In this episode of How I AI, I’m sharing key updates, must-know AI news, and a personal reflection on what I would do differently if I were starting my AI journey today.

You’ll hear about a powerful research paper on the future of work with AI agents, why the U.S. government just invested hundreds of millions into AI companies, and the viral YouTube interview that breaks down which jobs are at the highest risk of automation.

This solo episode is for anyone who feels behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to begin using AI in a way that actually fits your business, energy, and creative goals.

🔍 Episode Highlights

• Why the Department of Defense awarded $800 million to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI
• The Stanford, MIT, and Georgia Tech study on which tasks humans want AI to take over.. and which ones we don’t
• Jobs most at risk of AI replacement based on Geoffrey Hinton’s latest interview
• A simple strategy to define your first step with AI (instead of chasing tutorials)
• What I’ve learned helping creatives, founders, and small business owners use AI with intention
• Announcements about the podcast expanding to YouTube, an upcoming Miami event, and a new listener format

🧰 Resources Mentioned

📺 Watch: Geoffrey Hinton on The Diary of a CEO
📄 Read: Future of Work with AI Agents Study
📢 News: Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI granted up to $200 million for AI work from Defense Department
📅 Local Miami in-person event on August 7. (Follow on social media for details.)

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