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Special guest, Dan Vance, President and Founder of Advanced Local, join Lucas Underwood and David Roman from ITTC 2023. They discuss a diverse range of topics, from the latest advancements in AI to the importance of effective communication and the impact of automation on skilled trades. They also dive into the intriguing world of AI-generated content and its implications on society.

Topics Discussed:

[00:01:01] COVID skewed numbers, closer to death, depressing.

[00:04:56] Construction and quality of mattresses are the same everywhere.

[00:09:07] Shop owner struggles with overpowering emotions and urges reason.

[00:10:06] Unhealthy coping taught, crucial for parenting.

[00:14:21] Man steals, interviews ex-cons, exposes prison system.

[00:16:57] Baidu's AI answers questions, unlike Chat GPT.

[00:20:57] Using periods and commas improves communication.

[00:24:22] Human skills lost with automation in industry.

[00:28:17] AI understands language, manipulation and has autonomy.

[00:30:08] Online misinformation treated as reality; convictions for election-related memes raise concerns about AI-generated content.

[00:33:11] AI produces wrong and fake results. Miscommunication is an issue. Caution is necessary when using AI.

[00:36:24] Gary Vaynerchuk pushed for being voice-first.

[00:40:43] Microsoft bought OpenAI; we are using AI.

[00:44:27] Fake AI conversation between Chat GPT and Joe Rogan.

[00:48:06] Improved customer service through a personalized phone app.

[00:50:07] "All-in-one Google Maps integrated messaging app."

[00:53:03] CRM companies can use AI to improve marketing.

[00:56:10] AI connects and finds truth in your mind.