AI-venture Time

Is AI replacing product managers, or empowering them to achieve more? In this episode, we explore AI's transformative role in product management, starting with a case study where AI boosted efficiency by 55%. Examine emerging AI-powered PM role, and learn how AI is revolutionizing the entire product lifecycle, from market research, streamlining development, to optimizing product launches. It addresses the ethical considerations and necessary skills for navigating this changing landscape. Whether you're skeptical or excited about AI, this discussion will change how you think about its role in shaping products—and careers. Learn more: Lenny's podcast: Becoming an AI PM Pragmatic Institute: How Product Managers Can Use AI in Their Daily Work CreateFuture: A behind-the-scenes AI story airfocus: Leverage AI in Product Management Leeway Hertz: AI for Product Management InnovationMap: How AI is changing Product Management

In this episode, we’re diving into the exciting world where AI and fashion collide. We’ll take you behind the scenes of AI Fashion Week, where non-traditional designers submit mind-blowing digital creations that have a shot at being brought to life by Revolve. But that's not all—we're also exploring how brands like Levi's are using AI-generated models, sparking big conversations about diversity and the risks of digital tokenism. Plus, we'll peek into how top labels like G-Star Raw and Moncler are pushing the design boundaries with AI, while still relying on human creativity to make it all come together. And here’s the kicker: Can AI actually help make fashion more sustainable? Tune in as we explore how AI is shaking up runways, streetwear, and everything in between! Learn more - AI Fashion Week Revolve Levis G-star Moncler x Lulu Li Valentino Background music - Digital Vogue

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving role of AI in the world of board games. From beating world champions in games like Go to designing entire game worlds, AI is revolutionizing how we play and create. But at what cost? Join us as we explore both sides of the AI coin — its capacity to enhance human creativity and its potential to overshadow human artists and designers. Are we on the verge of an AI takeover in the creative industry, or can we learn to coexist with our machine collaborators? Tune in for a provocative discussion that will make you rethink the future of games and creativity itself. Learn more - AlphaGo Terraforming Mars AI play-test Procedural Content Generation AI tools for game dev

Ever wondered how ancient artifacts and lost languages are making a comeback in the digital age? In this episode, we dive into the jaw-dropping ways AI is stepping in to restore cultural treasures like Pompeii, Notre Dame, The Mogao Caves, and even Rembrandt's Night Watch. Join us as we chat about how AI is reconstructing ruins, preserving endangered languages, and creating digital replicas of world heritage sites. It’s a fascinating blend of technology and history, ensuring the past isn’t just remembered—but re-experienced by future generations! Learn more: RePAIR project to restore Pompeii The Mogao Caves Notre Dame⁠  Night Watch⁠ Language preservation

What happens when machines start making music? In this episode, we dive into the mind-blowing world of AI-generated music—where anyone can make a hit with tools like Suno. From Hollywood filmmaker fully jumping on the AI bandwagon to resurrecting John Lennon's voice for the last Beatles song, it’s a creative revolution. But is it all good? We’re also looking at the messy side: music scams, copyright chaos, and the question of whether AI is killing authenticity in music. Buckle up for a deep dive into the future of tunes! Resources mentioned - ⁠Bollywood filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma⁠ Beatles' last song - Now and Then⁠ DeepMind - Lyria Microsoft's partnership with Suno Streaming scam Background music - Oh AI music, made with Suno

In this episode, we start with the emotional journey of Bao Xiaobo, a father who used AI to reconnect with his late daughter. It’s heartwarming—and a little eerie. We dive into the rapidly developing world of AI resurrection, where tech can recreate the voices, personalities, and even cultural nuances of deceased loved ones. Is this the future of grief, or are we opening a dangerous Pandora's box? We’ll explore how this trend is taking off in China and the complex ethical questions it raises. Tune in to explore the controversial frontier of digital immortality and the blurred line between life and death. Resources mentioned - ⁠ABC News: Generative AI helps grieving family remember their daughter⁠ SHINE: A father's love: musician 'revives' daughter using AI NPR: Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars Chinese Companies Use AI To Bring Back Deceased Loved Ones, Raising Ethics Questions

When AI blew up in 2022, creative professionals like Yalu couldn’t help but wonder: Can I actually create cool stuff with these new AI tools? Will they boost my creativity or hold it back? And, uh… should I be worried? Well, Yalu decided to dive in headfirst, and guess what? She ended up making her first bilingual children’s book—with some AI magic—and launched it on Amazon! In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of her wild creative journey, the surprises along the way, and how AI shook up the way she thinks about making stuff. Read more about the story