What if your memories could be replayed, stored, and even manipulated—but you no longer owned them?
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Complement or Substitute?
What if AI isn’t just a tool—but a silent strategy to replace us?
In this high-voltage episode of Digital Dialogues, Mike and Ronald pull back the curtain on how Big Tech is rewriting its business models—swapping software licenses for tokens, humans for digital co-workers, and platform playbooks for full-on AI ecosystems.
The Blackout Mirror: When AI (or the Cloud) Goes Dark
Imagine being mid-project, and your AI tools go offline. What do you do? In this gripping episode of Digital Dialogues, Mike and Ronald dive into what it really means to depend on artificial intelligence—whether it’s Copilot crashing, ChatGPT stuttering, or your entire digital memory going dark. Inspired by season 7 of Black Mirror, this episode holds up a chilling mirror to our tech-driven lives.
Tune into episode 80 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event
Continue readingAgentic Robotics and AGI
What if AI could walk, talk—and file an insurance claim? In this electrifying episode of Digital Dialogues, Mike and Ronald dive headfirst into the world of agentic robotics—intelligent machines that not only think like ChatGPT but act, walk, and even cooperate like human teammates. Think humanoid robots dressing themselves, carrying out tasks autonomously, and using synthetic data to simulate millions of real-world scenarios.
Tune into episode 78 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event
Continue reading📰 Summer Break 2024 Newsletter: the first edition
Michel Bouman on AI, Harmony in Life and Work at Microsoft

Join Michel Bouman, business lead at Microsoft in the EMEA region, as he sits down for an engaging conversation about the transformative advances in generative AI, the impact of tools like Copilot, and the evolving landscape of workplace productivity. Michel shares personal anecdotes from the early days of social media including his venture with Major League 75, and discusses the importance of work-life harmony.
With light-hearted moments and deep reflections on the synergy between innovation and human connection, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how technology is shaping our lives and work. Don’t miss this inspiring journey into the future of AI and personal growth.
Uh-oh, Recall Google Glasses?
Explore Google I/O’s AR glasses, unlocking a new dimension of Augmented Reality. Discover how Microsoft Build showed AI Recorder and Recall revolutionizing how we use PCs. And don’t miss our spotlight on OpenAI’s multimodal GPT4o, bridging the gap between text, voice and real-time video.
Also, the Sam Saga: a clash between Sam Altman’s and Scarlett Johansson’s who wants answers why OpenAI voice Sky sounds like, well, Her.
AI Integration Invasion: Higgsfield, Sora & Google Vids
Dive into the heart of AI innovation in this episode of Digital Dialogues where we take you on a journey through Higgsfield’s bold move against OpenAI’s Sora, the unveiling of Google Vids, and the remarkable ability of AI models to share knowledge instantaneously. Tune in for an episode brimming with revolutionary developments and forward-thinking discussions.
Listen now so you don’t miss out on the insights that could define our future!
AI App Stores: the Inflection of Microsoft and WeWork
Explore the strategic moves in AI with Digital Dialogues. Dive into Microsoft’s ‘aquihire’ of Inflection AI, the emergence of AI App Stores with a focus on Apple’s rumored entry and OpenAI’s GPT store challenges, and the untapped potential of WeWork despite its controversies.
New Frontiers in AI & Robotics: Devin and Figure 01
Welcome to another episode of Digital Dialogues, where we delve into the fascinating world of technology with a special interest in AI. This episode promises to be a thrilling journey as we introduce you to two groundbreaking advancements in the field of AI: Devin, a new AI Software Engineer from Cognition, and Figure 01, the revolutionary humanoid robot from Figure.ai.
We also delve into how robots learn, the speed of AI knowledge replication, ethical considerations, and the role of AI in education and healthcare. Tune in and be inspired by the possibilities of the digital world!