<![CDATA[Hardly Artifical Podcast]]>Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, build companies, make decisions, and live our everyday lives but most conversations about it fall into one of two camps: breathless hype or impending doom.

This podcast lives somewhere in the more interesting middle.

Each episode brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, creators, and curious thinkers to explore what AI and emerging technology actually mean for people. We’ll look past the headlines and product launches to ask better questions: What is genuinely useful? What is mostly noise? How are businesses adapting? Where are the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences? And what happens to work, creativity, relationships, and good judgment when intelligent tools become part of everything?

Expect candid conversations, practical ideas, surprising stories, and the occasional strong opinion. You don’t need to be technical, and you won’t need a glossary. The goal is to make complex changes understandable, relevant, and entertaining without pretending anyone has the future completely figured out.

Whether you’re building a company, leading a team, experimenting with new tools, or simply wondering where all this is heading, this is a place to think out loud about technology, business, and being human in a world that suddenly feels different every single day.

]]>www.youtube.com/@hardlyartificialpodRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:36:04 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 18:53:50 GMT60Derek Major & Mike Buckiewicz<p>Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, build companies, make decisions, and live our everyday lives but most conversations about it fall into one of two camps: breathless hype or impending doom.</p><p>This podcast lives somewhere in the more interesting middle.</p><p>Each episode brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, creators, and curious thinkers to explore what AI and emerging technology actually mean for people. We’ll look past the headlines and product launches to ask better questions: What is genuinely useful? What is mostly noise? How are businesses adapting? Where are the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences? And what happens to work, creativity, relationships, and good judgment when intelligent tools become part of everything?</p><p>Expect candid conversations, practical ideas, surprising stories, and the occasional strong opinion. You don’t need to be technical, and you won’t need a glossary. The goal is to make complex changes understandable, relevant, and entertaining without pretending anyone has the future completely figured out.</p><p>Whether you’re building a company, leading a team, experimenting with new tools, or simply wondering where all this is heading, this is a place to think out loud about technology, business, and being human in a world that suddenly feels different every single day.</p>episodicDerek Major & Mike Buckiewiczderek@mtadvisors.cano<![CDATA[AI's House of Cards]]>Billion-dollar bets, security breaches, and the growing risks behind the AI boom

AI is moving faster than ever but are the systems, businesses, and financial markets behind it ready for what's coming?

In this episode of Hardly Artificial, we explore the growing risks beneath the AI boom, starting with reports of autonomous AI agents accessing customer bank accounts. From financial automation to unauthorized transactions, we examine what happens when technology starts acting on our behalf and why giving AI access may be easier than controlling what it does next.

We also dive into a major cybersecurity scare involving PHP, the programming language behind countless websites, and discuss how AI could fundamentally change the way software vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited. Could the internet as we know it be heading for a major transformation?

Then we turn to Anthropic's reported IPO plans, eye-catching financial figures, and a proposed public benefit initiative aimed at addressing AI's impact on employment. With enormous valuations and growing uncertainty, we ask whether the AI industry's biggest opportunities are also becoming its biggest risks.

Plus, we introduce AI Courtroom, a new segment where we put a controversial prediction on trial: Will AI make traditional websites obsolete within five years? Two opposing arguments, one debate, and a verdict left to our audience.

As AI becomes more capable, the question isn't just what it can do, it's how much we're willing to trust - and how much we're willing to risk.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 6
01:44 – What's Coming Up: AI Hacks, Banking & Anthropic
04:15 – AI Agents Are Accessing Bank Accounts
06:40 – The Benefits and Risks of AI Banking
09:35 – How Much Access Should We Give AI?
12:41 – The PHP Security Scare: Is the Internet at Risk?
14:27 – Could AI Change the Future of Open-Source Software?
17:53 – Are Traditional Websites Becoming Obsolete?
20:26 – Anthropic's Proposed Public Benefit Fund
22:55 – Can AI Companies Make Up for Lost Jobs?
25:52 – Anthropic's IPO: A Trillion-Dollar Valuation
27:29 – Breaking Down Anthropic's Financial Risks
30:50 – Would You Invest in Anthropic?
33:52 – Introducing AI Courtroom
36:08 – The Debate: Will AI Replace Traditional Websites?
38:52 – Opening Arguments: AI vs. the Web
41:52 – Rebuttals: Can Websites Survive?
43:26 – Closing Arguments and the Audience Verdict
45:16 – What Does the Future of the Internet Look Like?
46:30 – Final Thoughts & Happy Halloween

⚖️ AI Courtroom

Mike wins, but narrowly. Derek had the better framing, but Mike had the stronger argument.

Derek (for: websites will be obsolete in five years)

  • Strongest move: Defining “obsolete” as nobody building new websites, with apps and AI assistants taking over.
  • Weakest move: Saying AI will stay current by crawling fresh information, which concedes that businesses still need a source to crawl.

Mike (against: websites will survive)

  • Strongest move: Businesses need a “source of truth” for prices, sales, and their own image, rather than trusting an AI’s summary.
  • Weakest move: Arguing websites will still exist, which Derek never disputed.

Why Mike edges it:
Derek’s case depended on AI having reliable real-time information. Mike explained where that information comes from, and Derek never got around it.

You decide!
Will traditional websites become obsolete within five years? Watch the debate and tell us in the comments: Who made the stronger argument - Derek or Mike?

]]>420f2dfd-7057-4212-9928-53810f1a418cThu, 29 Oct 2026 21:36:29 GMT<p><i><em>Billion-dollar bets, security breaches, and the growing risks behind the AI boom</em></i></p><p>AI is moving faster than ever but are the systems, businesses, and financial markets behind it ready for what's coming?</p><p>In this episode of Hardly Artificial, we explore the growing risks beneath the AI boom, starting with reports of autonomous AI agents accessing customer bank accounts. From financial automation to unauthorized transactions, we examine what happens when technology starts acting on our behalf and why giving AI access may be easier than controlling what it does next.</p><p>We also dive into a major cybersecurity scare involving PHP, the programming language behind countless websites, and discuss how AI could fundamentally change the way software vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited. Could the internet as we know it be heading for a major transformation?</p><p>Then we turn to Anthropic's reported IPO plans, eye-catching financial figures, and a proposed public benefit initiative aimed at addressing AI's impact on employment. With enormous valuations and growing uncertainty, we ask whether the AI industry's biggest opportunities are also becoming its biggest risks.</p><p>Plus, we introduce AI Courtroom, a new segment where we put a controversial prediction on trial: Will AI make traditional websites obsolete within five years? Two opposing arguments, one debate, and a verdict left to our audience.</p><p>As AI becomes more capable, the question isn't just what it can do, it's how much we're willing to trust - and how much we're willing to risk.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Episode 6<br />01:44 – What's Coming Up: AI Hacks, Banking &amp; Anthropic<br />04:15 – AI Agents Are Accessing Bank Accounts<br />06:40 – The Benefits and Risks of AI Banking<br />09:35 – How Much Access Should We Give AI?<br />12:41 – The PHP Security Scare: Is the Internet at Risk?<br />14:27 – Could AI Change the Future of Open-Source Software?<br />17:53 – Are Traditional Websites Becoming Obsolete?<br />20:26 – Anthropic's Proposed Public Benefit Fund<br />22:55 – Can AI Companies Make Up for Lost Jobs?<br />25:52 – Anthropic's IPO: A Trillion-Dollar Valuation<br />27:29 – Breaking Down Anthropic's Financial Risks<br />30:50 – Would You Invest in Anthropic?<br />33:52 – Introducing AI Courtroom<br />36:08 – The Debate: Will AI Replace Traditional Websites?<br />38:52 – Opening Arguments: AI vs. the Web<br />41:52 – Rebuttals: Can Websites Survive?<br />43:26 – Closing Arguments and the Audience Verdict<br />45:16 – What Does the Future of the Internet Look Like?<br />46:30 – Final Thoughts &amp; Happy Halloween</p><p><b><strong>⚖️ AI Courtroom</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Mike wins</strong></b>, but narrowly. Derek had the better framing, but Mike had the stronger argument.</p><p><b><strong>Derek (for: websites will be obsolete in five years)</strong></b></p><ul><li>Strongest move: Defining “obsolete” as nobody building new websites, with apps and AI assistants taking over.</li><li>Weakest move: Saying AI will stay current by crawling fresh information, which concedes that businesses still need a source to crawl.</li></ul><p><b><strong>Mike (against: websites will survive)</strong></b></p><ul><li>Strongest move: Businesses need a “source of truth” for prices, sales, and their own image, rather than trusting an AI’s summary.</li><li>Weakest move: Arguing websites will still exist, which Derek never disputed.</li></ul><p><b><strong>Why Mike edges it:</strong></b><br />Derek’s case depended on AI having reliable real-time information. Mike explained where that information comes from, and Derek never got around it.</p><p><b><strong>You decide!</strong></b><br />Will traditional websites become obsolete within five years? Watch the debate and tell us in the comments: Who made the stronger argument - Derek or Mike?</p>no00:47:306AI's House of Cardsfull<![CDATA[AI Just Got the Keys]]>From navigating your apps to accessing sensitive data, AI agents are gaining real control.

AI is no longer just answering questions. It's taking action, making decisions, and changing how we work - but are we ready to give it that much control?

In this episode of Hardly Artificial, we explore the growing risks and opportunities of autonomous AI, from a cybersecurity breach exposing sensitive API keys to the difficult balance between innovation, security, and accountability.

We also dive into the increasingly competitive world of AI models, where shifting prices, usage limits, and new releases are making it harder than ever to know which tools are worth investing in.

But the real transformation is happening in how we use AI. We share a firsthand experiment showing how far AI agents have come in just a few months, moving from writing scripts to independently navigating applications and completing complex tasks. And as these capabilities grow, we explore why the people building, managing, and overseeing AI may become more valuable than ever.

Plus, we put our knowledge to the test, using Google's notebook tools to generate a live AI challenge - with some surprisingly difficult questions.

The next chapter of AI isn't just about what technology knows. It's about what we allow it to do, how we protect ourselves, and the role humans will play in guiding it.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 5
01:37 – What's Coming Up: AI Hacks, New Models & Agents
03:32 – AI Slop, Misinformation & Political Echo Chambers
08:20 – The OpenCode Hack: Exposed API Keys
10:52 – AI Cybersecurity: Are Safety Restrictions Backfiring?
12:25 – Who's Responsible When AI Agents Go Wrong?
17:21 – Google's New Gemini Model & AI Pricing Strategies
20:58 – Choosing the Right AI Model for Your Business
24:48 – How Much Has AI Changed in Just Six Months?
27:42 – ChatGPT Takes Control: A Real-World AI Agent Experiment
31:26 – Building Personal AI Agents & Automated Workflows
35:25 – Why AI Talent May Be Worth More Than the Technology
39:28 – Will AI Replace Jobs or Reward Better Talent?
41:59 – The Future of AI Oversight & Human Creativity
45:32 – AI Fact or Fiction: Our New Challenge
47:02 – Testing Google's AI Notebook Tools
53:10 – The AI Quiz Gets Surprisingly Difficult
58:11 – Final Thoughts & What's Next

Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p59ytWEvTrE

]]>1e400558-b8f0-4021-8132-03db4c78b504Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:12:06 GMT<p><i><em>From navigating your apps to accessing sensitive data, AI agents are gaining real control.</em></i></p><p>AI is no longer just answering questions. It's taking action, making decisions, and changing how we work - but are we ready to give it that much control?</p><p>In this episode of <i><em>Hardly Artificial</em></i>, we explore the growing risks and opportunities of autonomous AI, from a cybersecurity breach exposing sensitive API keys to the difficult balance between innovation, security, and accountability.</p><p>We also dive into the increasingly competitive world of AI models, where shifting prices, usage limits, and new releases are making it harder than ever to know which tools are worth investing in.</p><p>But the real transformation is happening in how we use AI. We share a firsthand experiment showing how far AI agents have come in just a few months, moving from writing scripts to independently navigating applications and completing complex tasks. And as these capabilities grow, we explore why the people building, managing, and overseeing AI may become more valuable than ever.</p><p>Plus, we put our knowledge to the test, using Google's notebook tools to generate a live AI challenge - with some surprisingly difficult questions.</p><p><b><strong>The next chapter of AI isn't just about what technology knows. It's about what we allow it to do, how we protect ourselves, and the role humans will play in guiding it.</strong></b></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Episode 5<br />01:37 – What's Coming Up: AI Hacks, New Models &amp; Agents<br />03:32 – AI Slop, Misinformation &amp; Political Echo Chambers<br />08:20 – The OpenCode Hack: Exposed API Keys<br />10:52 – AI Cybersecurity: Are Safety Restrictions Backfiring?<br />12:25 – Who's Responsible When AI Agents Go Wrong?<br />17:21 – Google's New Gemini Model &amp; AI Pricing Strategies<br />20:58 – Choosing the Right AI Model for Your Business<br />24:48 – How Much Has AI Changed in Just Six Months?<br />27:42 – ChatGPT Takes Control: A Real-World AI Agent Experiment<br />31:26 – Building Personal AI Agents &amp; Automated Workflows<br />35:25 – Why AI Talent May Be Worth More Than the Technology<br />39:28 – Will AI Replace Jobs or Reward Better Talent?<br />41:59 – The Future of AI Oversight &amp; Human Creativity<br />45:32 – AI Fact or Fiction: Our New Challenge<br />47:02 – Testing Google's AI Notebook Tools<br />53:10 – The AI Quiz Gets Surprisingly Difficult<br />58:11 – Final Thoughts &amp; What's Next</p><p><b><strong>Watch on Youtube here: </strong></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p59ytWEvTrE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p59ytWEvTrE</a></p>no00:59:275AI Just Got the Keysfull<![CDATA[The AI Bubble Is Showing Cracks]]>Billions invested, companies struggling, and a future nobody can predict

The AI industry is booming, but beneath the excitement, are the cracks beginning to show?

In this episode of Hardly Artificial, we explore the growing concerns surrounding AI's explosive growth, from struggling companies and billion-dollar investments to questions about whether the industry's rapid expansion is sustainable.

We also dive into the unexpected risks of AI entering our everyday lives. Could your smart home become a cybersecurity vulnerability? And as AI becomes increasingly capable, are businesses and consumers doing enough to protect themselves?

But it's not all uncertainty. We explore why creativity, unconventional thinking, and skilled trades may become more valuable than ever in an AI-driven world, and why technology still has a long way to go before it can replace human ingenuity.

The future of AI is full of opportunity, but the biggest question may not be how fast technology can advance. It's whether the world around it can keep up.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome Back to Hardly Artificial
01:26 – AI Hype, Fear, and the Money Behind It
03:53 – AI Certifications: Do They Really Matter?
07:04 – Character.AI and the Cost of Scaling AI
09:20 – Is the AI Investment Bubble About to Burst?
13:07 – The Risks of Big Tech's Financial Web
16:07 – Could AI Hack Your Smart Home?
19:30 – Google Gemini and the Future of Home Automation
20:26 – Protecting Your Home from AI Security Threats
23:57 – Are We Moving Too Fast with AI?
25:43 – The Jobs and Skills That Could Thrive in an AI World
28:20 – Why Human Creativity Still Matters
34:27 – Apple's New Smart Home Technology
35:21 – Has Apple Lost Its Innovative Edge?
40:54 – Prediction Receipt: Our Bold AI Predictions
47:58 – AI Gadgets: Innovation or Just Another Gimmick?
49:07 – Final Thoughts and What's Next

]]>5c195211-3e19-4954-9961-0b1bc52de192Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:53:46 GMT<p><i><em>Billions invested, companies struggling, and a future nobody can predict</em></i></p><p>The AI industry is booming, but beneath the excitement, are the cracks beginning to show?</p><p>In this episode of <i><em>Hardly Artificial</em></i>, we explore the growing concerns surrounding AI's explosive growth, from struggling companies and billion-dollar investments to questions about whether the industry's rapid expansion is sustainable.</p><p>We also dive into the unexpected risks of AI entering our everyday lives. Could your smart home become a cybersecurity vulnerability? And as AI becomes increasingly capable, are businesses and consumers doing enough to protect themselves?</p><p>But it's not all uncertainty. We explore why creativity, unconventional thinking, and skilled trades may become more valuable than ever in an AI-driven world, and why technology still has a long way to go before it can replace human ingenuity.</p><p><b><strong>The future of AI is full of opportunity, but the biggest question may not be how fast technology can advance. It's whether the world around it can keep up.</strong></b></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 – Welcome Back to Hardly Artificial<br />01:26 – AI Hype, Fear, and the Money Behind It<br />03:53 – AI Certifications: Do They Really Matter?<br />07:04 – Character.AI and the Cost of Scaling AI<br />09:20 – Is the AI Investment Bubble About to Burst?<br />13:07 – The Risks of Big Tech's Financial Web<br />16:07 – Could AI Hack Your Smart Home?<br />19:30 – Google Gemini and the Future of Home Automation<br />20:26 – Protecting Your Home from AI Security Threats<br />23:57 – Are We Moving Too Fast with AI?<br />25:43 – The Jobs and Skills That Could Thrive in an AI World<br />28:20 – Why Human Creativity Still Matters<br />34:27 – Apple's New Smart Home Technology<br />35:21 – Has Apple Lost Its Innovative Edge?<br />40:54 – Prediction Receipt: Our Bold AI Predictions<br />47:58 – AI Gadgets: Innovation or Just Another Gimmick?<br />49:07 – Final Thoughts and What's Next</p>no00:49:464The AI Bubble Is Showing Cracksfull<![CDATA[Are We Ready for This?]]>Inside the AI Conference: robots, risk and what’s coming next

AI is evolving at an incredible pace, but are we keeping up with what it means for the people using it?

In this episode, we're coming to you from San Francisco's AI Conference 2026, exploring the latest innovations, emerging technologies, and the challenges shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

From humanoid robots and AI-powered hearing technology to breakthroughs in healthcare, we explore how AI is moving beyond software and into everyday life. We also dive into the growing importance of AI governance, security, and accountability as businesses race to adopt increasingly powerful tools.

But as technology advances, are we putting enough thought into the human experience? And how do we balance innovation with trust, safety, and meaningful human connection?

Plus, we put our conference knowledge to the test with an AI-powered pop quiz, turning real session insights into a little friendly competition.

The future of AI isn't just about how quickly technology advances. It's about making sure people, businesses, and the safeguards around it evolve alongside it. 

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 3: Live from San Francisco
01:00 – Inside AI Conference 2026
01:53 – The Rise of AI Governance and Security
04:09 – Are We Moving Too Fast with AI?
05:56 – AI-Powered Hearing Technology
07:31 – Wearable AI and the Future of Human Interaction
09:40 – Meet Gerald: The Humanoid Robot
11:06 – How Do You Teach a Robot?
14:27 – AI Breakthroughs in Healthcare
16:37 – Can AI Make Healthcare More Human?
18:34 – Why Businesses Need AI Governance
20:51 – Understanding and Auditing AI Decisions
23:34 – Why We Should Question AI's Answers
25:07 – AI Pop Quiz: Testing Our Conference Knowledge
27:32 – Open-Source AI, Agents, and Cost Savings
30:20 – AI Security, Hacking, and the Future of Coding
33:13 – Key Takeaways from AI Conference 2026
35:09 – Final Thoughts and What's Next

]]>284ceb8c-3860-4ca1-be1c-01478ec5553eThu, 01 Oct 2026 22:06:47 GMT<p><i><em>Inside the AI Conference: robots, risk and what’s coming next</em></i></p><p>AI is evolving at an incredible pace, but are we keeping up with what it means for the people using it?</p><p>In this episode, we're coming to you from San Francisco's AI Conference 2026, exploring the latest innovations, emerging technologies, and the challenges shaping the future of artificial intelligence.</p><p>From humanoid robots and AI-powered hearing technology to breakthroughs in healthcare, we explore how AI is moving beyond software and into everyday life. We also dive into the growing importance of AI governance, security, and accountability as businesses race to adopt increasingly powerful tools.</p><p>But as technology advances, are we putting enough thought into the human experience? And how do we balance innovation with trust, safety, and meaningful human connection?</p><p>Plus, we put our conference knowledge to the test with an AI-powered pop quiz, turning real session insights into a little friendly competition.</p><p><b><strong>The future of AI isn't just about how quickly technology advances. It's about making sure people, businesses, and the safeguards around it evolve alongside it.</strong></b> </p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Episode 3: Live from San Francisco<br />01:00 – Inside AI Conference 2026<br />01:53 – The Rise of AI Governance and Security<br />04:09 – Are We Moving Too Fast with AI?<br />05:56 – AI-Powered Hearing Technology<br />07:31 – Wearable AI and the Future of Human Interaction<br />09:40 – Meet Gerald: The Humanoid Robot<br />11:06 – How Do You Teach a Robot?<br />14:27 – AI Breakthroughs in Healthcare<br />16:37 – Can AI Make Healthcare More Human?<br />18:34 – Why Businesses Need AI Governance<br />20:51 – Understanding and Auditing AI Decisions<br />23:34 – Why We Should Question AI's Answers<br />25:07 – AI Pop Quiz: Testing Our Conference Knowledge<br />27:32 – Open-Source AI, Agents, and Cost Savings<br />30:20 – AI Security, Hacking, and the Future of Coding<br />33:13 – Key Takeaways from AI Conference 2026<br />35:09 – Final Thoughts and What's Next</p>no00:35:473Are We Ready for This?full<![CDATA[AI Is Leaving the Chatbox]]>What happens when AI stops answering and starts acting?

AI is moving beyond the chatbox and into the real world, changing how we work and interact with technology.

In this episode, we explore the rise of autonomous AI agents, the next generation of AI-powered devices, and how these technologies are reshaping everyday life. From AI assistants that can independently complete complex business tasks to growing applications in healthcare and professional sports, the possibilities are expanding faster than ever.

But with innovation comes important questions about security, privacy, and how much control we're willing to hand over to technology.

Plus, we put AI to the test with our first Prompt Roulette challenge, building a functional vacation-tracking app in under five minutes!

The future of AI isn't just about what technology can do, it's about how we choose to use it ...and where we draw the line.

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 2
00:55 – What's Next for AI? The Race to Lead
05:30 – How AI Is Changing Jobs and Software Development
07:29 – Meta's New AI Devices and Digital Assistants
10:39 – Would You Wear an AI Assistant?
15:16 – AI in Healthcare: Innovation Meets Risk
17:50 – AI Security, Guardrails, and Accountability
22:00 – The Positive Side of AI in Healthcare
23:30 – Meet Hermes: An Autonomous AI Agent
25:37 – Building a Website with AI
28:17 – Automating Business Workflows with AI Agents
30:52 – AI Referees: The Future of Professional Sports?
34:22 – Is Technology Taking the Human Element Out of Sports?
39:43 – Introducing Prompt Roulette
41:44 – Putting Hugging Face to the Test
43:44 – Building a Vacation Tracker with AI
48:03 – Testing the AI-Built App
50:56 – Final Takeaways: AI, Hardware, and Human Creativity

]]>aa718c1d-54db-40b3-b932-35d55a593930Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:56:17 GMT<p><i><em>What happens when AI stops answering and starts acting?</em></i></p><p>AI is moving beyond the chatbox and into the real world, changing how we work and interact with technology.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the rise of autonomous AI agents, the next generation of AI-powered devices, and how these technologies are reshaping everyday life. From AI assistants that can independently complete complex business tasks to growing applications in healthcare and professional sports, the possibilities are expanding faster than ever.</p><p>But with innovation comes important questions about security, privacy, and how much control we're willing to hand over to technology.</p><p>Plus, we put AI to the test with our first <b><strong>Prompt Roulette</strong></b> challenge, building a functional vacation-tracking app in under five minutes!</p><p><b><strong>The future of AI isn't just about what technology can do, it's about how we choose to use it ...and where we draw the line.</strong></b></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Episode 2<br />00:55 – What's Next for AI? The Race to Lead<br />05:30 – How AI Is Changing Jobs and Software Development<br />07:29 – Meta's New AI Devices and Digital Assistants<br />10:39 – Would You Wear an AI Assistant?<br />15:16 – AI in Healthcare: Innovation Meets Risk<br />17:50 – AI Security, Guardrails, and Accountability<br />22:00 – The Positive Side of AI in Healthcare<br />23:30 – Meet Hermes: An Autonomous AI Agent<br />25:37 – Building a Website with AI<br />28:17 – Automating Business Workflows with AI Agents<br />30:52 – AI Referees: The Future of Professional Sports?<br />34:22 – Is Technology Taking the Human Element Out of Sports?<br />39:43 – Introducing Prompt Roulette<br />41:44 – Putting Hugging Face to the Test<br />43:44 – Building a Vacation Tracker with AI<br />48:03 – Testing the AI-Built App<br />50:56 – Final Takeaways: AI, Hardware, and Human Creativity</p>no00:55:122AI Is Leaving the Chatboxfull<![CDATA[Pilot]]>AI Is Changing Everything. Are We Ready?

AI is changing the way we work, communicate, and interact with the world, but are we ready for what's coming?

In the pilot episode of Hardly Artificial, we explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and what it means for the people and businesses navigating it.

From the challenge of simply knowing how to talk to AI and the next generation of smartphones to the growing uncertainty surrounding jobs and career opportunities, we look at how technology is reshaping everyday life. We also explore the emerging roles AI could create, why businesses need to rethink how they operate, and what it takes to embrace new technology without getting left behind.

But with innovation comes uncertainty. As AI advances at an unprecedented pace, questions around security, regulation, and the potential risks of increasingly powerful systems are becoming harder to ignore.

Plus, we share practical advice for anyone wondering where to begin with AI and why getting started might be simpler than you think.

The future of AI isn't just about the technology itself. It's about how we adapt, the opportunities we create, and the human experience along the way.

00:00 – Welcome to Hardly Artificial
00:17 – Meet the Hosts: Why We Started This Podcast
02:19 – What to Expect from Hardly Artificial
03:21 – Why Is It So Hard to Talk to AI?
04:35 – Are We Losing the Art of Human Conversation?
07:08 – Better Prompts, Smarter AI Conversations
09:08 – Apple's Foldable iPhone and the Future of Smartphones
10:44 – AI Assistants and the Next Generation of Devices
13:43 – Can AI Transform How We Work on the Go?
15:50 – Apple vs. Android: The Battle of Ecosystems
19:01 – Is AI Really Taking Our Jobs?
20:50 – The Changing Job Market and AI's Impact
23:07 – What Does the Future of Work Look Like?
25:24 – The New Jobs AI Could Create
28:35 – Why Businesses Need to Embrace AI
30:16 – AI Doomsday: Real Threat or Fearmongering?
32:29 – AI Security, Regulation, and the Risks Ahead
38:08 – Why Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore AI
40:43 – How to Get Started with AI Today
41:54 – Turning Ideas into Reality with AI
43:15 – Personal Wins, AI Agents, and Rediscovering Linux
46:17 – Final Thoughts and What's Next

]]>0a6a16f4-fd1b-4aa5-b70e-4bf0e7b15140Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:45:13 GMT<p><i><em>AI Is Changing Everything. Are We Ready?</em></i></p><p>AI is changing the way we work, communicate, and interact with the world, but are we ready for what's coming?</p><p>In the pilot episode of <i><em>Hardly Artificial</em></i>, we explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and what it means for the people and businesses navigating it.</p><p>From the challenge of simply knowing how to talk to AI and the next generation of smartphones to the growing uncertainty surrounding jobs and career opportunities, we look at how technology is reshaping everyday life. We also explore the emerging roles AI could create, why businesses need to rethink how they operate, and what it takes to embrace new technology without getting left behind.</p><p>But with innovation comes uncertainty. As AI advances at an unprecedented pace, questions around security, regulation, and the potential risks of increasingly powerful systems are becoming harder to ignore.</p><p>Plus, we share practical advice for anyone wondering where to begin with AI and why getting started might be simpler than you think.</p><p><b><strong>The future of AI isn't just about the technology itself. It's about how we adapt, the opportunities we create, and the human experience along the way.</strong></b></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Hardly Artificial<br />00:17 – Meet the Hosts: Why We Started This Podcast<br />02:19 – What to Expect from Hardly Artificial<br />03:21 – Why Is It So Hard to Talk to AI?<br />04:35 – Are We Losing the Art of Human Conversation?<br />07:08 – Better Prompts, Smarter AI Conversations<br />09:08 – Apple's Foldable iPhone and the Future of Smartphones<br />10:44 – AI Assistants and the Next Generation of Devices<br />13:43 – Can AI Transform How We Work on the Go?<br />15:50 – Apple vs. Android: The Battle of Ecosystems<br />19:01 – Is AI Really Taking Our Jobs?<br />20:50 – The Changing Job Market and AI's Impact<br />23:07 – What Does the Future of Work Look Like?<br />25:24 – The New Jobs AI Could Create<br />28:35 – Why Businesses Need to Embrace AI<br />30:16 – AI Doomsday: Real Threat or Fearmongering?<br />32:29 – AI Security, Regulation, and the Risks Ahead<br />38:08 – Why Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore AI<br />40:43 – How to Get Started with AI Today<br />41:54 – Turning Ideas into Reality with AI<br />43:15 – Personal Wins, AI Agents, and Rediscovering Linux<br />46:17 – Final Thoughts and What's Next</p>no00:46:481Pilotfull