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A Beginner"s Guide to AI

Dietmar Fischer

"A Beginner"s Guide to AI" makes the complex world of Artificial Intelligence accessible to all. Each episode asks someone working with AI about what they do and how AI can help you. Ideal for novices, tech enthusiasts, and the simply curious, this podcast transforms AI learning into an engaging, digestible journey. Join us as we take the first steps into AI!

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00:16:11

Fast-Forward: Evolution On Demand—Robots Skip...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/06/20

Professor GePhardT investigates how Lamarck’s once-rejected theory of inherited traits is turbo-charging modern AI and robotics. Listeners explore instant skill hand-offs between robot generations, a Victoria sponge thought experiment, real research from Amsterdam and Oslo, plus practical tips to spot Lamarckian leaps in everyday life—all wrapped in tongue-in-cheek banter and a dash of ethical suspense.Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter

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00:55:32

Think AI Is Just Fancy Copywriting? John Sets the...

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2025/06/18

John Munsell joins me again in studio to unpack his new book InGrain AI: Strategy Through Execution and shows how any team—whether 20 people or 2,000—swaps its “tricycle” approach to AI for a turbo-charged Tesla. We dig into his AI Strategy Canvas, a nine-block framework that turns scattered experiments into a company-wide game plan. Discover how a six-minute ROI calculator saves days of dev time and learn why spending just $100 a month on the right LLM mix can unlock top-100-talent performance for

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00:38:25

AI Meets Cardiology: Dr. Philip Nölling on Preventing...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/06/16

In this episode of "The Beginner's Guide to AI," we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and cardiology with Dr. Philip Nölling from dpv analytics GmbH. As societies age, heart disease becomes a leading cause of mortality, with one-third of the population succumbing to heart-related issues. But what if AI could change that?Dr. Nölling introduces us to a groundbreaking ECG device designed for mass screenings, aiming to detect heart problems before they become

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00:21:00

🏃‍➡️ The AI Olympics: How Meta Secretly Rigged the Game!

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/06/14

Ever wondered if AI leaderboards are as fair as they seem? In today's episode of A Beginner's Guide to AI, Professor GePhardT digs into the explosive controversy known as the "Leaderboard Illusion." With the crowdsourced AI ranking platform LM Arena securing a jaw-dropping $100 million investment and skyrocketing its valuation to $600 million, AI evaluation has become serious business. But recent revelations accuse big players like Meta of secretly gaming the rankings—testing

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00:18:07

🔮Predictive AI: Your Invisible Fortune-Teller

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/06/10

Ever wonder how Netflix knows your next binge-watch, or why your bank spots fraud before you do? In this lively episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor GePhardT lifts the lid on predictive AI—the hidden tech wizard quietly shaping our daily lives.From forecasting retail trends at Target to critical healthcare interventions, predictive AI isn't just predicting the future; it's already shaping it. But there’s a catch: with great power comes the thorny challenge of bias and ethics.Join

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00:51:40

🤖 How Joan's Linguistics Background Became Her...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/06/08

In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of AI with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, a linguist turned tech expert who's making waves in the field of conversational AI and multimodal systems. Joan shares her journey from the world of linguistics to becoming a voice AI influencer, shedding light on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence over the past few years. Get ready for an engaging discussion on how Joan's company, Clarity AI, is transforming industries with custom

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00:16:00

🤖 One AI Assistant? Cute —But a Whole Team? Unstoppable!

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/31

Do you need just one digital coworker—or an entire AI-powered team? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt takes you deep into the exciting world of AI agents, exploring why relying on a single assistant might soon be outdated. Discover how specialized digital agents can effortlessly collaborate, handling everything from repetitive daily tasks to complex marketing strategies, allowing you to focus on creativity and strategic thinking. Plus, explore how Ferrari turbocharged

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00:50:15

From Physics Prof to Sci-Fi Prophet: Chris Kulp on...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/29

What happens when a physics professor dives headfirst into the world of AI—and also writes space operas on the side? In this episode, we talk with Chris Kulp, professor at Lycoming College and award-winning science fiction author, about the fascinating collision of science, storytelling, and machine learning. From teaching physics with Gemini to drafting novels with a little help from generative AI, Chris shares how these tools reshape both the classroom and the creative process.We explore

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00:48:59

🐜 Why Dev Bharti Believes Ants Hold the Secret to AI...

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2025/05/27

Step into this episode as Dev Bharti—consultant, author of Demystifying AI Agents and lifelong tech tinkerer—unpacks what an “AI agent” really means. Dev turns an unexpected metaphor (🐜 ants!) into a crystal-clear framework for building agentic networks that cooperate, adapt and learn. You hear why memory and reinforcement matter, where the human-in-the-loop fits, and how a triage bot already transforms insurance claims without pushing staff to the sidelines. Dev also shares the exact workflow that

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00:21:32

Forget Specialist vs. Generalist: Hybrid Workers...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/25

In today's exciting episode of A Beginner's Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt dives into the big debate: Should you become a T-shaped professional or a versatile generalist to thrive in the AI-driven workplace? Using vivid analogies involving delicious cakes, this episode explores why deep expertise (chocolate cake, anyone?) and broad adaptability (hello, marble cake!) both have critical roles in your professional future. ---Don't forget to take a look at ⁠⁠Sectionai.com⁠⁠ for your AI

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00:46:54

Boost Your Bottom Line! – Austin Vance shows how AI...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/23

Austin Vance joins the show and we plunge straight into how AI reshapes real work—no hype, just hard-won lessons. Austin breaks down why GPT-3 flipped a switch for every software team, how “pair-programming with a model” doubles developer velocity, and why smart leaders start with data - not robots - when rolling out AI. We hear vivid stories: a restaurant chain searching for its first practical use-case, an automaker wrangling thousands of coders, and a soon-to-launch AI therapist app that knows

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00:55:15

What Happens When AI Agents Start Making Their Own...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/21

In this episode, I speak with Don Gossen, a seasoned AI entrepreneur who works on new ways to handle payments among AI agents. We explore why AI agents need their own dynamic payment rails, how blockchain technology fits into this vision, and the potential for trillions of AI “consumers” to transform global commerce. Don describes how his team is tackling the emerging world of AI commerce by creating seamless transactions between human and non-human agents. It’s a thrilling look at where data,

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00:58:10

Terminator Insider Leslie Grandy Reveals How to...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/19

In this episode, Leslie Grandy - film-industry veteran turned AI thought-leader - drops straight into the studio and shows how to turn generative AI into a fearless creative partner. She walks you through her “Creative Velocity” framework and explains why contradictory thinking is the antidote to prompt-engineering paralysis. We unpack her days on Terminator 2, debate whether Skynet panic is overblown, and discover how AI helped her write (and sanity-check) her new book. Expect real-world examples

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00:17:10

Hasta La Vista, Humans? Why Hollywood Keeps Fuelling...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/17

Hollywood loves a good AI apocalypse—but how likely is a real-life Skynet scenario? In today's episode of A Beginner's Guide to AI, Professor GePhardT takes you on an entertaining yet eye-opening journey into Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). From understanding why films like The Terminator shape our deepest AI anxieties, to real-world safety measures inspired by these sci-fi nightmares, this episode breaks down exactly how humanity can steer advanced AI towards a beneficial

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00:45:45

Unlocking The Super Fan Secret: Ethan Monkhouse on AI...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/15

In this episode, I sit down with Ethan Monkhouse, co-founder of Naviro, to explore how AI is revolutionizing the creator economy. We dive into the fascinating world of super fans—those loyal advocates who drive 70% of revenue for artists and creators. Ethan shares how Naviro uses advanced AI to identify and nurture these super fans, moving beyond vanity metrics like likes and impressions to uncover the emotional and financial drivers of true fandom. From analyzing public data to building custom AI

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00:42:45

Infra Boom: Lisa Weaver-Lambert Maps the $1.3...

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2025/05/13

Lisa Weaver-Lambert returns to unpack the trillion-dollar surge in digital infrastructure—and turns the idea of “boring” data centers on its head. She breaks down why global private infrastructure now tops $1.3 trillion, how Europe rockets from 6 % to 30 % of data-center investment, and why 15-to-20-year hyperscale leases create gold-rush conditions for real-estate giants like Blackstone. We dive into power-hungry GPUs, three-year hardware refresh cycles, and the paradox of using AI to design the

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00:28:17

🏆 2-Year Anniversary Special: Behind the Scenes of...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/10

Two years, 500 000 streams and counting! In this jubilee special, host Dietmar pulls back the curtain on Beginner’s Guide to AI—from its humble origin as a one-man, AI-generated history show to today’s chart-climbing interview podcast. 🎙️You’ll hear:The accidental launch: why an ancient-Greek travel prep turned into an AI-powered audio experiment.Tech trials & triumphs: hunting for natural-sounding voices, chaining prompts to beat token limits, and the DIY workflow that still underpins every

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00:39:44

Teaching, Startups, and AI Beards: Mike Todasco on...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/08

What happens when a curious finance guy joins PayPal and stumbles into the world of machine learning? You get Mike Todasco — someone who’s been riding the AI wave before it made headlines. In this episode, Mike shares why he thinks most businesses are already behind on AI, how teachers can use it to deeply personalize learning, and what skills will still matter even when the bots take over the boring stuff. From robot lawnmowers to AI-powered bedtime quizzes for kids, this conversation is full of

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00:46:20

The AI Human Paradox - What You Need to Know About...

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/06

AI strategist and upcoming author Bruce Randall jumps behind the mic to explore how artificial intelligence is colliding with everyday life—no coding degree required. Bruce unpacks his journey from software sales to earning an MIT “no-code data-science” certificate, and reveals why he’s writing The AI Human Paradox to give non-tech folks a crystal-clear roadmap through the jargon jungle of LLMs, brain-computer interfaces, and autonomous systems. We dig into the art (and science) of great prompting,

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00:18:44

47% Human: Why AI Can't Replace Your Grandma's Recipe

A Beginner"s Guide to AI ·

2025/05/04

Ever wondered why robots still haven’t mastered grandma’s unbeatable cake recipe? Or why McDonald's AI-driven drive-thru ended up causing more chaos than convenience? In today's episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor GePhardT dives into a fascinating reality: despite all the hype, 47% of tasks remain stubbornly, uniquely, and beautifully human. Explore why AI struggles with creativity, empathy, and ethical judgment—and why that's brilliant news for marketers and businesses

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