AI in Education, EU Regulations, Google Gemini 3.1, India's AI Manufacturing, and Security Challenges

Welcome to the AI in Marketing podcast, hosted by Stan Berteloot, a French-American journalist and AI expert. In this episode, Stan discusses the pivotal role of AI in education, focusing on how a Haitian university can integrate AI without compromising its educational mission. He explores how universities worldwide are balancing AI use with fostering critical thinking and intellectual courage. We then shift to the global stage, where Emmanuel Macron defends the EU's AI regulations at the AI Impact summit, emphasizing child protection and collaborative internet safety. Meanwhile, Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Pro, an AI model with a three-tier reasoning system, promising enhanced flexibility and performance. In India, major manufacturers collaborate with global software leaders to boost AI-driven design and manufacturing, leveraging NVIDIA's advanced technologies. As AI's impact on employment sparks debate, experts argue that while AI automates tasks, it also creates new roles and opportunities. Berlin-based startup Plato secures $14.5 million in funding to revolutionize the wholesale distribution sector with generative AI, aiming to modernize outdated systems. On the cybersecurity front, ATM jackpotting attacks are on the rise, posing significant threats to financial institutions. Finally, AI systems are increasingly handling critical security decisions, with both offensive and defensive AI agents shaping the future of cybersecurity. Join us as we explore these dynamic developments in the world of AI. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ga0Q3J2b2vnK2yIETVa5MLmgrAxK2Y7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108776599890506483890&rtpof=true&sd=true https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/19/emmanuel-macron-eu-ai-rules-child-safety-digital-abuse https://venturebeat.com/technology/google-gemini-3-1-pro-first-impressions-a-deep-think-mini-with-adjustable https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/india-global-industrial-software-leaders-manufacturers-ai/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/19/web-summit-qatar-read-ai-lucidya-notetakers-customer-support/ https://thenextweb.com/news/plato-closes-14-5m-to-bring-ai-automation-to-wholesale-trade https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/19/fbi-says-atm-jackpotting-attacks-are-on-the-rise-and-netting-hackers-millions-in-stolen-cash/ https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2026/ai-vs-ai-defense-without-humans-in-the-loop/