A Beginner's Guide to AI

• Infra Boom: Lisa Weaver-Lambert Maps the $1.3 Trillion Data-Center Gold Rush

  Lisa Weaver-Lambert returns to unpack the trillion-dollar surge in digital infrastructure—and turns the idea of “boring” data centers on its head. She breaks down why global private infrastructure now tops $1.3 trillion, how Europe rockets from 6 % to 30 % of data-center investment, and why 15-to-20-year hyperscale leases create gold-rush conditions for real-estate giants like Blackstone. We dive into power-hungry GPUs, three-year hardware refresh cycles, and the paradox of using AI to design the very facilities that run AI. From modular builds in Norway that heat greenhouses to Sam Altman’s audacious $500 billion “Stargate” project, this episode is your fast-moving guide to where money, megawatts, and machine learning collide.Want to know more? Connect to Lisa on LinkedIn 🚀And get her book THE AI VALUE PLAYBOOK with 20% off on print and digital with using my code: 20DIETMARYou can order the book here at Packt (or whereever you buy your books - but then without 20% rebate 😉)---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://argoberlin.com/newsletter/Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• 🏆 2-Year Anniversary Special: Behind the Scenes of "Beginner's Guide to AI"

  Two years, 500 000 streams and counting! In this jubilee special, host Dietmar pulls back the curtain on Beginner’s Guide to AI—from its humble origin as a one-man, AI-generated history show to today’s chart-climbing interview podcast. 🎙️You’ll hear:The accidental launch: why an ancient-Greek travel prep turned into an AI-powered audio experiment.Tech trials & triumphs: hunting for natural-sounding voices, chaining prompts to beat token limits, and the DIY workflow that still underpins every episode.Pivot to people: how PR pitches and curious CEOs pushed the show from scripted explainer to human-driven interviews—and sent it rocketing into the global Top 50 tech charts.Audience & analytics: 25,000 subscribers, 1,200 plays per episode, and an Ango-American listener map.What’s next? Daily drops? More expert chats? Dietmar wants your vote.And, while you are on it, don't forget to ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 😉Want to get in contact? Write me an email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• Teaching, Startups, and AI Beards: Mike Todasco on the Beautiful Chaos of the Now

  What happens when a curious finance guy joins PayPal and stumbles into the world of machine learning? You get Mike Todasco — someone who’s been riding the AI wave before it made headlines. In this episode, Mike shares why he thinks most businesses are already behind on AI, how teachers can use it to deeply personalize learning, and what skills will still matter even when the bots take over the boring stuff. From robot lawnmowers to AI-powered bedtime quizzes for kids, this conversation is full of practical insight and future-facing optimism.We also talk about the myth of the Terminator scenario, why software engineers are feeling the heat first, and how AI can help you learn German while driving your kid to school.Connect to Mike on LinkedIn and don't forget to get his newsletter on LinkedIn!---Also, while you are on it, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 😉Want to get in contact? Write me an email: [email protected] credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• The AI Human Paradox - What You Need to Know About the Future of Technology and Ethics

  AI strategist and upcoming author Bruce Randall jumps behind the mic to explore how artificial intelligence is colliding with everyday life—no coding degree required. Bruce unpacks his journey from software sales to earning an MIT “no-code data-science” certificate, and reveals why he’s writing The AI Human Paradox to give non-tech folks a crystal-clear roadmap through the jargon jungle of LLMs, brain-computer interfaces, and autonomous systems. We dig into the art (and science) of great prompting, the power—and peril—of Neuralink-style implants, and why “trust but verify” is Bruce’s golden rule for hallucination-free insights.You’ll hear practical wins for small businesses—from AI-powered chat-bots that rescue bad restaurant reviews to HR tools that actually boost morale—and learn how global pharma giant Sanofi slashes drug-development time with full-stack AI. We examine the ethics of AI-generated college papers, the very real risk of runaway super-intelligence, and Bruce’s optimistic blueprint for keeping humanity in the driver’s seat as machines get smarter. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a curious creator, or just wondering what “BCI” even means, this episode arms you with the mindset and resources to thrive in an AI-accelerated world.You can connect to Bruce on LinkedIn. If you want to know more about him, go to his podcasting portfolio page!---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: [email protected] credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• 47% Human: Why AI Can't Replace Your Grandma's Recipe

  Ever wondered why robots still haven’t mastered grandma’s unbeatable cake recipe? Or why McDonald's AI-driven drive-thru ended up causing more chaos than convenience? In today's episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor GePhardT dives into a fascinating reality: despite all the hype, 47% of tasks remain stubbornly, uniquely, and beautifully human. Explore why AI struggles with creativity, empathy, and ethical judgment—and why that's brilliant news for marketers and businesses. Filled with relatable stories, humorous misfires, and practical insights, this episode celebrates the human skills that machines simply can't replicate (at least, not yet!).Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: [email protected] podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT, Mistral and Claude 3. We do fact-check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it's read by an AI voice.Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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