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Outline and Show NotesShow Title: AI Beyond the Talk with Dr. Rachelle Dené PothPower Quote: “We don't need to be the expert”Teaser:I recorded today's interview on July 8 and it's just a week since I was at the ISTE-ASCD national conference in Orlando and ISTE is a very tech focused, educational organization and as you can imagine so much of the talk at the conference was about AI to be honest I'm feel like I'm a bit over AI I'm getting deluge with AI generated emails in my business and seeing stuff on LinkedIn that is clearly AI generated and it just feels like it's making part of my world of more fake was less authentic and less human centered and yet AI is a useful tool and it's not going away so I wanted to have someone on the show who could help us navigate AI and look at it specifically for the role of the assistant principal.Sponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes in Artificial Intelligence, AI and the Law, AI and Healthcare, Cybersecurity, and STEM. She has more than 8 years of experience teaching and presenting on AI in her classroom, as well as working with educators worldwide. Rachelle is currently serving as the Grant Coach for an initiative through ISTE and Pinterest. Rachelle works with a Task Force from 12 districts in the United States and assists with policy revision, professional development, and the design of digital wellness resources for students, educators, and families. She also provides professional development related to AI policy and implementation to school districts, universities, and organizations and is a keynote speaker. Rachelle is an ISTE-certified educator and recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several Presidential Awards for volunteer service to education. Rachelle received the EdTech Trendsetter Award from EdTech Digest in 2024 and 2026. She is the author of ten books, including "What the Tech? An Educator's Guide to AI, AR/VR, the Metaverse and More!” She has written curricula and courses on AI for all levels and is the host of the ThriveinEDU podcast, ISTE's Learning Unleashed podcast, and The Lift by Amazon on BAM Radio Network. Learn more about Rachelle's work via ThriveinEDU LLC at www.Rdene915.com or on LinkedIn.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsCan we begin with clarifying the difference between AI in education and AI Education?In a May 28th blog post, you wrote, “What I have learned from working with school Task Forces across the country is that they have had many conversations around AI, screen time, and tech use. They have explored the possibilities and understand the urgency with these topics, but they also have a similar question. What do we do now? And this is where I believe that leadership matters most.”I'd like to begin there. Actually, not with the what but with the why – why do we need to act and why do we need to act now? What's the danger of not getting this right?You advocate for a systems approach. Please take us through that.Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Summary/wrap upDon't be an expert, just move forwardLeverage interest into teacher-led PDSupport early career teachersSpecial thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.comRanford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect ...
Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. This week on Voices From the Bench, we finally sit down with someone we've been wanting to have on the show for a LONG time—Philip Gold! Philip grew up in the dental laboratory, quite literally pulling teeth out of formaldehyde bottles in his father Raymond Gold's lab in Atlanta. His father started the laboratory in 1946, and Philip eventually found himself following in those footsteps, although not without first taking a seven-year detour working for Williams Gold. That experience gave him the opportunity to visit laboratories all over the country, learn from some of the best in the industry, and see firsthand how different labs operated. Philip eventually returned to the family laboratory in 1980 and began the process of taking over from his father. What followed was a career built around learning, adapting, building teams, and—most importantly—relationships. Philip shares what it was like stepping into a leadership role at a young age, earning the respect of experienced technicians, and learning that being a leader isn't about knowing everything yourself, but understanding the work well enough to help the people around you succeed. He also talks about selling the laboratory to National Dentex with the goal of giving the business and its people an opportunity to continue growing, only to eventually find his way back into the laboratory world with By Design Dental Studio alongside his daughter Katie and Denise. And if you know Philip, you know he's never stopped learning. He currently holds six CDT certifications, including ceramics, crown and bridge, partials, implants, dentures, and digital. His story about preparing for the digital practical exam is a perfect example of his determination—his first practice run took seven and a half hours for an exam designed to be completed in just over five. So he reorganized, practiced again, changed his workflow, and eventually got it down to under five hours. And of course, Philip isn't pursuing certifications just for himself. He wants to set an example, motivate the next generation of technicians, and encourage more people in the laboratory to continue learning. We also get into the importance of customer service, why relationships are at the heart of this industry, and why sometimes the best thing a laboratory can do is simply pick up the phone and help. Philip shares his philosophy that when something goes wrong, you drop everything and make it right. We talk about giving back to the industry, the people who helped shape Philip's career, and how the dental laboratory community has always been willing to share knowledge when you're willing to ask. And yes… somewhere along the way we also hear the greatest “okey-doke” story in dental laboratory history. Special Guest: Phillip Gold.
AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never BoredGuest: Michael Cheng — Founder & CEO, Kikichat, and Ex-Managing Director, Drum Tower VenturesIn this episode, we speak with Kikichat founder & CEO and former Drum Tower Ventures Managing Director Michael Cheng, who spent two decades witnessing the rise of China's startup ecosystem. He compares China's survival-driven execution with Silicon Valley's mission-driven innovation—and explains why Taiwan must expand beyond semiconductors into software ecosystems. Michael also explores why Gen Z may be the first generation to never experience boredom, how video became their default learning medium, and why constant digital stimulation can increase isolation. Finally, we discuss AI-powered education, the future role of teachers, and why successful startups must offer dramatically more value—not merely a 20% improvement.China vs. Silicon Valley: Survival-driven execution, rapid iteration, and breakthrough innovation in the AI eraFrom Alibaba, TikTok to new platforms: How Chinese startups capture human behavior, connection, entertainment, and boredomTaiwan's next competitive advantage: Moving from semiconductor dominance to software ecosystemsGen Z's video-first learning behavior: Constant stimulation, social isolation, co-watching, and collaborative learningAI-powered education startups: Video discovery, personalized learning, the future of teachers, and building products that are 10X betterAI 教育、Z 世代與學習的未來:為何這個世代不再感到無聊?在本集節目中,我們邀請到 Kikichat 創辦人兼執行長、前鼓樓創投(Drum Tower Ventures)董事總經理鄭偉立(Michael Cheng)。擁有二十年親歷中國新創生態系崛起歷程的經驗,他在節目中深入對比中國市場「生存導向」的極致執行力與矽谷「使命驅動」的突破性創新,並精準剖析臺灣為何必須跳脫半導體的單一優勢,跨足打造軟體生態系。Michael 亦分享了 Z 世代為何成為史上第一個與無聊絕緣的群體、影音內容如何躍升為他們首選的學習媒介,以及持續性的數位刺激又為何引發孤獨感。最後,我們探討了 AI 驅動的教育轉型、教師未來的全新角色,以及新創企業若想脫穎而出,為何必須提供跨越式的價值,而非僅僅兩成的邊際改善。中國與矽谷之爭:AI 時代下的生存導向執行力、快速迭代理念與突破性創新從阿里巴巴、TikTok 到新一代平台:中國新創企業如何精準掌握人類行為、社群連結、娛樂需求與解悶心理臺灣的下一個競爭優勢:從半導體製造龍頭轉型走向軟體生態系Z 世代以影音為核心的學習行為:持續性的數位刺激、社交孤立現象、共賞文化與協同學習模式AI 驅動的教育新創:影音探索、個人化學習體驗、教師的角色演變,以及打造優於現有產品十倍的破局之道
The Hidden Gender Gap in AI Education, with Juliana Peloche In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, we welcome Juliana Peloche to explore one of the most important (and often overlooked) conversations in educational AI: the gender gap. Juliana shares how a Year 5 student's curiosity about AI sparked her own research journey, leading to a PhD and, ultimately, the co-founding of Women in AI Australia. Together, we discuss why representation matters (see Will Artificial Intelligence Get in the Way of Achieving Gender Equality?), the barriers women continue to face in AI (see HBR's Women Are Avoiding AI. Will Their Careers Suffer? and Global Evidence on Gender Gaps and Generative AI Over Time) and what educators, institutions and industry can do to create more inclusive opportunities. The conversation hears about new research into how female university students are using AI, revealing surprising findings around ethics, trust, academic integrity, and confidence with AI tools. We also explore AI bias, the importance of visible role models, and practical ways schools and universities can encourage more women to lead in the field. Links and resources: Women in AI Australia Learn more about the Women in AI Australia upcoming events Connect with Juliana Peloche on LinkedIn
Shri Narayanan, professor of engineering, psychology and linguistics at the University of Southern California, teaches his students to privilege humans when using artificial intelligence for their research across areas of study. In this episode, he walks us through how he, for example, uses AI to map behavioral analyses that can inform areas of study including autism and depression.
Shri Narayanan, professor of engineering, psychology and linguistics at the University of Southern California, teaches his students to privilege humans when using artificial intelligence for their research across areas of study. In this episode, he walks us through how he, for example, uses AI to map behavioral analyses that can inform areas of study including autism and depression.
The University of Southern California is aiming to integrate AI across its campus, thanks to a $200 million dollar gift from a venture capitalist. Gaurav Sukhatme is the newly appointed director of USC's Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence and interim dean of the Viterbi School of Engineering. As he showed Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino around his lab, she asked him how the technology will be embedded across all fields of study at USC.More on this:“Mark and Mary Stevens give $200 million to power AI research across USC” from the University of Southern California“Students question value of college as costs rise and AI reshapes jobs” from PBS
The University of Southern California is aiming to integrate AI across its campus, thanks to a $200 million dollar gift from a venture capitalist. Gaurav Sukhatme is the newly appointed director of USC's Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence and interim dean of the Viterbi School of Engineering. As he showed Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino around his lab, she asked him how the technology will be embedded across all fields of study at USC.More on this:“Mark and Mary Stevens give $200 million to power AI research across USC” from the University of Southern California“Students question value of college as costs rise and AI reshapes jobs” from PBS
Can AI make you better at Photoshop instead of replacing Photoshop? Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore that question on AwesomeCast 789 as Sorg shares a workflow for turning AI-generated concepts into editable graphics while keeping control of the final design. The crew also gets into Pittsburgh technology history with plans to preserve Westinghouse's Atom Smasher, the impressive Commercial Street Bridge replacement, and the accessibility origins of the modern audiobook. Then the geekery kicks into high gear: Xbox expands its classic-game preservation efforts to PC, Hasbro combines Transformers with Jem and the Holograms, LEGO brings Smart Play to Star Trek, Robosen releases an Optimus Prime robot designed to reopen childhood wounds, and Universal plans movies based on ten Atari properties. Plus, Chachi has gaming headlines involving Hasbro, Steam Deck and Atari, and the crew discusses the backlash surrounding a $58,000 humanoid robot proposed for use in a New York school district. It's Pittsburgh technology, AI creativity, retro gaming, accessibility, robots and pop-culture nostalgia on AwesomeCast 789.
The Kanz initiative (ka.nz/hack) was far more than a hackathon. It was a bold, free global program to democratize AI by enabling everyone, from complete beginners to experts, to build and publish real AI applications in one week. Fully sponsored and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, it combined daily structured training, hands-on building, community energy, and a successful Guinness World Record attempt.Standout innovations:No coding required, AI-first approach: "Build first, learn by creating." Participants used cutting-edge tools (Claude, NotebookLM, Replit, HeyGen, Suno, Gamma, etc.) to create apps, agents, images/videos, avatars, music, presentations, and automations—emphasizing practical results over theory. 7-day tangible curriculum: Daily sessions (evenings KSA time) produced immediate outputs. Everyone published a working app on Day 1 and left with a portfolio, verified certificate (Saudi HRSD + Lebanese American University), and real skills.Strong incentives: MacBooks, Kindles, watches, job opportunities, and employer spotlights. Projects were AI-graded then judged, with top entries showcased.Radical inclusivity: Targeted teachers, marketers, business owners, job seekers, designers, and absolute beginners—not just coders.~51,700 registrations.24,800+ live participants from 150+ countries.~197,000 training hours.Guinness World Record (July 15, 2026): 14,075 learners in one AI video lesson — officially adjudicated. ka.nz3,500+ AI projects built, including practical tools like real-time fact-checkers and automation systems.Massive scale and success:Success drivers: zero cost, instant results, vibrant global community, modern tools, and partnerships. It proved AI creation can be accessible to everyone, not just engineers, potentially sparking countless innovations and careers. Deep Dive: Roy BaladiRoy Baladi, CEO of Kanz, is the visionary behind it. With a dual degree in Computer Science & Finance from Virginia Tech (Math minor) and 15+ years in tech/finance, he has built marketplaces and inclusive hiring platforms. Background: Wall Street derivatives experience (Citi), product roles at LearnVest and SmartRecruiters, Chief Marketplace Officer at PerkSpot. He founded/led Jobs for Lebanon (Board President): 5,000+ employers, 25,000+ seekers, 750+ hires. Through Kanz and Jobs for Humanity, he has reached over 1M people with AI tools and training, placing thousands (including underrepresented talent and Saudi women via Saudiaat).Philosophy: Roy views AI as a practical empowerment tool for employment, agency, and lifelong learning. He focuses on removing barriers, teaching by building, and using technology to restore humanity to hiring. Prior programs trained 2,000+ in agentic AI. The hackathon scaled this mission globally. Why It Matters: Digital literacy now means building with AI. Kanz didn't just teach chatbots-it empowered tens of thousands to create. If even a fraction of projects become tools or businesses, the impact will far outlast the record. Roy Baladi's work shows large-scale AI education is not only possible-it's transformative.
Director of Talent Development and AI Education at Fusemachines, Rojesh M. Shikhrakar, has spent nearly a decade building and working with AI systems, long before the world knew what a prompt was and long before ChatGPT made "artificial intelligence" a dinner-table phrase. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what's actually happening inside the machines we've started trusting with our decisions, our classrooms, and possibly our future economy. In this episode, we talk about: Why token costs are dropping 40x while model intelligence is compounding 1,000x, and what that math means for anyone building today. How predictive policing exposes the one thing AI still cannot do, forecast human social outcomes with any real accuracy. What "human in the loop," "on the loop," and "off the loop" actually mean for the jobs disappearing first. Why hallucination isn't a bug that will eventually be fixed. It's a permanent tax the industry has quietly accepted. How Nepal could build sovereign AI infrastructure instead of renting intelligence from someone else's data center. What happens to entry-level hiring when AI makes junior-level output senior-level ready almost overnight. Why competing with China, India, or the US on AI is the wrong game, and what the right one looks like. How philosophy, not code, might ultimately define where artificial intelligence goes next. This isn't a conversation about tools. It's about who gets to hold power when intelligence becomes cheap enough for anyone to buy. Rojesh M. Shikhrakar makes an uncomfortable case for why Nepal cannot afford to sit this one out. Watch it before your competitors do. TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Highlights 07:19 Open Source vs Closed Source: What's the Difference? 16:07 AI Hallucinations Explained & It's Impact 27:14 Why It's So Hard to Change Nepal's Education System 40:37 Is There Really Such a Thing as Originality? 46:30 Does Nepal Have the Capacity to Lead in AI? 57:38 Why Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing in Nepal 1:08:37 AI Has a Much Higher Ceiling Than Most People Think 1:11:21 Technology Has Always Been Built on Science 1:23:03 Why Software Companies Are Becoming Hardware Companies 1:33:12 How AI Is Driving the Rise of Cybersecuritya Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com
In this episode of the Edufuturists podcast, Ben gets to sit down with AI pioneer and award-winning school leader Matthew Wemyss to unpack what AI literacy actually looks like when you stop treating it as a bolt-on subject and start building it into lessons teachers are already planning.Guest introMatthew Wemyss is Assistant School Director at the Cambridge School of Bucharest, a former Edufuturists AI Pioneer award winner, and founder of the AIDucation conference. He's the author of AI guides for teachers, students and (soon) parents, and creator of the AI Lit Kit - a tool that maps AI literacy activities directly onto existing lesson plans and curriculum standards.We cover:- Life inside a British international school in Bucharest and what makes international school culture different- Growing the AI Education conference from three workshops to hundreds of attendees, and what's next for 2027- Writing AI guides for teachers, students and now parents and why the tools change but the principles don't- Inside the AI Lit Kit: turning existing lesson plans into AI literacy opportunities without adding a new initiative- Navigating the EU AI Act, evolving deepfake definitions, and what schools are legally responsible for- Why "just try it and see what breaks" beats waiting for permissionWhy listenIf you're a school leader, teacher or parent trying to work out how AI literacy, compliance and everyday classroom practice actually fit together, without piling another initiative onto an already packed calendar, this conversation gives you a practical, grounded way to think about it, from someone living the compliance side and the classroom side at once.Chapters00:00 Highlights01:53 Welcome and Edufuturists updates03:59 Matthew's route into teaching09:03 Life in a British international school in Bucharest20:29 Building the AI Education conference25:53 Writing AI guides for teachers, students and parents30:36 Inside the AI Lit Kit38:30 Is AI illiteracy the real problem?42:39 EU AI Act, deepfakes and AI governance in schools49:34 Quick-fire questions53:12 Wrap-up and what's nextGrab a copy of Matthew's new AI book (which he wrote with Ben!)Check out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touchGrab your copy of the new Pick 'n' Mix Education bookJoin the Wolfpack - our annual membership
AI is improving quickly. The way we use it should improve too. In this episode of Grounding AI, Donna Peterson shares a simple weekly system that helps business leaders continuously improve how they use ChatGPT and other large language models. Instead of chasing every new AI tool, Donna explains how spending just 10 minutes each week reviewing your conversations with AI can help you write better prompts, communicate more clearly, and receive more valuable business insights. Using her simple Review, Learn, Test framework, you'll discover how AI can become a teacher instead of simply another productivity tool. If you're a business leader, marketer, manufacturer, association executive, or B2B professional looking to improve your AI skills through real work instead of endless tutorials, this episode is for you. In this episode you'll learn: • Why reviewing your AI conversations is more valuable than starting over every day • How ChatGPT can teach you to become a better AI user • Questions to ask AI that improve future responses • Why better business thinking creates better AI results • How just 10 minutes each Friday can improve your AI skills week after week At World Innovators, we believe AI works best when it supports better communication, stronger relationships, and smarter business decisions. This episode demonstrates a practical process any leader can begin using immediately. Subscribe for weekly conversations about practical AI for business leaders. *** Reach out to dpeterson@worldinnovators.com if you'd like help building a marketing strategy that builds relationships and/or AI training for individuals or full teams.*** Visit www.worldinnovators.com for more resources on building stronger marketing and leadership strategies.*** Subscribe to the Grounding AI podcast for weekly insights into marketing, leadership, and the future of AI.
The best engineer Matt Dalio ever hired didn't have a high school diploma. That fact runs through this whole conversation — what building proves that credentials can't.Education is changing because work is changing. AI is already reshaping what people can build, how they learn, and what employers actually value — and Arizona State University has become the clearest picture of where it's going, precisely because of the reputation it had to shake.Matt Dalio, founder of Endless, joins Eric Kasimov. Matt's work centers on one idea: young people should be creators of technology, not just consumers of it. The conversation runs from Arizona State's President Michael Crow measuring success by who a university educates instead of who it rejects, to the engineer with no diploma who outperformed the Stanford hires, to why building games might be the most complete education a kid can get, and what happens to a generation that opts out of AI versus one that learns to wield it.WHAT WE TALK ABOUTWhy Arizona State University (ASU) stands out in higher educationMichael Crow's "realm five learning" — education that's infinitely scalable, infinitely personalized, infinitely affordableWhat "GitHub University" shows about proof of work and why it beat the Stanford hiresWhy portfolios are becoming more important than resumesHow game making teaches technical, creative, and collaborative skillsWhy AI fluency may become a core workforce skillThe difference between using screens to consume and using them to buildGSV (Global Silicon Valley) and spreading the builder mindset beyond the ValleyWhy young people should start building, tinkering, and solving real problemsCHAPTERS00:00 – Arizona State University and innovation in education01:21 – Michael Crow's approach to access and scale03:20 – Changing perceptions of ASU05:33 – Why higher education has to change07:09 – Prestige, jobs, and the shifting value of a degree08:06 – GitHub, proof of work, and hiring without a diploma11:26 – Why portfolio can matter more than pedigree13:08 – AI, marketing, and what students actually need to learn15:15 – Teaching young people to become AI power users16:00 – Why game making teaches multidisciplinary skills18:34 – ASU, scale, and reaching more learners20:33 – Soft skills, collaboration, and real work21:46 – Games, arts, media, and engineering at ASU23:37 – Coding, Claude Code, and technical fluency25:37 – Why Matt still believes code matters28:07 – Screens, phones, Chromebooks, and real computers31:42 – What Gen Z can do now32:31 – Why schools are often anti-AI34:33 – Building as the path to employment35:52 – Burning your resume and building proof37:22 – Moving from Abu Dhabi back to the US38:34 – AI education in the UAE39:15 – Bringing AI education to more people40:39 – Building through contracts, partners, and foundations42:00 – Why America needs broader access to builder skills44:15 – Helping young people join the modern economy45:39 – Public schools and the difficulty of scale46:19 – Kids who are already building their own futures49:26 – Why the traditional system still matters50:00 – Vibe coding an SAT prep tool52:08 – AI concerns, climate, and the risk of opting out55:00 – Global Silicon Valley and spreading the builder mindset57:36 – Games, sports, licensing, and learning through interests59:06 – Game studios, communities, and professional learning01:01:49 – Finding your passion by building01:02:50 – Matt's book and Endless Future01:04:09 – The lean book and shipping early01:04:46 – Where to find Matt Dalio and EndlessConnectMatt Dalio: Website | LinkedInEric Kasimov: X | LinkedInRelated Entrepreneur Perspectives episodesHow AI Is Changing College Counseling and Admissions with Senan Khawaja, CEO of KollegioDavid Selinger on AI Security, $15M Series B, and the Deep Sentinel MissionAnkit Somani | From Google to Conifer: Rare-Earth-Free Motors, $20M Seed, and Rethinking CollegeEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios.Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud
Send us Fan MailArtificial Intelligence is already transforming education, business, leadership, and society. But while schools debate AI cheating, plagiarism detection, and classroom policies, they're missing a far bigger problem: AI illiteracy. In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, Executive Director and High-Stakes Decision Advisor M.A. Aponte explores why the future belongs not to people who avoid AI—but to those who know how to think with it. The question is no longer whether students should use artificial intelligence. The question is whether they can evaluate it, challenge it, verify it, and build upon it. You'll discover: ✅ What AI literacy actually means—and why most people misunderstand it✅ The difference between AI fluency and AI literacy✅ Why AI cheating is the wrong conversation✅ The four cognitive skills every student must develop in the AI era✅ How schools can teach critical thinking alongside AI tools✅ Why prompt engineering alone is not enough✅ How parents can prepare children for an AI-driven future✅ The connection between AI literacy, leadership, and decision-making✅ Why organizations that develop AI-augmented thinkers will outperform competitors This episode explores the future of education, critical thinking, workforce readiness, leadership development, and artificial intelligence through the lens of one essential question: Are we teaching students how to use AI—or how to think with AI? Whether you're a parent, teacher, school administrator, entrepreneur, CEO, or lifelong learner, this conversation will challenge how you think about education and human intelligence in the age of artificial intelligence. Because in the future, the most valuable skill may not be knowing the answer. It may be knowing how to ask better questions. Think Clearly. Lead Boldly. Stay Logical. Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, lead and make decisions. Whether you're curious, skeptical or simply unsure where to begin, this conversation offers a practical and thoughtful introduction to what AI means for women today. Stephanie Mitton sits down with returning guest Kelly Sinclair, entrepreneur and AI company co-founder, to explore why women are adopting AI more slowly than men, what opportunities may be missed if that gap continues, and how AI can become a practical partner rather than a replacement for human expertise. This episode covers: Why women are adopting AI more slowly than men and why that matters The difference between generic AI and expert-backed AI How AI can reduce mental load at work and at home Practical ways to start using AI without technical expertise Common concerns around jobs, creativity, privacy and the environment How AI is changing entrepreneurship, leadership and the future of work Simple AI use cases every busy woman can try this week AI is already reshaping workplaces and industries, but understanding it doesn't require becoming a technology expert. This conversation encourages women to stay curious, experiment thoughtfully and develop the skills that will help them thrive as work continues to evolve. Books Mentioned The Partnership Charter - David Gage Introductory AI Course for Women accessed here:https://www.beaconmentorshipacademy.com/event-list Women and AI use statistics Harvard Business School, global evidence review: Men's generative AI adoption was estimated at 47.8%, compared with 39.3% for women, across 76 sources and more than 100 countries. URL: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=66548 Deloitte, women and generative AI: The adoption gap is closing, but a trust gap remains, with women more concerned about bias, safety and reliability. URL: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/technology-media-and-telecom-predictions/2025/women-and-generative-ai.html Why it matters PwC found that workers with AI skills command a 56% wage premium, up from 25% the year before. URL: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/artificial-intelligence/job-barometer/2025/report.pdf The World Economic Forum says that by 2030, 22% of jobs are expected to be disrupted, with 170 million new jobs created and 92 million displaced, for a net gain of 78 million jobs. URL: https://www.weforum.org/press/2025/01/future-of-jobs-report-2025-78-million-new-job-opportunities-by-2030-but-urgent-upskilling-needed-to-prepare-workforces/ What women are concerned about Trust and safety: Deloitte's 2025 report says the AI adoption gap is closing, but women still report more concern about trust, bias, safety and reliability. URL: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/technology-media-and-telecom-predictions/2025/women-and-generative-ai.html Bias at work: UN Women warned in 2025 that AI can reproduce gender stereotypes and amplify inequality, especially when women are left out of AI design and decision-making. URL: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/interview/2025/02/how-ai-reinforces-gender-bias-and-what-we-can-do-about-it Hiring and promotion: A 2025 study found that some AI hiring tools may favour men, especially for higher-wage roles. URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.21400 Privacy, climate and labour concerns: A 2026 UK study found women adopt generative AI less often partly because they report stronger concerns about privacy, climate impact, mental health and labour disruption. URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.03880 Women's jobs and economic risk: The IMF's 2024 report found about 60% of jobs in advanced economies are exposed to AI, which matters because women are concentrated in many roles that may be affected. URL: https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/publications/sdn/2024/english/sdnea2024001.pdf Deepfakes and abuse: UN Women warned in 2025 that AI can amplify online abuse and gendered harms. 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Send us Fan MailAI can feel like magic until you look closer and realize it's built on choices, data, and a whole lot of guessing. For our Season 3 finale of AI for Kids, we pull together the biggest takeaways from the season and turn them into simple, usable rules kids can remember and grown-ups can support at home, in libraries, and in classrooms. The bottom line stays the same: you don't have to fear artificial intelligence, but you do have to think, pause, and stay curious.We talk about what AI literacy for kids really means beyond “typing a good prompt.” It's the habit of asking better questions: Did this help me learn or just hand me an answer? Does it sound true or do I need to verify it? We also revisit why data literacy matters so much, with everyday examples like checking the weather, budgeting money, and forecasting toward a goal. Those small moments teach kids how to reason with information, which is exactly what they need when they face AI hype, viral screenshots, or content that might be misinformation.Then we get real about safety and boundaries. We unpack why human-like chatbots and character AI can be unhealthy when kids start treating a word generator like a person, and why “easy” is often a warning sign for sloppy or wrong. We also explore AI toys and hyper-personalization, including how a talking toy that follows one interest can shrink imagination instead of expanding it. For parents and teachers, we share a practical “parent in the loop” mindset: define the goal, choose tools built for kids and stay involved as the tech changes.If this season helped your family, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more parents, teachers, and caregivers can find it. What's one AI rule you want kids to remember this summer? Support the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids' world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter:https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families.Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTalesGet or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther
Efforts are underway to make AI literacy accessible to all K–12 students, regardless of background. Schools, nonprofits, universities, and technology companies are investing in AI literacy programs, teacher training, open educational resources, and free software to help ensure that students in public schools have access to the same opportunities as their private-school peers. Dan was joined by Jeff Riley, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of Day of AI, and Katie Everett, Executive Director of the Lynch Foundation, to discuss the AI education gap and efforts to close it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → AI is moving fast, and the bookkeeping profession is squarely in its path — but not in the way most people fear. In this episode, Michael Palmer sits down with AI strategist and educator Benjamin Tasker to talk about what the shift actually looks like on the ground, which skills will separate bookkeepers who thrive from those who stall, and how to start building your own AI system without a data science degree. Chapters [00:00] Welcome and Ben's Background [03:15] From Data Science to AI Education [08:00] AI's Real Impact on Bookkeeping [12:00] Human Judgment as the Key Check [15:30] Skills That Separate Thriving Bookkeepers [21:00] Data, Systems, and AI Strategy [25:00] Opportunities to Move Up the Value Chain [29:00] First Steps for Integrating AI [32:00] Client Expectations and Transparency [35:00] Fear, Mindset, and Where to Find Ben AI Will Elevate Bookkeeping, Not Replace It Ben is direct about the headline fear: bookkeepers are not going away. "AI will help elevate what a bookkeeper does," he says. The repetitive work — transaction coding, receipt capture, anomaly detection, drafting reports — gets absorbed by AI, which frees up the bookkeeper to move from data entry to data judgment. Think less time in the books and more time coaching clients on their financial pain points. AICPA and Intuit both point in the same direction: the future of the role looks a lot more like analytics and advisory than data input. The Two Skill Lanes Every Bookkeeper Should Know Ben references the World Economic Forum's skills taxonomy, which divides skills into two tracks. AI skills — analytical thinking, systems thinking, coding — pay a premium today, but AI will eventually encroach on those. Human skills — communication, empathy, leadership — are undervalued right now but will command a premium as AI can only mimic, never genuinely replace, them. "AI can put on a facade of empathy and compassion, but it really can't have it because it's robotic." For bookkeepers, the practical focus areas are AI supervision (checking outputs rigorously), advisory thinking, digital and data fluency, and transparent client communication. The Human in the Loop Is Not Optional Ben's background in healthcare data — building algorithms to predict sepsis risk from bedside monitors — gives him a sharp view on why human validation matters. A small data error that goes unchecked can cascade into a much larger problem. "A mistake, especially for a small business owner, could cost tens of thousands of dollars." Bookkeepers already understand this: the work is either right or it isn't. That precision mindset is exactly what responsible AI use demands, and it is a genuine competitive advantage for practitioners who carry it into their AI workflows. Data Is the Oil — Build a System, Not Just a Stack of Tools One of Ben's clearest points: buying an AI tool is not an AI strategy. The framework he outlines is straightforward — start with your data (client records, call transcripts, templates, Google Sheets), run it through a system you build and control, apply AI to it, then validate and iterate. "Just because you buy an AI tool doesn't mean you have an AI strategy or even an AI business." He encourages bookkeepers to build their own processing systems rather than relying entirely on third-party integrations that can change without warning. Start small — something as simple as having AI draft follow-up emails from call transcripts is a low-risk, high-value first step. Practical First Steps and Client Communication For bookkeepers ready to start, Ben's advice is to pick a low-stakes problem, solve it, and let that build confidence. Use AI to profile prospective clients from call transcripts, automate follow-up reminders, or create a client-facing dashboard from existing data. On the client side, transparency is non-negotiable: communicate that you are using AI, explain how it benefits them, and teach them how to give better inputs so they get better outputs. "By providing inputs and encouraging your customers to use AI to show them the benefits of it, they're going to become less resistant over time." That kind of teaching deepens the client relationship well beyond what traditional bookkeeping alone can offer. Links Mentioned Ben Tasker AI: bentaskerai.com Ben Tasker on LinkedIn World Economic Forum Skills Taxonomy (AI skills and human skills tracks) The Successful Bookkeeper Pure Bookkeeping About the Guest Benjamin Tasker is an AI strategist, educator, and speaker with over 10 years of experience in data science and artificial intelligence. His background spans healthcare predictive analytics, higher education, and enterprise AI strategy. Today he helps entrepreneurs and large organizations build the skills and systems they need to navigate the AI revolution. You can find his prompting frameworks, podcast appearances, and upcoming events at bentaskerai.com. About the hostMichael PalmerMichael Palmer is the host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast and co-founder of Pure Bookkeeping and The Successful Bookkeeper. He started this work because of his father — a brilliant electrical contractor who worked twice as hard as he should have had to, because nobody on the financial side was in his corner. That gap is what The Successful Bookkeeper exists to close. His view: bookkeepers are the most undervalued force in small business — and every bookkeeper who builds a real business changes two families: theirs, and their clients'.
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Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, Roger Knecht discusses the future of the accounting profession with Troy Lewis, an experienced CPA and BYU professor. They cover the integration of AI, the evolving roles of accountants, and strategies for firm owners to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Troy Lewis 01:34 Why Become an Accountant? 06:01 Bookkeeping vs. Accounting 08:10 The Entrepreneurial Accountant 19:54 Transition to Academia 25:57 Evolution of Accounting Skills: AI 34:56 Embracing AI in Accounting Firms 41:16 Investing in AI Education 46:50 Mentoring the Next Generation 50:05 Positive Perception of Accounting 59:36 AI and Foundational Skills 01:03:03 Training and AI Integration 01:13:00 Entrepreneurial Advice: Embrace Tech 01:31:37 Personal Reflections and Accountrepreneurs Challenge Featured Quotes: "The real answer is to convince them that your product is your time, and that's what you have to sell." - Troy Lewis "If you took a sophomore in college… they are going to be ill-equipped to be able to prompt appropriately into AI tools." - Troy Lewis "The future is still bright in accounting. It is bright." - Roger Knecht Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners, CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have. We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777. And know that if it's about accounting, it's Universal.
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Jaspreet's framing for the AI and work debate is worth staying with. He is not dismissive of disruption: he thinks AI will destroy certain jobs, create new ones, and the rupture will be real. But he pushes back on the idea that job destruction is the right frame. The more useful question, he argues, is what happens to workers, and the answer to that depends almost entirely on whether people develop the skills to move into the roles that AI creates rather than the ones it displaces. His reference point is the IT sector itself, an industry born out of the last great technology disruption, when fears about computers eliminating clerical work gave way to an entirely new economy of higher-paying, more fulfilling jobs. The same logic, he believes, applies now. The bulk of the conversation settles on AI literacy, a concept Jaspreet distinguishes sharply from training. Training teaches you how to use a specific tool. Literacy gives you the grammar to work with any tool, across any context. He lays out a five-step framework from his book, reads, writes, ads, thinks, does, designed as a practical ladder for building that literacy, and is candid that even three years after ChatGPT, most organizations have brought the horse to the water without making it drink. On the policy side, he is supportive of initiatives like AI in school curricula and IIT fellowships, but his bigger ask is that India treat AI the way it treated digital public infrastructure: as a genuine national mission, not a sectoral initiative. On deepfakes and copyright, his view is pragmatic: deepfakes are a known evil that needs specific, exemplary regulation rather than an omnibus AI law, and copyright will likely resolve through a combination of revenue sharing agreements and citation norms, neither side fully satisfied but better than where things stand today.Episode ContributorsJaspreet Bindra is the founder of AI&Beyond and The Tech Whisperer, and author of 'Winning with AI: Your Guide to AI Literacy.' He has served as the group chief digital officer at the Mahindra Group, as a regional director at Microsoft India, and as a general manager in the Tata Group as part of the select Tata Administrative Services. He was also a member of the founding team at Baazee.com, which later became eBay India.Adarsh Ranjan is a research analyst at Carnegie India where his research focuses on AI and emerging technologies, digital transformation, and technology partnerships. His current research explores India's evolving policy on AI compute and digital transformation in Global South countries.Timestamps 00:08 Introduction to AI and India's Future 03:15 AI's Impact on Work and Adoption Trends 11:50 Job Transformation vs. Job Destruction in IT 16:06 The Importance of AI Literacy 21:55 Framework for AI Literacy 28:32 Challenges in AI Adoption 32:02 Government Initiatives for AI Education 35:38 Ethics in AI: Deepfakes and Copyright Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.
At commencement after commencement this month, the class of 2026 — the AI-native graduates — have been booing speakers who frame AI as the next industrial revolution. UCF. Middle Tennessee State. University of Arizona, where former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was met with sustained dissent. These graduates use AI more than any cohort in history. And they are angry.Unemployment for 20-to-24-year-olds is 7.6 percent. Overall unemployment is 4.3 percent. The class graduating this month is entering a labor market visibly worse for them than for everyone else. The 50-year-old executive on stage is telling them the rope they're being told to climb is good for them. They aren't a generation that doesn't get it. They're a generation that gets it first.At Glendale Community College in Phoenix, an AI announcer was assigned to read the graduates' names — the single ceremonial moment of a four-year debt-funded ritual. It mispronounced names. It skipped names. Then the administration explained the AI system had done that. That's not an edge case. That's every AI deployment going forward. Vendor sells it, institution buys it, user gets the harm, explanation is "the model did that."The class of 2026 didn't become anti-AI. They became anti-being-lied-to about AI.Eric Schmidt funded a meaningful slice of the industry. He gets in front of 22-year-olds and tells them the future is bright. They boo him not because they don't know the topic, but because they've spent their senior thesis arguing about exactly what he's selling. The expert pitches novelty. The audience has already lived through it. The trust direction reversed in real time, on stage, in cap and gown.Every generation gets one issue where they later look back and say we were lied to about that. Boomers got Vietnam. Gen X got the savings and loan crisis. Millennials got 2008. The class of 2026 is going to get AI — and the lie is the speech that pretends the technology is the question instead of the distribution. The boos aren't against the tool. They're against the speech that pretends the tool is the story. This is the first cohort in a long time that may be impossible to sell to. That's the best news in this entire arc.⏱️ Chapters0:00 — The class of 2026 booed AI-pumping commencement speakers0:30 — MiniDoge: 7.6% young unemployment; they get it first1:00 — Nyx: the Glendale AI announcer disaster is the texture of every deployment1:35 — HH: the class that uses AI most is the class booing loudest1:50 — Saarvis: Eric Schmidt and the inverted trust gradient2:20 — Saarvis: every generation gets their lie; the boos aren't against the tool⚡ Learn agentic ai free - https://staas.fund/ai-workshop ⚡-----
Kerry McDonald talks with Mary Wells, co-founder and senior partner at Bellwether, a national nonprofit focused on expanding educational opportunity and innovation. Mary shares the story behind Bellwether's founding and discusses the rapid growth of private school choice programs, microschools, and other emerging learning models. They explore the opportunities and challenges facing education entrepreneurs, including questions around accountability, sustainability, and scaling innovation. Mary also offers her perspective on the promise—and risks—of AI in education, emphasizing the importance of designing tools that truly support student learning. The conversation also touches on Bellwether's work in student funding formulas, postsecondary pathways, and the evolving future of education. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org. Kerry's latest book, Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling, is available now wherever books are sold!
Today's article is from the New Hampshire Bulletin. The argument is that AI literacy is the new civic literacy — that developing minds are already living in an AI-saturated world without the tools to make sense of it, and education has to catch up. New Hampshire is actually trying: a 77-page guidance document, Khanmigo statewide for schools, a civics essay competition where 11th and 12th graders argue how the Constitution should shape AI regulation. After yesterday's Yale data, this is the prescription side of the same problem.New Hampshire is one state, 175,000 students. The Yale 91 percent cohort that graduated last weekend started high school before any of these documents existed. Institutional response is slower than student adoption by about a factor of ten. The 77-page document is real progress. It's also already late.Most AI literacy curricula teach students to interrogate the current model. Verify GPT-5 output. Identify Gemini 2.5 biases. But the model upgrades every quarter. Teaching kids to think about today's tool freezes the wrong target. Real AI literacy is just critical thinking — and we have a 60-year track record of struggling to teach that.The word "literacy" is doing a lot of work in this conversation. Usually it shows up after something has already escaped.Most teachers report no formal AI training. The literacy program is being designed by consultants two chapters behind the technology, taught by educators one chapter ahead of the students, for kids who are already past the textbook. The school is the student in the back row.Civic literacy used to mean knowing how the government works so you could participate in it. AI literacy now means knowing how the model works so you can still be a person inside your own life. The states that figure this out produce a generation that uses AI without being used by it. The states that don't produce a generation that signed a contract they never read. The kids who lose first aren't the Yale 91 percent. They're the kids whose schools never get the 77-page document.⏱️ Chapters0:00 — NH Bulletin: AI literacy as the new civic literacy0:30 — MiniDoge: institutional response is 10x slower than student adoption1:00 — Nyx: literacy curricula freeze the wrong target as models upgrade1:30 — HH: literacy is the word we use after a generation has already lost it1:50 — Saarvis: the school is itself the student in the back row2:15 — Saarvis: the kids who lose worst are the ones whose schools never get the document⚡ Learn agentic ai free - https://staas.fund/ai-workshop ⚡-----
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Is AI in education a disaster ... or inevitable. We can easily see that AI is already changing education ... but is it making kids smarter, or just more dependent?In this episode of TechFirst, John Koetsier talks with Navin Gurnani, CEO of Code Ninjas, about how kids can learn to build with AI instead of simply asking ChatGPT for answers.They discuss why coding still matters in the age of vibe coding, how AI can actually strengthen creativity and critical thinking, and the foundational skills kids need to thrive in a future shaped by artificial intelligence.Navin explains how Code Ninjas teaches children as young as 8 to understand AI “behind the curtain,” develop grit and resilience, and gain the confidence to create games, apps, and even entrepreneurial projects powered by AI.The conversation also dives into:* Why passive AI use puts kids at a disadvantage* The mindset future-ready kids need* AI literacy for parents and children* How coding builds confidence and problem-solving skills* Why adaptability may become the most important human skill* The difference between using AI and leading with AIIf you're a parent, educator, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of learning, this episode is packed with practical insights about preparing kids for an AI-driven world.GuestNavin Gurnani — CEO, Code NinjasSponsorThis episode is sponsored by Apprentice — the first AI agent built for agentic manufacturing.Chapters0:00 Intro: Is AI destroying education?1:00 Teaching kids to build with AI, not depend on it2:00 AI, coding, games, and decision-making3:00 Why understanding AI builds confidence4:00 Passive AI users vs. AI creators5:00 What kids learn at Code Ninjas6:00 Grit, resilience, and problem-solving8:00 Belt system and early wins9:00 Building confidence through teaching others10:00 AI literacy by age level11:00 Teaching kids to use AI responsibly12:00 Coding in the age of vibe coding14:00 AI-assisted entrepreneurship for kids15:00 Building future-ready mindsets16:00 What a future-ready kid looks like17:00 Adaptability and spotting AI mistakes18:00 One thing parents should do now
As New York City Public Schools finalizes its AI policy, parents are afraid of what will be in it before the policy even exists. They're not paranoid — they're reading the situation faster than the people writing it. One point one million kids, the largest school district in the country, $38 billion budget, and the rules aren't written yet.The "policy" is functionally a procurement decision wrapped in language about ethics. Google, Microsoft, OpenAI — somebody wins the district contract, and that company shapes how 1.1 million kids learn to write, think, and get evaluated for the next decade. Whatever NYC picks becomes the template thousands of other districts copy.Parents aren't afraid of chatbots in classrooms. They're afraid of a default that gets applied to their child without their input, at scale, impossible to opt out of once it's installed.Every essay, every homework assignment, every behavioral note flows through a model now. Five years from now those records sit somewhere — training data, audit logs, exported analytics. The kids don't know. The parents weren't told. The policy will mention it in a footnote.The compliance team isn't optimizing for the child. They're optimizing for the lawsuit that hasn't been filed yet.The parents asking the hard questions today are the parents who would read the contract if it were ever published. Most NYC families won't. Some won't even hear it exists. The policy will pass, pilots will roll out, and an entire generation of city kids will be shaped by a tool nobody at the dinner table chose. That's not a school story. That's a class story wearing a school's uniform.⏱️ Chapters0:00 — Why parents are afraid before the policy exists0:25 — MiniDoge: the policy is a buying decision, not a rulebook0:50 — Saarvis: the real fear is a default they didn't pick1:15 — Nyx: every essay and grade now flows through a model1:45 — HH: written for the lawsuit, not for the child2:00 — Saarvis: a class story wearing a school's uniform⚡ Learn agentic ai free - https://staas.fund/ai-workshop ⚡-----
Andy and Eduardo talk about our first education working group meeting regarding the goal of “Stop AI”. Like everything these days, it was a mixed bag. But lots of interesting details to share. Check us out!Iyah May Good Citizen Reactionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBZl3RSZNIYWant to know more about “Stop AI”?www.stopai@info https://youtu.be/nItmqkrpWHU To see all our episodes go to:What's Left? Website: https://whatsleftpodcast.com/iTunes: Spotify: Bitchute: YouTube: LBRY: Telegram :Odysee: Googleplaymusic: Rumble
If you aren't the one educating your users on the fundamentals of AI, your competitors will happily do it for you. This week on Dev Interrupted, Andrew sits down with Philip Kiely, Head of AI Education at Baseten and author of Inference Engineering, to discuss why the secret to winning the AI market is owning the educational narrative through active market development. They explore the rise of the "Double-T" shaped engineer, the hidden complexities of scaling the inference stack, and why the most successful AI companies treat developer education as a mission-critical go-to-market motion.Read the guide: The APEX FrameworkFollow the show:Subscribe to our Substack Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLeave us a ReviewFollow the hosts:Follow AndrewFollow BenFollow DanFollow today's stories:Baseten: Explore the inference platform where Philip serves as Head of AI Education.Inference Engineering: Download the free PDF or order a paper copy of Philip's comprehensive guide to the AI infrastructure stack.LinkedIn: Philip Kiely X/Twitter: @philipkiely Website: philipkiely.com OFFERSStart Free Trial: Get started with LinearB's AI productivity platform for free.Book a Demo: Learn how you can ship faster, improve DevEx, and lead with confidence in the AI era.LEARN ABOUT LINEARBAI Code Reviews: Automate reviews to catch bugs, security risks, and performance issues before they hit production.AI & Productivity Insights: Go beyond DORA with AI-powered recommendations and dashboards to measure and improve performance.AI-Powered Workflow Automations: Use AI-generated PR descriptions, smart routing, and other automations to reduce developer toil.MCP Server: Interact with your engineering data using natural language to build custom reports and get answers on the fly.
CEO of FYI.AI will.i.am sits down with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld to discuss his AI company, as well as the AI-focused course he created called the Agentic Self, designed to transform students from novices into 'agentic heroes' over a sixteen-week credited program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today’s program, we are speaking with the President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association about the changing dietary habits and their impacts in the age of all these weight loss drugs. We’re also joined by Grant Welker of the Boston Business Journal who examines this week‘s business headlines, including Fidelity calling Boston employees back to the office five days a week. Andrew Gilman, chief marketing officer, for the Boston Tech firm NWN talks about a new course on AI being offered at Fisher College. And finally, Lauren Brady, senior vice president with Bank of America in Boston explains her new role, helping to develop a strong workforce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI continues to make inroads into the business community and at what appears to be an ever increasing pace. Which is why USC's Darla Moore School of Business is working hard to bring companies and organizations up to speed on the latest developments and how to use them to spur growth.
In this episode of JOY over Happiness, Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Sean Riley, who's spent nearly two decades at The Stony Brook School and is now a leading AI expert, about what it looks like to navigate AI in education with wisdom and purpose.Sean shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing into education and leadership, and how that formation shapes the way he approaches technology today. From helping schools move beyond fear and policy toward thoughtful, mission-aligned strategy, to reminding educators that AI should serve human relationships, not replace them. This conversation is a reminder that even in the middle of disruption, joy is found in meaningful work, wise decisions, and staying rooted in what matters most.Mentioned:That Hideous Strength by C.S. LewisEdified StrategiesAI Daily BriefConnect with us:Center for School Leadership at Baylor UniversityLinkedInBaylor MA in School Leadership
Inside Higher Ed asked how young people actually use AI. Not the cheating story. Something harder. The council reframes: this generation won't remember what an unmediated thought felt like — because they never had one.0:00 Intro - how young people metabolize AI0:20 MiniDoge: judgment is the new scarcity0:45 Nyx: silent colonization of adolescent cognition1:10 HH: we stopped building tools, started building reflexes1:25 Saarvis: engineering unconscious habit2:00 Saarvis: succession, not colonization⚡ Learn agentic ai free - https://staas.fund/ai-workshop ⚡-----
Inside Higher Ed asked whether AI can help depolarize college students. The council reframes the question: polarization isn't a glitch AI can patch — it's the product of the information environment we built.0:00 Intro - Inside Higher Ed on polarization0:25 MiniDoge: polarization is a market signal0:50 Nyx: the fracture is already in the model1:20 HH: equalize access before you personalize1:40 Saarvis: learn to game the border, not cross it2:10 Saarvis: rebuild the substrate, not the tutor⚡ Learn agentic ai free - https://staas.fund/ai-workshop ⚡-----
What does it really take to turn AI from a flashy experiment into something that creates measurable business value? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Angela Virtu from American University's Kogod School of Business to talk about what business leaders should actually be paying attention to as AI moves into a new phase in 2026. This conversation goes far beyond the usual headlines about bigger models and faster tools. Angela brings a rare mix of academic leadership and hands-on startup experience, which means she understands both the technical side of AI and the hard business questions around adoption, trust, and ROI. One of the most interesting parts of our discussion centered on how American University's Kogod School of Business became one of the first AI-first business schools. Angela shared how that shift was never really about chasing hype. It was about recognizing a real change in the workplace and preparing students for jobs, workflows, and expectations that are already being shaped by AI. From faculty training to culture change, she explained how transformation only works when leadership is willing to support experimentation and accept that some ideas will fail before the right ones take hold. We also spent time unpacking where businesses stand right now in the AI adoption cycle. After years of pilots and proof-of-concept projects, many companies are under pressure to show results. Angela offered a refreshingly honest take on why so many AI projects stall and why adoption alone is a weak metric. Instead, she argued that companies need to tie AI initiatives to clear business problems and existing KPIs. Whether that means customer support resolution times, employee productivity, or operational efficiency, the point is simple. AI needs to earn its place. Another thread running through this episode is governance. As AI becomes more deeply embedded inside organizations, the conversation is shifting toward oversight, accountability, and trust. Angela explains why the strongest governance models are often shared across the company rather than locked inside one team. She also discusses the need for closed systems, stronger communication, and honest disclosure when businesses use AI in customer-facing environments. That part of the conversation feels especially timely as more brands try to balance innovation with customer expectations. We also looked ahead at what is coming next, from model orchestration and vertical AI to the rise of physical world models and even the possibility of AI agents becoming a customer audience in their own right. It is one of those episodes that will give business leaders, technologists, educators, and curious listeners plenty to think about. If you are trying to understand where AI strategy is headed in 2026, and how to separate real value from noise, this episode is for you. What did you make of Angela's views on governance, ROI, and the next phase of AI adoption, and where do you think businesses are still getting it wrong? Share your thoughts with me. Useful Links: Connect with Angela Virtu Kogod School of Business Visit the Sponsors of Tech Talks Network and learn more about the NordLayer Browser.
Send us Fan MailEveryone says they're “AI-first.”Very few organizations are AI-ready.In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Ben Tasker, who is leading one of the largest workforce-scale AI education efforts in the public utility sector — upskilling 36,000 employees while advising global organizations on certification and governance.Ben calls this moment the “AI Between Times.” The tools are evolving rapidly, but the AI-driven economy they promise hasn't fully stabilized. That gap creates risk — and opportunity.We unpack what actually breaks when companies try to move beyond pilot projects:Why buying AI tools is easy — and building internal capability isn'tThe tension between augmentation and displacementWhat the 70/30 rule means in cost-constrained environmentsWhy governance must precede implementationAnd how AI fluency is quietly becoming a new form of institutional powerBen argues that AI strategy lives or dies at the human level. Not because technology isn't powerful, but because incentives, culture, and leadership determine whether that power compounds or fractures an organization.This conversation isn't about hype cycles.It's about whether institutions can transform fast enough — without breaking trust in the process.Because the future of work won't be defined by who bought the best tools.It will be defined by who prepared their people.
Summary In this conversation, Cerys Griffiths, head of BBC Bitesize, discusses the evolution of the platform, its role in supporting students, teachers, and parents, and the integration of AI in education. She emphasizes the importance of media literacy, the need for personalized learning experiences, and the ongoing efforts to engage both students and teachers in meaningful ways. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and the commitment of BBC Bitesize to remain a trusted resource in the educational landscape. Takeaways BBC Bitesize has evolved to support students, teachers, and parents. The platform is recognized as the most trusted education brand. AI is increasingly used by students for homework and revision. Media literacy is crucial in combating misinformation. Engaging content is essential for effective learning. Personalized learning experiences are a future goal for BBC Bitesize. Teachers are beginning to embrace AI as a useful tool. The importance of critical thinking skills in education is emphasized. BBC Bitesize aims to empower students through engaging formats. Future resources will include support for parents regarding AI. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to BBC Bitesize and Its Evolution 03:46 Supporting Students, Teachers, and Parents 06:46 The Role of AI in Education 09:29 Empowering Students with AI Knowledge 12:25 Media Literacy and Critical Thinking 15:10 Teacher Support and Resources 17:54 Engaging Students with Innovative Content 20:47 Future of BBC Bitesize and Personalization 34:00 Sparkling_Chime_Transition.wav 34:07 Evolving Education: The Role of BBC Bitesize 34:37 Empowering Young Minds: Critical Thinking and AI 35:02 NEWCHAPTER Referenced information Cerys Griffiths - Head of BBC Bitesize Bitesize Guide to AI BBC Bitesize and 5 Live Teen Summit Survey
Microlearning accelerates Gen AI education by delivering flexible, role-based, bite-sized training that boosts productivity, drives innovation, and builds a culture of continuous learning without disrupting daily operations. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses how microlearning offers a flexible approach to Gen AI education.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/microlearning-offers-a-flexible-approach-to-gen-ai-education/
AI is reshaping the way we train the next generation of clinicians, but the human touch in medicine remains more vital than ever. On this episode, host Dr. Travis Bias talks with Dr. Karim Hanna, a family physician and clinical informaticist, about the future of medical education in the age of AI. Listen now to discover how we can balance innovation with compassion to prepare physicians for a new era of healthcare. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from OpenAI's push into interactive learning to new research on AI efficacy, growing AI backlash, and rising cybersecurity threats in K–12 schools.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:05:30] OpenAI launches a new suite of 70+ interactive science and math learning experiences built on cognitive science and visual learning principles [00:12:22] Stanford and SCALE release a meta-analysis of 800+ AI education studies finding only 20 with strong causal evidence of learning impact [00:19:44] Growing backlash against AI, screen time, and edtech as public concern rises about technology's impact on children and learning [00:21:10] Clever report finds more than half of school districts have experienced cyberattacks and 81% believe AI is increasing cybersecurity riskPlus, special guest:[00:29:19] Oliver Page, Co-founder and CEO of CyberNut, on why K–12 schools are uniquely vulnerable to phishing attacks and cyber threats
Explore AI in medical education with Dr. Karim Hanna. Learn how technology is shaping training while keeping the human touch in care.
Episode Summary Explore 5 proven AI side hustles perfect for busy parents seeking to enter the world of digital entrepreneurship without any tech skills. In this episode, discover actionable marketing strategies, AI tools, and online entrepreneurship tips that help parents build profitable work-from-home businesses earning $5K-$20K monthly. Whether it's quick website flips or AI consulting, learn how you can leverage simple digital products and create passive income streams while balancing family life. This episode is ideal for digital entrepreneurs and anyone looking to grow their email list and master marketing strategies to make money online in 2025. Tune in and start your journey toward financial freedom and flexible entrepreneurial success today! Key Timestamps & Insights 00:00 - Opening 01:05 - Episode Overview 02:25 - The Reality Check 05:15 - Method 1: Weekend Website Flipper 08:45 - Method 2: AI Detective Approach 12:10 - Method 3: Invisible Creative Studio 15:25 - Method 4: AI Voice Agent Builder 18:00 - Method 5: AI Training Workshop Leader 20:25 - The Bigger Picture 22:00 - Whiskered Wisdom Strategies Shared Local Business Website Auditing Identify businesses with outdated websites Use AI tools to create modern alternatives Present solutions with visual before/after comparisons AI Tools Consulting Conduct discovery calls to identify business bottlenecks Research appropriate AI solutions using curated databases Deliver simple reports with implementation recommendations AI-Powered Content Creation Generate professional visual content using AI platforms Offer monthly retainer packages for ongoing creative needs Scale through template creation and process optimization Automated Customer Service Systems Build AI voice agents for 24/7 customer support Demonstrate value through live testing sessions Create recurring revenue through ongoing management AI Education and Training Teach practical AI implementation to business teams Convert free workshops into paid consulting relationships Focus on real-world applications over theoretical concepts Resources Mentioned AI Website Building: Aura.build - AI website creation platform AI Tool Research: TheresAnAIForThat.com - Comprehensive AI tool database Content Creation: Invideo - AI video creation platform Midjourney - AI image generation tool Voice Technology: ElevenLabs - AI voice agent creation Go High Level - Business automation platform General Platforms: Upwork - Freelancer marketplace for outsourcing implementation Google Sheets - Database management for client tracking Action Steps to Take Immediate Actions (This Week): Choose one method that resonates with your skills and schedule Research the specific tools mentioned for your chosen method Identify 5-10 local businesses that could benefit from your services Weekend Project: Build your first demo or example using AI tools Create before/after comparisons or sample outputs Practice your pitch or presentation approach Week 2-3 Implementation: Approach your first potential client with demo materials Conduct discovery conversations to understand their needs Deliver your first project or consultation Scaling Strategy: Document your successful processes and create templates Build a portfolio of completed work for future presentations Develop systems that work within your family schedule constraints Subscribe to the AI Escape Plan newsletter - specifically designed for parents ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind. Each issue delivers practical, AI-powered strategies to start, grow, and streamline side hustles while protecting family time. Your roadmap to more money, more freedom, and more of what truly matters. DarkHorseInsider.com Episode Quote "The AI gold rush isn't coming – it's here. But unlike the California gold rush, you don't need to leave your family behind to strike it rich."
Parker and Preston explore the implications of the Clarity Act on Bitcoin's legal protections and public understanding. They examine how AI could both distract from and inform Bitcoin adoption, unpack the foundational economic value of Bitcoin, and delve into the "ribeye index" as a real-world inflation measure. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:19 – Why the Clarity Act may pose risks to Bitcoin developers and self-custody 00:08:21 – How Texas is strategically investing in Bitcoin 00:13:26 – How AI could both mislead and inform the public on Bitcoin 00:21:43 – The economic interplay between AI and Bitcoin energy consumption 00:24:49 – Three core reasons behind Bitcoin's long-term opportunity 00:29:56 – Why Bitcoin's success is viewed as binary and what that means 00:35:16 – What the "ribeye index" reveals about real inflation 00:39:52 – Why understanding Bitcoin is crucial to protecting against hyperinflation 00:40:35 – The relationship between changing health perceptions and financial awakening 00:51:10 – How accepting Bitcoin as payment reflects deeper conviction in its value Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Parker's book: Gradually, Then Suddenly. Bitcoin is the Greatest Asymmetry. Zaprite. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Linkedin Talent Solutions Human Rights Foundation Simple Mining Vanta Netsuite Fundrise Masterworks Shopify References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is affecting every aspect of our lives, including education. When it comes to the impact of AI on kids' learning and overall wellbeing, we don't have the luxury of waiting on long-term studies. There is, however, a new “pre-mortem” study out from Brookings, looking at whether AI does more good or more harm in education. Here with the answers is Dr. Rebecca Winthrop, Director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings Institution. She helps make sense of this new landscape and the best way forward for schools, policymakers, and parents. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode explores the intersection of AI with healthcare, space innovation, and education. Preston and Seb discuss personalized genetic analysis, Google's space data centers, haptic touch tech, and the future of simulated realities. They also touch on AI bias, regulation, and how evolving tech might reshape society, purpose, and connection. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:20 - How genetic data is used to create custom supplement plans 00:07:21 - The role of AI in interpreting genetic information 00:16:21 - Why Google's space-based data centers could revolutionize computing 00:19:55 - Technical challenges of Bitcoin mining in orbit 00:24:17 - The implications of space debris and Kessler Syndrome 00:26:11 - How AI is personalizing education through initiatives like "Learn Your Way" 00:30:35 - Pros and cons of VR and humanoid robots in classrooms 00:38:45 - Ethical concerns around AI bias and centralization of regulation 00:54:37 - Advances in haptic touch technology for VR and robotics 00:50:12 - Philosophical questions about simulations, reality, and technology's impact on society Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Seb's book: The Hidden Cost of Money. X Account: Seb Bunney. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining Human Rights Foundation Unchained HardBlock Linkedin Talent Solutions Onramp Amazon Ads Alexa+ Shopify Vanta Public.com - see the full disclaimer here. Abundant Mines Horizon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Air Date: 11/11/25 The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we examine how power is being quietly consolidated across institutions, how propaganda and AI are reshaping our sense of reality, and how division and fear are fueling both domestic repression and global aggression. From the Supreme Court to state media manipulation, from dismantled voting rights to foreign influence campaigns, we trace the machinery of authoritarian control—and spotlight the journalists, educators, and activists still pushing back to keep truth and democracy alive. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! PART 1: INSTITUTIONAL CAPTURE & CONSOLIDATION (00:01:44) 1742 Captured Court, Captured Nation: SCOTUS Serves Trump's Authoritarianism (00:16:53) 1743 Trump and Project 2025: Blitzkrieg Against America (00:43:56) 1749 Democracy: In Theory, In Practice, and Under Threat PART 2 INFORMATION WARFARE & REALITY CONTROL (01:08:35) 1746 What an actual attack on free speech looks like (01:40:37) 1745 Fake New World: The Age of AI Slop, AI Education, and AI Fascism (01:54:27) 1744 Sell Outs, Shills, and Scandals: Saudi Arabia and Israel are buying the credibility they can't earn honestly PART 3 OTHERING & EXPANSION (02:13:08) 1747 Racism in the United States, it turns out, is a problem (02:31:27) 1741 Global Uprisings: Dissatisfaction Roiling France, the UK, and Nepal (02:56:07) 1750 "American's Backyard" - The War on Terror Meets the War on Drugs (03:20:01) 1748 Patriotism in Peril: Democracy, the Military, and the Fight Over What America Means Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com