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Artificial intelligence can execute tasks in seconds that once took humans hours, if not days to complete. While this may be great for productivity, some researchers are concerned that our increasing use of AI could be impacting our ability to tackle difficult problems and think critically. To find out where the science stands, and how worried we should be about the potential of AI to change how we think, Ian Sample hears from Madeleine Finlay and Sam Gilbert, professor of neuroscience at University College London. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
The Draper name is synonymous with Silicon Valley risk-taking. For decades, venture capitalist Tim Draper made bold bets on breakthrough technologies long before they went mainstream (see: Bitcoin). Today, two ... The post FHC #197: Artificial wombs & medical tourism – Draper siblings on healthcare's next wave appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.
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A discussão sobre uma possível “bolha da inteligência artificial” ganhou força nas últimas semanas, especialmente após o investidor Michael Burry, conhecido por prever a crise de 2008, apostar contra empresas que lideram o setor, como NVIDIA e Palantir. Para entender o que realmente está acontecendo, o repórter Marcelo Fischer conversou com Vitor Melo, estrategista de ações internacionais do BTG Pactual. No episódio, Vitor explica de forma clara o que caracteriza uma bolha, por que o momento atual é diferente da bolha da internet dos anos 2000, quais sinais o mercado acompanha e o que poderia provocar uma virada de cenário. Ele também comenta quem teria mais risco em um eventual estouro e quais empresas tenderiam a resistir. Você também vai conferir: robô chinês caminha 3 dias sem parar e quebra recorde mundial, dor no “dedinho do celular” é real e tem explicação, Bloco de Notas fica mais poderoso com novos recursos e até IA, Brasil leva rede 5G à Antártica para acelerar pesquisas científicas, multitela cresce no Brasil e transforma a TV em porta de entrada para compras. Este podcast foi roteirizado e apresentado por Fernada Santos e contou com reportagens de Nathan Vieira, João Melo, Vinicius Moschen e Elisa Fontes, sob coordenação de Anaísa Catucci. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de Yuri Sousa e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A inteligência artificial já faz parte do cotidiano e influencia a forma como trabalhamos, tomamos decisões e entendemos nosso papel no mundo digital. Para discutir como essa tecnologia redefine competências profissionais e transforma a relação entre humanos e máquinas, conversamos com Ricardo Cappra, filósofo, cientista de dados e autor do livro Híbridos: O Futuro do Trabalho entre Humanos e Máquinas. Na entrevista, ele explica como a IA molda a vida contemporânea e aponta caminhos para manter autonomia e pensamento crítico nesse novo cenário. Ouça a entrevista.
Those clever 'heat geeks' might have cracked the code when it comes to cheaper, easier heat pump installs, aided and abetted by AI. Robert Llewellyn talks to Adam Chapman about the now future of heating, and the 'electrickery' set to revolutionise how we heat our homes... enjoy! Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk
Artificial intelligence is threatening starting consultancy salaries, and the push to end Russia's years-long invasion of Ukraine continues this week. Plus, Revolut did not tell UK regulators its CEO was listed as UAE resident. And, voice trading is making a comeback on one part of Wall Street. Mentioned in this podcast:Top consultancies freeze starting salaries as AI threatens ‘pyramid' modelZelenskyy aides meet Trump team in Florida for talks on peace plan UK officials sought assurances from Revolut over CEO Storonsky's surprise moveVoice trading makes a comeback in $30tn Treasury marketWho Killed Europe's single market dream? Credit: Associated PressNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Nisa Patel and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alexander Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are your vitamins actually working? Discover five critical red flags that could mean your multivitamin quality is low, poorly absorbed, or causing more harm than good. From synthetic ingredients to dangerous fillers, learn how to choose supplements that truly support your health—not drain your wallet. This episode reveals what to look for on labels and why bioavailability matters more than you think. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Bioavailability Matters Most – Not all vitamin forms are created equal. Cyanocobalamin (cheap B12) can trigger inflammation and anxiety, while methylcobalamin is properly absorbed and utilized by your body. Always check for methylated forms of B vitamins and quality mineral chelates. Artificial Dyes Are Dangerous – Red Dye 40 and other fillers serve no nutritional purpose and are linked to inflammation, digestive imbalances, ADHD symptoms, and potential colon cancer risk. Up to 83% of supplements on Amazon contain unexpected ingredients or lack what's promised on the label. Under-Dosing Is Widespread – Most store-brand multivitamins contain trace amounts that provide no therapeutic benefit. For example, 800 IU of vitamin D won't raise deficient levels—you need at least 5,000 IU daily with K2 for optimal absorption and immune function. Folic Acid vs. Methylfolate Is Critical – If you have MTHFR gene mutations (extremely common), synthetic folic acid can cause depression, fatigue, and digestive issues. Your body needs methylfolate—the active form that actually works, especially important for pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions. Amino Acids Are Non-Negotiable – A true multivitamin should include amino acids like choline, arginine, methionine, lysine, taurine, and N-acetylcysteine. These are the building blocks of DNA and protein that support detoxification, energy production, and overall cellular function. FEATURED PRODUCT Good Poops Protocol – Even the highest-quality vitamins won't work if your gut can't absorb them. The Good Poops Protocol is designed to repair and support your digestive tract, ensuring optimal nutrient absorption and breakdown. Get it here: https://mswnutrition.com/pages/good-poops-org TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – START – Welcome and episode overview 02:15 – Introduction to MSW Nutrition and the importance of quality supplements 04:30 – Red Flag #1: Poor bioavailability and why methylcobalamin beats cyanocobalamin 08:45 – The magnesium problem: glycinate vs. oxide and how to choose 11:20 – Red Flag #2: Artificial colors, dyes, and dangerous fillers in supplements 14:40 – Why MSW Nutrition supplements aren't on Amazon 17:30 – Red Flag #3: Under-dosing and why most multivitamins fail 20:15 – The vitamin D3 deficiency crisis and the importance of K2 23:45 – Red Flag #4: Synthetic folic acid vs. methylfolate and MTHFR mutations 27:30 – How MTHFR testing changed everything for proper supplementation 30:20 – Red Flag #5: The absence of amino acids in most multivitamins 33:10 – Why glutathione in oral form is a game-changer 35:45 – Final thoughts: Don't waste money on inferior supplements RESOURCES Example of Low-Quality Multivitamin Label – Common store-brand showing cyanocobalamin and synthetic ingredients https://www.naturemade.com/products/advanced-multivitamin-gummies-for-her?variant=41844880539787#pid=2 Red Dye 40 Health Risks – Research on inflammation, allergies, and hyperactivity links https://www.health.com/red-dye-40-8610527 Safety Concerns with Amazon Supplements – Study showing 83% contain unexpected ingredients https://www.verywellhealth.com/safety-of-amazon-supplements-6500961 Hidden Dangers of Buying Supplements from Amazon – Counterfeit products and contamination risks https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/the-hidden-dangers-of-buying-supplements-from-amazon/ar-AA1FF5vB MSW Nutrition Boost Multivitamin – High-quality example with methylated vitamins and amino acids https://mswnutrition.com/collections/best-sellers-1/products/boost?variant=29599579078728 CONNECT
Cristina Gomez discusses the latest findings on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, including Dr. Avi Loeb's new theory that its jets are pulsating like a heartbeat every 16 hours, the mysterious data changes on NASA's JPL website after the Hill radius coincidence was discovered, and why hundreds of telescopes worldwide are now tracking this object as it heads toward Jupiter.To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/bCPe6UTMMwIVisit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co00:00 - 3I/ATLAS Pulsating Like A Heartbeat00:45 - The Jupiter 3I/ATLAS Trajectory01:55 - JPL Changed The 3I/ATLAS Data03:28 - The Perpendicular Object04:19 - 3I/ATLAS Pulsating Jets05:31 - 3I/ATLAS Natural Or Technological?07:00 - What The Data Could RevealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.
Send us a textIf there's one thing that's always constant, it's change. Nowhere is that more true than in the field of technology. Like many industries, higher education is transforming in the midst of the newest tech revolution: Artificial intelligence.In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll explore some of the ways colleges are implementing AI assistance, how that impacts the experience for students and families, and what it means for the future of higher ed.Our guest is Emily Smith, Principal Vice President of Partner Success at CollegeVine — a company that helps colleges and universities optimize their operations with AI.Read a transcript for this episode.If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu.Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University.Links:How to use AI in your college searchInfo about applying to BucknellApplication dates and deadlinesPlan a visit to Bucknell@iamraybucknell, our student-run InstagramBuild a Bucknell Custom ViewbookLatest news for prospective studentsBucknell Virtual Welcome Centerhttps://www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-dates-deadlines When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home.This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best.We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.
On today's episode: Tiny drug robots! We learn about the history of artificial blood. All that and more today on All Around Science...RESOURCESTiny robots swim through blood, deliver drugs — and then dissolve Teeny robots could deliver drugs to specific spots - Futurityhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s44303-024-00007-5What Do Blood Cells Do? First-in-human phase 1 trial of hemoglobin vesicles as artificial red blood cells developed for use as a transfusion alternative | NIHArtificial Blood That Could Work for All Blood Types in Trials | NewsweekCREDITS:Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura ArmstrongBooking - September McCrady THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allenhttps://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOULhttp://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artificial intelligence now aids in diagnosing conditions such as depression within China's mental health system. By analyzing vocal patterns and micro-expressions, these technologies offer the potential for enhanced clinical efficiency and early intervention. Yet their arrival invites a deeper reflection on the nature of care itself, challenging us to balance the precision of algorithms with the irreplaceable role of human empathy. / Motivational Monday (20:28)! On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
This episode's guests:Dr. Amardeep Dugar, Lighting Designer.Dani Robertson, Author / Dark Sky Officer.Stephane Picard, CEO of Cliff Valley Astronomy.Bill's News Picks:Ikea just made a mini bed for your phone, Grace Snelling, Fast Company. Individual-Level Exposure to Light at Night and Sleep Health: A Comparison between Real-Time Mobility-Based Measurements and Indoor Residence-Based Measurements, Environmental Science & Technology. We've Lit Our Way Into a Complex Problem, Inside Lighting. In the dark: Streetlight fight divides Florida neighborhood, Susannah Bryan, Tampa Bay Times. Artificial outdoor light at night and depression in older adults in the USA, England, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, Environment International. Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible. For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter! Why Support Light Pollution News? Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests. Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer. Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic. About Light Pollution News: The path to sustainable starry night solutions begin with being a more informed you. Light Pollution, once thought to be solely detrimental to astronomers, has proven to be an impactful issue across many disciplines of society including ecology, crime, technology, health, and much more! But not all is lost! There are simple solutions that provide for big impacts. Each month, Bill McGeeney, is joined by upwards of three guests to help you grow your awareness and understanding of both the challenges and the road to recovering our disappearing nighttime ecosystem.
Artificial Truth: The Age of AI November 16th 2025 Technology is advancing faster than ever—but so is confusion. In this episode, Pastor Tim explores the rise of artificial intelligence and how it's shaping the way we think, speak, and make decisions. As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life, believers must learn to stay anchored in God's truth and cultivate spiritual discernment. Through Scripture and real-world examples, Pastor Tim unpacks: • What AI actually is and how it influences culture • The growing dangers of digital deception • Why AI has no morality—and why that matters • How to guard your heart and mind in a world of artificial voices • The difference between artificial truth and the authentic Truth found in Jesus This message is a timely reminder that while technology evolves, the Word of God stands unshaken. Tune in and discover how to navigate the age of AI with wisdom, faith, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is not artificial truth—He is authentic Truth.
Neste episódio do Linhas Vermelhas, Cecília Meireles e Miguel Prata Roque analisam os debates presidenciais, destacando a importância do confronto de ideias e a forma como os candidatos apresentam as suas propostas ao eleitorado. Discutem a influência dos debates na formação da opinião pública e os desafios enfrentados pelos candidatos na comunicação das suas mensagens. Ambos sublinham a necessidade de clareza, transparência e substância nas intervenções, alertando para os limites do formato atual e a urgência de promover debates mais informativos e construtivos para o fortalecimento da democracia. * A sinopse deste episódio foi criada com o apoio de IA. Saiba mais sobre a aplicação de Inteligência Artificial nas Redações da Impresa ----O link para o estatudo editorial do Expresso: https://expresso.pt/sobre/estatuto-editorial/2020-01-20-estatuto-editorial-3c79f4ec O link para o estatudo editorial da SIC Notícias: https://sicnoticias.pt/institucional/2013-12-27-estatuto-editorial-sic-noticias-e84e2755 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Que empregos ou tarefas vão desaparecer e ser substituídos pela IA? Olhamos para os factos e para o que nos dizem as tendências. Adam Neuman, fundador da WeWork, é a figura da semana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Neste episódio do Leadership Club, CFC recebe Luis Fernando Orleans — pesquisador, PhD em Computação e líder de Data Science em startups de saúde nos Estados Unidos — para uma conversa franca sobre o que realmente existe além da hype de Inteligência Artificial.Juntos, eles destrincham casos reais em que IA falha, explicam por que tantos projetos não chegam à produção e mostram como decisões apressadas podem gerar custos altos, riscos operacionais e frustrações para times de tecnologia. Luis compartilha bastidores do mercado americano, sinais de saturação da hype e aprendizados direto do front: quando usar IA, quando voltar ao básico da engenharia de software e como líderes podem desenvolver senso crítico para separar buzzword de valor real.Um episódio essencial para CTOs, gestores de dados e líderes que querem aplicar IA com clareza, responsabilidade e resultados — sem cair na armadilha das promessas exageradas.
O volume 11 do relatório CSIC sobre desafios científicos traça um roteiro extensivo para a investigação e desenvolvimento em Inteligência Artificial, Robótica e Ciência de Dados, resultado do trabalho de centenas de investigadores. Este documento estratégico enfatiza a necessidade de uma abordagem multidisciplinar para enfrentar questões complexas, como a integração de conhecimento, raciocínio e aprendizagem em sistemas autónomos. O texto explora inovações em Aprendizagem Automática e Ciência de Dados e a sua aplicação prática em campos cruciais como a previsão de epidemias e a gestão urbana. Além disso, o relatório detalha os avanços necessários em Robótica Inteligente e no desenvolvimento de hardware sustentável e de baixo consumo para suportar sistemas de IA em grande escala. Por fim, uma parte significativa é dedicada à abordagem das implicações éticas, legais, económicas e sociais da tecnologia, bem como à melhoria da cibersegurança inteligente e à luta contra ameaças como a desinformação.
AI catches things humans miss. Today, we're diving deep into a fascinating evolution: how artificial intelligence is becoming an indispensable eye, detecting patterns, anomalies, and critical details that often elude human observation. From microscopic flaws on a factory floor to subtle indicators of disease in the human body, AI's unique capabilities are revolutionizing our world. Its ability to process vast amounts of data at incredible speeds, operate 24/7 without fatigue, and achieve remarkable precision are advantages humans simply cannot match.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.
Today, we're diving into a fascinating, and perhaps a little unsettling, development: Artificial intelligence is now making crucial decisions for us, often before we even know it. Specifically, AI is pre-screening your potential job opportunities and even your romantic matches.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the "first date" – even before a single message is exchanged. Dating apps are moving beyond simple connection platforms, actively shaping initial impressions and interactions in ways we're only beginning to understand.AI is now deeply woven into the fabric of early-stage online dating. It starts with profile optimization, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.
Está no ar!Carlos Motta nunca pensou em ser advogado — ainda assim foi o primeiro da família a seguir esse caminho. E desde cedo sabia que queria atuar com negócios. Não à toa é considerado um dos maiores nomes de M&A e Mercado de Capitais do país.Neste episódio, Motta conta vários causos — daqueles que entregam insights reais sobre carreira, decisões difíceis, clientes, deals e caminhos que ninguém te ensina.E mais: ele traz uma visão sem filtro sobre a advocacia atual — e, principalmente, sobre o seu futuro com o avanço da Inteligência Artificial.Aperte o play e aproveite!Apoio:Sapiro Legal Connections: Acesse https://sapiro.com.br e conheça maisLopti: Acesse https://landing.lopti.ai/agende-uma-demonstracao/ e conheça a plataforma de IA criada sob medida para escritórios de advocacia
Today, we're diving into the evolving world of online dating, where artificial intelligence has quietly become the new "pre-game filter," transforming how singles vet their potential matches before even a single message is exchanged.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.
La inteligencia artificial ya no es solo un chatbot simpático que responde correos o escribe resúmenes. Hoy también participa, silenciosamente, en decisiones que pueden cambiar una vida: filtra hojas de vida, ayuda a decidir quién recibe un subsidio, quién cruza una frontera o qué caso entra primero al despacho de un juez. Y, como aprende de nuestros datos y de nuestra historia, también puede aprender nuestros prejuicios.En este episodio de IA, luego existo, la cuarta temporada de Clase a la Casa nos preguntamos qué pasa con los derechos humanos cuando esas decisiones empiezan a tomarlas algoritmos que casi nadie entiende ni puede cuestionar. Hablamos de discriminación algorítmica, de sesgos de género, raza y clase incrustados en sistemas automatizados, y de casos concretos: desde algoritmos de selección laboral que penalizan a ciertas personas sin que lo sepan, hasta herramientas usadas en procesos migratorios o judiciales que operan como cajas negras.Nuestras invitadas son Carolina Botero, una de las voces más importantes en justicia algorítmica y derechos digitales en América Latina, y Natalia Ramírez, profesora de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de los Andes, experta en derecho laboral y discriminación, que ha estudiado cómo la IA ya está afectando quién entra y quién queda fuera del mercado de trabajo.Una producción de 070 Podcasts y la Dirección de Comunicaciones de la Universidad de los Andes.
Filming the Paranormal and UAP with Darcy Weir Darcy Weir has produced 15 feature-length films celebrated for their visually striking cinematography and revealing interviews with leading figures in the realms of the paranormal, UAPs, Sasquatch, and underground bases. His works include Dark Alliance, which investigates the darker and more deceptive side of the UFO and disclosure field. Darcy's documentaries combine investigative depth with artistic vision to expose both truth and illusion in hidden realities. Darcy discusses his latest explorations into the intersections of psychic phenomena, remote viewing, and UAP encounters. He shares insights from two decades of research, revealing how consciousness, telepathic communication, and nonhuman intelligence may all be connected. Weir also delves into the ethical dangers, grifters, and cult-like dynamics emerging within the modern UFO disclosure movement. 00:00:01 Introduction 00:01:45 Darcy's filmmaking focus on the paranormal and UAP 00:03:15 Exploring psychic communication and military remote viewing 00:08:20 Evidence from Project Stargate and telepathic contact cases 00:13:05 Filmmaking evolution and theories of crypto terrestrials 00:20:10 Artificial intelligence and the idea of alien AI probes 00:31:00 Risks of psychic communication and the hitchhiker effect 00:39:20 Cults, grifters, and manipulation in the UFO community 00:49:10 Truth, defamation, and responsible documentary work 01:04:55 Conclusion NTA Guest Host Debra Lynne Katz, PhD, is founder of the International School of Clairvoyance. She currently serves as President of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA) and is an adjunct professor at the California Institute for Human Science. Her books include You Are Psychic, Extraordinary Psychic, and Associative Remote Viewing Her website is debrakatz.com (Recorded on July 19, 2025) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com Check out New Thinking Allowed’s AI chatbot. You can create a free account at awakin.ai/open/jeffreymishlove. When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It’s almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/ To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh
O Ibovespa DISPAROU para uma nova máxima histórica — e a grande pergunta agora é: ainda vale comprar ou o rali está chegando no limite? No episódio #117 do Empiricus PodCa$t, Larissa Quaresma, Matheus Spiess e Marlon Scatolin analisam o que realmente está por trás dessa alta impressionante: fluxo estrangeiro, queda da Selic, múltiplos da bolsa, expectativas para 2026 e o impacto dos últimos dados de inflação e atividade econômica.Também discutimos a recuperação das bolsas americanas, a chance real de corte de juros pelo Fed, o comportamento do consumo nos EUA, e a corrida bilionária das big techs por Inteligência Artificial — incluindo rumores de compras massivas de chips.No quadro Compra ou Vende?, avaliamos:- Multiplan- Cosan (CSAN3)- OuroFechamos com a Dica Cultural da Semana, para acompanhar sua jornada como investidor.Além disso, comemoramos 1 milhão de inscritos no YouTube da Empiricus — muito obrigado!
No ano de 2025, foi incessante a busca pelos algoritmos de IA em empresas de vários segmentos, gerando corrida e até uma certa ansiedade. O que 2026 reserva nesse campo? Especialistas consideram que, no ano que vem, a IA vai ficar mais madura e começar a avançar pelos modelos agênticos, que vão agregar muito às capacidades generativas dessa tecnologia. Para falar desse novo paradigma da Inteligência Artificial, e da transformação dos negócios com a adoção da “nova IA” - que não só executa tarefas, mas define metas, planeja e toma decisões com intervenção humana mínima - o apresentador Daniel Gonzales recebe, no Start Eldorado desta semana, Camilo Girardelli, que é membro do IEEE e Arquiteto de Software Sênior com mais de 19 anos de experiência impulsionando a transformação digital por meio da IA e Machine Learning. O Start vai ao ar todas as quartas-feiras, às 21h, na Rádio Eldorado FM (107,3 para toda a Grande SP), app, site e assistentes de voz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to disrupt almost every industry we work in, from manufacturing to stock trading. Defence is no exception, and at a time of rising global conflict, the question of how different militaries are using AI is increasingly important.The FT's Helen Warrell is joined by MIT Technology Review senior reporter James O'Donnell to debate the ethical, political and practical questions around AI warfare. Mentioned in this podcast:The State of AI: the new rules of warRead the whole State of AI series hereNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was edited by Marc Filippino, and hosted by Helen Warrell. It was produced by Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Studies show that those with a poor self-image are more likely to compare themselves to others. Jim Daly shares how to be happier and more content by escaping the comparison trap. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Artificial intelligence is completely changing how data centers are built and operated. What used to be relatively stable IT environments are now turning into massive power ecosystems. The main reason is simple — AI workloads need far more computing power, and that means far more energy. We're already seeing a sharp rise in total power consumption across the industry, but what's even more striking is how much power is packed into each rack. Not long ago, most racks were designed for 5 to 15 kilowatts. Today, AI-heavy setups are hitting 50 to 70 kW, and the next generation could reach up to 1 megawatt per rack. That's a huge jump — and it's forcing everyone in the industry to rethink power delivery, cooling, and overall site design. At those levels, traditional AC power distribution starts to reach its limits. That's why many experts are already discussing a move toward high-voltage DC systems, possibly around 800 volts. DC systems can reduce conversion losses and handle higher densities more efficiently, which makes them a serious option for the future. But with all this growth comes a big question: how do we stay responsible? Data centers are quickly becoming some of the largest power users on the planet. Society is starting to pay attention, and communities near these sites are asking fair questions — where will all this power come from, and how will it affect the grid or the environment? Building ever-bigger data centers isn't enough; we need to make sure they're sustainable and accepted by the public. The next challenge is feasibility. Supplying hundreds of megawatts to a single facility is no small task. In many regions, grid capacity is already stretched, and new connections take years to approve. Add the unpredictable nature of AI power spikes, and you've got a real engineering and planning problem on your hands. The only realistic path forward is to make data centers more flexible — to let them pull energy from different sources, balance loads dynamically, and even generate some of their own power on-site. That's where ComAp's systems come in. We help data center operators manage this complexity by making it simple to connect and control multiple energy sources — from renewables like solar or wind, to backup generators, to grid-scale connections. Our control systems allow operators to build hybrid setups that can adapt in real time, reduce emissions, and still keep reliability at 100%. Just as importantly, ComAp helps with the grid integration side. When a single data center can draw as much power as a small city, it's no longer just a “consumer” — it becomes part of the grid ecosystem. Our technology helps make that relationship smoother, allowing these large sites to interact intelligently with utilities and maintain overall grid stability. And while today's discussion is mostly around AC power, ComAp is already ready for the DC future. The same principles and reliability that have powered AC systems for decades will carry over to DC-based data centers. We've built our solutions to be flexible enough for that transition — so operators don't have to wait for the technology to catch up. In short, AI is driving a complete rethink of how data centers are powered. The demand and density will keep rising, and the pressure to stay responsible and sustainable will only grow stronger. The operators who succeed will be those who find smart ways to integrate different energy sources, keep efficiency high, and plan for the next generation of infrastructure. That's the space where ComAp is making a real difference.
Artificial intelligence and cognitive science meet the living geometry of the human body in this week's episode. A student from my Arhanta course asked AI about the structure of living cells, fascia and human biomechanics. The answer she received was confident but disconnected from what we see in embodied anatomy. When the question was refined with more clarity, AI offered a completely different explanation.This conversation is a reminder that deep learning systems only reflect the questions they are given. The living body expresses patterns that machine learning cannot interpret without precision and genuine curiosity. Our fascia, our cellular geometry and our subtle vibratory nature reveal far more than automated logic can reach on its own.If you are interested in fascia science, somatic intelligence or the deeper architecture of the human body, I hope this brings you closer to your own embodied understanding!> If you'd like to learn more about the Arhanta short online course mentioned in this episode, you can visit the course page here - www.joanneavison.com/courses> Get a whole chapter of my book 'Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement' FOR FREE here! www.joanneavison.comI would love to hear what this episode brings up for you! Please feel free to share your reflections or questions in the comments or on my Instagram - @joanneavisonSIGN UP TO THE JOANNE AVISON NEWSLETTER Simply scroll down to ‘Join Our Collective' and pop in your details. We DON'T spam and we DO respect privacy!FOLLOWING ON YOUTUBE?Do join us! Start here MORE:My website - https://www.joanneavison.com/My course - https://myofascialmagic.com/My book: - https://amzn.to/3zF3SASInstagram - joanneavisonFREE ONLINE WEBINAR:Free Webinar - https://myofascialmagic.com/webinar-registrationPodcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman
Marcelo Finger, um dos principais nomes em IA no País, aborda o tema e seus desdobramentos quase que diários, todas as 6ªs, às 8h, no Jornal Eldorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neste episódio do Bluetimes Talks, revelamos como a Inteligência Artificial deixou de ser tendência para virar o motor de 80% dos supermercados paulistas . Discutimos também a próxima grande revolução do varejo: a IA Agêntica, sistemas autônomos que prometem mudar a jornada de compra, e o paradoxo do WhatsApp, que ainda é pouco explorado como canal de vendas .Trazemos também um cenário otimista para o Natal 2025: com a projeção de 15% de crescimento no consumo e a queda de até 23% no preço do azeite, o varejo alimentar se prepara para reconquistar o consumidor na loja física .Entre os destaques:
Artificial intelligence may appear weightless, but its backbone is built on vast, energy-hungry data centers. In this episode, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores how these facilities—from corporate server farms to hyperscale sites—have become the brain of the AI boom. Kokou dissects the dual demands of AI: training massive models and running inference, and how these processes are fundamentally reshaping global energy and water consumption, while fuelling a trillion-dollar investment race.Later, Sikander Rashid, Global Head of AI Infrastructure at Brookfield Asset Management, joins to discuss how investors are navigating soaring demand for computational power amid the global race towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). He shares his insights on how balancing carbon mitigation with capacity expansion could reshape global capital flows and addresses the age-old question: are we in an AI boom or a bubble?Tune in now to uncover the hidden infrastructure behind AI—and what it means for the future of technology, finance, and the planet.CreditsPresenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-BlouaProducers & Editors: Jovaney Ashman, Jennifer Krumm, Louis TrouslardSound Director: La Vilaine, Pierre-Emmanuel Lurton. Music: Cézame Music AgencyGraphic Design: Cédric CazalyWhilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
O senador Flávio Bolsonaro chamou a atenção em seu perfil no Instagram para um golpe virtual que usa Inteligência Artificial para simular sua voz.Também circulam nas redes sociais pedidos para participar do “sorteio patriota”, como se o dinheiro obtido por meio da participação fosse ajudar de alguma forma a família Bolsonaro.Os usuários colocam a mesma foto de perfil do deputado, selo de verificação e pedem pix em nome da "direita" e dos "patriotas".Madeleine Lacsko, Rodolfo Borges e Ricardo Kertzman comentam:Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os principais acontecimentos do dia com análises críticas e aprofundadas sobre a política brasileira e seus bastidores. Apresentado por Madeleine Lacsko, o programa traz contexto e opinião sobre os temas mais quentes da atualidade. Com foco em jornalismo, eleições e debate, é um espaço essencial para quem busca informação de qualidade. Ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 18h. Apoie o jornalismo Vigilante: 10% de desconto para audiência do Papo Antagonista https://bit.ly/papoantagonista Siga O Antagonista no X: https://x.com/o_antagonista Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344 Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br
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Carlo Ratti is an architect, engineer, author, and academic. He is the curator of the 2025 Venice Biennale of Architecture, where he developed the theme Intelligens: Natural, Artificial, Collective. He runs the Senseable City Lab at MIT and is the author of multiple books including Atlas of the Senseable City, The City of Tomorrow, and Open Source Architecture. In this conversation, Jarrett and Carlo reflect on this year's biennale, how architecture can act as a connector of multiple intelligences, and how the senseable city is different than the smart city. Links from this episode are available at www.scratchingthesurface.fm/278-carlo-ratti — Help support the show by joining our Substack: surfacepodcast.substack.com
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, how we communicate, and how we live — but who's making sure workers aren't left behind? In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, we sit down with Ed Wytkind, Interim Executive Director of the AFL-CIO Technology Institute, to talk about the federation's new Workers First Initiative on AI. The initiative lays out a bold plan to make sure technology serves people — not the other way around — by putting worker voices at the center of innovation, bargaining, and public policy. From protecting jobs and privacy to creating new opportunities for skill building and organizing, we explore what a fair and democratic AI future could look like when labor leads the way. To learn more about the Workers First Initiative on AI, visit aflciotechinstitute.org. Music in today's episode is by Ketsa.
What if I told you… sleep was never meant to be unconscious?In this solo transmission, Dr. Samuel B. Lee, MD unpacks the original architecture of sleep—before it was fragmented by artificial frequencies and false light matrices. This isn't your average sleep hygiene conversation. This is the eternal life science of sleep—a sacred return to Source, a nightly portal for DNA repair, soul remembrance, and planetary service.Dr. Lee dives deep into the multidimensional mechanics of sleep: how your pineal-pituitary-thalamic trinity, Azaræ point, and solar plexus gateway work together to activate co-resonant frequency harmony between your body and your Rishi self. He shares why most humans are looping in artificial dream matrices—and how to reclaim sleep as a ceremony of restoration, remembrance, and reconnection.From holding harmonic templates for your loved ones to receiving future timelines in the upper heavens, this episode reveals the hidden potential of sleep as your most powerful healing tool.Sacred Truths & Lessons from This Episode:• Sleep is a conscious return to Source, not unconscious rest• The pineal gland is a cosmic receiver—you are the technology• The original function of sleep was soul travel, cellular healing, and service• You can co-dream and hold frequency for others—if there's a soul agreement• Artificial lunar matrices are hijacking your dream states—learn how to exit• You don't need psychedelics to fly—you just need to remember• Sleep is your training ground for conscious death and eternal life mastery
Who you are, never take anything too seriously? Artificial won't last forever, if it's not real it's Fake, maybe the society is wrong, stand tall. Charlie Brown Christmas, the family plan, high desert, criminal record, sunny, what hockey team is the best ? Are we ready to predict the superbowl teams yet ? The king or horror Stephen King. Sipping all the teas, do we still like muffins? Dunkin feels played out, bread pudding, mushroom shellbows, sheet pan pizza. Happy hump day stars
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There is a lot of talk around giving “amnesty” to defense contractor and anyone who may have played a role in the UFO coverup, mixed with calls for “unprecedented levels of international collaboration” to deal with what has been termed a “potential national security threat.” Much of this has to do with debates over energy, but what if the assumed ‘holy energy grail' is but a fragment of a larger technological advancement, mainly Artificial Intelligence. What if we are being “gifted” technological blueprints to build a gateway, not unlike the movie Contact. This would explain why we can build AI, but don't understand how it works. Has anyone else noticed that “disclosure” has paralleled the rapid advances in “AI,” just as the entire UFO-energy debate always revolves around saving the planet from environmental destruction, or the UFO-tech debate always focuses on advanced technologies that can be used to track and trace, and kill. NO, Project Bluebeam is not a real program - it was a theory proposed by a Canadian writer named Serge Monast. No, Carol Rosin did not say there would be a “fake alien invasion.” She said that the “alien card” was a plan to build “space-based weapons against aliens,” but it would all be a lie. Right on cue, as “disclosure” has unfolded, we are told at every official opportunity that there is a “potential national security threat,” and it is this “threat” that is needed to justify an overhauling of space and society. In fact, the invisible “alien threat” is not much different than the invisible virus threat, an idea even Time Magazine played with in 2020. In condensed terms, let's give amnesty to the people we need to build weapons against a new threat, and in the process we can rush to beat China and Russia to the punch, an absurdity in itself considering how long the UFO question has been pondered. Are we being extorted by career criminals for a pardon so that known liars can convince us that we need to build the next atomic bomb against an invisible alien threat that we are assured is there with no real or new proof - to longterm investigators - other than whatever trope or talking point is being toyed with today? *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITE FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads) SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE -X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info-EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
At the Cisco Partner Summit, Technology Reseller News' Moshe Beauford spoke with Nathaniel Stearns, Splunk and cybersecurity consultant at Keos Technology, to discuss Cisco's integration of Splunk following its landmark acquisition and what it means for partners navigating the next era of AI-driven security. Stearns explained that Keos Technology—Splunk's largest professional services provider in the United States—works closely with resellers, distributors, and channel partners to provide pre- and post-sales support around Splunk implementations. “Cisco has been making very accelerated leaps to integrate all of Splunk’s products into its existing portfolio,” Stearns noted. “It's expanding their security capabilities in a really powerful way, and there's a large amount of education happening across the partner ecosystem.” As Cisco weaves Splunk into its infrastructure and security portfolio, Stearns emphasized the growing role of AI integration. “Artificial intelligence is all the buzz these days, but when it comes to driving business outcomes, AI has to be well integrated into valuable tools,” he said. “Cisco is doing a uniquely good job of connecting these tools—networking, security, observability, collaboration—and adding AI to make each one stronger.” For partners, this evolution represents a major opportunity. Stearns explained that Cisco's combined suite—including ThousandEyes, AppDynamics, and now Splunk—offers unmatched visibility, security, and operational intelligence. “Cisco has done a tremendous job bundling these all together and making it the single marketplace you want to go to for your security solutions,” he said. Looking ahead, Stearns predicts that Splunk's integration into Cisco will double its impact across the enterprise landscape. “Splunk was already a strong platform, but now that it's part of Cisco, there's an opportunity to double its business because it fits so perfectly within Cisco's ecosystem,” he added. “Resellers will have a unique opportunity to package these tools together and deliver holistic security and observability solutions.” Learn more about Keos Technology at https://www.keostechnology.com/.
15 minutos a cada 15 dias.No episódio de hoje, vamos falar sobre Ana Maria Gonçalves na ABL, homenagens à Conceição Evaristo na FLUP 2025, e novidades sobre a adaptação de Quarto de Despejo, de Carolina Maria de Jesus. Também inauguramos um quadro de resenhas relâmpago com participação dos apoiadores, uma breve nota de falecimento, um guia sobre livrarias em São Paulo & anúncios de última hora sobre o Prêmio São Paulo 2025.---Links citadosQuem é Ana Maria Gonçalves, primeira mulher negra na Academia Brasileira de LetrasSou escritora negra, mas minha obra é universal, diz autora de 'Um Defeito de Cor'Cerimônia de Posse da Acadêmica Ana Maria GonçalvesFlup 2025 ocupa Madureira com literatura e música negra; veja programaçãoConceição Evaristo publica seu mestrado em literatura negra pela primeira vezMaria Gal dá vida à Carolina Maria de Jesus em 'Quarto de Despejo': 'Fazer essa história acontecer'Flip 2016 - “Encontro com Leonardo Fróes”Mapa das livrarias de Rua de São Paulo---RecebidosContos Completos, de José Donoso (com tradução de Bruno Colbachini Mattos) - Editora MundaréuAranha Movediça, de Moacir Fio - Editora MoinhosAlerta Vermelho, de Martha Wells (com tradução de Laura Pohl) - Editora AlephCondição Artificial, de Martha Wells (com tradução de Laura Pohl) - Editora AlephAgenda 2026, Editora TodaviaO expresso de Tóquio, de Seicho Matsumoto (com tradução de Jefferson José Teixeira) - Editora TodaviaMentes geniais: como funciona o cérebro dos artistas, de Mario De La Piedra Walter (com tradução de Silvia Massimini Felix) - Editora TodaviaA nova idade das trevas: a tecnologia e o fim do futuro, de James Bridle (com tradução de Érico Assis) - Editora Todavia---LinksApoie o 30:MINSiga a gente nas redesJá apoia? Acesse suas recompensasConfira todos os títulos do clube!
Artificial intelligence assistants such as Google's Gemini have exploded in popularity, constantly offering to help summarize a document, craft an email response, or answer a question. AI chatbots take this even further. These chatbots—sometimes called AI companions—generate conversations with users, and because they “remember” interactions and modulate their responses, they can appear, at times, quite human. On this episode, host Megan Nicholson explores chatbots with J. B. Branch, the Big Tech accountability advocate at Public Citizen. Branch discusses who is using chatbots, what the companies behind these AIs are doing, and how they might be regulated. He also wrote about this topic in his essay for our Fall 2025 edition, “AI Companions Are Not Your Teen's Friend.” Resources:J. B. Branch on the need to regulate AI chatbots:“AI Companions Are Not Your Teen's Friend,” Issues in Science & Technology.“AI chatbots shouldn't be talking to kids — Congress must step in,” The Hill. Learn more about AI companions' impact on teens mental health by reading Common Sense Media's risk assessment. Visit the Tech Law Justice Project to read more about the current lawsuits in California state courts against OpenAI. What could regulating AI chatbots look like? See a model state law from Public Citizen.
China's Floating Island, Metamaterials, and Polar Ambitions — Brandon Weichert, Gordon Chang — Brandon Weichert discusses China developing an artificial floating island, potentially engineered to withstand nuclear detonation. He characterizes the platform as a next-generation man-made island designed for anti-access and area-denial capabilities. Weichert emphasizes that the core technology—metamaterials—holds critical applications for infrastructure in extreme polar environments, including the Arctic and Antarctic. Gordon Chang notes widespread pessimism in China regarding the prohibitive cost of such massive engineering projects. 1906 DRUM TOWER
A Inteligência Artificial está em todo lugar, mas nem todas as gerações a enxergam da mesma forma. No episódio de hoje do Podcast Canaltech, Fernanda Santos conversa com César Almiñana, professor de Negócios e IA no Inteli (Instituto de Tecnologia e Liderança), sobre como jovens e profissionais mais experientes encaram a IA em seu dia a dia. Enquanto os mais novos têm uma relação quase intuitiva com as ferramentas, muitas vezes sem compreender totalmente seus limites, as gerações mais maduras tendem a buscar sentido e propósito no uso da tecnologia, ainda que enfrentem resistência ou medo da substituição. O papo também aborda como o ensino baseado em projetos ajuda a reduzir o “gap geracional” e por que a IA exige não só novas habilidades técnicas, mas uma mudança de mentalidade sobre o que significa aprender, trabalhar e criar no mundo digital. Você também vai conferir: Ator de Big Bang Theory lança cofre digital no Brasil, Telegram ganha Stories ao vivo e novos recursos, Realme lança GT 8 Pro no Brasil com câmera modular, estudo revela: 80% dos donos de elétricos não querem voltar ao combustão e TikTok lança ferramentas para reduzir tempo de tela. Este podcast foi roteirizado e apresentado por Fernada Santos e contou com reportagens de André Lourentti, Viviane França, Danielle Cassita e João Melo, sob coordenação de Anaísa Catucci. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de VicenzoVarin e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training If you're one of the many owners concerned that AI will end the agency model, what are you doing to stay relevant? How are you building lasting relationships that help clients see your value beyond executing tasks? Artificial intelligence, automation, and enterprise-level change have everyone in the agency world wondering what's next. However, agencies have managed to stay relevant with past technological disruptions and the answer has always been: you need to adapt. Today's featured guest has scaled his business through seven iterations for over fourteen years by being willing to adapt to change, and the AI era is no exception. He'll unpack how agencies can stay relevant when technology, data, and client expectations are evolving faster than ever. He also talks about the importance of partnership-based client relationships and why soft skills (not just smart systems) are the real differentiator in the next decade. Ben Childs is the President of Digital Reach, a full-stack B2B marketing consultancy serving SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, and data-driven technology clients. With deep expertise in paid media, SEO, RevOps, and digital experience, Ben's team helps enterprise companies integrate their marketing, data, and operations to drive real revenue growth. Since launching in 2011, Digital Reach has evolved through multiple "versions" as it adapted to the changing marketing landscape, becoming one of the most respected players in modern B2B marketing. In this episode, we'll discuss: The soft skills edge that outperforms AI. Why you should start running toward the problem. The power of in-person connections in a remote-forward industry. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. How Agencies Can Stay Relevant in AI Revolution At a recent Ad Week event, Ben heard a fellow agency leader predict that all agencies would be "dead in two years" because of AI. Her point: enterprise companies are developing their own language models and internal data systems, cutting agencies out of the picture. Ben does admit this is true. However, his outlook is more optimistic, seeing several possible solutions. Should agencies be partnering with third-party data providers? Should they adjust their skill set? In his view, the need for strategic expertise and technical problem-solving won't disappear anytime soon. The agencies that thrive will be those who adapt to new tools while deepening their human value—helping clients navigate complexity, not just execute tasks. "The reality," Ben explains, "is that hiring people to help you solve hard problems isn't going away. Business is always changing, and that's a huge opportunity for agency owners willing to think and integrate, not panic." Why Soft Skills Outperform AI in the Agency World As agencies evolve, the differentiator isn't going to be who can use AI faster, it's who can understand and support people better. When it comes to enterprise clients, marketing execution has become table stakes. What truly sets a great agency apart is the ability to navigate organizational politics, manage internal friction, and act as a trusted advisor inside complex companies. "We're armchair psychologists half the time," he laughs. "Our clients know we're good at SEO or paid media. What they really need is someone who helps them get things approved, makes their life easier, and has their back when things get tough." Soft problems will never go away and, Ben argues, may even increase in value when the execution problems potentially become commoditized. Agencies that ignore human connection will lose, just like traditional firms that refused to go digital twenty years ago. In the end, the "people part" never goes out of style. Adapting Your Agency: Lessons from 7 Business Iterations Ben started Digital Reach in 2011 using his grandmother's dresser as a desk and charging $200 a month for Google Ads management. Since then, the agency has reinvented itself seven times—each evolution aligning to new markets, services, and technologies. From scrappy freelancer to B2B consultancy, Ben's philosophy has stayed the same: build, learn, and change before you're forced to. "We're on Digital Reach 7.0 in 14 years," he says. "We'll probably hit version 12.0 in the next ten. You can't just ride your old business idea into Valhalla. Some people will always be better at adapting, and that will never change." WhyPartnership (Not Performance) Determines Client Retention When agencies talk about "partnership," it often sounds like marketing fluff. But Ben explains that true partnership is built on trust and reliability, not just metrics. Most clients don't fire agencies because of poor performance; they leave because of broken trust, poor communication, or lack of understanding. "When clients say, 'You don't get our business,' that's when numbers start to matter," Ben explains. "If they can't trust you when things go wrong, you're done." Ben understands that helping clients solve internal problems like procurement delays or team politics can do more to build loyalty than a great campaign. Running toward the problem, taking ownership, and communicating transparently are the fastest ways to strengthen relationships that last across multiple companies. Build Client Trust Fast by Running Toward the Problem Other than delivering results and making your clients' lives easier, Ben believes another powerful way to build trust is not being afraid to admit your mistakes and being quick to fix them. Honesty builds staying power. When agencies take responsibility for missteps and present a clear plan for fixing them, clients respond with respect, not resentment. Do not avoid the problem. In fact, you should run towards the problem and face the situation head on. You'll get more benefit of the doubt from clients with this attitude. Ben's team once led a client call with bad news—the metrics were down. Instead of hiding it, they explained what went wrong, what they learned, and how they'd adjust. "The client was ready to run through a wall for us after that," he says. "They loved that we owned it." The Power of In-Person Connection in a Remote-Forward Industry As agencies lean more into remote work, Ben calls for agencies to make an effort to meet with clients in person: "In-person will always be in vogue." It'll help your clients understand who you are, rather than just staring at your picture on Zoom, and trying to form a true connection. He encourages owners to set a clear revenue threshold for when to invest in face-to-face meetings—whether that's a kickoff, annual review, or shared conference. When clients meet you over pizza and a drink, it transforms the relationship from vendor to partner. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. 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Artificial intelligence could be the next dotcom bubble. And when it pops, it could send shockwaves through the economy. Major investors are already issuing warnings, and the stock market is now beginning to feel the effects.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.