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Voice First AI: Automate the Ordinary, Pursue the Extraordinary

Welcome to Voice First AI — the show where small businesses, founders, and creators learn how to turn conversations into growth systems. Hosted by Michael Pierce, CTO of SmartOptimize, each episode blends AI innovation, real-world case studies, and mindful leadership to show how conversational AI unlocks freedom for business owners. Inside, you’ll discover how Ava Protocols and ChatGPT-powered teams can: Capture every call, lead, and opportunity without burnout. Automate communication while keeping

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3:19

Decoding Reality: Using AI to Unlock the Frequency of...

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2025/03/14

Michael Pierce, CTO of SmartOptimize, hosts an intriguing episode of The Authentic AI Podcast exploring the mystery of Grabovoi numbers. These number sequences, believed to influence reality, are analyzed using AI to unlock their inherent resonance and convert them into harmonic tones that may affect our brain and subconscious mind. The experimental episode delves into the process of converting the mathematical structure of the numbers into specific sound frequencies, with applications in such areas

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4:04

AI Smackdown: The Ultimate Chatbot Showdown at UC...

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2025/03/11

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, Michael Pierce reviews a competition between ten leading AI chatbots, including well-known contenders like Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o. The episode examines the strengths and weaknesses of each AI model, emphasizing aspects such as accuracy, conversational flow, citation capability, and unique quirks. The podcast goes into detail about the potential of combining these AI models, i.e., stacking, to enhance their individual capabilities

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3:21

Meet A.I.V.A: The AI Answering Service That Never...

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2025/03/05

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, Michael Pierce, CTO of SmartOptimize, discusses the challenges of managing voicemails and the power of AI in addressing them. He introduces listeners to Ava, an AI answering assistant that answers calls when you can’t, engages the caller, and sends an instant text summary. He addresses the issue of lost business opportunities caused by unanswered calls and presents the AI solution as an efficient and smart way to handle business communication. He

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3:36

GPT-4.5 Unleashed: The Next Leap in AI Evolution

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2025/02/28

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, host Michael Pierce discusses the latest breakthrough from OpenAI – GPT-4.5, highlighting its key improvements and the enormous strides in speed, accuracy and reasoning it offers. He underscores the potential benefits for businesses, especially in applications like automation and content creation. The episode explores how GPT-4.5 can create more intuitive AI agents and enhance various areas in a business, such as customer service, sales automation, and

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4:09

AI in Gaming: Crafting Immersive Worlds with...

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2025/02/24

In the episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, the host, Michael Pierce, explores the pivotal role played by Artificial Intelligence in video game development. The episode dives into the profound impact AI has had on improving game design and enhancing player experiences by personalizing gameplay and adjusting difficulty in real-time. The integration of AI in developing realistic, intelligent Non-Player Characters (NPCs) and the use of AI-powered tools that streamline and automate the game development

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3:12

Elon Musk’s AI Coup: OpenAI Under Siege?

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2025/02/11

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, host Michael Pierce examines the current power struggle over OpenAI, with tech titan Elon Musk, making a high-stakes bid to regain control of the organization. Musk claims that OpenAI deviated from its original mission and transformed into an AI monopoly motivated by business interests, igniting a fierce battle between open-source and closed-source factions. The situation is further complicated as Musk's move faces resistance from other significant

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2:59

AI’s Energy Revolution: How DeepSeek R1 is Changing...

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2025/02/07

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, hosted by Michael Pierce, the revolutionary impact of DeepSeek's energy-efficient R1 AI model is explored. The unique system, operating on mere 2,000 Nvidia chips, is viewed as a potential game-changer in energy consumption as it sets a new standard in efficiency. The shift has caused a substantial drop in energy stocks, casting uncertainty over the future of the energy sector. The episode also discusses the paradox that increasing efficiency could lead

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3:33

Smaller Than a Hair, Faster Than a Brain: Can We...

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2025/02/01

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast by Michael Pierce, discussions revolve around the rapid evolution of technology, particularly concerning the human brain and the concept of consciousness. Michael stresses the key question at hand whether fast data procession by AI equates to intelligence. Moreover, the podcast brings up Neuralink, a Brain-Computer Interface that records thoughts and discusses the possibility of achieving digital immortality by uploading human memories. Despite the

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4:34

Quantum Threat: Will AI and Blockchain Survive the...

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2025/01/31

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, host Michael Pierce discusses the rapidly advancing field of quantum computing, its potential risks, and how it might impact encryption security, AI, and blockchain technology. Pierce paints a thought-provoking image of a potential future where quantum computers, through Shor’s Algorithm, decrypt encryptions that traditional computers could acutely take millions of years to break, compromising AI systems and blockchain tech. However, he also offers a ray

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3:17

AI at Home: Unlocking Big Tech Power on a Budget

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2025/01/29

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, host Michael Pierce explores the concept of homegrown AI innovation, demonstrating how using even ordinary computers and affordable hardware, anyone at home can harness the power of AI. Dismissing the common belief that high-end supercomputers are required, he discusses how older GPU models can effectively run AI models without overspending. He also outlines smart strategies to upgrade a system while staying budget-friendly. Highlighting the expansive

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3:49

AI Wars: The Titans of the AI Race – Who's Leading,...

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2025/01/28

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, host Michael Pierce navigates through the exciting world of AI, evaluating the strategies and technologies of some of the leading companies - OpenAI, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and Anthropic. Michael discusses OpenAI's acclaimed generative models while pointing out criticisms of their commercial focus and lack of transparency. DeepMind's significant breakthroughs and challenges in consumer AI are examined. NVIDIA's dominance in hardware and ventures into

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3:53

Mastering Automation: How OpenAI's Operator is...

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2025/01/26

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, Michael Pierce explores OpenAI's latest innovation, the Operator. The Operator is an AI agent that performs tasks on the web autonomously, with the ability to fill out forms, order groceries, and even create memes. It uses OpenAI's Computer-Using Agent model, which brings together GPT-4o's vision capabilities and reinforcement learning. While currently in its research preview stage, the tool is already available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S.,

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3:58

Unveiling #DeepSeekR1: The AI Revolution Redefining...

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2025/01/24

In the latest episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, Michael Pierce introduces the innovative AI powerhouse called #DeepSeekR1. Its complex, advanced algorithms are designed to solve problems by recognizing patterns and predicting outcomes. This AI tool revolutionizes numerous domains such as healthcare, space exploration, finance, and even creative fields. Its backbone is built on machine learning, neural networks, and edge computing. The podcast delves into its unique features and responsible AI

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2:54

Strengthening American Leadership in Digital...

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2025/01/24

In this episode of the Authentic AI podcast, hosted by Michael Pierce, the discussion centers around the United States government's latest direction which is an initiative designed to reinforce the country's stance as a global leader in digital finance. Michael elaborates on this new policy's intent to boost collaboration between private sector giants, regulatory bodies and policymakers. This comprehensive effort aims to shape the future of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and digital payments. The

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5:08

Conversational AI in Recovery: Transforming Support...

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2025/01/23

On The Authentic AI Podcast, Michael Pierce delves into the transformative potential of Conversational AI in recovery processes. This innovative technology is revolutionizing recovery methods by providing continuous emotional support, achieving a high level of personalization, predicting potential relapses, educating users about their conditions, and enforcing accountability habits. It's also a valuable tool for counselors and therapists. Despite its potential, the ethical considerations, such as

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4:06

Conversational AI and Smart Homes: Revolutionizing...

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2025/01/23

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, host Michael Pierce discusses the integration of conversational AI with smart homes and devices, exploring its key applications. The podcast reveals how smart home automation is becoming more efficient thanks to voice-controlled AI, enabling intuitive control over household appliances and personalizing user experiences. Beyond responding to commands, these AI systems are also proactive, analyzing patterns to predict needs, enhancing home security, and

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4:18

Voice AI Accountability Coaching Automation:...

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2025/01/21

In the Authentic AI Podcast episode presented by Michael Pierce, the focus was on Voice AI accountability coaching automation. This technology utilizes artificial intelligence to create bespoke, interactive, and expansive coaching experiences. It offers several features including personalized coaching plans, real-time feedback and reminders, 24/7 availability, data-driven insights, scalability for organizations, and interactive sessions. Its applications vary from personal development, corporate

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4:02

NVIDIA’s $3,000 AI Supercomputer: Revolutionizing AI...

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2025/01/09

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, host Michael Pierce analyzes the recent unveiling of NVIDIA's Project Digits at CES 2025. Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer, is characterized by its impressive performance capabilities, compact design, affordable price point, and easy accessibility for individuals. The system, which is equipped with the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, possesses the power to handle AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. Key features include 128GB of unified

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3:13

Lawn Wars and Snow Battles: The Rise of Smart Machine

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2025/01/09

The Authentic AI Podcast, hosted by Michael Pierce, discusses the transformative effects of AI on outdoor home maintenance in the episode. The conversation explores the evolution of AI-powered robots, focusing on their impact on regular tasks like mowing the lawn and removing snow. Specific stories such as the one about a robotic lawnmower saving a garden wedding and a snow blower rescuing a snow-buried driveway highlight the practical benefits of these innovations. Besides extolling the

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4:37

Will AI Replace Programmers? Exploring the Future of...

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2025/01/07

In this episode of The Authentic AI Podcast, Michael Pierce discusses AI's influence on the realm of programming, debating whether AI tools pose a threat to programmers or merely provide an asset to their toolkit. The conversation centered around current AI-integrated tools used for software development, their abilities to automate tasks, and pose solutions, but also acknowledged their limitations. While programmers are crucial for strategic decision-making and ensuring ethical implementations, it

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