DeepSeek: Fact vs Fiction

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When negative feedback shakes your confidence, it can be difficult to get back to feeling like yourself at work. In this episode, Anne and Frances help a struggling listener who has spent years toning herself down in the workplace after being told that she was too assertive — now, she feels that her modest approach is holding her back. Together, they use Anne and Frances’s “trust triangle” framework to explore how empathy, authenticity, and logic can help you rebuild confidence and trust with your colleagues, and share helpful confidence hacks for getting comfy with discomfort. What problems are you dealing with at work? Text or call 234-FIXABLE or email fixable@ted.com to be featured on the show. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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DeepSeek’s R1 model dropped, and the internet lost its mind. Some say it’s a game-changer. Others call it a Cold War villain. Is it really the end of OpenAI? A death blow to Nvidia? Or just another case of tech Twitter losing it? In this episode, we bust the biggest myths about DeepSeek—its origins, training costs, efficiency, and whether it “stole” from OpenAI. Plus, should the U.S. be worried about China’s AI progress? Spoiler: It’s complicated. Buckle up, buttercup—we’re cutting through the hype.
Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about reasoning models than you did before!

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DeepSeek: Fact vs Fiction

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AI Pro Tips Series: Prompt Like a Pro 8:24

13 hours ago8:24

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Sick of AI giving you answers with all the flavor of corporate hold music? In this episode of our AI Pro Tips series, Emily Laird cracks open the secret sauce of prompting: ruthless specificity. Forget vague instructions! Think of AI like a rookie line cook: you want steak and fries, not leftovers from the walk-in. From prepping your prompts with chef-level detail to demanding feedback as sharp as a sushi chef’s knife, we’ll show you how to turn your AI sidekick from phoning it in to plating up brilliance. Want your AI to finally get it right? Give it a real shopping list. Bon appétit, data nerds. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now you have some AI tips to try this week! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI Pro Tips Series: Assumptions & Stakeholders 7:26

1 day ago7:26

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Think you’ve got all your project bases covered? Think again. In this episode, Emily Laird calls out the hidden holes in your plans that even your espresso-fueled brain misses. Forget the coddling, AI is here to serve up brutal honesty and a reality check, sniffing out the overlooked people, missing voices, and embarrassing assumptions tucked into your “flawless” work. Hear how large language models catch what you don’t, why your team’s digital transformation plan probably won’t fly in rural Iowa, and how a simple AI prompt can make you look like the office genius (while saving you from your own blind spots). This episode is your shortcut to ruthless self-awareness, no ego spared, sandwich possibly stolen. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now you have some AI tips to try this week! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI Pro Tips Series: Anthropomorphism 6:34

2 days ago6:34

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Think giving your chatbot a name is just for weirdos and sci-fi fans? Think again. In this episode, Emily Laird tosses out the dry tips and goes full Cast Away, explaining why talking to your AI like it’s a grumpy old professor (or a pirate, or Jeffrey the Roomba) isn’t just quirky, it’s the secret to getting answers that don’t suck. Discover why a dash of personality in your prompts unlocks smarter, sharper responses, and how science says we all secretly want our chatbots to have a favorite snack. By the end, you’ll be ready to give your LLM a tragic backstory and maybe, just maybe, start saying thank you to your dishwasher too. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now you have some AI tips to try this week! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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OpenAI's June 2025 Disrupting Malicious Use of AI: Part Deux 7:27

8 days ago7:27

7:27

AI isn’t just doing your homework anymore, it’s helping build malware, write fake job offers, and launch cyberattacks faster than you can say “Ctrl+Alt+Delete.” In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down how generative AI is giving cybercriminals a glow-up, from malware-for-hire and espionage squads to scams slicker than a used car salesman in the metaverse. Meet ScopeCreep, Vixen, and Keyhole Panda, your new least favorite characters in the AI underworld, and find out how crime is getting scaled like a Silicon Valley startup. Bonus: some hope, because even bad bots leave breadcrumbs. Read the Full Report Here Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about OpenAI's Disrupting Malicious Uses of AI now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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OpenAI's June 2025 Disrupting Malicious Use of AI Report 5:13

9 days ago5:13

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Generative AI has a dark side, and it’s not just stealing jobs, it’s applying for them. In this episode, host Emily Laird goes underground with OpenAI’s new report on how generative models are powering fake résumés, propaganda machines, and influencer chaos. From North Korean hackers catfishing HR departments to AI-crafted love letters to authoritarian regimes, the scams aren’t new, but now they scale like fast food. Plus, the AI Avengers (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic) are fighting back. So yeah, that viral tweet at 2 a.m.? Might be a bot. Read the Full Report Here Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about OpenAI's Disrupting Malicious Uses of AI now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Miami-Dade County & the Rise of the GenAI Natives 6:22

10 days ago6:22

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AI isn’t just crashing Miami’s pool parties anymore, it’s moving into the classroom, and no, it’s not just helping kids cheat better. In this episode, hot Emily Laird's hitting the hot, humid hallways of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where over 100,000 students will be getting cozy with Google’s Gemini chatbot. We’re talking AI-powered tutors, teacher bootcamps, and principals pitching projects like it’s Shark Tank: School Edition. From lesson plans to security feeds, this district is turning into an AI test kitchen, minus the exploding beakers. Oh, and there’s a District Director of Artificial Intelligence now. Basically, Miami’s got a Gandalf for generative tech. Let’s just hope nobody goes full Skynet. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI integration in Miami-Dade county (and the rise of the generative AI natives) now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI & Jobs: On Amodei, Huang, & Roose 8:09

14 days ago8:09

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Grab your ergonomic chair and emotional support coffee, this one’s about your job, and whether AI already has it. In this episode of Generative AI 101, Emily Laird breaks down why Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Jensen Huang (Nvidia), and Kevin Roose (NYT) are all sounding the alarm—each in their own way—on the AI-job apocalypse. From entry-level extinction to CEOs quietly ghosting human hires, we’re talking mass layoffs, mentorship black holes, and how Claude might be your new coworker. But hey, it’s not all doom: learn the skills, prompt like a pro, and you just might be the one hiring AI instead of being replaced by it. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI & Jobs now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Google's Veo 3 Part 2: Use Cases 7:50

15 days ago7:50

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Lights, camera, algorithm! This week, host Emily Laird hands the director’s chair to Google’s Veo 3, an AI video model that spits out 4K cinematic clips on command, complete with synced sound, consistent characters, and more drama than a Zoom call with your CEO. From TikTok teasers that don’t look like last-minute Canva projects, to cat-produced Sundance shorts, we explore how Veo 3 and its filmmaking sidekick Flow are making “movie magic” something anyone can prompt—no studio budget required. Plus, we pit Veo 3 against OpenAI’s Sora in the battle for AI’s Spielberg crown. Spoiler: the future of filmmaking now comes with a server rack and zero patience for reshoots. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Veo 3 now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Google's Veo 3 Part 1 9:50

16 days ago9:50

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Google DeepMind just dropped Veo 3, and it's basically Final Cut Pro with a soul—or at least a solid camera sense. This episode, we're breaking down why this new generative video model isn’t just impressive—it’s unsettlingly good. Think 4K video made from text, audio that doesn’t sound like a Speak & Spell, and cinematic vibes so on point it could fool a film student. Plus, we unpack why the internet (and possibly the Oscars) is freaking out. Veo 3 isn’t playing around, it’s writing, directing, scoring, and syncing like it’s auditioning for your next binge-watch. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Veo 3 now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Return of the Ive: OpenAI’s $6.5B Minimalist Makeover 7:32

17 days ago7:32

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What happens when OpenAI gives $6.5 billion to the man who made your iPhone hot and your MacBook sleek? You get a screenless, AI-native gadget designed by Jony Ive, aka the guy who convinced us that buttons are for peasants. In this episode, host Emily Laird digs into why OpenAI bought hardware startup io (yes, lowercase), what a “third core device” even is, and whether this digital Jeeves will actually serve you or just end up next to your unused VR headset. Apple chic meets AI geek. Let’s go. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about OpenAI and Jony Ive now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI & Copyright: The USCO's 3rd AI Report... The Spicy One. 9:19

28 days ago9:19

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Let's break down the U.S. Copyright Office’s spicy third report on AI, ya know, the one that's throwing elbows and reportedly got Perlmutter canned. From training on copyrighted data to market dilution (aka the Merlot of legal arguments), Emily Laird dissects the legal drama that could decide the future of generative models. We’re talking fair use, fine-tuning trouble, and why “AI just learns like humans!” won’t fly in court. It’s not law yet, but it’s already whispering in every judge’s ear. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI and Copyright now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI & Copyright: The USCO Trilogy 7:51

29 days ago7:51

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AI-generated Tom Cruise? Button-mashing cyberpunk operas? Welcome to the legal circus. In this episode, Emily Laird breaks down the U.S. Copyright Office’s spicy three-part report series on generative AI: from deepfakes and who actually owns AI-made content, to the billion-dollar question, can your model legally chow down on copyrighted books without asking? Spoiler: the Office isn’t exactly handing out high-fives. It’s The Lord of the Rights, and the lawyers have entered the chat. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI and Copyright now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI & Copyright: Pipe Dreams & Legal Screams 7:31

30 days ago7:31

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So you typed “a cat smoking a pipe in Van Gogh’s style” into your favorite AI tool, cool flex, but don’t try to copyright it. In this episode, host Emily Laird is slicing into the meat of the AI copyright mess: who owns AI-generated content, what the U.S. Copyright Office actually said about it, and why your clever prompt won’t get you a ribbon (or royalties). From the lawsuits piling up like week-old takeout to GitHub Copilot's DMCA drama, we’re breaking down the legal food fight between artists, authors, and the tech giants who trained their machines on oceans of human-made work. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI and Copyright now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI & Copyright: ...Yikes. 7:02

4 weeks ago7:02

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Generative AI crashed the copyright party in 2023 and it didn’t wipe its boots at the door. In this episode, we break down the chaotic, caffeinated debate over who owns what when machines start getting “creative.” From the U.S. Copyright Office’s tough love (no human, no copyright) to courtroom showdowns like Thaler v. Perlmutter and the cautious applause for Théâtre D’opéra Spatial, we’re talking authorship, ownership, and whether your AI art deserves a gold star or a cease-and-desist. If you've ever asked, “Can I copyright something my laptop hallucinated?”—this one's for you. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI and Copyright now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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H2-Oh No! Why Your ChatGPT Habit Is Drying Out the Planet 7:13

6 weeks ago7:13