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🏆 2-Year Anniversary Special: Behind the Scenes of "Beginner's Guide to AI" May 10, 2025

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Two years, 500 000 streams and counting! In this jubilee special, host Dietmar pulls back the curtain on Beginner’s Guide to AI—from its humble origin as a one-man, AI-generated history show to today’s chart-climbing interview podcast. 🎙️

You’ll hear:

The accidental launch: why an ancient-Greek travel prep turned into an AI-powered audio experiment.
Tech trials & triumphs: hunting for natural-sounding voices, chaining prompts to beat token limits, and the DIY workflow that still underpins every episode.
Pivot to people: how PR pitches and curious CEOs pushed the show from scripted explainer to human-driven interviews—and sent it rocketing into the global Top 50 tech charts.
Audience & analytics: 25,000 subscribers, 1,200 plays per episode, and an Ango-American listener map.
What’s next? Daily drops? More expert chats? Dietmar wants your vote.

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47% Human: Why AI Can't Replace Your Grandma's Recipe May 04, 2025

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Ever wondered why robots still haven’t mastered grandma’s unbeatable cake recipe? Or why McDonald's AI-driven drive-thru ended up causing more chaos than convenience?

In today's episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor GePhardT dives into a fascinating reality: despite all the hype, 47% of tasks remain stubbornly, uniquely, and beautifully human.

Explore why AI struggles with creativity, empathy, and ethical judgment—and why that's brilliant news for marketers and businesses.

Filled with relatable stories, humorous misfires, and practical insights, this episode celebrates the human skills that machines simply can't replicate (at least, not yet!).

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This 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.

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Will AI End Humanity? 3 Experts Share Their Thoughts On The AI Apocalypse May 02, 2025

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Will the machines take over, will terminators exterminate us - or will we be in the Matrix, not knowing that the AI took over?

What sounds funny at first, is not so funny at all: AI is quickly developing to levels nobody dreamed about 3 years ago.

But is the threat from AI real? I asked 3 AI experts on their opinion and they say... but for that you'll have to listen to the podcast!

My guests today are:- Kid Cox from Enate

- Khalid Baker from SecondSelf AI

- Bidhan Roy from Bagel

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Your Wisdom, Bottled: Dan Thompson Explains the Magic of the 'Wisdom Engine' Apr 30, 2025

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What if your knowledge could stick around—forever? In this episode, Dan Thomson from Sensay returns to dive deep into the idea of digital replicas and the Wisdom Engine powering them.

We explore how AI can extend your presence, answer your emails, prep your job interviews, and even preserve institutional knowledge after someone retires.

Dan shares real-life examples—from HR bots to aging population companions—and explains why personalization is the real superpower of replicas.

It's not just a productivity tool; it's a way to preserve human memory and decision-making across time zones, generations, and even lifespans.

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You can follow Dan on LinkedIn and if you want to know more about Wisdom Engines, go to the Sensay website🚀

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AI in Action: From Fraud Detection to Saving Endangered Birds: The Ron Green Interview // REPOST Apr 28, 2025

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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.

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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!

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Meet the Man Who Coined "AGI": Peter Fos Unpacks the Future of Thinking Machines // REPOST Apr 26, 2025

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Probably my most inspiring podcast episode up until now - if you didn't listen the first time, now is a must!

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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.

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To go deeper into the topic, you'll find Aigo here: ⁠Aigo.ai⁠

And you can find Peter on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠!

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Inference Is Where the Magic Happens: AI’s Moment of Truth Apr 20, 2025

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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.

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And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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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!

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This 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.

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What does the "GPT" in ChatGPT actually stand for? // 4.5 REPOST Apr 18, 2025

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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 🚀

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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'.

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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.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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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.

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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, 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.

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Open...ish: Why Most ‘Open’ AI Isn’t What You Think Apr 12, 2025

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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.

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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.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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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!

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Rated, Ranked, Rejected: Inside the World of AI Social Scoring Apr 06, 2025

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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.

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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.io⁠⁠

And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠!

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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!

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Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin

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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

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