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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2026 · 2H 56M

AI Companies Are Stealing From Us & Still Aren't Profitable...

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Keith & Ben cover the AI industry's two biggest problems — the legal and ethical questions around how these models were trained, and the mounting evidence that most organizations spending on AI aren't seeing the ROI they were promised.If you enjoyed the episode Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go liveSubscribe to M&M highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMHighlightsSubscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socialsx: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g&nd=1&dlsi=f9314b20d9844563Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socialsFollow Keith on his main channel  https://www.youtube.com/@theinneroperatorFollow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Keith on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithdmedia/Follow Ben's solo Podcast  https://www.youtube.com/@BenLeavittShowFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittFollow Ben on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/iambenleavitt/Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Sponsorship requests contact: [email protected] Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zB3eUTVS1KuRDTTTHBL0LBen's New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfJUildNjE_c3EitLiiBIhATry No Dice & Start No Dice 45:IOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-dice-bet-on-yourself/id6757386325Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nodiceChapters00:42 Introduction and AI Drama08:25 AI Sovereignty and Intellectual Property Theft16:28 Legal Battles in AI: New York Times vs OpenAI22:18 Artist Rights and AI: The Case Against StabilityAI30:18 The Future of AI Tokens and Economic Models44:56 The Role of AI in Content Creation52:39 Digital Disconnection and Mindfulness57:53 Critical Thinking and Education01:22:29 Fraternity Life and Hazing Culture01:27:59 The Role of Money in Power Structures01:34:03 The Future of Money and Cryptocurrency01:39:10 Technological Innovations and Their Societal Impact01:49:28 The Shift in Cryptocurrency Investment01:57:58 Dave Portnoy's Regretful Trading Experience02:10:36 Ray Dalio's Concerns on Global Stability02:16:39 Generational Perspectives on Economic Challenges02:27:11 Trump's Cryptocurrency Portfolio Revealed02:33:30 The Shift to Digital Products02:41:29 California's Cultural Landscape02:50:05 Personal Growth and Digital HabitsDisclaimerThis video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Keith & Ben cover the AI industry's two biggest problems — the legal and ethical questions around how these models were trained, and the mounting evidence that most organizations spending on AI aren't seeing the ROI they were promised.If you enjoyed the episode Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go liveSubscribe to M&M highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMHighlightsSubscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socialsx: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g&nd=1&dlsi=f9314b20d9844563Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socialsFollow Keith on his main channel  https://www.youtube.com/@theinneroperatorFollow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Keith on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithdmedia/Follow Ben's solo Podcast  https://www.youtube.com/@BenLeavittShowFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittFollow Ben on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/iambenleavitt/Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Sponsorship requests contact: [email protected] Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zB3eUTVS1KuRDTTTHBL0LBen's New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfJUildNjE_c3EitLiiBIhATry No Dice & Start No Dice 45:IOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-dice-bet-on-yourself/id6757386325Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nodiceChapters00:42 Introduction and AI Drama08:25 AI Sovereignty and Intellectual Property Theft16:28 Legal Battles in AI: New York Times vs OpenAI22:18 Artist Rights and AI: The Case Against StabilityAI30:18 The Future of AI Tokens and Economic Models44:56 The Role of AI in Content Creation52:39 Digital Disconnection and Mindfulness57:53 Critical Thinking and Education01:22:29 Fraternity Life and Hazing Culture01:27:59 The Role of Money in Power Structures01:34:03 The Future of Money and Cryptocurrency01:39:10 Technological Innovations and Their Societal Impact01:49:28 The Shift in Cryptocurrency Investment01:57:58 Dave Portnoy's Regretful Trading Experience02:10:36 Ray Dalio's Concerns on Global Stability02:16:39 Generational Perspectives on Economic Challenges02:27:11 Trump's Cryptocurrency Portfolio Revealed02:33:30 The Shift to Digital Products02:41:29 California's Cultural Landscape02:50:05 Personal Growth and Digital HabitsDisclaimerThis video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Keith & Ben cover the AI industry's two biggest problems — the legal and ethical questions around how these models were trained, and the mounting evidence that most organizations spending on AI aren't seeing the ROI they were promised.If you enjoyed...

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