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Benchmarking Success: Revenue Per Employee and the Future of AI-Efficient Companies
In this episode of Talking to AI, host Paul welcomes his friend Dave for a…
What I’ve Learned So Far: A Deep Dive Into the Making of Talking to AI
In this special “review so far” episode of Talking to AI, Paul switches seats and lets…
Social Engineering: 2 The United Nations: Migration, Sovereignty, and Global Controversies
This episode continues the deep dive into social engineering by examining the United Nations and…
ChatGPT vs Grok: A Live Side-by-Side Comparison of Research Quality
In this episode, Paul runs a fully unscripted side-by-side comparison of ChatGPT and Grok, asking…
An Unscripted AI-to-AI Experiment: When Grok Met ChatGPT
In this unique episode, Paul sets up a real-time experiment to see what happens when…
Learning Norwegian with ChatGPT Study Mode
-In this episode of Talking to AI, Paul experiments with learning Norwegian inside ChatGPT, exploring…
Behind the Scenes: How AI Uses Third-Party Models
In this episode, Paul explores how AI systems rely on third-party models and services behind…
Social Engineering 101 — A Look at the UN
In this episode, Paul digs into the foundations of social engineering — not the cybercrime…
Buying a Frying Pan: The Truth About Non-Stick & High Heat
In this deliciously practical episode, Paul digs into the surprising truth behind non-stick and ceramic…
How Global Financial Transactions Really Work
Ever wonder what actually happens when money moves between banks — especially across borders? In…
Understanding ChatGPT Memory & Audio Setup
In this episode, Paul digs into how ChatGPT’s memory works — from chat-level context to…
Can AI Make Me Money?
In this episode of Talking to AI, Paul explores whether AI can truly help individuals…
Curious how large language models actually work?
In this episode, Paul and ChatGPT unpack the foundations of LLMs — how they’re trained,…
ChatGPT helps clean up an Audio mess?
In this episode, Paul invites his friend Mark, a film composer fresh from scoring the…
Mortgages, Money, and the Myth of Fractional Reserve Banking
In this episode of Talking to AI, Paul unpacks one of the most misunderstood topics…
Talking to AI — ChatGPT’s Voices & Accents: A Conversation in Style
In this lighthearted and fascinating episode, Paul Ayling explores ChatGPT’s remarkable ability to switch between…
Talking to AI — Setting Up Audio: When AI Meets Complexity
Paul Ayling dives into the surprising challenges of configuring a multi-participant AI podcast recording using…
Can AI Be a Dungeon Master? Setting up Playing Dungeons & Dragons with ChatGPT
Ever wondered if artificial intelligence can guide you through a fantasy adventure? In this episode,…
The Prisoner’s Dilemma: What is it really and why is it relevant
What do two silent prisoners have to do with artificial intelligence, climate policy, and online…
Do Banks Really Lend You Money? The Hidden Truth Behind Mortgages and Modern Banking
Most people think they understand how mortgages work — you borrow money from a bank,…
Learn Norwegian with AI – Part 2: From Phrases to Real Conversations
n this new episode of Talking to AI, Paul dives deeper into the world of…
What happens when you try to play a game with artificial intelligence?
In this episode, Paul brings a playful twist to Talking to AI by challenging ChatGPT…
Unlocking Productivity: How to Get the Most Out of ChatGPT’s Interface
Have you ever wondered if you’re only scratching the surface with ChatGPT? In this episode,…
Can You Debate with an AI? My First Real Argument with ChatGPT
In this episode, Paul puts ChatGPT to the test — not with questions or prompts,…
How much Energy does AI use?
In this episode, I dive into a big question with Grok: just how much energy…
Can AI Teach You a Language? Learning Norwegian with ChatGPT
What happens when language learning meets artificial intelligence? In this episode, Paul embarks on an…
Our first three way chat with ChatGPT
Today I’m talking with Cullen Pope from EAT Magazine—and yep, I’ve also brought ChatGPT into…
The Quest for Silence: AI and the Science of Blocking Out Baby Cries
In this episode, I bring a very real, soon-to-be-parent concern to the AI: how can…
Inside ChatGPT’s Mind: Why AI Hesitates, Evades, and Surprises Us
In this episode, Paul dives into the subtle art of talking with AI — exploring…
AI Helps me make sense of scientific evidence
In this episode, I step back to ask a big, foundational question: what exactly is…