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HUMAIN, Qualcomm launch first hybrid AI data centre

Preppy Gxd Steven - JustRegularThings Lyrics:

(Ayy, ayy, ayy)
(yeah, ayy, ayy)

(Verse 1)
People write movies about our daily lives, so elite
Preppy and young forever with the anti-aging pills given to me
Dad is truth, I study his business and dating skill (Yeah)
Dad Bod on my father, he still pulls women well
Been a bachelor too, I spin the pussy wheel
Learned to let my coins speak up for themselves,
Except on tracks then I sing about them for myself
I act hella dumb but I’m old money still
If I put all my racks on my arm, I would need a stretching super hero suit!
Put my bread up to my head to hear the truth
One of a kind threads for Nancy my angel
I'm a young buck she had to wrangle
Preppy Gxd has the horse power
My showers are of bank notes
(Everyday we elope)

(Chorus)
I would say that life has been feeling different but really ain't much changed
I have a virtual assistant who is my go to for things
Artificial Lads protect the family team
Every shot of mine is a bucket, nobody else at my game
Invested a yacht into her wedding ring, didn't feel a sting
Fine lives for all people in my circle, we're crop cream
Just, just, just, just, just regular things
Just, just, just, just, just regular things

(Verse 2) 
You know at a certain point I can't tell if I'm going up anymore
(I am!)
Glass floors, bridges from my heart to travel all corridors
I sleep on the edge of the sky, that's a high rise
Smoking dank Mary when I wake, that's a high rise
My name is lofty and my weed buds are frothy
I'm hard when I need to be, not afraid to be softie
Young guy full of passion, people would love me even without money
So its party after party, my lifetime is bubbly
The dog coins are barking, took my crypto out for a stretch
Never yearned for a taste of the excess, we’re best 

(Chorus)
I would say that life has been feeling different but really ain't much changed
I have a virtual assistant who is my go to for things
Artificial Lads protect the family team
Every shot of mine is a bucket, nobody else at my game
Invested a yacht into her wedding ring, didn't feel a sting
Fine lives for all people in my circle, we're crop cream
Just, just, just, just, just regular things
Just, just, just, just, just regular things

Every moment of my life is a dream
To me its just regular things
Every moment of my life is a dream
To me its just regular things

(hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

JustRegularThings

In this conversation, Dave Prior and Hugo Bowne-Anderson discuss the evolving landscape of AI and data science, focusing on the role of AI agents in solving business problems. Hugo shares insights on how to effectively implement AI solutions, the importance of understanding the underlying data, and the need for continuous improvement in AI systems. They also touch on the skills necessary for navigating the AI landscape, the value of collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, and the importance of assessing the value of AI projects. Hugo concludes by offering a course on building AI applications, emphasizing the iterative nature of AI development.

Takeaways

 - Hugo emphasizes the importance of data in AI applications.
 - AI agents can automate tasks but require human oversight.
 - Understanding the problem is crucial before implementing AI solutions.
 - Prompt engineering remains a valuable skill alongside learning about agents.
 - Consultants should educate clients on practical AI applications.
 - AI systems should be built incrementally and iteratively.
 - Value assessment in AI projects should focus on efficiency and cost savings.
 - Continuous improvement is essential for AI systems to remain effective.
 - Experimentation with AI tools can lead to innovative solutions.
 - Collaboration between technical and non-technical teams is vital for successful AI implementation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Data and AI Literacy
06:14 Understanding AI Agents vs. LLMs
09:18 The Role of Agents in Business Solutions
12:21 Navigating the Future of AI and Agents
15:24 Consulting and Client Education in AI
18:37 Building Incremental AI Solutions
21:29 The Future of AI Coding and Debugging
24:32 Prototyping with AI: Challenges and Solutions
25:32 Leveraging AI for User Insights and Competitive Analysis
27:29 Understanding Value in AI Development
32:05 The Role of Product Managers in AI Integration
33:00 AI as an Instrument: The Human Element
35:33 Getting Started with AI: Practical Steps for Teams
38:51 Building AI Applications: Course Overview and Insights

Links from the Podcast:

Stop Building AI Agents - Here’s what you should build instead (Article) https://www.decodingai.com/p/stop-building-ai-agents
Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/multi-agent-research-system
The Colgate Study https://www.pymc-labs.com/blog-posts/AI-based-Customer-Research

Hugo’s Course (Starts November 3, 2025)
Building AI Applications for Data Scientists and Software Engineers (with a 25% discount)
https://maven.com/hugo-stefan/building-ai-apps-ds-and-swe-from-first-principles?promoCode=drunkenpm
(You can use the discount code drunkenpm to get 25% off)

How To Be A Podcast Guest with Jay Hrcsko https://youtu.be/vkNbgwcolIM

Contacting Hugo
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-bowne-anderson-045939a5/
Substack https://hugobowne.substack.com/

Contacting Dave
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrsungo
Dave’s Classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623

Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson

Are you ready for AI that can see, hear, and feel? Join Shailendra Kumar in this episode of AI with Shaily as we explore the groundbreaking 'Multimodal AI Blueprint' and its potential to revolutionize technology. Discover how this innovative approach integrates diverse data for smarter AI applications. Don't miss your chance to engage—hit like, follow, and share your thoughts in the comments! 🚀🤖✨

Unlocking the Future: How Multimodal AI is Changing Everything

In Episode 3 of the Intentional AI series, Cole and Virgil move into the next stage of the content lifecycle: content creation.

AI can write faster than ever, but that doesn’t mean it writes well. From prompting and editing to maintaining voice and originality, AI-generated content still requires human effort and judgment. In this episode, the team explores where AI can help streamline production and where it can’t replace the creative process.

In this episode, they explore:
	• How AI fits into the content creation stage of the lifecycle
	• Why AI-generated content often takes just as much time as writing from scratch
	• The key risks of AI content creation, including accuracy, effort, and authenticity
	• How to maintain your voice, tone, and originality when using AI tools
	• Why humans are still responsible for quality control and credibility
	• What happens when you test the same research prompt across three writing tools

This episode also continues the real-world experiment from Episode 2. Using the research compiled with Perplexity, the team tests how three content-generation tools—Jenni AI, Perplexity Pro, and Writesonic—handle the same writing task. The results reveal just how differently each model performs when asked to create original, publishable content.

A downloadable Episode Companion Guide is available below. It includes key takeaways, tool comparisons, and practical advice for using AI in the content creation stage.

https://links.discussingstupid.com/s3e3companion

Upcoming episodes in the Intentional AI series:
	• Nov 11, 2025 — Content Management
	• Dec 2, 2025 — Accessibility
	• Dec 16, 2025 — SEO / AEO / GEO
	• Jan 6, 2026 — Content Personalization
	• Jan 20, 2026 — Front End Development & Wireframing
	• Feb 3, 2026 — Design & Media
	• Feb 17, 2026 — Back End Development
	• Mar 3, 2026 — Conversational Search (with special guest!)
	• Mar 17, 2026 — Chatbots & Agentic AI
	• Mar 31, 2026 — Series Finale & Tool Review
	
Whether you’re a marketer, strategist, or developer, this conversation is about creating content intentionally and keeping your human voice at the center of it all.

New episodes every other Tuesday.

For more conversations about AI, digital strategy, and all the ways we get it wrong (and how to get it right), visit www.discussingstupid.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

Chapters
(0:00) - Intro
(0:30) - Smarter content creation with AI
(1:00) - Effort doesn't go away
(3:20) - Tool / LLM differences
(5:34) - Audience fit & voice
(7:44) - We tested 3 tools for AI content creation
(10:08) - Testing Jenni AI
(13:23) - Testing Perplexity
(14:55) - Testing Writesonic
(16:55) - Key Takeaways


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S3E3 - Intentional AI: Smarter content creation with AI

Middle East AI News Minute brought to you by Carrington Malin - Marketing for an AI First world. In this podcast: Cisco and G42 partner on UAE’s largest AMD AI cluster; Supermicro certifies AIREV’s OnDemand sovereign AI platform; PIF and Aramco unite AI assets under HUMAIN

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Cisco, G42 partner on UAE’s largest AMD AI cluster

Welcome to 'AI with Shaily'! Today, we explore how artificial intelligence is evolving beyond our oversight, spotlighting DeepMind's AlphaEvolve and the emergence of autonomous learning. Discover how AI outperforms human-designed algorithms in creativity and mathematical reasoning. Join Shailendra Kumar as we delve into the implications of AI's newfound independence. 🎙️✨ Stay updated on AI trends by following us, and drop your thoughts in the comments! 🗨️🤖

AI's Groundbreaking Leap: Can Machines Create Independently?

Middle East AI News Minute brought to you by Carrington Malin - Marketing for an AI First world. In this podcast: Aramco to merge AI operations with HUMAIN; Analog and Boston Dynamics launch UAE robotics push; UAE AI Office unveils leadership guide with OpenAI

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Aramco to merge AI operations with HUMAIN

Middle East AI News Minute brought to you by Carrington Malin - Marketing for an AI First world. In this podcast: Cisco and KAUST launch new AI Institute in Saudi Arabia; CBIx to drive fintech and AI innovation in UAE banking; and Oman hosts second AI Hackathon for tech startups

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Cisco and KAUST launch new AI Institute in Saudi Arabia

What if AI could truly think like us? Join Shailendra Kumar in AI with Shaily as he navigates the intriguing debate of strong vs. weak AI, sparked by the latest ChatGPT-5. Discover how Google's Project Mind blurs ethical lines and why Searle's philosophy is suddenly trending. Gain insights on AI's creativity and the importance of transparency! 🎙️💡🤖 Don't miss out; like, comment, and follow for more updates on the fascinating world of AI!

Is This the Dawn of Strong AI? Exploring Consciousness and Illusions

The Middle East AI News Minute gives you a daily one-minute daily briefing on the top AI-related stories coming out of the Middle East. If you are a busy technology, business or government leader who want to get a quick update, then this is the podcast for you.

Welcome to Optimal Reach Collective Artists (ORCA)! This is a musical and visual arts project involving 41 virtual artists given life through Artificial Intelligence. My music can be found on Instagram under Orcasongs and on Youtube as Optimal Reach Collective Artists.

All lyrics are original and I am the sole writer on all songs posted. The instrumentals, vocals, music videos, and album art are generated in collaboration with multiple A.I softwares. Songs are explicit and for adults, lyrics are in the description. Thank you for visiting and having an open mind to emerging technology and ways it can be used to enhance our artistic abilities.

My goal with this project is to learn to better use generation tools, dispel stigma about them, and show that A.I music and virtual A.I artists can be as enjoyable and commercially viable as conventional music. I own the rights to all music and characters posted here, the characters, situations, views, are entirely fictional and for entertainment purposes only. If you would like to use any of my songs in your videos or other projects reach out through email at: optimalreach3@gmail.com, thanks!

Contribute (Cash app): $Moneytummi

https://www.instagram.com/orcasongs/
https://youtube.com/@optimalreachcollectiveartists?si=YSDdklzTRu0Jw423

The Virtual artists of Optimal Reach Collective:

1. Maleena Cassius: Dark Pop, Experimental Pop, Hip-hop, Rock

2. TELNU: Hip-hop, Emo rap, SimpCore, Mumble rap, GamerCore, E-Girls, Anime, Memes, Internet culture, Technology

3. HipGrind:  Rock, Post-hardcore, Melodic Rock, Metal

4. Pierce Plank:  Country, Folk, Experimental Rock, Hip-hop, SimpCore

5. Spooky Entanglement:  EDM, Electric, Hip-hop, Futurism, Pop, Singularity, Artificial Intelligence, technology

6. GOONFOOL:  Hyperpop, GlitchCore, DigiCore, Party, Memes, Rave, Internet culture

7. Ellison Maggot:  Horrorcore, Hip-hop, Pop, HalloweenCore, Horror Rap, Rock, Creepy pasta, MonsterCore

8. Paulette Park:  Country, Country Pop, Folk, Electric Country, Dark Country, Cryptid Country, Hip-hop

9. Bebe Too Niiice:  Hip-hop, Twerk, Lyrical rap, R&B

10. Jupiter Signals:  Rock, Faith based Rock, CommunityCore, FaithCore, FriendshipCore, Religion

11. Billy Bait Car:  Hip Hop, Pop, Alternative Rock, Racing, Singularity, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism

12. Nora Ganymede:  Dark Pop, CellarCore, Phonaesthetics, NumberCore, ScrambleCore, SynesthesiaCore, Word Salad, Retro, Reality, Cosmic Horror, Time Travel

13. Violette Zinnia:  Folk, Dark Pop, Pop, Mystery, Supernatural, Ghost, Monstercore, creepypasta

14. Fortuna Pelk:  Folk, Pop, Synth Pop, FairyCore, Environmental Conservation, Communitycore, Climate Change

15. Vouple Goalz:  Pop, Pop Rock, Post-hardcore, Horrorcore, Monstercore, Vampire Fantasy

16. Preppy Gxd Steven:  Hip-hop, Pop, PreppyCore, PrepCore, Crypto, Finance, tech bro, Robotics, memes, Internet culture, technology

17. EverSong Mall:  Dark Pop, LiminalCore, 90's Pop, Retro, Horrorcore, Creepy Pasta, BuildingCore, MallCore, Monstercore

18. CHOMP CHAMP!!!:  Rock, Pop, ZombieCore, MonsterCore, Creepy Pasta, Horror, Video Games, memes

19. Gene, The Lich: Hip-hop, Pop, HorrorCore, Scramo, Singularity, Futurecore, Robotics, Gene modification, Body Modification, Artificial Intelligence, technology

20. Victor Vibe:  Hip-hop, Pop, Experimental Rock, Friendshipcore, Positive Vibes, Kindness, Self Help, Motivational Speech, Meditation

21. Katherine Caroline KateFish:  Hip-hop, Pop, Experimental, RealityCore, SimulationCore, Cosmic Horror, Clown, Horror 

22. Devon Debonair:  Hip-hop, Pop, Emo Pop, Horror, MonsterCore, RPG, Monster Hunting, HunterCore, Hero, Supernatural, video games 

23. Miranda Annalise Odo (Mad Honey Mandi):  Hip-hop, Post-Hardcore, Hyperpop, Sex, Relationships

24. Parental Troll:  - Hip-hop, Married Life, FamilyCore, Anime, Memes, Relationships, Drugs, Partying

25. The Deviled Eggs:  Rock, Country, Techno, MonsterCore, Supernatural, Monsterhuntercore, Creepy pasta, Monstercore

26. Vetabayrhimrah:  Horrorcore, Dark Pop, Hip-hop, MonsterCore, Creepy Pasta

27. Inner Shu:  Pop, Country, Hyperpop, Fantasy, Supernatural, Cosmic Horror, Monsterhunter 

28. A Woman With A Sword:  Reggaeton, Hip-hop, Fantasycore, Adventure, Video Games, RPG, MonsterCore, HunterCore, Hero

29. Imogen Darp:  Dark Pop, Reggaeton, Rock, Love, Extraterrestrials, Romance, Existentialism, Relationships, Monstercore, Horror, Cosmic Horror

30. Imelda With Dragon Hands:  Rock, Synth Pop, Choir, Fantasycore, Monstercore, RPG, Adventure

31. Rowan Frey:  Death Metal, K-pop, Monstercore, Zombiecore, Horrorcore, Horror, Technology

32. Super Millennium Troop:  Rock, Hip-hop, Monstercore, Hero, Cosmic, Superhero, Supernatural

33. Oliver Edgelord:  Hip-hop, Brainrot, Memes, Creepy Pasta, Horror, Singularity, Emo, Internet culture

34. Deep Aberration Lab: Orca (D.A.L.O):  Pop, Rock, Paranormal, Monsters, Monstercore, Supernatural, Science, Hollow Earth

35. Qwicked Fast: R&B, Hyperpop, Superhero, Love, Cosmic Horror, Supernatural, Battle

36. Sybil Psychonaut:  Triphop, retro, 90s, Supernatural, Paranormal, Psychic, Psionics

37. Beatrice Cone:  Alternative Rock Folk, Folk, retro, Supernatural

38. Max Malarkie:  Alternative Rock, Hip-hop, Supernatural, Paranormal, Monster, Monstercore

39. Infinite E-Girl:  Pop, Retro, Singularity, Robotics, Digital Human, Artificial Intelligence, Chatbot

40. Beatrice Cone:  Folk, Alternative Rock, Math Rock, Honeybees, Nature, Climate change, technology

41. Madeline Mayflies:  R&B, Folk, Cult, Apocalypse, Death, Horror, Creepy, Immortality,

Unlock the secrets of data mastery with Shailendra, a 27-year veteran in AI, ML, and Data Science, driving AU$ 6 Billion in transformative value. As the author of 'Making Money out of Data,' their strategies redefine digital success. With expertise honed at IBM and Accenture, they drive innovation and data monetization. Explore how loyalty programs like Flybuys and Everyday Rewards revolutionize business—connect with Shaily today.

A podcast about Agile and Project Management

Discussing Stupid returns to the airwaves to transform digital facepalms into teachable moments—all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break! Sponsored by High Monkey, this podcast dives into ‘stupid’ practices across websites and Microsoft collaboration tools, among other digital realms. 

Our "byte-sized" bi-weekly episodes are packed with expert insights and a healthy dose of humor. Discussions focus on five key areas: Business Process & Collaboration, UX/IA, Inclusive Design, Content & Search, and Performance & SEO. 

Join us and let’s start making the digital world a bit less stupid, one episode at a time.

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