---Professor Gephardt breaks it down like a cake recipe: what happens when you get the finished product but not the ingredients? We unpack the difference between access and freedom, spotlight DeepSeek R1 as a strategic case study, and serve up a few spicy thoughts about who’s really in control when AI models are shared — or not.Whether you're a marketer, a curious techie, or just someone wondering why your chatbot is acting weird, this episode is for you.Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinThis podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT, Mistral and Claude 3. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it's read by an AI voice.Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Imagine living life under constant evaluation—your behaviours, choices, and even friendships scrutinised and scored by artificial intelligence. Sounds dystopian, doesn’t it? Well, it’s already here. ---A message from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠!---In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt pulls back the curtain on AI-driven social scoring systems. Learn how algorithms quietly judge our worthiness, shaping our opportunities and even our rights. We’ll unpack China’s controversial Social Credit System, highlight ethical dilemmas around privacy and discrimination, and discover how the EU is fighting to protect fundamental human rights. And don’t worry—we've got a tasty cake metaphor to make things crystal clear!---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin---This podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT 4.5 and , Mistral. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it's read by an AI voice.Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads