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Pivot to AI

David Gerard
Openai
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft
Anthropic
Chatgpt
Google
Copilot
Generative AI
Data Centers
Venture Capital
AI Bubble
Meta
Microsoft Copilot
Github
Softbank
Nvidia
Robin AI
UK Government
Spacex
Quantum Computing

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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The glasses? Not sexy

pivot-to-ai.com/2026/07/15/meta-glasses-celebrity-backlash-the-fans-hate-them/ - blog post

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No hallucinations? Takes too long

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'It gave us steps on what we have to do ... 18 of us died in the process'

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'overwhelming support' for prompts to catch chatbot reviewers

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Host

David Gerrard
Host of Pivot to AI; frequent presenter and moderator with a focus on critical analysis of AI hype and tech policy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States2 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
    4 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
    Canada5 months ago
  • Great show

    David has the correct approach to reporting the reality of the AI hype bubble: present the facts, then sneer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uncle Vinny
    United States7 months ago

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Honest, humorous, and critical of AI hype cycles.
Indie journalism vibes; transparent about hype and motives.
Short, punchy takes with real-world skepticism.
Puts the AI in cynical, informed critique—balanced and sharp.

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This show delivers a sharp, skeptical take on AI, tech policy, and the broader hype cycle driving the industry. Across episodes, listeners hear candid critiques of AI tooling pricing, OpenAI and large-scale deployments, governance debates in open source, and the interplay between media coverage and tech evangelism. The host consistently questions conventional wisdom, highlights potential risks, and uses humor to cut through the hype, making complex topics approachable for technical and business audiences alike. The format often blends policy explanations, market analysis, and incident-driven storytelling to illuminate how AI innovation intersects with economics, ethics, and public discourse.

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