In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez and Travis Sanchez cut through the AI news cycle to separate the help from the hype. They dive into the recent wave of sensational headlines around Chinese AI developments, questioning whether these advancements truly matter or are just media-driven distractions. The discussion also covers the rapidly evolving landscape of AI voice technology, highlighting the breakthrough performance of Sesame AI and its potential for transforming marketing, customer service, and lead generation. Finally, they explore OpenAI’s latest developer tools, which could change the game for automation and web-based AI research. Tune in to get the real scoop on what's worth paying attention to in AI.My Favorite AI Tools:

• ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
• High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
• AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools

Resources Mentioned:

• Sesame AI (Voice AI Demo) - https://sesame.ai
• Runway ML (AI Video Generation) - https://runwayml.com
• Social Media Marketing World (AI Marketing Track) - https://danchez.com/world
• Michael Stelzner’s AI Explored Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversing-with-the-future-my-mind-blowing-experiment/id1740971373?i=1000698407762
• Olga's LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7303766258078916608/

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Separating AI Help from AI Hype
• 1:09 - China’s AI Developments: Real Innovation or Just Media Noise?
• 6:01 - ChatGPT vs. Competitors: Who's Really Leading?
• 10:22 - Sesame AI: The Best AI Voice Model Yet?
• 15:09 - How AI Voice Could Transform Customer Service & Sales
• 20:49 - The Future of AI-Powered Lead Generation & CRM
• 27:46 - OpenAI’s New Dev Tools: What Marketers Need to Know
• 39:07 - AI Risk vs. Reward: A Useful Framework for Marketers
• 40:42 - Social Media Marketing World: AI Marketing Track Announcement