A Beginner's Guide to AI

Inference Is Where the Magic Happens: AI’s Moment of Truth

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how Netflix knows exactly what you'll binge next or how big brands like Delta Air Lines turn multimillion-dollar sponsorships into c...

What does the "GPT" in ChatGPT actually stand for? // 4.5 REPOST

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Had to repost this episode, as I now had a ChatGPT 4.5 preview and the quality of the content is at least one level higher than ChatGPT 4, which I use...

Open...ish: Why Most ‘Open’ AI Isn’t What You Think

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you use an AI model without ever really knowing it? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we slice open the debate between open weights a...

Rated, Ranked, Rejected: Inside the World of AI Social Scoring

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine living life under constant evaluation—your behaviours, choices, and even friendships scrutinised and scored by artificial intelligence. Soun...

Your AI Just Got a Reality Check—Say Hello to RAG!

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had an awkward moment when your AI confidently delivered information that was, let's just say, a bit outdated? Well, you're in luck—tod...

The Eliza Effect: Why Humans Open Up to Machines - and Confess Everything!

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like your chatbot truly understands your feelings? Welcome to the fascinating world of the Eliza Effect! ---Visit this episode's sponsor and...

Why Most Startups Fail - And How AI Can Change That: The David Hirschfeld Interview

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, software veteran David Hirschfeld shares vivid insights into the rapidly approaching wave of AI transformation in tech, startups, and...

Types of AI: Narrow AI vs. General AI vs. Superintelligent AI // 4.5 REPOST

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Had to repost this episode, as I now had a ChatGPT 4.5 preview and the quality of the content is at least one level higher than ChatGPT 4, which I use...

The Future of Marketing? Just Push a Button! Jeremy Toeman on AI-Powered Video

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI-Powered Video Marketing with Jeremy ToemanVideo marketing is evolving fast, and Jeremy Toeman is at the forefront of the revolution. In this episod...

Forget the Cloud! Meet Edge AI, Your Instant Decision-Maker

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Edge AI is here, and it's changing the game. Imagine technology that makes instant decisions, processes data right where you need it, and keeps ev...

Chatbots to Overlords: Is Your Business Ready for AI?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is levelling up—fast. Chatbots like ChatGPT have charmed their way into our daily lives, but that’s just the beginning. In today’s episode of...

The Challenges of AI: Jay Dawani on Why Software is Harder Than Hardware // REPOST

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Jay, the founder of Lemurian Labs, as he shares his remarkable journey from a curious 15-year-old expl...

Why Most Chatbots Are Useless (And How to Fix Them)

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hidden Science Behind Chatbots That Actually WorkEver asked a chatbot a simple question and ended up more confused than before? You’re not alone...

AI vs. Automation: The Simple Rule to Never Confuse Them Again

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI vs. Automation: Why Repetitive Marketing is FailingEver received the same email twice—word for word, from two different people? That’s not AI, ...

Leading the AI Revolution: Why People, Not Tech, Come First - The Suriel Arellano Interview // REPOST

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to rethink everything you know about AI? In this episode, we sit down with Suriel Arellano, a seasoned leader in digital transformation ...

The Dead Internet Theory: What If AI Took Over Years Ago?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the internet still alive, or has it been quietly taken over by bots, AI-generated content, and algorithm-driven engagement? In this episode of A Be...

Can AI Be Intelligent Without a Body? The Mind vs. Machine Debate

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can artificial intelligence ever be truly intelligent without a body? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore one of the most fascin...

Would You Buy from This Voice? The Problem with AI Ads

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI-generated voice ads are everywhere—but are they actually working? In this episode, I dive into why so many AI voice ads sound robotic, unconvinci...

AI Thinks You’re Average—Here’s Why That’s a Problem

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI thrives on data—but what happens when it starts averaging everything out?In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore why AI’s obs...

The Genius Who Built AI Before It Existed: Alan Turing’s Legacy

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Turing wasn’t just a brilliant mathematician—he was the architect of modern computing. His concept of the Turing Machine laid the groundwork ...

Your Next Chef? AI is Taking Over the Kitchen – Heres How!

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is spicing up the kitchen, but is it cooking up convenience—or killing creativity? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we’re diving ...

More Free Speech, More Disinformation? The AI Dilemma Uncovered

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Free speech is back in AI—at least more than before. OpenAI just updated its guidelines to allow broader discussions, including controversial topics...

The AI Apocalypse? 3 AI Experts on Terminator, Matrix & Our Future

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will the machines take over, will terminators exterminate us - or will we be in the Matrix, not knowing that the AI took over?What sounds funny at fir...

When Machines Mimic Minds: Journey Into the Heart of AI Reasoning

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of AI reasoning models—digital engines that blend strict logic with intuitive neural network flair...

Is AI Just Muggle Magic? The Hidden Code of Wizardry

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if magic wasn’t supernatural at all, but just really advanced AI?In this episode ofA Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore the striking parallel...

Why AI Needs a Million Cat Photos and You Don’t // THIS IS THE RIGHT AUDIO!!!

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SORRY, UPLOADED THE WRONG AUDIO FILE, NOT THE NATIVISM ONE - BUT NOW IT'S THE RIGHT ONE!!!Is intelligence something we’re born with, or do we le...

The Secret to Getting AI to Work for You? Stop Being Vague!

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is powerful, but only when it knows what you actually want. In this episode ofA Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore why artificial intelligence st...

Meet Your Digital Double: Preserving Memories & Knowledge Through AI: Dan Thomson Interview // REPOST

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a world where you never truly disappear—a world where digital replicas of yourself preserve your knowledge, personality, and experiences, lo...

AI Crackdown: The EU AI Act is Here - Will It Kill Innovation?

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The EU AI Act just became legally binding on February 2nd, marking a historic moment in AI regulation. But is it a necessary safeguard or a bureaucrat...

China’s AI Revolution: Is DeepSeek the Beginning of Silicon Valley’s End?

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China is making bold moves in the AI race, and DeepSeek is proof that it’s not just catching up—it’s challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance. ...

Smarter, Not Harder: How AI Techniques Make Efficiency a Reality

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore three groundbreaking techniques reshaping the AI landscape: Fine-Tuning, Retrieval-Augm...

AI Vertigo: Why AI Progress Feels Like a High-Speed Train You Can’t Stop

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, leaving many of us caught between awe and anxiety—a phenomenon we’re calling “AI Vertigo...

The Intelligence Explosion: How AI Could Outthink Us All by 2027

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we tackle one of the most transformative and high-stakes concepts in artificial intelligence: the intel...

Is AI Truly Curious or Just Following the Script? // REPOST

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can artificial intelligence truly be curious? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we dive into the captivating debate surrounding AI’s ab...

The Chessboard Hoax: How a 1770 Machine Inspired Modern AI Conversations

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the AI revolution started centuries ago with a chess-playing automaton? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we journey back to the ...

Is AI Truly Curious or Just Following the Script?

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can artificial intelligence truly be curious? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we dive into the captivating debate surrounding AI’s ab...

AI: Your New Doctor? Richard Kedziora On The Future Of AI In Healthcare // Repost

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bureaucracy is killing interaction with people, we all know that. While necessary, it is not what we really want to do. This is especially true in hea...

What Happens When AI Agents Start Making Their Own Money? The Don Gossen Interview

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 agen...

Sydney's Chatbot Drama: Should AI Be Entertaining or Efficient?

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore the fascinating debate surrounding AI chatbot personality, using Microsoft’s controversial...

The New Superheroes? AI Agents and Their Quest to Understand Our Planet

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Professor Gephardt dives into the fascinating world of AI agents, explaining how they sense their surroundings, make decisions, and c...

An Operating System For The Future Of Work - The Michael Walker Interview // REPOST

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to start with AI without coding? Let's talk with Michael Walker, CMO of SmythOS, about their solution: AI workflows without programming! Exactly w...

Robot Reindeers and Digital Deck the Halls: Inside the New Wave of Yuletide Music

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a festive deep-dive into the world of AI Christmas music 🎄 In this episode, Father Christmas explores how artificial intelligence is ...

Mistletoe and Microchips: The Surprising Blend of Holidays and Tech

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hohoho! In this festive episode, Father Christmas takes over the microphone from Professor Gephardt and shares how AI brings new sparkle to holiday tr...

Unlocking The Super Fan Secret: How AI Is Transforming the Creator Economy, with Ethan Monkhouse

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fa...

AI is Scheming against you: How Synthetic Intellects Bend the Rules

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode examines how advanced AI systems might quietly develop strategies that work against human expectations. It features a look at an Apollo ...

The High Price of Innovation - The Guillaume Moutier from Red Hat // REPOST

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now, with Llama & Co, there are even free-to-use LLM models, meaning: you can have your own ChatGPT, perfectly fitted to the need of your firm. Bu...

Demystifying Perplexity: The Secret Sauce of AI Language Models

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," Professor GePhardT delves into the intriguing world of perplexity in language models. He unpacks how p...

AI in Action: From Fraud Detection to Saving Endangered Birds: The Ron Green Interview

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Ron Green, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of KungFu AI. In this episode,...

How you can share data and resources to create your own AI: Bidhan Roy Interview // REPOST

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The big players (Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple...) have it all: data, GPUS, money, people - but what about the average, normal firms not with...

Acronyms Made Easy: How AI Transformed My Prompt Design System

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Beginner's Guide to AI, I dive into the art of crafting perfect prompts for AI and tackle a common challenge: making systems me...

Are We Losing Ourselves to the Machines? The Risks of Over-Reliance on AI

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore the hidden risks of over-relying on artificial intelligence. From the erosion of essential ...

Breaking the AI Mold: Peter Voss on Why Large Language Models Aren’t the Path to True Intelligence

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to create an AI that truly thinks and learns like a human? In this episode, Peter Voss, the CEO and Chief Scientist of Aigo.ai and t...

The Challenges of AI: Jay Dawani on Why Software is Harder Than Hardware

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Jay, the founder of Lemurian Labs, as he shares his remarkable journey from a curious 15-year-old expl...

Imagine a World Without Transaction Costs: AI's Revolutionary Impact

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," Professor GePhardT explores how artificial intelligence could eliminate transaction costs and spark an ...

Leading the AI Revolution: Why People, Not Tech, Come First - The Suriel Arellano Interview

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to rethink everything you know about AI? In this episode, we sit down with Suriel Arellano, a seasoned leader in digital transformation ...

AI Companions and the Future of Relationships: Khalid Baker Interview // REPOST

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How easy is it to create a clone of yourself and where can those clones be used in private and in business life? I ask those questions to Khalid Baker...

Meet Your Digital Double: Preserving Memories & Knowledge Through AI: Dan Thomson Interview

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a world where you never truly disappear—a world where digital replicas of yourself preserve your knowledge, personality, and experiences, lo...

Getting Started with AI: Your First 3 Steps to Boost Efficiency

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Beginner’s Guide to AI, we dive into a surprising statistic: only 11% of German firms report using AI. But is this really th...

How AI and the DISG Model Are Creating Personalized Interactions

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s the **Episode Description** for today’s episode: In this episode of *A Beginner’s Guide to AI*, we explore a fascinating question: can A...

Unlocking AI's Magic: Transforming Customer Experiences Today

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming customer experiences in the world of marketing. ...

Unlocking Business AI - Kit Cox Tells You All You Need To Know // REPOST

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Firms run into a lot of problems. And many of them you can solve with a lot of people doing routine jobs. And guess what: AI is better at those jobs -...

From Morlocks to Machine Learning: What If 'The Time Machine' Were Written Today?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we reimagine H.G. Wells' classic, "The Time Machine," in the context of today's technological landscape...

AI Scams To Get Your Money And Your Identity: Yuri Dvoinos Interview // REPOST

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI scams are the next big thing in criminal activity. Via email, text, WhatsApp, Call - people are trying to scam you. With the voice of your daughter...

Are We Losing Our Skills to AI? The Truth About Deskilling

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore the concept of deskilling and its growing relevance in the age of artificial intelligence. ...

Great Podcasts with One Click - from ALL your Materials: Google Notebook LLM

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you didn't try it yet: it will blow you away how easily you can create your own podcast with Google Notebook LLM. Upload a file - literally any fil...

Think Like a Human: How AI is Learning to Reason Step by Step

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we delve into the transformative world of Chain of Thought Prompting. We explore how this innovative a...

AI: Your New Doctor? Richard Kedziora On The Future Of AI In Healthcare

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bureaucracy is killing interaction with people, we all know that. While necessary, it is not what we really want to do. This is especially true in hea...

Unlocking Virtual Worlds: The Power of NVIDIA's Omniverse Explained

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we dive into how NVIDIA's Omniverse is transforming the landscape of real-time collaboration. Discover ...

An Operating System For The Future Of Work - The Michael Walker Interview

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to start with AI without coding? Let's talk with Michael Walker, CMO of SmythOS, about their solution: AI workflows without programming! Exactly w...

Unlocking AI’s Memory: The Secret to Continual Learning

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Beginner's Guide to AI, we dive into the concept of Continual Learning—the critical process that allows AI models to learn new ...

Balancing Personality and Professionalism in AI Chatbots

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner’s Guide to AI", we explore the fascinating debate surrounding AI chatbot personality, using Microsoft’s controversi...

The Inbox War: How AI Fights and Fuels Spam

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Professor GePardT in this enlightening episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI" as he explores the double edged role of AI in email communication. ...

Copy of a Copy: Is AI 'Gibberish' Taking Over?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the rising concern of "data collapse," a phenomenon where AI-generated synthetic content floods the internet, ma...

Superintelligent AI: The Last Invention Humanity Will Ever Need To Make?

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI", we delve into the fascinating and potentially world-altering concept of Superintelligent ...

How Bad AI-Generated Code Can Ruin Your Day: Conversation with Matt van Itallie of SEMA Software // Repost

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Repost of my second interview episode - this time with video! Hope you enjoy it, if you didn't listen to it before! AI can generate software, but...

The High Price of Innovation - The Guillaume Moutier / Red Hat Interview

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now, with Llama & Co, there are even free-to-use LLM models, meaning: you can have your own ChatGPT, perfectly fitted to the need of your firm. Bu...

Tired of Making Choices? Let AI Take the Wheel!

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of *A Beginner’s Guide to AI*, Professor GePhardT dives deep into the concept of decision fatigue and how AI can help alleviate the ...

AI Singularity: Revolution or Risk?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner’s Guide to AI", Professor GePhardT delves into one of the most debated topics in the field: the AI singular...

Repost // The Future of Selling: Amarpreet Kalkat on Integrating AI with Human Connection

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Repost of my first interview episode - this time with video! Hope you enjoy it, if you didn't listen to it before! --- Join today's episode t...

The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Compete Like Giants

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we explore how artificial intelligence isn't just for tech giants but is a game-chang...

How you can share data and resources to create your own AI: Bidhan Roy Interview

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The big players (Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple...) have it all: data, GPUS, money, people - but what about the average, normal firms not with...

AI Companions and the Future of Relationships: Khalid Baker Interview

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How easy is it to create a clone of yourself and where can those clones be used in private and in business life? I ask those questions to Khalid Baker...

Robots: The Love of Your Life?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could robots become the new relationships? What happens if more and more people learn to love chatbots and if those chatbots become - at a certain poi...

The Role of General World Models in Evolving AI

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the fascinating world of General World Models in this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI." Join Professor GePhardT as he exp...

When AI Becomes the Boss: Exploring the World of Virtual Copies

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we explore the fascinating concept of Virtual Copies—AI-driven replicas that can mimic ...

AI and Dementia: How AI Could Help

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don't go for the big solutions here, brain surgery or new therapies against Alzheimer's desease, but my idea is to create a simple AI assist...

The AI Dating Concierge: Your New Wingman?

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we delve into the revolutionary role of AI in online dating. Discover how AI is evolving ...

Transforming Marketing - One Customer at a Time

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI", host Professor GePhardT delves into the transformative power of AI in marketing. Discover...

The Needle, The Haystack & AI - Where AI Is Really, Really Good

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we dive into the intriguing challenge of finding the needle in the haystack of big data. ...

AI in Developing Countries: Potential and Pitfalls

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," Professor GePhardT delves into the transformative power of AI in developing countries. E...

Unlocking Business AI - Kit Cox Tells You All You Need To Know

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Firms run into a lot of problems. And many of them you can solve with a lot of people doing routine jobs. And guess what: AI is better at those jobs -...

Future Forecasts: Understanding AI’s Predictive Power

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we delve into the fascinating world of using AI for predictions. Discover how AI analyzes...

The Art of Decision-Making: How Fuzzy Logic Powers AI

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we delve into the fascinating world of fuzzy logic, a crucial concept that enables AI to ...

Unraveling the Mystery: How ChatGPT Mimics Human Conversation

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we delve into the fascinating world of ChatGPT. Discover how this sophisticated AI model ...

AI Scams To Get Your Money And Your Identity: Yuri Dvoinos Interview

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI scams are the next big thing in criminal activity. Via email, text, WhatsApp, Call - people are trying to scam you. With the voice of your daughter...

The Symphony of Algorithms: Inside the World of AI-Generated Music

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we delve into the fascinating world of AI-generated music, focusing on OpenAI's MuseN...

Unveiling the Shadows: Exploring AI's Criminal Risks

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the complexities of AI's criminal risks in this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI." From cybercrime facilitated by AI a...

The AI Doomsday Scenario: A Comprehensive Guide to P(doom)

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we delve into the intriguing and somewhat ominous concept of P(doom), the probability of ...

How to Learn EVERYTHING with ChatGPT's Voice Chat

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT has risks for the world, the work world especially, but there are also chances: the new Voice Chat feature is the best imaginable way to learn...

Optimizing Kindness: AI’s Role in Effective Altruism

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we dive into the powerful intersection of Effective Altruism and Artificial Intelligence....