AI to the Sky Podcast
Ep.26 - Former PayPal Exec Reveals Dark Side of AI Revolution #AIShadowEconomy #PayPalConfessions
09 Aug 2025
What happens when the head of innovation at PayPal discovers the power of GPT-3?What really changes when AI meets creativity, education, and the human soul?In this unforgettable episode of AI to the Sky, Joseph Vale sits down with Michael Todasco — a writer, futurist, and former Director of Innovation at PayPal — to explore the magical, risky, and powerful crossroads between AI and humanity.🔥 Here’s what you’ll uncover in this episode:🚀 AI’s Spark: Michael's first experience with GPT-3 and how it ignited his obsession with AI creativity.💼 Leadership at PayPal: Insights from leading innovation for 30,000+ employees and scaling entrepreneurship at a global tech giant.📚 AI in Education: From personalized math using baseball stats, to AI-generated worksheets — Michael envisions a world where every student learns THEIR way.🧠 Ethical Wake-Up Call: Why AI relationships are today's version of early online dating — with even higher emotional risks.🎥 Creative AI Tools: Learn about VO3, the AI-powered text-to-video tool, and its game-changing applications in education and storytelling.🌱 Human Connection in the AI Age: A powerful reminder to “touch grass,” embrace imperfection, and never lose the essence of being human.💡 Top Quote:"AI is a gift, but like any gift, it needs to be opened with care." – Michael Todasco🎯 Ideal for:Tech entrepreneursAI ethics advocatesEducators exploring personalized learningCreative professionals and futuristsAnyone interested in leadership + automation + purpose-driven AI📩 What do you think?Do you believe AI will help or hurt human connection in the next decade? Drop your thoughts 👇👉 Subscribe now to AI to the Sky and turn on notifications for weekly drops on AI, innovation & migration strategies.🎧 Watch the full episode now and join the conversation.🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1osH5zgF247KlCrJp4gLZP📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBowynKIlC5-gse8QNDqeeQchI1jZb7yi¿Qué sucede cuando el ex Director de Innovación de PayPal se enamora del potencial creativo de la IA?¿Y qué pasa cuando combinamos liderazgo, educación personalizada y ética con herramientas como GPT-3?En este episodio imperdible de AI to the Sky, Joseph Vale conversa con Michael Todasco, exlíder de innovación en PayPal y escritor de ciencia ficción, sobre cómo la inteligencia artificial está reconfigurando la creatividad🔥 Descubre:✨ El “momento mágico” con IA: Michael nos comparte cómo GPT-3 cambió su visión del futuro.🏢 11 años en PayPal: Lecciones al liderar innovación para más de 30,000 empleados en una de las fintech más grandes del mundo.📖 Educación personalizada con IA: Desde usar estadísticas de béisbol en matemáticas hasta hojas de trabajo adaptadas al alumno — un nuevo paradigma educativo.⚠️ Relaciones con IA y ética: ¿Estamos repitiendo los errores de los comienzos del dating online? El riesgo emocional ahora es mucho mayor.🎬 Herramientas creativas: Conoce VO3, una herramienta de texto a video potenciada por IA, perfecta para educación y storytelling.🌿 Volver a lo humano: La IA no puede reemplazar el valor de la imperfección humana. ¡Toca el pasto, conecta, y recuerda quién eres!💡 Frase para reflexionar:"La IA es un regalo, pero como todo regalo, hay que abrirlo con cuidado." – Michael Todasco🎯 Ideal para:Emprendedores tecnológicosProfesionales en educaciónConsultores de automatizaciónPersonas interesadas en IA, creatividad y éticaLíderes de negocio y transformación digital❓ Y tú, qué opinas?¿La IA nos acercará o nos alejará como humanos en los próximos 10 años? Comenta abajo 👇🔔 Suscríbete ahora a AI to the Sky y activa las notificaciones 🎧 Mira el episodio completo y participa de la conversación.#AIInBusiness, #TechPodcast, #AIStorytelling, #VO3AI, #JosephValePodcast, #AIThoughtLeaders, #AIForEducators, #AIyEducación, #FuturoDeLaIA, #InteligenciaArtificial, #PodcastIA, #TransformaciónDigital
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