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Bot Your Average Podcast

Jill Baber
Artificial Intelligence
Openai
Ai-Generated Content
AI Agents
Data Privacy
Sora2
GPT 5.1
Cyber Security
Energy Consumption
Social Media
Chatgpt
Prediction Markets
Claude
Gemini 3
Health
AGI
Data Analysis
Copyright Infringement
Electricity Prices
AI Data Centers

Two real-world AI practitioners. One big question: What does all this mean?

Join Michael, a former automation engineer, and Jill, a former data scientist, as they unpack the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence—from the latest headlines to the everyday implications. With experience building AI for real-world use, they cut through the hype to explore what AI actually does, what it doesn’t,... more

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Nigel joins the podcast again as the gang breaks out their tinfoil hats and dives into what is going on behind the hype of Claude Mythos while the players in the AI Race rearrange themselves yet again. Things get even weirder as they touch on aliens,... more

The US Department of War is fighting with Anthropic, and OpenAI tries to save the day. Meanwhile the rest of us wait to see if AI is going to take our jobs. Plus, Jill and Michael model vulnerability as they admit not having fully read every article ... more

Nigel Harstad is back as we discuss our 2026 AI predictions and how we’re approaching 2026 ourselves.Michael and Nigel talk about their cool AI productivity use cases, plus the future of humans as contractors for AI, how disappointment with AI produc... more

Michael and Jill lean in to their respective ADHD diagnoses and recap anything and everything 2025 AI. From their ChatGPT “wrapped” content, to Nano Banana Pro, to the rise of prediction markets, to advertising in AI, join them to consider where 2025... more

Are all these model updates exciting or getting boring? Meanwhile Anthropic announces Claude Code has been used to perpetrate cyber attacks. Michael and Jill talk through a bevy of recent model upgrades and contemplate some interesting Anthropic anno... more

Join Jill and Michael as they welcome their first guest, Dr. Nigel Harstad, North Dakota State Demographer, and discuss his creation and use of AI agents at work. Also, the release of AI web browser Atlas, data privacy & government AI use, and the AI... more

Join Jill and Michael as they virtually unbox unhinged AI videos created by the new Sora2, consider how AI could influence the market (moreso), and discuss robots that can do household chores AND fight.

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Join Jill and Michael as they contemplate what is real and what is AI: an update on the Albanian Minister of AI, discussing AI safety, and what an AI super intelligence could mean for our future–or if it means we simply don’t exist. Also, OpenAI and ... more

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Nigel Harstad
Data analyst for the state of North Dakota.
State of North Dakota
Episode: Measure Twice–Let the Agents Cut Corners Once

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Michael McCrory
Product owner, automation specialist, and AI enthusiast with state government background; co-host focused on practical AI applications and automation.
Jill Baber
Former data scientist who loves connecting numbers, policy, and people; co-host exploring the intersection of AI, data, and societal impact.

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What a Time to be "Alive"
Q: What about AI in media, like AI actors or ads—how will public reaction shape it?
Expect mixed reactions to AI actors in big-budget films and to AI-driven marketing, with audiences split between fascination and discomfort, influencing how studios and brands approach AI-generated content and labor.
What a Time to be "Alive"
Q: Any uplifting predictions for 2026?
The panel acknowledges challenges but hopes for practical, stabilizing progress: more focused deployment, improvements in integration (e.g., AI in Excel), and creative, human-centered uses that balance speed with ethics and sustainability.
What a Time to be "Alive"
Q: What do you think is going to happen with AI in 2026?
Nigel and the hosts predict a mix of societal upheaval or crystallized debate, pushback from tech enthusiasts, potential government assistance or regulation, and continued consolidation among big AI players, with concerns about energy use and the real-world adoption pace.
Measure Twice–Let the Agents Cut Corners Once
Q: What is your favorite thing to do with AI?
My favorite thing with AI is the creativity and challenges it brings to my hobbies.
Measure Twice–Let the Agents Cut Corners Once
Q: What concerns you about AI?
The consolidation of power and control of information worries me about AI.

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Two real-world AI practitioners host grounded conversations about how artificial intelligence intersects work, society, and daily life. Across episodes, they sift through headlines and industry dynamics to separate hype from practical impact, covering topics from AI tooling, data privacy, and energy considerations to governance, regulation, and ethical questions. A recurring guest and a mix of guest perspectives add context on public sector use, policy implications, and future scenarios. The tone blends humor with careful critique, making complex topics accessible while highlighting real-world constraints, tradeoffs, and responsibilities for individuals and organizations exploring or deploying AI tools. Noteworthy angles include the tension... more

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