In this episode of The Digital Humans Podcast, host Paul Ashcroft speaks with Sunil Jindal, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Magic AI, about how artificial intelligence is transforming the fitness industry.
Together they explore the development of Magic AI’s smart mirror - a personal training device powered by AI and discuss its effectiveness, emotional connection with users, and the future of personalised health coaching. The conversation also touches on the role of accountability in technology, the evolving relationship between humans and AI, and how Magic AI is expanding beyond fitness into areas like yoga and dance.
Sunil also shares his experience building a tech startup, the value of mentorship, and his vision for a healthier, more personalised future supported by AI.
Find out more about Magic AI:
https://magic.fit/?srsltid=AfmBOorzYs0feQgy3yDOxwD3JAcWY0TXYtUIOl-4U50Ohbkaea5lKpMR
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Digital Humans Podcast
01:44 Meet Sunil Jindal and Magic AI
03:18 Understanding Magic AI: The Smart Mirror
04:45 The Inspiration Behind Magic AI
05:50 Effectiveness of AI in Personal Training
07:40 AI Technology: Supercharging Magic AI
09:11 The Future of Personalized Health
10:48 Tech-Enabled Living: The Role of Smart Devices
12:32 Personalization in AI Training Programs
15:55 AI's Impact on Jobs and Personal Trainers
19:30 The Future of Fitness and AI Integration
22:04 Emotional Connections with AI
24:54 Understanding the Core Demographic
28:03 Expanding Beyond Fitness
29:59 The Future of AI in Personal Training
35:52 Lessons from Building a Tech Startup
41:10 The Vision for a Healthier Future
The Digital Humans Podcast with Paul Ashcroft explores what it means to be human in a fast-moving digital world.
Hosted by Paul Ashcroft, author, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Ludic Group, the podcast brings you thoughtful conversations with innovators and experts shaping the future of work, technology, creativity, and human connection. From AI and quantum computing to digital wellbeing and leadership, each episode offers fresh perspectives on how technology is changing the way we live and work.
Produced by the team behind
The Curious Advantage Podcast, along with
Ludic Group and
SmartLab,
The Digital Humans Podcast is an invitation to think differently, and explore the evolving relationship between people and technology.
The Digital Humans Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Pasha Adam. Audio editing is expertly handled by Danny Cross, and video editing is done by Jessica Wickham.
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