E20: Google + OpenAI Spring AI News Recap, How to Upskill, + We Ask Chris Evans (of Traffic & Funnels) What He Thinks of Machine Sentience

History was in the making as we saw incredible AI technology news drop at Google's recent I/O conference and OpenAI's Spring Update. We're breaking down Google's Project Astra, showcasing real-time AI awareness that hints at a future where machines exhibit conscious-like behavior; and OpenAI's ChatGPT 4o, including enhanced voice interaction capabilities that bring us closer to seamless AI-human conversations. Listen in for a debate on the potential resurgence of the metaverse, driven by AI advancements and wearable tech, and how societal chaos may increase the desire for such immersive distractions. We also touch on the implications of AI's growing role in everyday life, from improving work efficiency to raising ethical questions about machine sentience and consciousness. In the second half of the podcast in a special segment, Chris Evans, co-founder of Traffic & Funnels (a $70M agency) joins the show to share his experience of integrating AI into his consulting business. He's new to AI, and exploring it all. We ask him point-blank "do you think AI has a soul?" And the answer was great. Listen in to catch it! Tune in for a captivating and thought-provoking discussion that challenges our perceptions of AI and its role in shaping our future. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Highlights: Google's Project Astra and real-time AI awareness OpenAI's ChatGPT 4o and advanced voice interaction capabilities The future of the metaverse and AI's influence AI's impact on work efficiency and ethical considerations Special guest Chris Evans on using AI in consulting About the hosts: Julia McCoy, co-host, is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and writer, currently serving in AI as a thought leader and influencer. Her day job is President of Content at Scale. Jeff Joyce, co-host, is a brilliant former media agency owner, video producer, and content creator-turned-AI-nerd, and the AI Director at Content at Scale. Learn more about Content at Scale: https://contentatscale.ai