Struggling to understand AI? You don't need a computer science degree.

In this episode of The Weird Canadian, I sit down with Sairam Sundaresan—a veteran AI researcher with over 14 years of experience and author of the upcoming book "AI for the Rest of Us"—to demystify artificial intelligence for non-technical entrepreneurs.

Sairam introduces a revolutionary concept called the "AI Exam": a simple technique where you use AI to poke holes in your ideas before you teach them to others. It's a game-changer for anyone building a business, launching a product, or developing a strategy.

We explore how Canadian entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Claude without needing to code, why your unique taste and judgment are more valuable than technical skills in the AI age, and the surprising environmental cost of AI that most people don't talk about.

**What You'll Learn:**

• The "AI Exam" technique: How to test your ideas with AI before you launch

• Why you don't need coding, math, or a technical background to use AI

• How to use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools for business

• Why "your taste is the killer app" in the AI age

• The truth about human-AI collaboration (it's not about replacement)

• The environmental impact of AI and how to use it responsibly

• Practical first steps to get started with AI today

Sairam Sundaresan is a seasoned Machine Learning Research Scientist with over 14 years of experience in the tech industry. He currently spearheads advanced AI research and has worked with top tech firms and academic labs worldwide. Passionate about making complex concepts accessible, Sairam created "Gradient Ascent," a newsletter trusted by Silicon Valley's top tech firms. His book, "AI for the Rest of Us: An Illustrated Introduction," is published by Bloomsbury Academic and available for pre-order.

**Connect with Sairam:**

• LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sairam-sundaresan

• Substack (Gradient Ascent ): https://newsletter.artofsaience.com

• Book: https://aifortherestofus.us

**Resources Mentioned:**

• ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com

• Midjourney: https://midjourney.com

• Claude: https://claude.ai

• "AI for the Rest of Us" (book ): https://aifortherestofus.us

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**Timestamps:**

00:00 - The Problem with AI for Entrepreneurs

02:15 - The Gap in AI Communication

05:30 - What is the "AI Exam"?

10:45 - How to Test Your Business Ideas with AI

15:20 - Your Taste is the Killer App

18:50 - The Environmental Cost of AI

22:10 - First Steps to Get Started with AI

24:30 - Where to Find Sairam

AI, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Canadian Business, Small Business, ChatGPT, Machine Learning, AI Tools, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technology, Sairam Sundaresan, The Weird Canadian

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