Generative AI 101
Episodes
GEO: SEO's AI Replacement
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google’s midlife crisis is here, and AI search is taking over. By 2026, search traffic is predicted to drop by 25%, and if your content isn’t opti...
SEO Is Dead. Long Live GEO!
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional search engines are in trouble, and AI-powered search is calling the shots. Welcome to the world of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), w...
DeepSeek: Fact vs Fiction
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DeepSeek’s R1 model dropped, and the internet lost its mind. Some say it’s a game-changer. Others call it a Cold War villain. Is it really the ...
Reasoning Models & Prompt Engineering: Ask Smarter, Get Smarter
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever yelled at ChatGPT for giving you a dumb answer, maybe the problem isn’t the AI—it’s the way you asked. In this episode, we break ...
Pop Quiz, AI: How Do You Test a Thinking Machine?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI keeps bragging about its "reasoning skills," but is it actually getting smarter, or just better at faking it? In this episode, we put AI’s so-cal...
A Reasoning Model Thinks, Therefore It...Is?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t just playing back what it’s heard, it’s starting to think (or at least fake it really well). In this episode, we break down Reasoning L...
AI Inference. Reading Between the Data Points.
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inference is the thing that makes AI seem smart—until it absolutely isn’t. It’s how AI predicts words, makes decisions, and sometimes convinces ...
AI Agents Are Unionizing (Kind of)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI agents aren’t just here to help, they’re teaming up, getting specialized, and maybe even plotting to replace your personal assistant and your f...
Silicon Valley’s New Favorite Money Pit: AI Agents
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI agents aren’t just changing the game, folks, they are the game, and everyone with a venture capital fund is betting big. In this episode, we foll...
Who Runs the World? Agents.
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI agents aren’t just scheduling your meetings—they might be running the whole office soon. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest pla...
DeepSeek: The Cool Kid Giving Silicon Valley an AI Panic Attack
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's unpack the rise of DeepSeek, the scrappy Chinese AI lab that’s making waves and giving Silicon Valley sleepless nights. From handing out free ...
OpenAI's Operator Agent: Beta Mode, Big Hype, and a Dash of Hallucinations
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another OpenAI advancement - Emily Laird explores OpenAI’s latest innovation: the Operator Agent. Picture this—a virtual assistant wi...
The Stargate Project: America’s $500 Billion AI Flex
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's breakdown The Stargate Project—a $500 billion initiative aimed at turning the United States into the global epicenter of artificial intelligen...
Office Space Meets Terminator: AI Agents and the Future of Work
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's unpack how AI agents are reshaping the workplace—faster than your boss can figure out Slack. From automating boring tasks like scheduling meet...
AI Agents: Trying to Steal Your Job, Your Boyfriend, and Probably Your Netflix Password
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, host Emily Laird explores the bold new world of next-gen AI agents—autonomous, personalized, and ready to coll...
The Rise of the Agent (But with Better Customer Service, Hopefully)
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk AI Agents! Host Emily Laird explores the world of AI agents—the brainy, adaptable, and slightly intimidating tech that's reshaping how we...
Warp Speed, Mr. Sulu! Making Latency Disappear
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the thrilling finale of our latency series, host Emily Laird takes you to the cutting edge of speed in AI. Let's explore quantum computing—the re...
The Need for Speed: Fixing AI Latency
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Emily Laird trades her podcast mic for a virtual toolbox to tackle one of AI’s biggest headaches: latency. From turbocharged pr...
Latency in AI: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of we're exploring latency—the tiny delays that can make your chatbot feel more like a bored teenager than a seamless conversational...
Open-Source AI, So Hot Right Now.
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emily's breaking down the basics of open-source AI. What does it mean for software, and AI models, to be open source? Why does it mat...
OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 10 - 12
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the grand finale of Generative AI 101’s “12 Days of Shipmas” series, Emily Laird unpacks Days 10 through 12, where OpenAI truly stuck the lan...
OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 7 - 9
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's unpack days 7 through 9 of OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas.” From the launch of Projects—a tidy new feature that organizes your chaotic Cha...
OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 4 - 6
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Emily Laird as she unpacks days 4 through 6 of OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas,” where cutting-edge AI meets holiday cheer. Discover Canv...
OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 1 - 3
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's break down the first three days of OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas,” spotlighting the o1 Reasoning Model’s logical prowess, ChatGPT Pro’s...
12 Days of AI Tools: Goblin Tools
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 12, we wrap up Generative AI 101’s "12 Days of AI Tools" series with Goblin Tools, a quirky and surprisingly powerful suite of AI gadgets tha...
12 Days of AI Tools: Google’s Deep Research
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 11 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series, we’re exploring the NEW Deep Research—Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro-powered assistant that doesn’t just...
12 Days of AI Tools: Microsoft Clipchamp
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 10 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series shines a spotlight on Microsoft Clipchamp, the video editing platform that makes creating polished, professio...
12 Days of AI Tools: Adobe Firefly
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 9 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series is ablaze with Adobe Firefly, the AI-powered creative tool that turns text prompts into dazzling visuals, stun...
12 Days of AI Tools: ElevenLabs
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 8 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series spotlights ElevenLabs, the Mariah Carey of AI voice synthesis—versatile, lifelike, and impossible to ignore....
12 Days of AI Tools: TinyWow
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 7 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we’re spotlighting TinyWow, the unsung hero of AI tools that makes tackling digital clutter a breeze. ...
12 Days of AI Tools: Poe
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 6 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series unwraps Poe, the chatbot platform from Quora that’s like an AI buffet. With GPT-4, Claude, and even Meta’...
12 Days of AI Tools: QuillBot
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 5 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series brings us QuillBot, the ultimate AI-powered writing assistant. From rephrasing tricky sentences to generatin...
12 Days of AI Tools: Suno
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 4 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we’re cranking up the holiday spirit with Suno—the AI-powered music generator that turns text prompt...
12 Days of AI Tools: Perplexity AI
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 3 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we unwrap Perplexity AI, a search engine so smart it doesn’t just give you answers—it cites its sour...
12 Days of AI Tools: Character AI
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series brings us Character AI, the chatbot platform that makes talking to fictional heroes, historical figures, or ...
12 Days of AI Tools: Google's NotebookLM
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we unwrap Google’s NotebookLM—a research assistant that takes your digital chaos (think ...
AGI: An Ethical Dilemma
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AGI isn’t just a scientific marvel, it’s an ethical Rubik’s cube wrapped in existential dread. In this episode, host Emily Laird explores the hi...
AGI: The Great Timeline Debate
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How long until AGI becomes a reality? Ten years? Fifty? Or is it as far-fetched as teaching your dog to do taxes? In this episode, host Emily Laird ta...
AGI: Progress & Roadblocks
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AGI may be the rabbit we’re trying to pull out of the magician’s hat, but it’s a trick that’s far from finished. In this episode, host Emily L...
What is AGI?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) the holy grail of AI or just a techie’s pipe dream? In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down AGI’s e...
November Recap: AI Shaping Tomorrow
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of Generative AI 101’s November recap series, we examine AI’s profound influence on society and sustainability. From ChatGPT’...
November Recap: AI on Trial
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of our four-part November 2024 recap, we turn the spotlight on AI’s missteps and controversies. From OpenAI’s legal troubles over co...
November Recap: AI Breakthroughs
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our November series, Generative AI 101 unpacks the breakthroughs that make you say, “Wait, AI can do that now?” Discover ...
November Recap: AI's Power Plays
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our four-part series on November’s biggest AI stories, Generative AI 101 explores game-changing partnerships and industry sh...
AI in Space: Generative AI & the Search for Life Beyond Earth
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our AI in Space series, Emily Laird takes us to the edge of the cosmos, exploring how generative AI is helping answer one of h...
AI in Space: Generative AI Enters the Space Race
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our AI in Space series, Emily Laird explores how generative AI is transforming spacecraft design and production. From rapid pr...
AI in Space: Autonomy & Robotics
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our AI in Space series, host Emily Laird explores the fascinating world of AI-driven autonomy and robotics. Learn how AI syst...
AI in Space: Blueprints & Algorithms
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of our AI in Space series, host Emily Laird takes you on a cosmic tour of AI’s starring role in space exploration. From analyz...
AI in Engineering: How AI is Redesigning the World
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of our AI in Engineering series, host Emily Laird explores how AI is transforming industries like automotive, aerospace, and man...
AI in Engineering: Generative AI's Creative Takeover
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of the AI in Engineering series, host Emily Laird takes us through the game-changing world of generative AI and its bold entry in...
AI in Engineering: AI's Modern Muscle
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of the AI in Engineering series, Emily Laird explores how AI has moved from theory to essential tool in modern engineering. Fro...
AI in Engineering: An Origin Story
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this opening episode of our AI in Engineering mini series, host Emily Laird takes you back to the early days of AI, where it all began—vacuum tub...
October’s AI Power Moves: Ghostly Assistants, Open-Source Giants, and Blueprints for the Future
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our October recap series, we explore the biggest AI releases, including powerful new models from Nvidia, Mistral, and Anthropi...
By Order of AI: October’s Biggest Government Power Moves
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of Generative AI 101’s October 2024 roundup, host Emily Laird explores the sweeping government policies and alliances shaping AI’s g...
AI Power Plays: October’s Boldest Partnerships and Investments
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of Generative AI 101's October 2024 roundup, host Emily Laird explores the game-changing partnerships and funding moves shaking up the AI ...
AI on Trial: October’s Biggest Battles in Tech
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this October 2024 AI Roundup, we break down two major legal cases shaking up the AI world. First, Perplexity AI faces claims of unauthorized conten...
AI in Finance - Finance Reimagined with Generative AI
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the AI in Finance miniseries, host Emily Laird explores how generative AI is reshaping finance—from supercharged risk manage...
AI in Finance - Spotlight on Security
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of AI in Finance miniseries, Emily Laird reveals how AI is outsmarting fraudsters in finance, tackling everything from real-time transact...
AI in Finance - Finance Gets Personal
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of AI in Finance miniseries, host Emily Laird explores the world of personalized banking, where AI knows you better than your favorite ba...
AI in Finance - The New Frontier
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the AI in Finance miniseries! Where Emily Laird takes listeners on a whirlwind tour through the AI revolution rocking Wall Street and beyon...
AI in Manufacturing: Sustainability and the Future of Production
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming manufacturing into a greener, more efficient powerhouse. From optimizing energy use and reducing wa...
AI in Manufacturing: Product Design and Customization
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how generative AI is reshaping product design and custom manufacturing. Learn how AI-powered algorithms create endless des...
AI in Manufacturing: Optimizing Production
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down how AI is transforming manufacturing from chaotic assembly lines to precision-driven production. Discover how AI is str...
AI & GenAI in Manufacturing
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's kick off the AI and Industry series with a look at AI and Generative AI in manufacturing. This incredible industry gives us so much insight into...
AI & GenAI in Industries Series
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's kick off a requested series exploring how AI and GenAI are reshaping industries—from marketing to healthcare, finance to education. With AI ad...
Synthesia & HeyGen Video Tools
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's explore the fascinating world of AI video generation tools that can turn your PowerPoint snooze-fests into Hollywood-worthy productions. Meet Sy...
What is OpenAI's Sora?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk OpenAI's Sora—an AI that takes generative tech to the next level by creating videos from simple text prompts. Imagine typing something li...
Runway AI + Lionsgate Partnership
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring the groundbreaking partnership between Runway AI and Lionsgate, the studio behind The Hunger Games and John Wick. A...
What is Runway AI?
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the world of Runway AI, the revolutionary platform that’s transforming video creation for everyone—from filmmakers to ...
AI Video Generation - Industry Application
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we go beyond the theory to explore the real-world impact of AI video generation across industries. From transfor...
AI Video Generation - Ethics, Law, & Technical Hurdles
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we pull back the curtain on the challenges facing AI video generation. We explore the darker corners of the tech...
AI Video Generation - Benefits & Applications
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore how AI video generators are revolutionizing industries—slashing production times, cutting costs, an...
AI Video Generation
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the world of AI video generators—the tech that’s changing the way we produce video content, no gr...
OpenAI's o1 Preview - Use Cases, Limitations, and the Future
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the practical use cases, limitations, and future of OpenAI's o1 model preview. We’re talking about ...
OpenAI's o1 Preview by the Numbers
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the numbers and benchmarks that make OpenAI's o1 model a standout. From crushing the International Ma...
OpenAI's o1 Preview - the Inner Workings
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we pop the hood on OpenAI's o1 model and explore what we know about the inner workings. We’ll break down its a...
OpenAI's o1 Preview
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we spotlight OpenAI’s latest creation - the o1 Preview. Think of it as AI that doesn’t just spit out answers...
Generative AI Image Use in Industry
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore how companies are transforming their industries with generative AI image tools. From Wayfair’s AI-p...
Training GenAI Image Models
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore how AI image generators like DALL-E, MidJourney, and Stable Diffusion are trained to create stunning ...
Image Prompting 101
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we’re tackling the art of writing image prompts—those little chunks of text that guide AI models in creating...
What is NightCafe?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore NightCafe, an AI art studio where anyone can turn their text prompts into visual masterpieces using models like Stable Dif...
What is Stable Diffusion?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we venture into the world of Stable Diffusion, a groundbreaking AI model that’s democratizing image creation. ...
What is DALL-E?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore DALL·E, OpenAI’s innovative image generator that merges artistic imagination with advanced AI. Exp...
What is Midjourney?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore MidJourney, an AI tool revolutionizing the world of digital art by transforming simple text prompts i...
Generative AI for Image Generation
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we’re exploring the artistic world of generative AI image generation. Ever imagined describing a scene—like ...
Bonus Episode: Stop Sounding Like ChatGPT
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of Generative AI 101, we’re looking at a growing concern - sounding too much like ChatGPT. Ever been told you write like a mac...
What is the Elo Rating System?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we discover the origins and workings of the Elo Rating System—a clever, adaptable method originally designed t...
LMSYS Org & Chatbot Arena
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we’re exploring the need-to-know LMSYS Org and their innovative Chatbot Arena. LMSYS Org, a collaboration betw...
How do you evaluate Generative AI?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore evaluating Generative AI large language models (LLMs). Just like finding the best restaurant in town ...
What are AI Hallucinations?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we’re tackling the curious case of AI hallucinations—when AI creates content that’s completely off the mar...
Fine-Tuning GenAI Prompts
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we’re fine-tuning your AI prompting skills. Learn how to refine prompts to turn mediocre responses into top-ti...
The Bias & Blunders of GenAI
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we’re exploring the various flavors of generative AI bias and inaccuracy—those pesky issues that make your A...
What is BAB Prompting?
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we catch a wave into the BAB framework (we're totally calling it "BABE")—an effortlessly cool method for craft...
What is CARE Prompting?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore CARE Prompting—a sophisticated method that prioritizes Craft, Audience, Response, and Evaluation to...
What is RACE Prompting?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we’re taking a high-speed tour of the RACE Prompting method—where Role, Audience, Context, and Example aren’...
What is RTF Prompting?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the ins and outs of RTF Prompting—an approach that sharpens your AI's focus by defining its Role, T...
What is Self-Consistency Prompting?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we break down the concept of self-consistency prompting—a technique that enhances AI accuracy by posing the sa...
What is Chain-of-Thought (CoT) Prompting?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we break down the concept of chain-of-thought prompting—a technique that helps AI models think through complex...
What is Few-Shot Prompting?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the example-heavy world of few shot prompting. Imagine describing a dish you love to a chef and then ...
What is One-Shot Prompting?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we dive into the art of one-shot prompting. Imagine teaching someone a recipe with just one perfect example inst...