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Pivot to AI

David Gerard
Openai
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft
Anthropic
Google
Chatgpt
Data Centers
Meta
Copilot
Generative AI
AI Bubble
Amazon
Spacex
Softbank
Github
Microsoft Copilot
Venture Capital
NVIDIA
Gemini
Robin AI

The latest foolishness from the AI bubble, every weekday. It can't be that stupid, you must be prompting it wrong.

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Latest Episodes

when you can't fiddle the numbers any more

pivot-to-ai.com/2026/10/01/anthropic-ipo-filing-the-disaster-in-numbers/ - blog post

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what if we made a computer you just couldn't rely on

pivot-to-ai.com/2026/09/30/new-ai-jailbreak-get-your-chatbot-drunk/ - blog post

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'the only form that this kind of product can take is a botnet factory'

pivot-to-ai.com/2026/09/28/metas-muse-ai-agent-a-hilarious-security-disaster/ - blog post

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Recent Guests

Valerie Veatch
Director of the documentary Ghost in the Machine
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Isaac Pound
Tech journalist discussing industry practices
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Ketan Joshi
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Gitan Joshi
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Episode: 20260818 - Data centres get too hot for Texas politicians
Molly White
Cryptocurrency researcher and writer
Tech Influence Watch / citationneeded.news
Episode: 20260807 - Molly White: following the AI and crypto money in US politics
Nik Suresh
Data scientist turned data engineer and founder of Hermit Tech,/blogger known as Ludicity
Hermit Tech / Ludicity
Episode: 20260731 - Nik Suresh on surviving corporate AI psychosis
Sam Altman
CEO of OpenAI
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Antonija Djulic
Reporter who contributed a story for CASP
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Host

David Gerard
Host of Pivot to AI

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Very Good AI Reporting

    One of my favorite AI journalists. Concise and sarcastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SPP87
    United States20 days ago
  • Yeaaa buddy

    Puts the AI in cynical! Wait the other way around but that doesn’t… yeah, it’s a solid pod. Part of a BALANCED diet, it’s very important. The world needs strong, educated negative voices! Thank you :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimpleReviewYes?
    United States5 months ago
  • S&S

    Like them short? Like them spicy?? Then you’re gonna love this pod. Simple as that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GenXed
    United States5 months ago
  • One of the only sources pointing out that not only does the emperor have no clothes, but that he has been in his birthday suit the entire time.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    HooolyCow
    7 months ago
  • Journalism without apology

    Corporate-backed news outlets are totally toothless when it comes to covering Silicon Valley tech, with childlike credulity for whatever the “visionary” CEOs tell them, and unshakable confidence in the wisdom of the market. Indie journalists are carrying tech journalism on their back, like ants bearing 50x their weight, and David is one of the very best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toronto-Will
    Canada7 months ago

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Thoughtful take on AI hype with sharp humor.
Polished critique that helps separate hype from reality.
Gives credible context and strong critical voice on AI topics.
Shows concise, insightful, and entertaining analysis.

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#113
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

20260911 - Valerie Veatch: Ghost in the Machine: AI as eugenics
Q: What is the central takeaway you want listeners to leave with regarding AI and society?
Machines cannot think, and the people who claim they can are often attempting to control and exploit. If we can't answer why something needs AI, it probably doesn't—so we should instead push back against its deployment.
20260911 - Valerie Veatch: Ghost in the Machine: AI as eugenics
Q: How did your thesis for Ghost in the Machine emerge, and what surprised you in the process?
I didn't start with a fixed thesis. I wanted to understand what artificial intelligence is, who builds it, and why. I discovered there is no intrinsic AI; it's a construct and a marketing term that needs careful examination, especially given how race science influences contemporary AI discourse.
20260911 - Valerie Veatch: Ghost in the Machine: AI as eugenics
Q: Valerie, please introduce yourself. Who are you and what do you do?
Hello, my name is Valerie Veatch. I'm a documentary filmmaker, and for my sins, I make documentary films.
20260828 - Ketan Joshi: AI versus the climate
Q: Ketan, who are you and what do you do?
I'm an independent climate and energy analyst focused on corporate climate claims, with recent emphasis on big tech and AI. I analyze energy use, emissions, and the environmental impact of AI and data centers, and I comment on how these intersect with climate policy and corporate reporting.
20260821 - Tante on AI: 'When this thing crashes, I want to see apologies'
Q: Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do.
Tante describes himself as a sociotechnologist who studies technology not just as gadgets but in terms of its real-world impact on people and society, blending computer science with philosophy.

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The show consistently critiques AI hype and the technology bubble with a sharp, skeptical lens. Episodes cover ad tech, AI governance, data-center finance, and the climate of investment around AI, often interlaced with industry anecdotes and pointed critiques of major players. A distinctive voice blends humor with hard-to-ignore warnings about marketing hype, misused benchmarks, and the practical limits of AI progress, making it a go-to for listeners who want critical, no-nonsense coverage of AI's real-world impact and funding dynamics. Noteworthy is the willingness to challenge industry narratives, spotlight sponsorship dynamics, and provide accessible ethics-centered context alongside tech analysis.

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7. Nik Suresh
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