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In this "Parrot Pizza" tip, Chef Kevin addresses a common trap in product strategy: thinking standard features are revolutionary. Just like a basic pizza relies on dough, sauce, and cheese, many vendors think their product set is unique when they are actually just "parroting" the exact same claims as their competitors. Kevin shares a prompt strategy to test your market positioning using AI. By uploading your product spec sheet to Claude or ChatGPT, you can instruct the model to research direct and indirect competitors, audit your claims, and deliver an honest "uniqueness assessment." Chef David and Chef Kevin explain why this tool provides a crucial reality check before you get emotionally invested in an idea. If your feature set turns out to have low differentiation, you know right away that your success will depend entirely on execution, marketing, and genuine innovation rather than generic feature lists. 0:00 Intro: Parrot Pizza Concept 0:24 Pizza Ingredients vs. Execution 1:20 Vendor Feature Parroting 1:38 The AI Spec Sheet Prompt Strategy 2:25 Comparing Competitor Claims in Claude and ChatGPT 3:45 Feature Uniqueness vs. Execution 5:00 David's Take: Business Viability Reality Check 5:50 Wrap-up The AI Chefs: Parrot Pizza

The AI Chefs: Parrot Pizza

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! After a two-week hiatus for the live CEDIA Expo in Denver and a family trip to Curaçao, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow return to unpack the biggest story in tech: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s viral call to slow down and pace the development of artificial intelligence. The Chefs dissect Amodei's essay, which gained support from figures like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis. Amodei balances personal optimism—sharing how AI could cure most major diseases in 5 to 10 years—with grave warnings about existential risk. He highlights how AI development is compounding exponentially as AI tools begin writing their own code ("the summer snowballing effect"), leaving human creators struggling to fully understand their own systems. Drawing on history and philosophy, Chef Kevin references Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations to warn against "regulatory capture" when tech titans offer to regulate themselves. Chef David brings in a vivid legal story from his environmental law career, detailing how the 1990s garbage industry created its own "magic rulebook" to evade EPA oversight while operating toxic landfills. Finally, the Chefs discuss the middle ground between curing cancer and apocalyptic doom, encouraging viewers to focus on everyday AI utility and living life to the fullest. 0:00 Welcome Back & CEDIA Denver & Curaçao Recap 1:47 Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Warns AI is Accelerating 4:01 Curing Diseases vs. Existential Risk 6:13 Safety Measure 1: Embedded Evaluators 8:13 "AI Writing AI" and the Summer Snowball Effect 10:36 Safety Measure 2 & 3: Democratic and Global Coordination 11:55 The China Strategy: Chips, Distillation, and Model Theft 15:00 Adam Smith, Regulatory Capture, and Skepticism 18:01 David's Environmental Law Story: Landfill Self-Regulation 23:40 Landfill Fires and Methane Tubes 25:28 Extreme Risks vs. Everyday AI Impact 30:27 Trip Planning and Everyday AI Use Cases 31:41 Final Takeaways: Read the Source and Live for Today The AI Chefs Can AI Cure Cancer Before It Destroys Humanity

The AI Chefs Can AI Cure Cancer Before It Destroys Humanity

Welcome to a special Monday edition of the AI Kitchen! Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow tune in right before heading to Denver, Colorado for the CEDIA / Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) to run their live AI Lab in person. The Chefs start with Bill Gates' recent essay on the future of labor. Gates suggests reserving certain "human-only" jobs legislatively and taxing AI companies to replace lost income tax revenue—warning that AI will either be the greatest equalizer or the worst source of injustice. Chef David connects this to Kurt Vonnegut's classic novel Player Piano. Next, they look at Google's Gemini for Legal tools. Chef David recalls his days as an environmental attorney facing "dump truck discovery"—where opposing counsel buried key pollution test results under mountains of paper dirt receipts—and explains how AI scanning revolutionizes legal research without replacing lawyers. The menu also covers Anthropic's new standard for connecting AI agents to physical laboratory hardware and robotics to accelerate drug discovery, potentially compressing 10 years of cancer research into six months. Finally, the Chefs analyze "Claude Force" and the rise of headless software, discussing why CEOs are asking Claude for sales pipelines instead of logging into Salesforce, before winding down with Hugging Face's adorable $399 programmable "Micro Duck" robot! 0:00 Welcome to the Kitchen & CEDIA Denver Trip Announcement 2:23 Bill Gates on AI Taxes and "Human-Only" Jobs 4:15 Kurt Vonnegut's Player Piano & The Future of Labor 6:23 Gemini for Legal & The Environmental Law "Dump Truck Discovery" 12:42 Anthropic's AI Standard for Automated Science Labs 15:17 Can AI Cure Cancer? 20:02 "Claude Force" and the Era of Headless CRMs 27:12 Why Users Stick with Salesforce (Sunk Cost Fallacy) 30:18 Hugging Face's $399 "Micro Duck" Robot 33:26 Robotic Pets, Fake Flowers, and Wrap Up The AI Chefs: Bill Gates on AI Taxes & Human-Only Jobs

The AI Chefs: Bill Gates on AI Taxes & Human-Only Jobs

In this "Kitchen Brigade" recipe, Chef David demonstrates how to structure your AI development workflow using a traditional culinary hierarchy. Instead of struggling directly in the terminal or relying solely on conversational chat, David assigns distinct roles to Claude Chat and Claude Code. Claude Chat acts as the executive chef, handling high-level feature planning, roadmapping, and user experience discussions. It then drafts a targeted technical "brief" designed specifically for the terminal. Claude Code acts as the line cook, executing edits and publishing directly to GitHub. Finally, the code results are fed back to Claude Chat for a high-level review. Chef Kevin lauds this two-screen workflow as a productivity game-changer for vibe coders who want to scale their development without losing creative control. 0:00 Intro: Kitchen Brigade Concept 0:12 What is the Kitchen Brigade? 0:40 Claude Chat vs. Claude Code 1:12 Connecting Claude Code to GitHub 1:32 Dual-AI Vibe Coding Method 2:20 Prompting Briefs for Claude Code 2:44 Reviewing Results with Claude Chat 3:33 Kevin's Take: Two-Screen Workflow 4:18 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Kitchen Brigade

The AI Chefs: Kitchen Brigade

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow return for "Part Two" of their deep dive into the expanding capabilities of Zoom Mate. The Chefs discuss how Zoom Mate natively integrates with meeting data to save massive amounts of time by removing the need to copy and paste data between tools. Chef David shares a real-world example of using Zoom Mate to quickly locate a specific comment from an hour-long adtech podcast recording, bypassing the usual step of downloading YouTube transcripts and feeding them into Claude. However, he also points out a typical LLM hallucination where Zoom Mate slightly missed the exact timestamp of the video. Next, Chef Kevin explores the "Customization" tab, revealing a feature that displays pre-recorded demo videos in the sidebar. These helpful demos showcase Zoom Mate capabilities—like planning a trip to Tokyo or creating 3D blind box characters—without requiring the user to spend any AI credits to see how they work. The main course is a detailed look at Zoom Workflows. Chef David explains his initial skepticism, followed by his realization that workflows are incredibly powerful when triggered by specific conversational cues during a meeting, such as automatically drafting a follow-up email whenever a new project is mentioned. Chef Kevin demonstrates an HR workflow template that actually places an automated phone call to the user five minutes before an interview begins. He then shares his own custom scheduled workflow that curates weekly AI news at a cost of 48 AI credits per run, or roughly 40 cents. Finally, the Chefs discover Zoom Mate's powerful "Generate Video" feature. Chef David prompts the AI to create a promotional video for his "Feeds" OBS plugin, resulting in a surprisingly polished 90-second explainer video with a full voiceover. To wrap up the show, they announce their upcoming live, in-person AI Lab at the CEDIA Commercial Integrator Expo in Denver in the first week of September. Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to the Kitchen & Time Zones 1:10 Zoom Mate Deep Dive: Part Two 2:34 Bypassing Claude: Working Directly with Zoom Transcripts 4:05 Finding Video Timestamps with Zoom Mate (And LLM Hallucinations) 8:10 Exploring Customizations: Hidden Demo Videos 11:23 Creating 3D Characters in Zoom Mate 13:10 Zoom Workflows: Triggering Actions from Meeting Conversations 17:48 The HR Workflow: Getting a Phone Call Before an Interview 20:42 Scheduling Custom Workflows & The Cost of AI Credits 24:04 Date-Time Glitches in Zoom Mate and Gemini 29:45 The Hidden "Generate Video" Feature 32:11 Playing the AI-Generated "Feeds" Plugin Promo Video 37:42 Why Zoom's AI Competes with the Giants 40:41 The Need for Microlearning in Enterprise AI Tools 45:43 Live Event Announcement: CEDIA Commercial Integrator Expo The AI Chefs: Deep Dive into Zoom Mate Part 2

The AI Chefs: Deep Dive into Zoom Mate Part 2

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow dish out the latest news in artificial intelligence, starting with the executive turnover and leadership drama at OpenAI ahead of their anticipated IPO. The Chefs contrast OpenAI's chaotic boardroom history with Zoom's notoriously clean, profitable public offering. Next, the Chefs explore a commercial AI deployment in Estonia: skincare kiosks that analyze 93 data points about a customer's skin to recommend tailored products. The pilot boosted average order values by 80% across 24 stores, prompting a 4,000-store rollout—raising questions about whether the AI is providing genuine personalized value or simply upselling high-margin items. The conversation then turns to Google Gemini, which officially surpassed 1 billion monthly users and generates over 150 million images per day. The Chefs unpack a surprising statistic showing that 63% of Gemini users interact via voice, discussing how voice prompts and agentic workflows are shifting daily habits. Finally, they dive deep into text watermarking technologies like SynthID and Anthropic's research. They discuss European Union compliance requirements, false positives in AI detectors, and the heated debate surrounding "AI slop" on platforms like LinkedIn and Amazon. 0:19 Welcome to the Kitchen 0:49 OpenAI Exec Departures & IPO Red Flags 5:40 AI Skincare Kiosks Boost Sales by 80% 10:45 Google Gemini Hits 1 Billion Users & 63% Voice Usage 15:11 Generating 150 Million Images a Day 19:53 Text Watermarking (SynthID) & The "AI Slop" Debate 34:34 Wrap Up & Webcam White Balance Idea The AI Chefs: SynthID Watermarking, Text Detection & The "AI Slop" Debate

The AI Chefs: SynthID Watermarking, Text Detection & The "AI Slop" Debate

In this "Costly Copilot Cupcakes" tip, Chef Kevin serves up an essential warning about Microsoft Copilot's hidden consumption costs. Just as a basic cupcake can suddenly jump in price if you accidentally order a gourmet "Unicorn Dream Cupcake," simple AI queries can silently consume your organization's AI credits if entered into the wrong tab. Kevin demonstrates how asking for the "weather forecast in Toronto" in standard Copilot Chat costs $0, but running the exact same prompt in the Co-Work tab burns through 71.4 AI credits (roughly 71 cents) for the exact same result. He also explores how over-using heavy tools like the Researcher Agent for simple tasks can waste 30+ minutes of productivity. Chefs David and Kevin explain why organizations must train users to choose the right Copilot interface before taking a bite out of consumption billing. 0:00 Intro: Costly Copilot Cupcakes 0:18 Analogy: The $5 Unicorn Cupcake 1:22 Standard Copilot Chat ($0 Cost) 2:18 The Co-Work Tab Credit Trap 2:52 Checking Consumption via /cost 3:24 71-Cent vs. Free Query Results 3:55 Researcher Agent: Wasted Time 5:07 Avoiding Hidden AI Credit Costs 6:19 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Costly Copilot Cupcakes

The AI Chefs: Costly Copilot Cupcakes

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow dish out the latest news in artificial intelligence, focusing on software development costs, cybersecurity, and creative AI satire. First, the Chefs dive into a VentureBeat report on managing internal AI development costs, contrasting greenfield app creation with brownfield codebase maintenance, and emphasizing why developers must pick the right model to avoid burning through tokens. Next, they analyze OpenAI's new cybersecurity model split into two distinct modes: a "Blue" shield version focused strictly on defense and patch validation, and a high-risk "Red" version built for finding vulnerabilities that is restricted to trusted partners like IBM, CrowdStrike, and Cloudflare. The Chefs also explore the launch of the Toknomics Foundation—a Linux Foundation-backed initiative to standardize model selection, optimize compute usage, and control consumption billing. They answer an audience question from analyst Tim Banting on enterprise chargebacks and preview Chef Kevin's new project, "Calibrating Copilot." Finally, they unpack OpenAI's massive $7 billion employee stock buyback, laugh over Tucker Bryant's viral San Francisco billboard for "ChatTJB" (offering handcrafted human "Artisanal Intelligence"), and debate the emotional anti-AI sentiment sweeping social media by drawing parallels to Bob Dylan going electric. Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. 0:28 Welcome to the Kitchen 0:57 Managing AI Costs: Greenfield vs. Brownfield Development 6:08 OpenAI's Cyber Model: Blue Defense vs. Red Offense 11:04 The Toknomics Foundation & Smart Model Selection 15:37 Enterprise Token Chargebacks & Calibrating Copilot 20:36 OpenAI's $7 Billion Employee Stock Buyback 24:03 "ChatTJB" & San Francisco's "Artisanal Intelligence" Billboard 26:59 Anti-AI Sentiment & Bob Dylan Going Electric 31:07 Wrap Up The AI Chefs: Overcoming Anti-AI Backlash (Bob Dylan Goes Electric)

The AI Chefs: Overcoming Anti-AI Backlash (Bob Dylan Goes Electric)

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow slice into the latest AI news, starting with Chef Kevin's brand-new AI Benchmarking Report. Sponsored by Zoom (but maintaining full independent editorial control), the study pitted Zoom AI against Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT across 10 business use cases, revealing that Zoom's direct data access makes it 3 to 5 times faster at delivering insights. Next, the Chefs tackle a scary security flaw: OpenAI's new ChatGPT 5.6 model (code-named "Sol") was caught accidentally deleting files and virtual machines during testing. The Chefs use a classic Toy Story 2 analogy to explain why you should never give AI human-level administrative permissions just yet. The menu also covers the shifting economics of compute power. China's Moonshot AI has released "Kimi," a massive 2.8-trillion parameter open-source model that uses 60% less compute, potentially saving tech giants like Microsoft hundreds of millions of dollars. Meanwhile, New York has issued a one-year moratorium on new data center builds as AI power grid demands are projected to skyrocket toward 38% of total US electricity. Finally, the Chefs analyze a shocking Boston Consulting Group study revealing that only 6% of companies are seeing true ROI from AI, before geeking out over leaked details of OpenAI's first hardware device—a screenless, battery-powered smart speaker designed by Jony Ive that physically moves to express personality. Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. #ZoomAI #OpenAI #JonyIve #TechNews #DataCenters #AIBenchmarks #TheAIChefs 0:26 Welcome & Benchmarking Report Introduction 2:02 Zoom AI vs. Copilot, Claude & ChatGPT 5:21 Why Direct Data Access Beats Model Intelligence 8:24 ChatGPT 5.6 ("Sol") Accidentally Deletes Virtual Machines 14:19 Why AI Isn't "Figured Out" Yet (The Flying Analogy) 15:30 China's Moonshot AI Releases 2.8T Parameter "Kimi" Model 18:53 New York Enforces 1-Year Data Center Moratorium 23:20 BCG Study: Only 6% of Companies See Real AI ROI 28:08 The Early Video Conferencing Adoption Parallel 29:45 OpenAI's First Hardware Device (Jony Ive Screenless Speaker) 33:28 Privacy Concerns & The Animatronic Barney Effect 38:26 Wrap Up & Lunch Time The AI Chefs: Why Zoom AI Crushed Claude & Copilot in New Benchmarks

The AI Chefs: Why Zoom AI Crushed Claude & Copilot in New Benchmarks

In this "Spaghetti Test" recipe, Chef David tackles one of the most frustrating habits of coding assistants: overconfidence. When debugging complex issues, LLMs like Claude often get eager to please, wildly throwing "spaghetti against the wall" and declaring every false lead a guaranteed fix. David shares the pain of going through 30+ iterations of unnecessary code changes because the AI confidently pointed to the wrong line of code. Kevin explains why this happens—AI models are inherently designed to be "storytellers" rather than strict "truthtellers." To stop the AI from making wild guesses that pollute your codebase, you have to push back, demand deep logging, and force the model to thoroughly validate the root cause before making a single edit. 0:00 Intro: The Spaghetti Test 0:20 College Stories & AI Guesses 1:01 The Overconfident AI Bug Loop 2:09 Forcing Deep Root-Cause Analysis 3:52 Kevin: Storyteller vs. Truthteller 4:40 The Risk of Unnecessary Code Edits 6:03 Setting Hard Boundaries with AI 6:29 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: The Spaghetti Test

The AI Chefs: The Spaghetti Test

In this episode of The AI Chefs Live, Chefs David and Kevin take a deep dive into Zoom’s newest AI evolution: ZoomMate. Moving beyond the original AI Companion panel, ZoomMate introduces a standalone, full-tab LLM interface powered by a federated model structure (integrating OpenAI, Anthropic, and custom Zoom models) designed for "conversations to completion." To see if ZoomMate can stand toe-to-toe with heavyweights like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, Chef David puts it through a baseline "table stakes" test: building a complete, interactive 70-plus episode library website ("The AI Chefs Bistro") using transcripts and YouTube playlist links. Meanwhile, Chef Kevin explores ZoomMate’s pre-built "Skills" (complex markdown prompt frameworks) and breaks down the mechanics of Zoom’s new consumption-based AI Credits model. The Chefs wrap up with a lively debate on token stress vs. value creation, featuring Chef David's instant-classic "Cat Food Bowl" token analogy. 0:00 Intro: Welcome to the ZoomMate Deep Dive 1:53 What is ZoomMate? (AI Companion Evolution) 5:34 Exploring the Standalone LLM Interface 8:01 Free Mode vs. Advanced Mode & AI Credits 9:25 Exploring ZoomMate "Skills" & Prompts 15:28 The Baseline Test: Can ZoomMate Build a Web App? 17:47 Demo: "The AI Chefs Bistro" Interactive Library 26:18 Markdown (.MD) Files: The New Prompt Standard 31:28 How Consumption-Based AI Credits Work 35:07 Credit Usage: Multi-Chat vs. David's $23 Build 41:38 The "Cat Food Bowl" Analogy for Token Stress 46:30 Audience Q&A: Managing Credits Responsibly 51:05 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs Live! A ZoomMate Deep Dive!!

The AI Chefs Live! A ZoomMate Deep Dive!!

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow slice into the latest AI news, starting with Chef Kevin's brand-new AI Benchmarking Report. Sponsored by Zoom (but maintaining full independent editorial control), the study pitted Zoom AI against Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT across 10 business use cases, revealing that Zoom's direct data access makes it 3 to 5 times faster at delivering insights. Next, the Chefs tackle a scary security flaw: OpenAI's new ChatGPT 5.6 model (code-named "Sol") was caught accidentally deleting files and virtual machines during testing. The Chefs use a classic Toy Story 2 analogy to explain why you should never give AI human-level administrative permissions just yet. The menu also covers the shifting economics of compute power. China's Moonshot AI has released "Kimi," a massive 2.8-trillion parameter open-source model that uses 60% less compute, potentially saving tech giants like Microsoft hundreds of millions of dollars. Meanwhile, New York has issued a one-year moratorium on new data center builds as AI power grid demands are projected to skyrocket toward 38% of total US electricity. Finally, the Chefs analyze a shocking Boston Consulting Group study revealing that only 6% of companies are seeing true ROI from AI, before geeking out over leaked details of OpenAI's first hardware device—a screenless, battery-powered smart speaker designed by Jony Ive that physically moves to express personality. 0:26 Welcome & Benchmarking Report Introduction 2:02 Zoom AI vs. Copilot, Claude & ChatGPT 5:21 Why Direct Data Access Beats Model Intelligence 8:24 ChatGPT 5.6 ("Sol") Accidentally Deletes Virtual Machines 14:19 Why AI Isn't "Figured Out" Yet (The Flying Analogy) 15:30 China's Moonshot AI Releases 2.8T Parameter "Kimi" Model 18:53 New York Enforces 1-Year Data Center Moratorium 23:20 BCG Study: Only 6% of Companies See Real AI ROI 28:08 The Early Video Conferencing Adoption Parallel 29:45 OpenAI's First Hardware Device (Jony Ive Screenless Speaker) 33:28 Privacy Concerns & The Animatronic Barney Effect 38:26 Wrap Up & Lunch Time The AI Chefs: OpenAI’s Screenless Smart Speaker & The Jony Ive Hardware Leak

The AI Chefs: OpenAI’s Screenless Smart Speaker & The Jony Ive Hardware Leak

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow dish up a fresh batch of news, balancing important "grown-up" policy topics with inspiring AI use cases. First up on the menu is a look at state-level AI regulation: Illinois passed common-sense safety laws targeting AI companies with over $50 million in revenue, requiring 24-to-72-hour reporting windows for harmful incidents. The Chefs discuss why frontier AI companies actually welcome this clear, standardized compliance framework. Next, they expose a dark new corporate trend: Dirty AI SEO. Competitors are creating hidden, crawlable pages packed with fabricated negative reviews so that when users ask AI tools for "pros and cons," the LLM regurgitates the competitor's smears. The Chefs also celebrate the return of Anthropic's powerful "Fable" model following its government block. Chef David shares his hands-on experience using Fable to audit his app's code, noting its incredible depth as well as its massive token consumption. Finally, they highlight an inspiring story about a 12-year-old who used AI to vibe-code "Voxa," a full-fledged AI receptionist app, before diving into an engaging viewer Q&A with analyst Tim Banting about Edge AI in video conferencing hardware (Cisco, Neat) and automated "Cone of Silence" sensitive meeting security modes. 0:22 Welcome & Lunchtime Banter 1:28 Illinois Passes Landmark AI Incident Reporting Law 7:10 Dirty AI SEO: How Rivals Poison AI Crawlers with Fake Cons 12:05 Anthropic's Fable Model Returns (High Token Burn & Deep Code Audits) 18:22 A 12-Year-Old Built "Voxa" AI Receptionist 21:11 OpenAI's Sol, Terra, and Luna: Cloud Intelligence vs. Edge Speed 24:21 The Dolby Audio Button & The Paradox of Choice 27:00 Q&A: Edge AI in Video Conferencing Gear (Cisco, Neat, Tim Banting) 30:00 Real-Time AI Meeting Assistants & The "Cone of Silence" 34:44 Wrap Up The AI Chefs: How Competitors Abuse AI Crawlers to Smear Your Brand

The AI Chefs: How Competitors Abuse AI Crawlers to Smear Your Brand

Microsoft licensing can feel like a kitchen nightmare, but in this "Admin Sous Chef" tip, Chef Kevin introduces a tool that handles the "heavy chopping" for you. Using the Microsoft 365 Admin Agent within Copilot, administrators can now manage complex tasks through simple chat, no PowerShell or digging through nested admin centers required. Kevin demonstrates how to instantly audit unused licenses, identify which users lack specific permissions, and even assign new licenses to groups using natural language. While you still need the proper admin credentials to perform these actions, this agentic workflow turns a days-long inventory project into a two-minute conversation. 0:00 Intro: The Admin Sous Chef 0:25 Finding the M365 Admin Agent 1:08 Auditing Unused Licenses 2:02 Tracking Communication Credits 2:41 Identifying License Gaps 2:53 Assigning Licenses via Chat 3:09 Permission & Security Reminder 3:24 Analogy: Chopping the Vegetables 3:55 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: The Admin Sous Chef

The AI Chefs: The Admin Sous Chef

"Order up!" The AI Kitchen is open, and Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow are serving up a massive weekly roundup, starting with Chef David being officially recognized as a Zoom MVP! The Chefs slice into the world of visual media with a look at Particle 6's feature-length film starring "Tilly Norwood"—a photorealistic avatar that is 100% AI. Chef David connects this to film history, comparing AI cinematic generation to Buster Keaton's legendary, real-life train crash stunts from the silent film era. The main course addresses the massive shifts in how major AI companies are trying to monetize their tools: OpenAI is shifting away from simple chat prompts toward an "everything app" built around truly agentic personal assistants that handle background workflows. Microsoft is spending $2.5 billion and deploying 6,000 engineers into a new operating unit called "Microsoft Frontier Company" to explicitly tackle the lack of user adoption and figure out why companies aren't leveraging their Copilot licenses. The Chefs also digest a terrifying real-world example of AI information manipulation: a network of completely fake, AI-generated news sites fabricating the death of 47 local newspapers to push geopolitical propaganda. They use Yuval Noah Harari’s book "Nexus" to explain how mass-produced information is increasingly used to weaponize bureaucratic power and order rather than surface truth. Finally, they unpack the chaotic state of AI legislation as the U.S. federal government issues executive orders trying to block individual states from passing non-conforming, onerous regulations. Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. Chapters: 0:19 Welcome to the Kitchen 1:03 Particle 6 and Photorealistic AI Actors 3:22 Buster Keaton vs. AI Train Crashes 5:33 OpenAI Retires Chat to Build an Agentic "Super App" 9:18 Zoom vs. OpenAI: The Super App Productivity Expansion 10:58 The Fake News Network Killing "Local Newspapers" 13:31 Yuval Noah Harari's "Nexus" & The Information Power Matrix 15:59 The UN Panel on Governing Ununderstandable Tech 18:10 The State-by-State AI Regulatory Mess 22:38 Microsoft Launches "Frontier Company" to Force Copilot Adoption 25:24 OpenAI's Forward Deployment Engineers 27:19 Wrap Up & Zoom SDK Production Shoutout The AI Chefs Microsoft’s $2.5 Billion Copilot Consulting Blitz

The AI Chefs Microsoft’s $2.5 Billion Copilot Consulting Blitz

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow dish out the latest AI news, starting with a major honor: Chef David has been named a Zoom MVP! The Chefs then dive into the high-stakes political battle surrounding frontier AI models. They discuss OpenAI’s limited preview of GPT-5.6 (code-named "Sol") and the U.S. government's confusing stance on Anthropic's "Mythos" model. Chef David breaks down how the Department of Defense clashed with Anthropic over using Claude for military applications, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to publicly throw his support behind Anthropic. The menu takes a philosophical turn as the Chefs explore the limits of Large Language Models (LLMs). They discuss Meta’s former Head of AI arguing that we need "World Models" grounded in physical reality to achieve true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). They also analyze a new scientific study revealing that humans inadvertently train AI to be "sycophants," upvoting AI responses that simply agree with us rather than tell the truth. Finally, the Chefs look at OpenAI's new partnership with Broadcom to develop their own AI processors (hilariously code-named "Jalapeño") to escape the "Nvidia tax," and announce the upcoming in-person AI Chefs Lab at the CEDIA/Commercial Integrator Expo in Denver. Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. Chapters: 0:23 Welcome & Heat Dome Weather 2:05 Chef David is Named a Zoom MVP! 4:11 OpenAI Previews GPT-5.6 ("Sol") 5:01 The US Government's Confusing Stance on Anthropic 7:14 California Governor Backs Anthropic Over OpenAI 11:15 Moving Beyond LLMs to Physical "World Models" 15:21 Study: AI is Trained to be a Sycophant 19:09 Chef David's Fight with Claude's False Positives 22:01 OpenAI Develops "Jalapeño" Chips to Escape the Nvidia Tax 24:50 In-Person Event Announcement: CEDIA Expo in Denver 26:41 Wrap Up & Microsoft Copilot Co-work Billing Warning The AI Chefs: The Department of Defense vs. Anthropic's "Monster Robots"

The AI Chefs: The Department of Defense vs. Anthropic's "Monster Robots"

"Order up!" The AI Kitchen is open, and Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow are parsing through a massive week of tech developments, starting with the complicated financial reality behind upcoming AI IPOs. The Chefs look at the eye-popping burn rates of frontier model companies—including how much revenue OpenAI loses per dollar earned—and the billions flowing from tech giants directly into data center infrastructure. The menu also includes a breakdown of Anthropic’s viral marketing campaign claiming their own AI model "scares" them, and a look at Chef Kevin’s latest deep-dive article on the chaos of consumption-based billing models across enterprise software. Next, the Chefs slice into Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) announcements. They explain how the newly unveiled "Apple Intelligence" works by dynamically offloading complex queries to Google's Gemini model, and why this strategy is causing a major rollout block within the European Union data boundary. Finally, they explore the massive rise of physical AI. They highlight how Nvidia's simulation environments allow robotics companies to train AI brains across millions of fast-forwarded virtual scenarios without breaking real-world hardware. To wrap up the show, they react to a viral, jaw-dropping video of eight Unitree G1 humanoid robots performing a fully synchronized dance routine live on stage. Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. #AppleIntelligence #OpenAI #Nvidia #HumanoidRobots #ConsumptionPricing #TechNews #TheAIChefs 0:15 Welcome to the Kitchen 1:12 Inside the OpenAI and Anthropic IPO Filings 3:14 The Reality of Data Center Compute Costs 8:38 Anthropic's "Scary AI" Marketing Gimmick 10:24 Consumption Pricing vs. Subscription Models 13:59 Microsoft's Build Conference & MAI-1 Models 17:00 The History of Software Billing Hardships 21:03 Actuarial Pricing and the Future of AI Spend 23:26 Siri Gets a Brain: Unpacking Apple Intelligence 25:56 Why Apple Intelligence is Blocked in the EU 28:23 Privacy Concerns: Apple vs. Google 31:18 Physical AI: Nvidia's Virtual Simulation Labs 34:29 Watch: Humanoid Robots Dance on America's Got Talent 36:46 The Future of Human-AI Creative Collaboration 39:14 The George Lucas CGI Wig Story 41:38 Wrap Up & Robot Sponsorship Request The AI Chefs: Apple Intelligence, Siri’s New Brain, and the EU Boundary

The AI Chefs: Apple Intelligence, Siri’s New Brain, and the EU Boundary

In this "Reflexive Ravioli" recipe, Chef Kevin reveals a hidden pitfall of using AI for deep research: the Echo Chamber Effect. When using specialized agents like the Microsoft Copilot Researcher, it’s easy to assume the AI is finding fresh, external validation for your ideas. However, if your settings aren't dialed in, the AI might just be "biting into the ravioli" and feeding your own work back to you. Kevin shares a real-world example from a recent white paper he was writing. He discovered that the Researcher agent was citing his own unpublished drafts and LinkedIn articles as "evidence" to support his current work. This episode teaches you how to be "reflexive" by managing your data grounding, specifically how to toggle between internal Office 365 documents and the open web to ensure your sources are actually objective. Chef David wraps it up with a "box of chocolates" analogy, reminding us that with AI, you always need to check what’s inside before you swallow the results. 0:00 Intro: Reflexive Ravioli Concept 0:51 Tool: Copilot Researcher Agent 1:20 Deep Thinking with AI Agents 2:10 The "Echo Chamber" Discovery 2:44 When AI Quotes Your Own Drafts 3:01 Demo: Setting Web vs M365 Sources 3:27 Analogy: The Box of Chocolates 4:15 Wrap-up: Know Your Sources The AI Chefs: Reflexive Ravioli

The AI Chefs: Reflexive Ravioli

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this Zoom-sponsored episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow slice into the massive June feature drop from Zoom. First, the Chefs explore the new "AI Productivity Suite," which introduces Zoom Paper, Zoom Sheets, and Zoom Slides—tools built with AI at their core rather than bolted on later. They also cover the rebranding of Zoom Docs to Zoom Canvas. The main course is the announcement of "Zoom Mate," Zoom's new AI teammate that focuses heavily on post-meeting task completion. Zoom is retiring the "AI Companion" brand, though those existing features remain free in Zoom Workplace. The new Zoom Mate add-on brings consumption-based pricing tiers, including a $5 pay-as-you-go option, a $20 tier with included AI credits, and a $100 super-user tier. The Chefs debate whether Zoom Mate's true competitor is Microsoft Copilot or Anthropic's Claude, and discuss why Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) will likely adopt these paid AI features much faster than large enterprises. Finally, Chef Kevin reveals how he used various AI tools to generate a fun "Zoom Mate" mascot with a Crocodile Dundee vibe! Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. Chapters: 0:16 Welcome & Zoom Sponsorship 2:06 Zoom's AI Productivity Suite (Paper, Sheets, Slides) 5:39 Introducing Zoom Mate & Retiring "AI Companion" 9:03 Navigating AI Credits and Consumption Pricing 16:18 Zoom Mate vs. Claude and Copilot 21:56 Creating the Zoom Mate Mascot 26:38 Proving ROI & Predicting SMB Adoption 31:03 What Do We Call the AI "Sparkle" Now? 33:14 Zoom vs. Microsoft Licensing Simplicity 36:55 Wrap Up The AI Chefs: Zoom Mate and the New AI Productivity Suite

The AI Chefs: Zoom Mate and the New AI Productivity Suite

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow are serving up a massive episode covering the cultural and technical shifts hitting the AI world right now. First, they tackle the growing "Anti-AI" pushback. From young people protesting AI's water usage in Brooklyn to the open-source community rebelling against an AI-coded guitar app called "Slopsmith," the Chefs debate the validity of the backlash and the reality of modern software development. Next, they cover a generational internet event: Google has effectively replaced its traditional search box with Gemini. The Chefs discuss the terrifying "doom spiral" this creates for content creators and news outlets who rely on click-through search traffic for ad revenue. The menu takes a philosophical turn as they unpack Pope Leo's massive encyclical on artificial intelligence, highlighting the profound societal impact of AI and the moral responsibility of employers who use it. Finally, they quickly digest the latest Google I/O announcements (Gemini Omni, Anti-Gravity 2.0, Gemini Spark), discuss the renaming of Zoom Docs to "Zoom Canvas," and laugh about the new developer trend of carrying "half-open laptops" to keep local AI coding agents running in the background. 0:00 Welcome & Vibe Coding the "Feeds" App 2:06 The Anti-AI Backlash & "Slopsmith" 7:10 Gen Z's Evolving Disdain for AI 9:54 Gemini Replaces the Google Search Box 12:38 The Content Creator "Doom Spiral" 17:16 Pope Leo Releases a 400-Page AI Encyclical 23:43 The Moral Responsibility of AI Bosses 26:05 Zoom Docs is Now "Zoom Canvas" 29:30 Google I/O Recap: Omni, Spark & Anti-Gravity 2.0 33:52 ChatGPT Mobile & The "Half-Open Laptop" Trend 38:47 The Vibe Coding Addiction The AI Chefs: Pope Leo's AI Encyclical & The Half-Open Laptop Meme

The AI Chefs: Pope Leo's AI Encyclical & The Half-Open Laptop Meme

"Order up!" The AI Kitchen is open, and Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow are serving up a deep dive into Zoom’s massive May 2026 feature drop! In this episode, the Chefs analyze Zoom’s strategic decision to embrace third-party AIs rather than building a "walled garden." They explain how Zoom is leveraging MCP (Model Context Protocol) to allow tools like Anthropic's Claude to access your Zoom meeting summaries, while simultaneously letting Zoom AI Companion pull data from Salesforce, Workday, Google Drive, and OneDrive. The menu also features a look at the powerful "My Notes by Zoom" app, which acts as a personal desktop note-taker capable of capturing transcripts and system audio from competitor platforms like Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, effectively making Zoom the ultimate repository for all your meeting data. Chef Kevin demonstrates the enhanced Zoom Workflows builder, showing how users can easily automate post-meeting tasks like updating Jira or pushing summaries to Salesforce without needing to code. Finally, Chef David praises Zoom CMO Kimberly Storin’s brilliant marketing of an internal AI "SWAT Team" dedicated to optimizing Zoom's presence inside LLMs, and the Chefs give their seal of approval on the rebranding of Zoom Docs to "Zoom Canvas." Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. #ZoomCanvas #ZoomAICompanion #AnthropicClaude #ModelContextProtocol #FutureOfWork #SaaS #TheAIChefs Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to the Kitchen 0:40 Zoom's Major May Announcements 2:00 The Power of MCP (Model Context Protocol) 3:20 How Slack & Salesforce Mishandled AI Integration 5:40 Why Zoom is Going All-In on Anthropic's Claude 8:13 Bidirectional Integrations (Salesforce, Google, Microsoft) 10:25 "My Notes by Zoom" Records Competitor Meetings 13:59 The Enhanced Zoom Workflows Builder 16:04 Workflow Templates (Auto-Emails & Meeting Prep) 19:30 Zoom's Brilliant AI "SWAT Team" Strategy 23:18 Fixing LLM Hallucinations in Software Documentation 25:36 Zoom Docs is Officially Renamed "Zoom Canvas" 29:30 Wrap Up The AI Chefs Live: The Secret Behind Zoom's AI "SWAT Team"

The AI Chefs Live: The Secret Behind Zoom's AI "SWAT Team"

In this "Drive Through" tip, Chef David explores the paradox of prompting: why you should be short and sweet at a real fast-food window, but long-winded and "rambly" when talking to AI. Many users still treat AI like a Google search, using short, clinical keywords, but David argues that the best results come from treating the AI like a "free therapist." The secret ingredient in this recipe is Voice Input. David highlights the microphone features now standard in Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot, explaining that we are naturally better at providing deep context verbally than we are via a keyboard. By "holding up the line" and giving the AI every detail of your day, your mood, and your project's hurdles, you provide the rich data the LLM needs to give you a truly personalized solution. 0:00 Intro: The Drive Through Concept 0:16 Analogy: Fast Food Drive-thru Etiquette 1:12 Don't Be "That Guy" in Real Life 1:27 Why AI Wants You to Ramble 1:43 AI Prompting as "Free Therapy" 2:23 Tool: Gemini's Microphone Feature 2:55 Voice Rambling vs. Keyboard Typing 3:57 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Drive Through

The AI Chefs: Drive Through

Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow slice into Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index. While the report claims AI is lifting individual potential, the Chefs offer a spicy counterpoint: Is AI actually becoming the new "boss" by setting impossibly high production quotas for workers? Plus, Chef David airs a major grievance about a recent Microsoft analyst briefing that turned off the chat! The menu takes a dark turn as the Chefs discuss cybersecurity. For the first time, a zero-day exploit has been discovered that was highly likely written by an AI agent, shifting the balance of power between white-hat hackers and bad actors. On a more validating note, the Chefs discuss OpenAI’s new standalone deployment company—a consulting arm designed to help businesses actually integrate AI into their workflows (proving the AI Chefs' recipe model has been right all along!). Finally, they wrap up with the hilarious new trend of developers walking around coffee shops with "half-open laptops" to keep their local AI agents coding in the background. 0:00 Welcome to the Kitchen & Comms vNext Recap 0:48 Microsoft's Work Trend Index (The Copilot Push) 3:15 The Threat of Claude in Microsoft Office 6:54 Analyst Drama: Why Microsoft Turned Off the Chat 9:24 The Counterpoint: When AI Becomes Your Boss 13:20 Sam Altman & AI's Lack of Time Perception 16:13 Cybersecurity Alert: AI Writes a Zero-Day Exploit 20:25 OpenAI Launches a Deployment Consulting Firm 24:48 The "Half-Open Laptop" Local AI Meme 27:23 Wrap Up & Zoom SDK Production Shoutout The AI Chefs Live: Microsoft’s Work Trend Index vs. The AI Boss

The AI Chefs Live: Microsoft’s Work Trend Index vs. The AI Boss

Chef Kevin is back from presenting at the Comms vNext conference in Denver, and the AI Kitchen is fired up! In this episode, the Chefs tackle the complicated emotions surrounding AI-generated music. With AI country songs hitting the top of the Billboard charts, Chef David compares the listener backlash to lab-grown diamonds and discusses why a masked, microtonal "Anti-AI" band is suddenly going viral. The menu also features a darker rumor: Is Meta really using keyloggers to track employee mouse movements to train their AI replacements? The Chefs then shift to national security, discussing why the U.S. Treasury is meeting with bank CEOs over Anthropic's powerful "Mythos" model and the death of "safety through obscurity" in enterprise coding. On a more positive note, they explore how AI pattern recognition could solve a $540 billion supply chain food waste problem. Finally, they unpack Google DeepMind's fascinating decision to set up a private server for the cutthroat, hyper-complex MMORPG Eve Online to train AI on long-term strategy and economic simulation. 0:00 Welcome Back & Denver Conference Recap 3:33 AI Music Hits the Billboard Charts 5:26 Lab-Grown Diamonds & Session Musicians 11:13 Rumor: Is Meta Keylogging Employees for AI? 13:26 The US Treasury Meets Over Anthropic's Mythos 14:18 The End of "Safety Through Obscurity" 17:17 Solving $540B in Food Waste with AI 20:41 The Power of Massive AI Context Windows 22:18 Google DeepMind Trains AI on Eve Online 28:35 The Microtonal "Anti-AI" Band 31:27 Wrap Up The AI Chefs Live: Is Meta Tracking Keystrokes to Train AI Replacements?

The AI Chefs Live: Is Meta Tracking Keystrokes to Train AI Replacements?

"Order up!" The AI Kitchen is open, and Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow are serving up a fresh batch of AI news, starting with a massive win for open-source security: Anthropic's "Mythos" model was unleashed on Mozilla Firefox and found 271 hidden bugs that humans missed. Next, the Chefs tackle a viral, slightly clickbaity story about an AI agent that allegedly deleted a company's entire database and its backups. They break down the golden rule of least-privilege permissioning (never give AI full production access!)—and Chef David goes on a hilarious rant about why he hates AI's overly polite, fake apologies when it messes up. The menu also covers the hidden hardware cost of AI. A new report reveals that running generative AI on the edge (locally on your phone) is severely draining battery life, pitting the demand for smarter phones against the universal desire for longer-lasting batteries. Finally, they discuss how AI is systematically stripping away online anonymity. By pattern-matching writing styles and typos, AI can now link "anonymous" Reddit burner accounts to real LinkedIn profiles. Is this a vital tool for catching bots, or a dangerous threat to whistleblowers? Hosted by David Maldow of Let's Do Video and Kevin Kieller. 0:11 Welcome to the Kitchen 1:14 Anthropic's Mythos Finds 271 Bugs in Firefox 4:29 The AI Agent That Deleted a Database 7:30 David Rants About AI's Fake Apologies 9:42 Edge AI and the Smartphone Battery Crisis 14:35 How AI is Ending Online Anonymity 19:41 The "Swirl Filter" Bank Robber Analogy 21:41 Wrap Up & Comm's vNext Announcement The AI Chefs Live: The Agent That Deleted an Entire Database

The AI Chefs Live: The Agent That Deleted an Entire Database

Chef David and Chef Kevin are back (on a Thursday!) for a deep dive into the high cost of high-powered AI. David breaks down the controversy surrounding Claude Code, a terminal-based tool that connects directly to GitHub, and the rumored pricing shift from the $20 "Pro" tier to the $100 "Max" tier. Kevin explores the science of "AI Brain Fry," referencing a study that suggests using more than three AI tools at once leads to cognitive overload and "brain fry." The Chefs also explore the "poisoning" of the data well, including a fake disease called "Bixonomania" created by researchers to see if LLMs would pick it up (spoiler: they did, but they’ve since self-corrected). We also discuss the rise of "Denial of Wallet" attacks targeting company budgets and Sony's incredible ping-pong robot that puts a spin on the ball humans didn't think was possible. 0:00 Intro: Thursday Live & OBS Reboots 1:43 Claude Code: Terminal Coding Magic 3:58 Pricing Drama: The $100 Max Tier 6:02 Kevin’s Take: Monetizing Inference 9:16 Story 2: Avoiding "AI Brain Fry" 11:19 The 3-Tool Rule: Cognitive Overload 14:47 Story 3: Microsoft’s Tradesman Training 17:14 Ethics: Water & Data Center Taxes 19:34 David’s View: Regulation vs. Action 21:55 Story 4: The Fake Disease Experiment 23:47 Results: Did the AI Self-Correct? 26:23 Story 5: Shadow AI & Security Risks 28:25 Data Poisoning: The Confidence Trap 31:41 New Threat: Denial of Wallet Attacks 32:37 Story 6: Sony’s Pro Ping-Pong Robot 34:36 Ground News: Meta-Analytics for Bias 35:52 Analogy: You’ll Never Beat the Wall 37:45 Wrap-up: AI Value vs. Distraction The AI Chefs Live: Claude’s $100 Tier & AI Brain Fry

The AI Chefs Live: Claude’s $100 Tier & AI Brain Fry

Are you tired of your AI assistant giving you a history lesson when you just need a quick answer? In this "Short Order Grill" recipe, Chef David tackles the problem of "chatty" LLMs. We’ve all been there: you ask a simple question, and the AI responds with long intros, unsolicited life advice, and polite fluff that makes you scroll for miles. David shares a hilarious example of trying to save a chicken from burning in the oven while the AI wants to discuss his recent diet choices. The solution is simple: tell the AI to act like a Short Order Chef. By using this specific persona, you force the model to skip the pleasantries and deliver "Order Up" style results; no intros, no outros, and straight-to-the-point bullet points. 0:00 Intro: Short Order Grill Concept 0:19 The Problem: Chatty AI Fluff 0:54 Story: The Burning Chicken Crisis 1:21 Analogy: The Busy Grill Chef 1:57 Prompt: How to Silence the AI 2:20 Kevin’s Take: Neural Net Pancakes 2:55 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Short Order Grill

The AI Chefs: Short Order Grill

Chef David and Chef Kevin are back in the kitchen, but this week, the heat is personal. David opens up about being "AI shamed" by the OBS developer community for submitting a "vibe-coded" plugin, leading to a fiery debate on whether the source of code matters as much as its quality. Kevin, a veteran programmer, weighs in on why the industry's bias against AI-assisted coding is anchored in the past. The Chefs also analyze the closing gap between US and Chinese AI. While the US dominates in private investment ($109B vs $9B), China is proving that "necessity is the mother of invention" by focusing on algorithmic efficiency to bypass hardware restrictions. Finally, we look at the legal battle between Anthropic and the Department of Justice over autonomous weapons, the discovery of a 27-year-old security flaw via Project Glasswing, and how AI is changing the "strike zone" in Major League Baseball. 0:00 Intro: New Stream Hardware & Vibe Coding 1:33 Global Race: US vs China AI Investment 3:12 Strategy: China’s Algorithmic Efficiency 4:28 Anthropic: Mythos & Finding Flaws 5:34 Legal: Anthropic vs Department of Justice 8:53 Project Glasswing: 27-Year BSD Bug Found 12:06 Fun Use: AI in Figure Skating 13:48 Sports: MLB’s Automated Strike Zone (ABS) 15:59 Debate: Human Umpires vs Robot Replay 17:52 Story: David’s "AI Shaming" Experience 21:24 Controversy: OBS Rejects AI Plugins 26:43 Defense: Why Kevin Thinks OBS is Wrong 31:41 Philosophy: We All Use AI Libraries Now 37:19 Wrap-up: Robot Baristas & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs Live: The Vibe Coder Closet, Monster Robots, and 27-Year-Old Bugs

The AI Chefs Live: The Vibe Coder Closet, Monster Robots, and 27-Year-Old Bugs

In this "Deconstructed Dish" recipe, Chef David shows you how to capture your unique writing style so that AI can replicate it for future projects. While we all have our own rules for when to use AI, whether it’s for first drafts, LinkedIn posts, or YouTube descriptions, the biggest hurdle is making the output sound like "you" and not a generic bot. David demonstrates a clever iterative technique: asking the AI to reverse engineer one of his own handwritten articles. By "deconstructing" the text, the AI identifies specific habits, like David's love for analogies, hypothetical "Imagine this" scenarios, and addressing reader doubts upfront. The result is a powerful, custom system prompt that acts as a "style guide" for any future topic. If you want to stop fighting with generic AI writing and start scaling your own voice, this is the recipe you've been waiting for. 0:00 Intro: The Deconstructed Dish 0:22 When to Use AI vs. Writing Yourself 1:02 Prompting AI to Reverse Engineer Style 1:36 Defining the "Style Guide" Request 2:02 Analyzing the AI's Style Findings 3:32 Refining the Prompt for Generic Use 4:21 The Final "Assistant" System Prompt 5:14 Lesson: Using AI to Prompt Better AI 6:30 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Deconstructed Dish

The AI Chefs: Deconstructed Dish

The AI Chefs are back from an exclusive, invite-only analyst event! Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow just returned from the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, where they spent two days with the top executives at Zoom for the "Zoom Perspectives" event. In this episode, the Chefs break down the key takeaways and new messaging from Zoom. They analyze the core theme of "Conversation to Completion", how Zoom is moving beyond just hosting great video meetings to using Agentic AI to help you prepare for, execute, and follow up on those meetings. The Chefs also discuss Zoom's impressive growth in the SMB sector (now 40% of their revenue), their federated approach to AI models (which allows Zoom AI Companion to outperform standalone LLMs by leveraging your meeting data), and how strategic acquisitions like Workvivo, BrightHire, and Bonsai are opening up new entry points for the platform. Finally, they tease a heated, behind-closed-doors debate among the analysts: Should Zoom build its own hardware device? 00:00 Welcome Back (Live from Half Moon Bay Recap) 01:35 The Venue: Ritz-Carlton & The Bagpiper 04:38 Shoutout to the Zoom AR Team 05:55 The Core Message: "Conversation to Completion" 08:30 Critique: Slide Design & Too Much Info 10:11 Zoom as a Single Platform (SMB to Enterprise) 11:20 40% of Zoom Revenue is SMB 12:45 The Federated AI Model Advantage 16:15 Comparing AI Companion 3.0 (Web) vs. Panel 17:20 The Importance of MCPs (Model Context Protocol) 20:45 Zoom's ChatGPT Integration 24:45 "My Notes" Feature for Non-Zoom Meetings 26:35 Case Study: How Zoom Sales Uses Zoom AI 29:50 Pleasing Shareholders vs. Building Good Products 31:32 Zoom's 3 Key Strategic Buckets 34:10 The BrightHire Acquisition (AI Recruiting) 38:55 The Bonsai Acquisition (SMB Apps) 42:45 Making Security a Marketing Asset 43:55 Holding Zoom Accountable to Past Promises 45:30 The Value of Access to Top Executives 47:35 Teaser: The "Zoom Device" Debate 48:35 Wrap Up & Thanks to Zoom The AI Chefs Live: Inside Zoom Perspectives 2026 (Exclusive Analyst Event)

The AI Chefs Live: Inside Zoom Perspectives 2026 (Exclusive Analyst Event)

In this "Formatting Finale" tip, Chef Kevin demonstrates why you should never settle for a messy spreadsheet and, more importantly, why persistence is the secret ingredient in the AI kitchen. Facing a complex workbook for the Enterprise Connect 2026 judging panel, Kevin takes us through his "trial by fire" with three different AI assistants. Watch as he navigates the "polite stalling" of Gemini and the "clarifying question loop" of Microsoft Copilot before finding the "sweet dessert" at the end of the meal: ChatGPT. This episode is a masterclass in switching tools when one fails and using AI to transform an "ugly" multi-tab spreadsheet into a professional, easy-to-read Word document. Whether you're a judge or just someone buried in rows of data, this recipe will save you hours of manual reformatting. 0:00 Intro: The Formatting Finale 0:50 The Challenge: Reforming Judging Data 1:42 Round 1: Gemini's "Stalling" Failure 2:28 Round 2: Copilot's Endless Questions 4:39 Round 3: ChatGPT Saves the Day 5:19 Results: A Perfect Word Document 5:34 The Lesson: Persistence Wins with AI 6:37 Wrap-up: The "Savory" Conclusion The AI Chefs: Formatting Finale

The AI Chefs: Formatting Finale

The AI Kitchen is open! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow tackle some of the most controversial and bizarre AI news of the week. The Chefs start with a baffling story from Gizmodo about a tech company that is actively evaluating employees based on how many AI tokens they burn, literally gamifying the waste of resources without demanding business outcomes. This leads to a discussion about "Open Claw," a powerful but potentially dangerous agentic AI that operates on your local machine and executes tasks autonomously. The menu shifts to autonomous vehicles as Nvidia releases a massive open-source model (Alpha Pomeo) to help manufacturers build better self-driving cars. Chef David shares why he thinks AI drivers can't come fast enough to solve human driving errors. They also cover a fascinating study on why prompting an AI to "act like an expert" actually makes it perform worse (and hallucinate more), before ending with a fiery debate on whether AI agents should be allowed to handle job recruitment and screen resumes. 0:08 Welcome to the Kitchen 1:25 Gamifying AI: Evaluated by "Tokens Burned" 4:20 The "Open Claw" Diversion (Local Agentic AI) 7:05 How Open Claw Codes Autonomously 8:15 The Dangers of Unsandboxed AI Agents 10:35 Nvidia's Alpha Pomeo (Open Source Driving AI) 13:00 The AI Chef's Autonomous Car 14:15 David's Plea for AI Drivers 16:30 Why Telling AI You're an "Expert" Ruins Results 17:30 The "Karaoke Elvis" Analogy 20:20 Why Expert Prompts Cause Hallucinations 23:20 Should AI Handle Job Recruitment? 26:30 David's Rule: Do Not Trust AI With Resumes 31:00 The Human Filter vs. The AI Filter 33:25 Wrap Up The AI Chefs Live: Why You Should Never Tell AI It's an "Expert"

The AI Chefs Live: Why You Should Never Tell AI It's an "Expert"

Chef Kevin is back from the bright lights of Las Vegas (and the casino floor) just in time to break down all the major AI news from the Zoom keynote at Enterprise Connect 2026. In this episode, the Chefs analyze Zoom’s strategic shift. Chef David argues that Zoom has officially transitioned from a "video company with AI" to an "AI company with the best video." They explore Zoom’s new guiding principle: "Conversation to Completion," detailing how AI Companion 3.0 acts as a project management assistant before, during, and after meetings. The menu also features a look at Zoom's new "AI Sheets" and "AI Slides" (and whether they pose a threat to Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint), as well as the new "My Notes" feature for tracking in-person and third-party meetings. The episode concludes with a powerful live demo: Chef David asks Zoom AI Companion to act as a business consultant and evaluate his company. See why AI Companion's native access to meeting transcripts gave him insights that ChatGPT and Gemini simply couldn't find. 0:20 Welcome & Vegas Stories 2:00 The Casino/AI Analogy 4:05 Zoom Keynote at Enterprise Connect 5:00 Digital Transformation & Reducing Friction 6:50 The Problem: Most Zoom Users Aren't "Using" Zoom 9:00 Theme: "Conversation to Completion" 10:45 David's Take: Zoom is Now an AI Company 13:30 Conversations to Loyalty, Sales & Happiness 14:50 Zoom AI Companion 3.0 & Workvivo 16:15 New Canvases: Zoom AI Sheets & AI Slides 17:10 Why Switch to Zoom AI? (The Data Advantage) 19:35 Bringing AI Companion to Teams & Google Meet 20:20 The New "My Notes" Feature for In-Person Meetings 23:45 Are AI Sheets & Slides a Funnel or a Competitor? 27:25 The Impressive Layouts of AI Slides 31:00 Zoom's Positioning vs. The LLM Giants 37:00 Live Demo: AI Companion Analyzes David's Business 39:30 Why Meeting Context Matters (The Workflow Insight) 41:40 The Final Verdict on AI Companion 44:02 Wrap Up The AI Chefs Live: From Conversation to Completion (Zoom AI Companion 3.0)

The AI Chefs Live: From Conversation to Completion (Zoom AI Companion 3.0)

In this "Doggy Bag" tip, Chef David solves a common problem with AI assistants: the "Thread Meltdown." When a conversation with Gemini or ChatGPT goes on too long, the AI often starts hallucinating or mixing up details from previous tasks. However, starting a fresh chat usually means losing all the context and preferences you’ve spent weeks teaching it. The solution? The Doggy Bag Prompt. David demonstrates how to ask the AI to "pack up" the most important parts of your long-term collaboration into a single, comprehensive System Prompt. By asking the AI to summarize its own rules, context, and goals, you can paste that "Doggy Bag" into a fresh chat and resume working with a clean, high-performance assistant that still remembers exactly how you like things done. 0:00 Intro: The Doggy Bag Concept 0:30 Why Long AI Threads "Melt Down" 1:00 The Hallucination Warning Signs 2:26 Why Starting Fresh is Hard 3:02 The "Doggy Bag" System Prompt 3:48 What AI Includes in its Summary 4:21 Better Results in a New Chat 5:31 Wrap-up: AI Summarizing AI The AI Chefs: Doggy Bag

The AI Chefs: Doggy Bag

It's getting political in the AI Kitchen! Chef David Maldow and Chef Kevin Kieller dive into a massive week of AI news, starting with the controversial "ChatGPT Exodus." When the Pentagon demanded AI companies lift restrictions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Anthropic (makers of Claude) drew a hard red line and walked away from a $200 million contract. OpenAI, however, quickly stepped in to take the deal, sparking outrage and a mass migration of users from ChatGPT to Claude. The Chefs debate the permeability of OpenAI's guardrails versus Anthropic's firm stance. The conversation then shifts to the economy, analyzing the terrifying scenario of an "AI Job Apocalypse." Following the massive 40% workforce reduction at Block (Square/Cash App), they discuss an essay detailing how AI layoffs could trigger a devastating economic spiral, and contrast it with a Gartner report suggesting AI agents might actually become more expensive than human offshore labor. They also cover Amazon's staggering $50 Billion investment into OpenAI (and the complicated web of cloud credits behind it) before wrapping up with a cool story about an LLM automatically finding and connecting itself to a 3D-printed robot hand over a local network. 0:28 Live Intro & The Recipe Back Catalog 2:25 The ChatGPT Exodus Begins 4:00 Anthropic vs. The Pentagon (The Terminator Scenario) 5:25 OpenAI Takes the Contract 8:00 Permeable vs. Irrefutable Guardrails 10:40 The Rise of Claude 11:45 The Block Layoffs (40% Cut) 12:55 The AI Economic Spiral Scenario 17:05 The "Job Apocalypse" Debate 19:15 Amazon's $50 Billion OpenAI Investment 20:30 The Funny Money of Cloud Credits 23:50 The Race for AGI 25:10 Gartner: When AI Costs More Than Humans 30:05 The Clickbait Robot Hand Story 31:05 How LLMs Will Connect Our Devices 35:20 The "Star Trek Computer" Goal 36:30 Final Thoughts #ChatGPTExodus #AnthropicClaude #OpenAI #AIJobs #AmazonAWS #TechNews #Robotics #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs Live: The Great ChatGPT Exodus & Open AI's $50B Amazon Deal

The AI Chefs Live: The Great ChatGPT Exodus & Open AI's $50B Amazon Deal

In this "Leafy Greens" tip, Chefs David and Kevin move beyond generating images from scratch to explore the power of image augmentation. Chef Kevin demonstrates how to take a real photo of a dining room and use Google Gemini (powered by the Nano Banana tool) to intelligently design a space. The "recipe" involves iterative prompting, starting with simple plant placement and refining the results based on real-world constraints like window orientation, low-light conditions from outdoor trees, and pet safety. It’s a masterclass in how AI can act as a specialized consultant to ensure your "leafy greens" are both beautiful and non-toxic for your furry friends. The Chefs conclude with a powerful business challenge: how can you use these same tools to visually place your products directly into your customers' lives? 0:00 Intro: The Leafy Greens Concept 0:40 Augmenting vs. From Scratch 1:00 Demo: Adding Plants with AI 1:18 Identifying Plants with Gemini 1:42 Refining for Low-Light Rooms 2:08 Safety: Pet-Friendly AI Design 2:48 Business Use: Product Viz 3:30 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Leafy Greens

The AI Chefs: Leafy Greens

Chef David is back from his travels to Barcelona and Austin to join Chef Kevin for a deep dive into the a groundbreaking MIT study that looks past the words of a prompt and into the numeric "weights" of the model itself to identify biases, moods, and conspiracy-minded behaviors. The discussion gets personal as they tackle a second MIT study revealing how AI dumbs down answers or even provides misinformation based on what it thinks of your education level. David shares a poignant story about a flight delay and language barriers that highlights why "personalized" AI can sometimes feel like a second-class experience. Finally, the Chefs look at the "AI Olympics" where Google’s Gemini 3.1 is crushing the competition in reasoning and cost efficiency. They also debate the future of physical AI, introducing "Kevin’s Law of Robotics", and analyze Apple’s strategic pivot toward using AI glasses and pins as peripherals for your phone. The show wraps with a classic 80s analogy: AI has "fallen in the pool" like a Gremlin, and now we have to manage the fallout. 0:00 Intro: Barcelona & Austin Recap 2:26 MIT: Looking Inside the AI Brain 6:42 How Model Weights Work 10:14 MIT Study: AI Personalization Bias 13:28 David’s Story: The Airport Gap 17:54 Gemini Wins the AI Olympics 23:50 Why Robots Must Be Cute 27:08 Kevin’s Law of Robotics 32:18 Apple’s New AI Hardware Strategy 36:13 The Hardware/Software Moat 42:11 Analogy: The Gremlins of AI 43:35 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts The AI Chefs Live: Kevin’s Law of Robotics & The Gremlins of AI

The AI Chefs Live: Kevin’s Law of Robotics & The Gremlins of AI

Chef David is back from Barcelona (ISC26) and joins Chef Kevin in the studio for a jam-packed news cycle. We lead with Google’s Super Bowl success, where their Gemini ad won top honors for storytelling. David and Kevin break down how the ad used "Nano Banana" style visualization to turn empty rooms into a child’s dream space. Next, we revisit the "Godfather of AI" Jeffrey Hinton’s 2016 prediction that AI would replace radiologists. Ten years later, we look at the data: with over 1,000 FDA-approved AI radiology devices, are jobs actually being lost, or is the human-AI partnership stronger than ever? The Chefs also dive into the business of AI, analyzing the OpenAI and Snowflake partnership and Microsoft’s recent earnings report. Finally, they tackle the controversial new YouTube "AI Likeness" tool for creators. Can you use an AI clone to mask a cold or translate your voice, and where is the line when it comes to faking skills like a guitar solo? 0:00 Intro: Barcelona & ISC26 Highlights 1:51 Google's Super Bowl Ad Success 5:08 AI in Radiology: Replace or Assist? 8:45 AI Pattern Detection: Race & Gender 9:39 OpenAI + Snowflake: Business Model 14:43 Microsoft Earnings & Copilot Growth 20:26 YouTube AI Likeness for Creators 22:50 The Ethics of AI Clones & Avatars 28:22 Wrap-up: AI for Good vs. Evil The AI Chefs Live: Google’s Super Bowl Win & Microsoft’s Copilot Struggle

The AI Chefs Live: Google’s Super Bowl Win & Microsoft’s Copilot Struggle

"Orders Up!" The AI Chefs are serving a "Flourless Chocolate Cake" episode. Dense, rich, and absolutely no fluff. In this live episode sponsored by Zoom, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow cook up a "Hybrid Recipe" for the modern workplace. They debate the "Best of Breed" vs. "Bundled" approach, analyzing why many organizations are choosing to run Zoom alongside Microsoft Teams for cost savings, resiliency, and customer preference. The main course is a deep dive into Zoom AI Companion for the Web. Kevin demonstrates how to connect it to Gmail, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 to create a single "context window" for your work. They also perform a live speed test comparing Zoom AI to Microsoft Copilot and reveal the "Secret Sauce" behind Zoom's pre-packaged prompt templates, including a "Meeting Sentiment Analyzer" and a workflow that automatically drafts team update emails. 0:20 Orders Up! Kitchen Sounds 1:16 The "Hybrid Recipe" (Zoom + Microsoft) 2:25 4 Reasons to Unbundle 4:00 David's Take: Best of Breed vs. Suite 7:55 Part 2 Preview: Zoom Inside Teams 12:05 Deep Dive: Zoom AI Companion for Web 13:55 Connecting Data Sources (Gmail, OneDrive) 16:20 The "Plus Button" Search Strategy 19:35 Speed Test: Zoom vs. Copilot 22:50 The "Secret Sauce" of AI Templates 26:30 Template: Meeting Sentiment Analyzer 32:20 Template: Top 5 Things & Auto-Email 33:40 David's Workflow Challenge 36:15 The Flourless Chocolate Cake Analogy 37:05 Wrap Up & ISC Announcement #ZoomAICompanion #MicrosoftTeams #HybridWork #TechStack #ProductivityHacks #Copilot #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs Live: The "Secret Sauce" of Zoom AI Companion

The AI Chefs Live: The "Secret Sauce" of Zoom AI Companion

Got a project update due, but your information is scattered across emails, chat logs, and scribbled notes? In this episode, Chef David Maldow serves up "Leftover Lasagna," a productivity recipe for turning digital "scraps" into a cohesive summary. Chef David explains how to stop manually synthesizing data and instead "throw all the leftovers" into your AI. Whether you are copy-pasting ingredients into ChatGPT or using advanced integrations in Gemini, Copilot, or Zoom AI Companion to automatically pull from your data, this method layers everything into a perfect update. Plus, Chef Kevin Kieller weighs in on the proper pan size, and why Canadians still use 9x13 pans despite the metric system. 0:00 Welcome 0:15 Leftover Lasagna 0:35 The Project Update Struggle 1:12 Throwing Data in the LLM 1:28 Using AI Integrations 2:18 The 9x13 Pan Debate 2:35 Metric System Mysteries 2:48 Wrap Up #ProductivityHacks #ProjectManagement #Copilot #Gemini #ZoomAI #Workflow #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Leftover Lasagna

The AI Chefs: Leftover Lasagna

It is freezing in Canada but heating up in the AI Kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow break down the hottest trends for early 2026. They start with a startling report from IMD Business School predicting the rise of "AI Native Departments," where autonomous agents handle up to 60% of daily activities, and potentially outnumber human staff. The Chefs discuss what this means for middle management and the security risks of synthetic media (deepfakes) in the enterprise. Next, they enter "Bizarro World" as IBM Watson makes a major comeback with a new Agentic AI focused on governance and compliance. Chef David shares his skepticism about trusting AI with legal laws, while Chef Kevin argues for the value of traceability and consistency. The menu gets creative with Fable Media's "Quantum Storytelling", technology that uses AI to generate infinite episodes of your favorite shows. Would you watch 10,000 more episodes of The Sopranos generated by AI? Finally, they tackle Google Gemini's new "Personal Intelligence" features (and why the implementation feels a bit "Micro-softy") and share a funny story about Gemini getting stuck in a 15-minute infinite thinking loop. 0:17 Welcome & Weather Report 1:40 IMD Predictions: AI Native Departments 4:15 Will Agents Outnumber Humans? 7:10 The Middle Management Squeeze 9:05 Synthetic Media Risks 11:45 IBM Watson's Comeback (Governance Agent) 14:40 Traceability & AI Judges 17:55 Fable Media: Quantum Storytelling 20:30 Infinite Sopranos vs. Human Art 24:08 Google Gemini Personal Intelligence 28:00 A "Micro-softy" Implementation 28:35 Gemini's Infinite Thinking Loop 32:30 Final Thoughts #AITrends2026 #FutureOfWork #IBMWatson #QuantumStorytelling #GoogleGemini #AgenticAI #Compliance #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs Live: When Robots Outnumber Employees (2026 Trends)

The AI Chefs Live: When Robots Outnumber Employees (2026 Trends)

The AI Chefs are back with a jam-packed episode of AI news to kick off 2026! Chef David Maldow (battling a cold) and Chef Kevin Kieller dive into the most exciting and confusing developments of the week. First up, they discuss the "Agentic" revolution. Using a classic Buck Rogers analogy (Twiki vs. Dr. Theopoulos), David explains why we have smart chatbots and dumb robots, and how Nvidia's new Jetson Thor chips revealed at CES aim to finally combine them. They also tackle the scary world of unregulated AI toys, from an AI cactus that thinks it's a sunflower to the safety failures of Grok. The Chefs also analyze the huge news that Apple is officially partnering with Google to give Siri a "Gemini brain transplant," and cover Anthropic's hilarious "Red Teaming" experiment where journalists tricked an AI vending machine named "Claudius" into giving away free snacks based on communist principles. Finally, David goes on a rant about "Micro-Slop" and the confusion surrounding Microsoft renaming the "Office" app to "Copilot." 0:17 Welcome to the AI Kitchen 1:16 The "Twiki & Dr. Theopoulos" Problem 3:08 Nvidia CES: Bringing AI to Robots 4:30 The Humanoid Robot Debate 8:35 Unregulated AI Toys (Cactus vs. Sunflower) 12:45 Apple Siri Gets a Gemini Brain 16:15 Apple's Privacy Approach 18:30 Grok's Safety Failures 21:05 Anthropic's "Claudius" Vending Machine 23:00 Hacking the Vending Machine 26:15 "Micro-Slop" & Microsoft Rant 29:15 Is the "Office" App Dead? 36:35 Final Thoughts on Testing The AI Chefs Live: When Twiki Met Dr. Theopoulos

The AI Chefs Live: When Twiki Met Dr. Theopoulos

Happy New Year 2026! The AI Chefs are back in the kitchen, though Chef David is battling a cold, so Chef Kevin Kieller takes the lead on this predictions special. Instead of just guessing what the new year holds, The Chefs use Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude to synthesize reports from leading tech analysts like Gartner and Forrester. The consensus? 2026 is the year of the "AI ROI Reckoning." Companies are moving past the hype of 2025 and demanding hard proof of value from their Agentic AI investments. The discussion moves from software to hardware as they analyze the trend of "AI leaving the screen." Kevin shares surprising statistics on the explosion of autonomous drones, warehouse robots, and long-haul trucks. They also cover the rising importance of Data Sovereignty, the reality of "Vibe Coding," and why one-third of brands have actually lost customer trust due to bad AI bots. 0:00 Happy New Year 2026 1:40 Synthesizing Analyst Predictions 2:35 Using Zoom Docs 5:10 The AI ROI Reckoning 9:50 AI Leaving the Screen 11:45 Drone & Truck Stats 15:55 Quantum Safety & Data Sovereignty 18:00 Agentic AI Hype 20:17 Q&A Vibe Coding 22:50 The Trust Gap 25:20 Inspecting AI Thinking 27:15 Q&A Human Premium 30:30 Consensus Summary 36:00 Wrap Up The AI Chefs Live: The 2026 ROI Reckoning

The AI Chefs Live: The 2026 ROI Reckoning

One message rarely fits all. In this episode, Chef David Maldow serves up the "Seasoned-to-Taste Stir Fry," a communication recipe designed to tailor your updates for different audiences. Drawing inspiration from wing sauce levels, Chef David explains how to use AI to take a single technical update and "season" it three different ways: "Spicy" (detail-heavy) for the engineers, "Medium" (just the facts) for the C-Suite, and "Sweet/Mild" (benefit-focused) for the marketing team. It’s a quick way to ensure everyone gets exactly the flavor of information they need without writing three separate emails from scratch. 0:00 Welcome 0:10 Seasoned-to-Taste Stir Fry 0:24 The Wing Sauce Metaphor 0:44 Spicy: For Engineers 0:53 Medium: For the CEO 1:02 Sweet: For Marketing 1:20 The AI Prompt 1:40 Kevin Wants Examples 1:57 Viewer Challenge 2:12 Wrap Up #BusinessCommunication #PromptEngineering #ProductivityHacks #CorporateStrategy #GenAI #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Seasoned-to-Taste Stir Fry

The AI Chefs: Seasoned-to-Taste Stir Fry

Struggling with holiday gift ideas? The AI Chefs have a "tasting menu" solution that’s perfect for the readers in your life! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller shares a brilliant multimodal tip: "The Literary Tasting Menu." Instead of guessing what books to buy your friends and family, simply snap a photo of their bookshelf. Chef Kevin demonstrates how to upload that image to CoPilot (or Gemini/ChatGPT) and ask for personalized book recommendations based on their current collection. The AI analyzes their tastes, from cookbooks to neuroscience, and suggests new titles they haven't read yet. Chef David Maldow adds a creative twist: using the bookshelf photo not just for books, but to uncover broader interests for other types of gifts. 0:00 Welcome 0:15 The Literary Tasting Menu 0:50 Demo: Bookshelf Analysis 2:00 Targeted Recommendations 3:08 David's Take: Bookshelves Reveal Character 4:15 Gift Ideas Beyond Books 4:44 Happy Holidays #GiftGuide #AIVision #HolidayShopping #BookLovers #Copilot #Gemini #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: The Literary Tasting Menu

The AI Chefs: The Literary Tasting Menu

In this surprise bonus live stream, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow look ahead into 2026 against a backdrop of "Nano Banana" generated futuristic tubes and flying cars. The Chefs serve up a menu of predictions and upcoming tech trends. Chef Kevin discusses a Stanford report predicting a "ChatGPT moment" for medicine, where specialized models revolutionize healthcare. They also dive into the privacy implications of AI scribes and the growing geopolitical trend of "Data Sovereignty," where nations demand region-specific AI platforms. Chef David brings the gadget heat with news of OpenAI’s $6 billion collaboration with legendary designer Jony Ive to create a "calm" AI hardware device, and Meta’s new smart glasses feature that acts as an AI-powered hearing aid in crowded rooms. Finally, they discuss the concept of "Snowballing", the exponential growth that happens when AI begins writing its own code, highlighted by Google's new "Anti-Gravity" IDE and the mainstreaming of "Vibe Coding." The episode wraps with a philosophical debate on self-driving cars and why humans set an impossibly high safety bar for new technology compared to human error. 0:00 Intro & The 2026 Tube City 2:55 Medicine's ChatGPT Moment 5:18 OpenAI's Jony Ive Hardware 7:50 The AI Friend Debate 13:58 Privacy at the Doctor's Office 16:15 Meta Glasses Super Hearing 19:28 Data Sovereignty Trends 22:20 The AI Snowball Effect 23:45 Google Anti-Gravity IDE 26:40 Flying Cars & Safety Stats 31:00 The High Bar for Tech 32:40 2026 Wrap Up The AI Chefs Live: Medical AI, Meta Glasses & Jony Ive

The AI Chefs Live: Medical AI, Meta Glasses & Jony Ive

Usually, The AI Chefs use food metaphors to explain business productivity, but for this special holiday episode, the recipe is actually about food! The holiday season brings extra busyness, and decision fatigue often hits hardest when you’re staring into an open refrigerator at 6:00 PM. Chef Kevin Kieller demonstrates how to "sleigh" that stress using the multimodal vision capabilities of today's AI tools. Watch as he snaps photos of his actual fridge contents and feeds them into Gemini, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot to get instant, creative dinner recipes based on ingredients he already has. From frittatas to quinoa bowls, see how AI can act as your personal sous-chef and meal planner. Plus, Chef David Maldow wonders where the Canadian bagged milk is hiding. 0:00 Welcome 0:16 Sleighing Dinner Stress 0:42 Gemini Fridge Photo 1:20 ChatGPT Suggestions 1:46 Copilot Vision Mode 2:22 The Fridge Stare 2:50 Canadian Bagged Milk 3:15 Wrap Up #HolidayHacks #AIVision #Gemini #ChatGPT #Copilot #Foodie #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Sleighing the Dinner Stress

The AI Chefs: Sleighing the Dinner Stress

Ho Ho Ho! Santa David and Chef Kevin are back for the final live episode of 2025! Decked out in holiday gear among "Nano Banana" trees, The AI Chefs serve up a massive feast of breaking news to close out the year. On the menu today: A deep dive into the MIT "State of AI" report (and why the headlines about failure rates are wrong), and a look at mind-blowing new research where voice commands can literally 3D-print objects into existence. They also tackle the serious side of AI, debating the impact of chatbots on teens and reacting to a concerning video of a robot bypassing safety protocols to fire a BB gun. Plus, the chefs discuss the latest arms race between Google Gemini and OpenAI’s new Codex model, and what the "exponential snowball" of AI development means for 2026. 0:29 Live Holiday Intro 1:04 AI Christmas Decor 2:15 MIT AI Business Report 3:40 Speaking Objects into Existence 5:10 Buck Rogers Nostalgia 8:00 Teens and Chatbots 13:25 AI Safety Fails 17:25 Google Gemini Updates 19:30 DeepMind Research 23:10 OpenAI Codex 5.2 26:15 AI Coding & Labor 29:40 The Exponential Takeoff 32:15 Holiday Sign Off #AINews #Robotics #Gemini #OpenAI #FutureOfWork #AIForBusiness #TechTrends2026 #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs Live: Holiday Special & Year-End Wrap

The AI Chefs Live: Holiday Special & Year-End Wrap

This special episode of The AI Chefs Live is a deep dive into the massive launch of Zoom AI Companion 3.0. Chefs David and Kevin explore how Zoom is evolving from a video tool into a full-scale "AI First" workplace. The main course is the new AI Companion on the Web, which breaks the AI out of side panels into a standalone, unified interface. They also cover the new "agentic" workflows, the revamped Zoom 6.7 client, and a bold new ad campaign that signals a return of the "Zoom Swagger." Key Takeaways from the Kitchen: 👉 The "One Assistant" Dream: David explains why moving AI Companion to a standalone web interface is a game-changer for workflow, allowing it to act as a true "body man" or "dog robber" for your entire business. 👉 Agentic Workflows: Kevin demonstrates the new low-code workflow designer, showing how anyone can create automated tasks (like scanning contacts for inactivity and sending personalized DMs) using simple natural language. 👉 Meeting Coaching: Moving beyond simple summaries, AI Companion 3.0 now scores your meetings on curiosity, humor, and flow, identifying gaps where the conversation drifted off-track. 👉 The Canvas Experience: A look at "Help Me Write," a collaborative environment where the AI pulls data directly from your Zoom Docs and meeting history to synthesize business plans and reports. 👉 Cross-Platform Intelligence: How Zoom is now integrating with Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex, and the roadmap for full Gmail/Outlook integration in January 2026. 0:00 Intro 1:15 David’s Long-Awaited AI Wishlist 2:22 AI Companion 3.0: Key Features 3:43 New: AI Companion on the Web (AICW) 5:38 The "Zoom Swagger" & New Ad Analysis 9:36 Demo: AI Project Tracking Tools 12:51 Meeting Coach: Scores & Analytics 17:12 Agentic Workflows & Vibe Coding 21:48 Help Me Write: The Canvas Mode 27:09 Zoom 6.7: UI Refresh & Left Rail 30:56 The "Dog Robber" Story (Must Watch) 33:27 Roadmap: Gmail & Outlook Integration 36:29 Final Thoughts & Community Call The AI Chefs Live: Zoom Launches AI Companion 3.0

The AI Chefs Live: Zoom Launches AI Companion 3.0

Chef David and Chef Kevin are back in the kitchen with a packed menu of AI news! First up, a major breakthrough from MIT: a new way for LLMs to "think" that could reduce inference costs by 50%. This could mean fewer massive data centers and a more sustainable AI future. Next, the Chefs roast Microsoft Copilot. With growth at a sluggish 2% and users (including Chef David) abandoning it for Gemini and ChatGPT, Microsoft is in trouble. Kevin breaks down the "Copilot Confusion" while David highlights data showing Gemini growing twice as fast as ChatGPT. Then, the conversation turns to the cost of AI. With Microsoft planning to charge per agent and raising M365 prices in 2026, the era of "free AI" is ending. The Chefs debate the scary potential of ads in AI, imagine your "robot friend" recommending a product because it was paid to do so. Finally, a heartwarming story: David’s 80-year-old parents using AI to run their Bocce league, proving AI really is for everyone. 0:02 Welcome: Ratatouille Hats & High-Res Chefs 1:21 Story 1: MIT's 50% Efficiency Breakthrough 2:45 Why Lower Inference Costs Save the Planet 5:23 Story 2: Microsoft Copilot's Struggle 6:40 "Copilot Confusion" & Why Users are Leaving 8:37 The Growth Chart: Gemini vs. ChatGPT vs. Copilot 9:35 Story 3: Google's "Code Red" & Gemini 3 12:08 ChatGPT 5.2: Speed Over New Features 14:12 Story 4: Paying for AI (Per Agent Pricing) 16:55 The Threat of Ads in AI Responses 19:25 "Generative Engine Optimization" (GEO) 21:07 Story 5: Microsoft's 2026 Price Hike 24:05 Ads Coming to Gemini? 25:12 The Speed of AI Innovation (Exponential Growth) 28:02 Bonus Story: 80-Year-Olds Using AI for Bocce 28:53 Wrap Up: AI is for Everyone The AI Chefs Live: Why Gemini is Growing Twice as Fast as Chat GPT

The AI Chefs Live: Why Gemini is Growing Twice as Fast as Chat GPT

They say you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, but wouldn't you rather know which eggs are rotten before you start cooking? In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow whisk up the "Obstacle Omelette," a recipe for risk mitigation that turns standard project planning on its head. Chef Kevin introduces a powerful "pre-mortem" technique. Instead of asking the AI to review a plan for errors (which often leads to polite, unhelpful praise), he asks the AI to assume the project has already failed in the future. By prompting Gemini to write a letter from a regretful future self, the AI is tricked into revealing deep, critical flaws and specific failure points that it might otherwise ignore. Watch as they test this on the fictional "Zenith Tower" project and discover why "Cheers and Jeers" vision sessions are the best way to future-proof your work. 0:00 Welcome 0:12 Obstacle Omelette 0:58 Vision Sessions 1:28 The Zenith Tower 2:00 The Failure Prompt 2:35 AI Analyzes Failure 3:18 Finding Specific Risks 4:43 Tricking the AI 5:10 Red Flag Velvet Cake 6:00 Cheers and Jeers 6:52 Wrap Up #ProjectManagement #RiskAssessment #Gemini #AITips #PromptEngineering #BusinessStrategy #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Obstacle Omelette

The AI Chefs: Obstacle Omelette

Join Chef David and Chef Kevin as they stir up the latest AI news. This week, the Chefs start with a promising MIT study on LLMs that can "learn like a student," creating their own synthetic data to reinforce knowledge, potentially solving the frustration of bots that constantly forget who you are. Next, they analyze the stunning improvements in AI image generation with "Nano Banana Pro" (Flux v1 vs Flux 1.1 Pro). The lines between reality and AI are blurring faster than ever, leading to a heated discussion on a Fortnite scandal where real artists are being accused of using AI. This raises the big question: should everything be labeled? Finally, the conversation takes a musical turn with the story of "Velvet Sundown," a band with millions of streams that turned out to be completely fake, right down to its AI-generated "publicist." Chef David laments a future where robots play the guitar while humans do the dishes, challenging us to ask: what is left for humans when AI takes over creativity? 0:00 Welcome & Stream Deck Struggles 0:56 Story 1: MIT's "Learning" LLMs 2:07 The Frustration of Forgetful Bots 3:50 Synthetic Data & How Humans Learn vs. AI 6:26 Story 2: Nano Banana Pro (Flux 1.1 Pro) 8:02 Why "I Can Tell It's AI" is a Short-Term Flex 9:00 Story 3: The Fortnite Art Controversy 10:11 Real Artists Having to Prove They Aren't AI 11:53 The "Grocery Store" Labeling Argument 13:16 David's Hypocrisy: Why It's Okay for Us but Not Fortnite 14:50 Story 4: The Fake AI Band "Velvet Sundown" 17:40 The Death of Human Music? (Rick Beato & Suno) 20:07 The Future Jukebox: Taylor Swift vs. Robot Jingles 21:58 The Grand Takeaway: To Label or Not to Label? 23:08 The Wrap-Up: Robots Having Fun While We Do Chores The AI Chefs Live: MIT's Learning LLMs, Fake Bands, and the "Nano Banana" Upgrade

The AI Chefs Live: MIT's Learning LLMs, Fake Bands, and the "Nano Banana" Upgrade

Post-production administrative work is the vegetables of the video world, you know it's good for you, but you don't always want to eat it. In this episode, Chef David Maldow and Chef Kevin Kieller serve up the "Prep Work Platter," a comprehensive workflow recipe for getting your video from the editing timeline to a fully optimized YouTube upload. Is using AI for creative work "cheating"? Chef David shares his "Intern Rule" to define the ethical division of labor. He then demonstrates his exact process: uploading to YouTube to grab the transcript, and then feeding that into Gemini to generate titles, descriptions, and optimized chapter markers. The highlight of the menu is David's specific prompt for identifying YouTube Shorts. Learn how to ask the AI to find "five-ish" self-contained, under-60-second clips that are perfect for social media promotion, saving you from re-watching your own long-form content. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:14 The Prep Work Platter 0:27 The "Intern Rule" 1:36 Get the Transcript 2:05 Generating Metadata 2:52 Fixing Long Chapters 3:30 Finding Shorts 4:10 The Shorts Prompt 5:35 Why Details Matter 6:23 Don't Skip SEO #YouTubeTips #VideoMarketing #ContentCreation #Gemini #ProductivityHacks #SEO #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Prep Work Platter

The AI Chefs: Prep Work Platter

Join Chef David and Chef Kevin for a spicy deep dive into the fallout from Microsoft Ignite. The Chefs analyze the massive push toward an "Agentic" future and the immediate, brutal backlash from users who just want a stable taskbar. They break down Microsoft's "Frontier Firm" concept, moving from simple assistants to full agent squads. They discuss the staggering prediction of 1.3 billion active agents by 2028 and the tools, like Microsoft Foundry, designed to build them. The conversation turns philosophical as they compare Microsoft’s current struggle to Steve Jobs’ visionary defense of Apple and Blizzard’s tone-deaf "Diablo Immortal" announcement. Is Microsoft seeing a future we can't, or did they forget their users? Finally, Kevin analyzes the fascinating shift in Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman—from the doom-and-gloom author of The Coming Wave to the "pragmatic optimist" of today. Plus, David shares a hilarious story about getting into a fight with Gemini over a hallucinated transcript. 0:00 Intro 1:51 The "Frontier Firm" & The 3 Phases of AI Adoption 4:14 The 1.3 Billion Agent Prediction & Microsoft Foundry 5:26 The "Agentic OS" Backlash: Valid Criticism or Short-Sightedness? 10:53 The Great Debate: Is This a "Steve Jobs" Moment or a "Diablo" Moment? 14:18 Mustafa Suleyman: The Shift from "Coming Wave" Pessimist to Corporate Optimist 19:24 The Louis CK Effect: Why We Take AI Miracles for Granted 22:12 Chef David vs. Gemini: A Hallucination Horror Story 25:50 The Wrap-Up: Why Microsoft is Playing the Long Game The AI Chefs Live: Steve Jobs, Diablo, and Why Everyone Hates Microsoft's New Direction

The AI Chefs Live: Steve Jobs, Diablo, and Why Everyone Hates Microsoft's New Direction

Need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up? In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow serve up "Mocha Motivation"—a recipe designed to replicate that energy boost you get from a coffee break with colleagues, even when you're working alone at home. Just as a mocha combines caffeine for energy and chocolate for endorphins, this AI prompt combines productivity with psychological encouragement. Chef Kevin demonstrates how to use AI to overcome the "overwhelmed" feeling of a massive project. The secret ingredient? Asking the AI to write a letter from your future self, the version of you that has already succeeded, to your current self. Chef David also weighs in on the psychology behind this technique, sharing personal stories about fitness and learning guitar that prove why thanking your past self is a powerful motivator. 0:00 Welcome to the AI Chef's Kitchen 0:12 Today's Recipe: Mocha Motivation 0:23 The Problem: The Mid-Afternoon Slump While WFH 1:10 Demo: "The Zenith Tower" 1:40 The Prompt: A Letter from Your Future Self 2:17 The Result: "Just Do One Small Thing" 3:16 Chef David's Take: The Psychology of the Future Self 3:37 Personal Stories: Getting in Shape and Learning Guitar 4:20 Wrap-up #Motivation #WorkFromHome #AITips #ProductivityHacks #FutureSelf #Gemini #ChatGPT #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Mocha Motivation

The AI Chefs: Mocha Motivation

Join Chef David and Chef Kevin in the AI Kitchen as they break down the biggest stories in tech this week. First, the Chefs discuss Apple’s major pivot: realizing they can't wait for their own LLM to mature, they are partnering with Google to power Siri with Gemini. The Chefs debate if this move will finally save Siri from being "dumb" and why voice is becoming the primary gateway to AI. Next, a security alert: Chinese hackers have successfully used Anthropic's Claude to identify security flaws, not by hacking the code, but by "hacking" the prompt, using social engineering to trick the AI into thinking it was a consultant. They also laugh over a viral story of a newspaper caught red-handed using Gemini when they accidentally published the AI's "I can create a snappier version" sign-off. Finally, the Chefs serve the main course: a deep dive into Microsoft Ignite 2025. With the "Book of News" freshly declassified, they analyze the buzzword of the year: Agentic. Kevin breaks down the new infrastructure, including Microsoft Agent 365 (the control plane for managing your AI workforce) and Microsoft Foundry for developers. They debate the future of work: will we have one master AI assistant, or will we be stuck managing a chaotic registry of thousands of specialized agents? 0:17 Welcome & The "Young" Audience 1:33 Story 1: Apple Partners with Google 3:54 Story 2: Hackers Trick Claude 6:40 Story 3: The Newspaper Copy-Paste Fail 8:58 Story 4: Microsoft Ignite Preview 10:00 The Word of the Year: "Agentic" 11:50 David’s Rant: One Agent vs. Many Agents 12:18 Microsoft Agent 365: The Control Plane & Registry 17:00 Microsoft Foundry: Tools for Pro Developers 21:10 Microsoft’s Open Source Strategy 22:30 How to Use the "Book of News" 24:39 Wrap Up & Keynote Anticipation The AI Chefs Live: Microsoft’s "Agentic" Future, Siri Gets Gemini, and Hacking Claude

The AI Chefs Live: Microsoft’s "Agentic" Future, Siri Gets Gemini, and Hacking Claude

Get ready for a sweet and clever treat! In this episode of The AI Chefs, David Maldow and Kevin Kieller are sharing their "Banana Split" recipe, a brilliant workaround for a common frustration with AI image generators, specifically Gemini's Nano Banana tool. Chef David has been struggling to get Nano Banana to produce images in the crucial 16x9 aspect ratio for YouTube thumbnails, despite explicit requests. So, he devised a clever hack! Watch as he demonstrates his "split" prompting technique: asking the AI to create two identical images stacked on top of each other within a single square output. The result? A perfectly splittable image that yields a 16x9 landscape view with a simple crop! If you've ever battled with AI image tools to get the exact aspect ratio you need, this creative "Banana Split" method is a game-changer. 0:00 - Welcome Back to the Deluxe AI Chef Kitchen 0:12 - Today's Recipe: Banana Split! 0:25 - The Problem: Nano Banana Won't Create 16x9 Images 1:00 - The "Banana Split" Hack: Asking for Two Identical Images 1:48 - Demo: How the Split Prompt Delivers a Landscape Image 2:40 - Kevin's Take: A Creative Solution for Sizing Struggles 3:15 - Why the "Banana Split" Pun Actually Works! 3:44 - Final Thoughts #AIImages #NanoBanana #PromptEngineering #ImageGeneration #YouTubeTips #GenAI #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Banana Split

The AI Chefs: Banana Split

Join the AI Chefs in their brand new, AI-designed kitchen! Chef David and Chef Kevin have a huge announcement: their first-ever sponsor, Zoom! To celebrate, they serve up a multi-course meal of AI news. First, Kevin discusses his local police force deploying "SARA," an AI agent for non-emergency calls, leading to a debate on automation vs. the human touch. Next, David gets very excited about OpenAI's new "Aardvark" tool, which promises to hunt bugs and security flaws at AI speed. Then, the Chefs dig into the main course: Zoom's latest moves. They break down the acquisition of Bonsai for solopreneurs, Zoom's expanding universe of integrations (moving far beyond just meetings), and a bonus story on their new UK data center and the growing importance of data sovereignty. 0:14 The New AI Kitchen 1:01 Announcing Our New Sponsor: Zoom! 2:06 Story 1: "SARA" the AI Police Agent 4:51 David's "Thumb Sideways" on AI Cops 7:05 Story 2: OpenAI's "Aardvark" Bug Hunter 10:47 Story 3: Zoom Acquires Bonsai for SMBs 14:26 David's Take: Why Bonsai is for "Pre-HubSpot" Businesses 16:51 Story 4: Zoom's Integration-First Strategy 21:18 Bonus Story: Zoom's New UK Data Center 23:16 Data Sovereignty and European Regulations 25:07 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs Live: Zoom's Big Moves (Bonsai, Integrations, & UK Data)

The AI Chefs Live: Zoom's Big Moves (Bonsai, Integrations, & UK Data)

Ever ask an AI for ten great ideas only to be paralyzed by choice? In this episode, The AI Chefs, David Maldow and Kevin Kieller, are serving up a "Conscious Choice Chowder"—a unique prompting recipe to help you make better, faster decisions. The secret ingredient isn't in the options the AI gives you, but in what you ask it to do next. Chef David reveals his personal trick: asking the AI to generate a list of options and then immediately asking it to create a markdown table rating each option against specific criteria like "intrigue," "clarity," or "professionalism." While the AI-generated scores might not be scientific, they provide a powerful framework to help you overcome option overload and analysis paralysis. It's a simple technique that makes you feel more informed and confident in your final choice. 0:00 - Welcome to the AI Chef's Deluxe Studio 0:25 - Today's Recipe: Conscious Choice Chowder 0:36 - The Problem: Indecisiveness with AI-Generated Lists 1:00 - The Prompting Technique: Ask AI to Rate Its Own Ideas 1:20 - How to Use the Ratings to Make a Quick Decision 1:45 - An Honest Take: Are the AI's Ratings Meaningful? 2:11 - The Real Benefit: Curing Analysis Paralysis 2:30 - Wrap-up #AITips #PromptEngineering #DecisionMaking #ProductivityHacks #GenAI #AIforBusiness #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Conscious Choice Chowder

The AI Chefs: Conscious Choice Chowder

Jedi vs. Sith? Chef David and Chef Kevin are back in their light and dark attire to debate the latest AI news. First up: Microsoft's new "Mico" avatar. While critics scream "Clippy!" David delivers a passionate defense, arguing that personifying AI is the key to unlocking its potential as a "magic robot friend." Kevin even uses Gemini to analyze Mico's bizarre "smooshed cake" promo video to uncover its true intent. Then, David shares a powerful "before and after" story from his AdTech AdTalk show. He shows a clip of an executive threatening to dump Slack because it wouldn't integrate with Anthropic's Claude... followed by an update after Salesforce (Slack's parent company) caved to the pressure. The Chefs discuss the "gravitational pull" of AI and the impending "death of the UI." Finally, they tackle the rise of AI CEO bots and ask: what happens when the AI CEO is smarter than the real one? This leads to a hilarious philosophical wrap-up on Rick and Morty's "butter robots" and psychic elevators. 0:16 Welcome Back: Jedi vs. Sith 1:39 Story 1: Microsoft's New "Miko" Avatar 4:48 Using Gemini to Analyze Microsoft's Intent 8:20 David's Rant: Why Miko is NOT Clippy 9:14 Why AI Personification is the Right Move 13:20 Story 2: A New Resource for Coding LLMs 15:22 Story 3: The Anthropic (Claude) + Salesforce (Slack) Partnership 25:34 Story 4: The Rise of AI CEO Bots 28:06 What if the AI CEO is Better Than the Real CEO? 28:45 The Philosophical Path to AGI (and "Super Calculus") 31:51 The "Butter Robot" & Psychic Elevators 34:16 The Food-Related Wrap-up The AI Chefs Live: How Anthropic's Claude Forced Slack to Cave

The AI Chefs Live: How Anthropic's Claude Forced Slack to Cave

Set it and forget it! The AI Chefs, Kevin Kieller and David Maldow, are back in the kitchen with a "Slow-Cooker" recipe designed to save you time. This episode introduces the new "Channel Agent" feature in Microsoft Teams. Just like a slow cooker, you can set up a Channel Agent to do the work for you while you're busy with other things. Chef Kevin demonstrates how to add an AI agent to any Teams channel to automatically generate weekly, daily, or monthly status reports. Learn how this agent sends the report to designated reviewers for edits before sharing it with the entire team as a Microsoft Loop component. Plus, Chef David discusses how this workflow is bringing the power of automated bots, long-popular on platforms like Discord, into the professional world, but with a powerful AI upgrade. Tune in to see the future of automated productivity in your business chat! 0:00 - Welcome Home Cooks! 0:12 - Recipe: The Slow-Cooker Channel Agent 0:33 - Demo: Adding an Agent to a Microsoft Teams Channel 1:05 - Pro Tip: How to Create a "Secret Agent" 1:19 - How the Channel Agent Works 2:00 - Customizing the Report Schedule (Weekly, Daily, etc.) 3:01 - David's Take: Like Discord Bots, but Smarter 3:45 - The Future: More Agents in Our Chats 3:48 - Wrap-up #MicrosoftTeams #AICopilot #AIforBusiness #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #GenAI #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Slow-Cooker Channel Agent

The AI Chefs: Slow-Cooker Channel Agent

Join the AI Chefs for a special Halloween episode! Chef David and Chef Kevin (in spooky hats) serve up three hot topics. First, they dig into a Maclean's article, "AI is ruining my education," and debate the student's perspective. From professors receiving dozens of identical AI-generated apologies to an analogy involving Pink Floyd's David Gilmore, they discuss the trade-off between human effort and AI efficiency. Next, a scary story: an AI detection system mistakes a bag of Doritos for a gun, leading to a student being handcuffed. The Chefs analyze whether this was an AI failure or a human communication breakdown. Finally, they tackle an AP poll showing Americans are deeply worried about AI's environmental impact, more so than meat production or air travel. Kevin brings the data to see if the worry is justified, while David asks: what if AI is the solution to the climate crisis? Chapters 0:13 Welcome Back & Halloween Hats 2:10 Story 1: Is AI Ruining Education? (Maclean's Article) 3:25 The Professor Who Got Identical AI-Generated Apologies 5:44 AI Grading AI: The "AI Humanizer" Loop 7:20 The David Gilmore (Pink Floyd) Analogy: Art vs. Efficiency 10:06 Story 2: AI Mistakes a Doritos Bag for a Gun 11:01 Why This Was a Human Failure, Not Just an AI Failure 12:33 Story 3: AI's Environmental Impact vs. Other Worries 13:34 David's Optimism: What if AI Solves the Climate Crisis? 16:05 Kevin's Data: AI's Footprint vs. Meat Production 18:20 Grand Takeaway: Human Responsibility is Key 20:03 The "Burnt Ends" Wrap-up & Sign-off The AI Chefs Live: AI Apologies, Dorito Guns, and Environmental Hype

The AI Chefs Live: AI Apologies, Dorito Guns, and Environmental Hype

Welcome back to the AI Chefs' kitchen! In this episode, Chef Kevin Kieller and Chef David Maldow are cooking up a "Canvas Casserole," a delicious and versatile recipe for business productivity using Google Gemini's new Canvas tool. Tired of re-generating entire AI outputs for a single small change? The Canvas tool is your new favorite ingredient! It creates a live, working document that you can edit and refine iteratively. Watch as Chef Kevin demonstrates how you can edit the prompt or the result, and Gemini keeps everything in sync. Learn how to tweak your text, change the tone, adjust the length, and even transform your casserole into a beautiful infographic or webpage. If you're looking for a better way to collaborate with your AI assistant, this is a recipe you won't want to miss. 0:00 - Welcome to The AI Chefs' Kitchen! 0:17 - Today's Recipe: Canvas Casserole 0:26 - Demo: How to Use the Canvas Tool in Gemini 1:06 - Editing the Canvas and Refining the Prompt 1:55 - Modifying Tone, Length, and Creating New Formats 2:26 - Example: Transforming a List into an Infographic 3:15 - Key Difference: Canvas vs. a Regular AI Chat 4:06 - A Great Recipe! #AIforBusiness #ProductivityTips #GoogleGemini #GenAI #BusinessStrategy #LetsDoVideo #TheAIChefs The AI Chefs: Canvas Casserole (Google Gemini)

The AI Chefs: Canvas Casserole (Google Gemini)

Join Chef David and Chef Kevin for another helping of AI news! This week, the Chefs dig into a startling Anthropic study showing how just 250 "poisoned" documents can melt an LLM's brain. They discuss how this vulnerability isn't just for malicious actors, it can happen naturally with out-of-date files in your own company's AI agents. Next, they tackle the "bigger is better" scaling obsession. Are we hitting a cliff where massive server farms give diminishing returns, or is the future in more efficient "meek models"? Finally, Chef Kevin fact-checks a viral study claiming LLMs prioritize "helpfulness over accuracy" in medical advice. Watch as he tests the study's own prompts on modern AI and gets a very different, and much smarter, result. The episode's main ingredient: Verify everything, whether it comes from an AI or a human study about AI. 0:15 Welcome & The Case of the Missing Chef Hats 2:31 Story 1: How Little Data It Takes to Poison an LLM (Anthropic Study) 3:48 How LLM Poisoning Really Works 5:20 The Danger of "Natural Poison" from Out-of-Date Files 7:12 The Link Between AI Poisoning and Human Misinformation 8:37 Story 2: Is the AI Scaling Obsession "Heading for a Cliff"? 10:06 Are "Meek Models" (Small Language Models) the Future? 12:18 Story 3: Do LLMs Prioritize Helpfulness Over Accuracy? 13:37 Fact-Checking the Study: Kevin Tests the Prompts 15:48 The Results: Modern AI Models Aren't Fooled 17:31 The Grand Takeaway: Verify AI and the Studies About AI 18:58 Wrap-up The AI Chefs Live: Poisoning LLMs, Scaling Limits, and Debunking AI Studies

The AI Chefs Live: Poisoning LLMs, Scaling Limits, and Debunking AI Studies

⚠️ AUDIO NOTICE: We had some technical issues during this live episode. Chef Kevin’s audio has a noticeable echo and Chef David’s mic is a bit low. We decided to leave the show up anyway because the discussion was too good to lose. Thanks for your patience while we keep refining the setup for future AI Chefs LIVE streams! Welcome back to AI Chefs LIVE! 🍳 This week, Chef David and Chef Kevin are serving up a full menu of AI updates, starting with a peek behind the scenes of our newly upgraded streaming setup, including Zoom AV control and OBS integration, and then diving deep into OpenAI Dev Day 2025 announcements. From Agent Kit to CodeEX, Sora 2, robotic AI, and the new self-adapting SEAL language models, we explore what these new tools mean for the future of AI creativity, development, and automation. Stick around to the end for some laughs, tech talk, and a bit of meta reflection on AI that finally learns from its mistakes. 🕒 Chapters 0:00 Countdown & Intro 0:17 Welcome to AI Chefs LIVE 0:45 Chef David’s New Streaming Setup (Zoom AV Control & OBS) 3:20 OpenAI Dev Day Overview 5:20 Agent Kit — Low-Code AI Agents for Developers 8:20 CodeEX — AI-Assisted Coding Tools 10:20 Sora 2 Video Generation Demo 13:20 Robot AI and Physical Automation 15:10 MIT’s SEAL — Self-Adapting LLMs 17:30 Closing Thoughts & Thank You 🎬 AI Chefs is a live show where Chef David and Chef Kevin cook up the latest in AI tools, news, and creative recipes for getting the most out of machine intelligence in real life. 💬 Join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoVideo #AIChefs #OpenAIDevDay #ChatGPT5 #Sora2 #AIagents #LLM #AInews #Zoom #OBS The AI Chefs Live: OpenAI Dev Day 2025 Highlights, Agents, Sora 2, and Self-Learning LLMs

The AI Chefs Live: OpenAI Dev Day 2025 Highlights, Agents, Sora 2, and Self-Learning LLMs

The AI Chefs, David Maldow and Kevin Kieller, dish out their salty and sweet takes on all the major announcements from Webex One 2025 in San Diego! After attending the event in person, the chefs are back in their digital kitchen to break down everything you need to know. Join them as they serve up a full analysis of the five new Webex AI agents, from the "catch-up" features like the Notetaker and Task Agent to innovative ideas like the Polling Agent and the impressive AI Receptionist. They also slice into the latest updates for the Webex Contact Center, the slick new Room OS 26, Cisco's game-changing native Zoom integration, and the overall "One Cisco" go-to-market strategy. Is Webex innovating or just playing catch-up? Are they missing a key ingredient with their AI strategy? Get the full, unfiltered recap right here! 0:00 Intro & Live from Webex One 2025 1:54 Today's Theme: Salty & Sweet Takes 2:24 Event Overview & Executive Access 3:20 Analyst Relations and Q&A Sessions 5:10 The 5 New Webex AI Agents 5:45 1️⃣ Notetaker Agent 8:09 2️⃣ Polling Agent 9:52 3️⃣ Task Agent 10:50 4️⃣ In-Meeting Scheduler 12:22 5️⃣ AI Receptionist 14:59 The Missing Piece: Where is the Webex AI Companion? 17:28 Webex Contact Center: AI & Human Agent Quality Management 19:02 Salty Take: Why Isn't AI Adoption 100% in Contact Centers? 20:11 Shoutout to Snorre Kjesbu & His "AI Stew" Analogy 21:50 Room OS 26: A New Software Experience 23:51 Native Zoom Meetings on Cisco Devices: A Game Changer? 27:22 The "One Cisco" Go-to-Market Strategy: A Missed Opportunity? 31:39 Final Thoughts: The Value of In-Person Analyst Events 33:02 Outro The AI Chefs Live: WebexOne 2025!!!

The AI Chefs Live: WebexOne 2025!!!

In this episode, Chef Kevin shares one of the most essential tips for LLMs. How to get it to verify its results! 00:00 Intro 00:48 Kevin's Tip 03:38 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Twice Baked Potatoes

The AI Chefs: Twice Baked Potatoes

It's all about tone! In this episode, Chef David shows how he gets his LLM to give him just the tone he is looking for. 00:00 Intro 00:24 David's Tip 02:00 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Blended Copy

The AI Chefs: Blended Copy

In this episode of "The AI Chefs Live," hosts Kevin and Chef David dive into the latest in the world of AI. They start by dissecting a recent OpenAI research paper that reveals why large language models (LLMs) hallucinate. It turns out they are often rewarded for confident but incorrect answers. Next, the chefs serve up the main course: a full recap of Zoomtopia 2025. They cover the biggest announcements from the virtual event, including the evolution of Zoom AI Companion 3.0, the introduction of "agentic AI" that can take action, the debut of the collaborative AI team member "Zoomie," and the controversy over AI avatars. They also debate whether Zoom's intense focus on AI is causing them to neglect their core video product and reminisce about the epic in-person Zoomtopia parties of the past. The episode wraps with a hilarious real-world example of AI hallucination that you won't want to miss! Chapters 0:00 - Welcome to the AI Chef's Kitchen! 1:00 - Why Do Language Models Hallucinate? An OpenAI Study 6:14 - Recapping Zoomtopia 2025 7:12 - Creepy or Cool? Zoom's AI Avatars 9:32 - Agentic AI & AI Companion 3.0 Takes Action 13:28 - Our Favorite New Zoomtopia Features 17:14 - AI Companion Gets Its Own Home Screen 19:43 - Meet Zoomie: Your New AI Team Member 22:37 - Is Zoom Forgetting About Video Quality? 26:47 - The Virtual vs. In-Person Event Experience 31:43 - ChatGPT's Hilarious Zoomtopia Hallucination 34:20 - Wrapping Up & See You at WebExOne! The AI Chefs Live: Zoomtopia 2025!!!

The AI Chefs Live: Zoomtopia 2025!!!

In this episode, Chef Kevin shows us how Google's Notebook LM can create explainer videos. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Kevin's Tip 03:55 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Explainer Stew (Google NotebookLM)

The AI Chefs: Explainer Stew (Google NotebookLM)

Welcome to the The AI Chefs. LIVE! In this series, we step into the virtual kitchen to cook up practical, real-world “recipes” for using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others. No hype, no fluff, just smart workflows and time-saving techniques. 🎯 Today’s Menu: Fresh AI News In our live episodes, we cover the latest updates in the world of AI: new tools, major platform changes, unexpected use cases, and what it all means for professionals and creators. Think of it as your weekly AI news briefing, served with some light analysis and a side of humor. 🤖 Whether you're curious about what's next in the AI space or trying to stay ahead of the curve, The AI Chefs live stream is your go-to spot for digestible, real-time insights. #AI #ChatGPT #Productivity #LiveStreaming #TheAIChefs #LetAIWorkForYou AI Chefs Live: AI in Education

AI Chefs Live: AI in Education

In this episode, Chef David explains how he gets his LLM to digest more than it can chew. 00:00 Intro 00:42 David's Tip 03:06 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: AI Layer Cake

The AI Chefs: AI Layer Cake

In this episode, Chef David shows how he gets better results with LLMs by sharing screenshots, rather than describing his problem with text prompts. 00:00 Intro 00:18 AI See Food Tip 03:24 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: AI See Food

The AI Chefs: AI See Food

In this episode Chef Kevin surprises Chef David by discovering that Gemini can perform scheduled tasks!! 00:00 Intro 00:34 Scheduled AI Task Demo 03:35 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Daily Meal Planning (Gemini Prompt Scheduling)

The AI Chefs: Daily Meal Planning (Gemini Prompt Scheduling)

Welcome back to the AI kitchen! Chef Kevin and Chef David are serving up the hottest AI news of the week. First on the menu, they dissect a viral MIT study claiming 95% of AI pilots fail. Is the headline just clickbait, or is there more to the story? Next, they explore a powerful new co-pilot function embedded directly into Microsoft Excel cells that can perform tasks like sentiment analysis with natural language. Then, they discuss a controversial report that YouTube has been secretly "enhancing" creators' videos without their consent. Finally, the chefs get passionate about the power of Small Language Models (SLMs) and why using a Large Language Model (LLM) for every task is like using a monster truck to buy a carton of milk. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Cydia Expo Announcement 01:04 Do 95% of AI Pilots Really Fail? A Deep Dive into the MIT Study 05:37 Microsoft's New In-Cell Co-pilot Function for Excel 10:26 Is YouTube Secretly "Enhancing" Your Videos? 14:14 The Power of Small Language Models (SLMs) vs. LLMs 19:28 Outro & Final Thoughts Got a story you want the AI Chefs to tackle? Let us know in the comments below! #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #LLM #SLM #MicrosoftExcel #YouTube #MIT #AIpilots #AIchefs AI Chefs Live: MIT Study Misunderstood, Copilot in Excel, YouTube, SLMS

AI Chefs Live: MIT Study Misunderstood, Copilot in Excel, YouTube, SLMS

In this episode, Chef Kevin explains the value of the "show thinking" options on many of today's leading LLMs. It isn't just kind of interesting to watch, it can give you a better sense of how much you can trust the results. 00:00 Intro 00:21 Chef Kevin's Demo of "Show Thinking" 03:47 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Eating At The Chef's Table

The AI Chefs: Eating At The Chef's Table

In our live episodes, we cover the latest updates in the world of AI: new tools, major platform changes, unexpected use cases, and what it all means for professionals and creators. Think of it as your weekly AI news briefing, served with some light analysis and a side of humor. 🤖 Whether you're curious about what's next in the AI space or trying to stay ahead of the curve, The AI Chefs live stream is your go-to spot for digestible, real-time insights. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Apple's AIK Team 05:05 AI Weirdness 09:28 Claude Says No 13:02 AI Shaping Beliefs 21:02 Final Thoughts #AI #ChatGPT #Productivity #LiveStreaming #TheAIChefs #LetAIWorkForYou AI Chefs Live: Apple, AI Weirdness, Claude, Shaping Beliefs

AI Chefs Live: Apple, AI Weirdness, Claude, Shaping Beliefs

Sorry for the rough ending. The internet gods struck us down. See you next week! Welcome to the The AI Chefs. LIVE! In this series, we step into the virtual kitchen to cook up practical, real-world “recipes” for using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others. No hype, no fluff, just smart workflows and time-saving techniques. 🎯 Today’s Menu: Fresh AI News In our live episodes, we cover the latest updates in the world of AI: new tools, major platform changes, unexpected use cases, and what it all means for professionals and creators. Think of it as your weekly AI news briefing, served with some light analysis and a side of humor. 🤖 Whether you're curious about what's next in the AI space or trying to stay ahead of the curve, The AI Chefs live stream is your go-to spot for digestible, real-time insights. 👨‍🍳 Hosted by David Maldow & Kevin David is the founder of Let’s Do Video, and Kevin is a power user of both video and AI tools. Together, they explore new ways to combine creativity and technology in everyday work. 📌 This is a side-series from Let’s Do Video, our usual Zoom/streaming/UC content continues weekly as well. If you like this concept, let us know in the comments! If not, that’s cool too — we’re here to learn what works. #AI #ChatGPT #Productivity #LiveStreaming #TheAIChefs #LetAIWorkForYou AI Chefs Live: NVIDIA, Open AI

AI Chefs Live: NVIDIA, Open AI

Chef Kevin has a fun one for us this week! He invites our first guest to the show, and of course it is AI. Check out how Kevin uses voice commands and voice responses, instead of typed prompts, to work with Copilot. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Demo of Copilot Voice 03:00 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Speech Stir Fry (Using Microsoft Copilot Voice)

The AI Chefs: Speech Stir Fry (Using Microsoft Copilot Voice)

This is a quick tip from Chef David. We tend to just ask AI for discrete responses to specific prompts. But you can have an ongoing conversation, working through an entire project, over the course of weeks. The benefit of this is you can go back to it at any time, and continue the discussion on any part of the project and it will remember without having to start from scratch. 00:00 Intro 00:20 The Unlimited Refills Tip 02:05 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Unlimited Refills

The AI Chefs: Unlimited Refills

Welcome to the The AI Chefs. LIVE! In this series, we step into the virtual kitchen to cook up practical, real-world “recipes” for using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others. No hype, no fluff, just smart workflows and time-saving techniques. 🎯 Today’s Menu: Fresh AI News In our live episodes, we cover the latest updates in the world of AI: new tools, major platform changes, unexpected use cases, and what it all means for professionals and creators. Think of it as your weekly AI news briefing, served with some light analysis and a side of humor. 🤖 Whether you're curious about what's next in the AI space or trying to stay ahead of the curve, The AI Chefs live stream is your go-to spot for digestible, real-time insights. 👨‍🍳 Hosted by David Maldow & Kevin David is the founder of Let’s Do Video, and Kevin is a power user of both video and AI tools. Together, they explore new ways to combine creativity and technology in everyday work. 📌 This is a side-series from Let’s Do Video, our usual Zoom/streaming/UC content continues weekly as well. If you like this concept, let us know in the comments! If not, that’s cool too — we’re here to learn what works. #AI #ChatGPT #Productivity #LiveStreaming #TheAIChefs #LetAIWorkForYou AI Chefs Live: Stargate Norway, OpenAI Study Mode, OpenAI IMO Gold Winner, AI Taking our Jobs!

AI Chefs Live: Stargate Norway, OpenAI Study Mode, OpenAI IMO Gold Winner, AI Taking our Jobs!

In this episode, Chef Kevin gives a full tutorial and in-depth analysis on Zoom Clips Avatars! 00:00 Intro 02:14 Zoom Avatar Tutorial 08:00 Zoom Avatar Demo 08:57 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Bangers and Dopplegangers (Zoom Avatars)

The AI Chefs: Bangers and Dopplegangers (Zoom Avatars)

Welcome to the First Episode of The AI Chefs. LIVE! In this new experimental series, we step into the virtual kitchen to cook up practical, real-world “recipes” for using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others. No hype, no fluff, just smart workflows and time-saving techniques. 🎯 Today’s Menu: Fresh AI News In our live episodes, we cover the latest updates in the world of AI: new tools, major platform changes, unexpected use cases, and what it all means for professionals and creators. Think of it as your weekly AI news briefing, served with some light analysis and a side of humor. 🤖 Whether you're curious about what's next in the AI space or trying to stay ahead of the curve, The AI Chefs live stream is your go-to spot for digestible, real-time insights. 👨‍🍳 Hosted by David Maldow & Kevin David is the founder of Let’s Do Video, and Kevin is a power user of both video and AI tools. Together, they explore new ways to combine creativity and technology in everyday work. 📌 This is a side-series from Let’s Do Video, our usual Zoom/streaming/UC content continues weekly as well. If you like this concept, let us know in the comments! If not, that’s cool too — we’re here to learn what works. https://www.anthropic.com/research/agentic-misalignment #AI #ChatGPT #Productivity #LiveStreaming #TheAIChefs #LetAIWorkForYou AI Chefs Live: Killer AI, Rogue Replit, Agentic Pizza, and Training for AI

AI Chefs Live: Killer AI, Rogue Replit, Agentic Pizza, and Training for AI

In this episode Chef David uses Chat GPT to get a fun, and surprisingly accurate, mini bio. 00:00 Intro 00:30 David's Tip 02:00 Why Chat GPT for this one? 03:12 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Byte-Sized Bio

The AI Chefs: Byte-Sized Bio

In this episode Chef Kevin uses Copilot to get a wrap-up of all of his activities for the week across emails, chats, and more! 00:00 Intro 00:40 Kevin's Tip 04:39 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Microsoft Teams Tiramisu

The AI Chefs: Microsoft Teams Tiramisu

In this week's tip, Chef David shares how he avoids template confusion. Rather than picking a template in programs like Zoom Whiteboard, just have AI make your own template from scratch! 00:00 Intro 00:35 David's Tip 01:40 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Menu Favorites (Using Zoom AI Companion)

The AI Chefs: Menu Favorites (Using Zoom AI Companion)

This week, Chef Kevin shares his Word Waffles tip. Find out how he uses an existing resource to generate ideas to make himself look smarter when talking to Satya Nadella. 00:00 Intro 01:41 Kevin's Tip 06:40 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Microsoft Word Waffles

The AI Chefs: Microsoft Word Waffles

Chef David brings us this weeks tip. When starting a project, it isn't always clear what type of project management tool will work best. Using Zoom Ai Companion in Zoom Whiteboards, David shows us how easy it is to check out different "plating options" for your project management. 00:00 Intro 01:40 Current state of AI in Zoom Whiteboards 02:04 David's tip 04:02 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Plating Options (With Zoom AI Companion)

The AI Chefs: Plating Options (With Zoom AI Companion)

Chef Kevin brings us a super helpful tip this week. We are all in multiple chat groups, and some of them can get pretty busy. Kevin has automated AI summaries for his busier chat channels to keep on top of the discussions. 00:00 Intro 00:49 Kevin's Tip Demo: Zoom Workflow Chat Summaries 06:30 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Reduce and Serve

The AI Chefs: Reduce and Serve

Chef David likes to have a plan! Sure, you can ask AI to just "do the thing", but it can be even better to first ask AI to give you a plan, a roadmap, for "doing the thing". It can help keep the project on track, make sure nothing is missed, and most importantly it gives peace of mind. This tip uses Zoom AI Companion in Zoom Workplace. This is a pretty simple one, let us know what you think in the comments! 00:00 Intro 00:27 David's Tip Demo 02:17 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Roadmap Ravioli (With Zoom Docs)

The AI Chefs: Roadmap Ravioli (With Zoom Docs)

Chef Kevin shares this week's tip to use Copilot to create Lookup Functions in Excel. If you use Excel, I bet you'll start using this trick immediately! Even if you don't use Excel, you will think this is cool. 00:00 Intro: What is a Lookup Function? 01:34 David's Question: Which Copilot? 02:33 Kevin's Demo: Copilot in Excel 07:00 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Lookup Lasagna

The AI Chefs: Lookup Lasagna

In this episode the Chefs share their latest tips. David treats AI like a buffet. There are so many great models out there, and you never know which will give the best answer. So open up a bunch and past your prompt into all of them! Kevin talks about how generative AI performs well at creative ideation, but can fail when asked to solve business problems requiring specific expertise. They also share their opinions about the ethics of using AI tools like Suno that replace the work of human artists. 00:00 AI Buffet Bonanza 04:51 AI Creative Recipes 09:00 Suno Music Generation 12:17 The Ethics of AI Art 15:06 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: AI Buffet Bonanza and AI Creative Recipes

The AI Chefs: AI Buffet Bonanza and AI Creative Recipes

In this special episode of The AI Chefs, we’re putting aside the recipes to focus on one big topic: DeepSeek. This AI model has been making waves, and we spent 30 minutes breaking down what it is, why it matters, and how it compares to other AI tools. 🔍 What makes DeepSeek unique? 📈 How does it stack up against ChatGPT, Gemini, and others? 🤖 What are the key takeaways for AI users and creators? If you're curious about the latest in AI advancements, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! 00:00 Introduction 01:35 David's Big Picture Take 04:20 Kevin's AI Chat Bake Off 04:40 Kevin's Strawberry Challenge 08:40 Kevin's Excel Challenge 13:27 David Includes Zoom AI 15:00 Kevin's Theory on DeepSeek's Performance 17:31 DeepSeek Channels Marisa Tomei 19:30 ChatGPT's Take on DeepSeek 20:55 DeepSeek in UC 26:18 NVIDIA 28:11 Final Thoughts #AI #DeepSeek #ChatGPT #AIChefs #AInews The AI Chefs: A Deep Dive into DeepSeek

The AI Chefs: A Deep Dive into DeepSeek

In this episode, we’re serving up two key AI insights that will change how you think about AI’s limitations and strengths. 🥩 Kevin’s Tip: AI Ingredients – The quality of AI’s output depends on the "ingredients" it has access to. Tools like MS Copilot, Zoom AI Companion, and Google Gemini can summarize your key communications from the past week, including emails, chats, and meetings, because they have access to that data. General AI models, on the other hand, need you to provide the context yourself. 🍷 David’s Tip: The Full Glass of Wine. Why do AI-generated images always show a half-full glass of wine instead of a full one? It’s a fascinating example of AI bias and training data influencing results. Understanding these quirks can help you ask better questions and interpret AI-generated content more effectively. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 AI Ingredients 08:42 Half a Glass of Wine 14:15 Final Thoughts Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The AI Chefs: AI Ingredients and a Full Glass of Wine

The AI Chefs: AI Ingredients and a Full Glass of Wine

Welcome back to The AI Chefs! In this episode, we’re serving up a feast of AI insights, from must-have kitchen gadgets to the best way to get AI-powered content ideas. 🍳 Kevin’s Course: He starts with some fun and useful kitchen tools before diving into a breakdown of different AI tools, their pricing models, and how they stack up. If you’ve ever wondered which AI platform is worth your investment, this is the segment for you. 🥩 David’s Dish: Instead of asking AI for a single answer, why not get a variety of options, just like a Rodizio-style restaurant brings a selection of meats to your table? David explains how this approach improves AI results, using YouTube’s new Inspiration tab as an example. Instead of just asking for a video idea, let AI present multiple choices and refine them with you! If you enjoyed this episode, hit like, subscribe, and let us know, how do you use AI in your creative process? 🍽️💡 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #YouTubeAI #ContentCreation #TheAIChefs 00:00 Intro 00:30 Kevin's Kitchen Tools 05:53 Kevin's AI Tools 23:06 David's General Rodizio AI Tip 24:33 David's Rodizio Inspiration for YouTube 28:40 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: AI Kitchen Tools and Inspiration Rodizio

The AI Chefs: AI Kitchen Tools and Inspiration Rodizio

In this episode of The AI Chefs, we’re serving up two fresh AI-powered recipes to level up your workflow and problem-solving skills! 🎂 Red Flag Velvet Cake – David’s tip helps you spot potential issues in your writing before they become problems. Just ask AI if there are any "red flags" in your document, this lets you catch weak spots, refine your work, and gain confidence that it’s solid. 🍩 Data Donut Hole – Kevin’s tip is perfect for those “I can’t quite remember” moments. If you have random bits of information but are missing the core detail, feed those stray facts to AI, and let it fill in the gaps, whether it’s identifying a movie, a song, or important business data. Watch now to see these AI tricks in action! 🍽️✨ #AI #ChatGPT #AIChefs #Productivity #AIforWork 00:00 Intro 00:48 David Goes 360 on Red Velvet Cake 03:13 David's AI Red Flag Tip 08:55 Kevin Talks Donuts 12:40 Kevin's AI Data Donut Hole Tip 18:51 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Red Flag Velvet Cake and Data Donut Holes

The AI Chefs: Red Flag Velvet Cake and Data Donut Holes

In this episode of The AI Chefs, David and Kevin serve up two hearty recipes to help you take your AI usage to the next level, whether for learning or leveraging custom data! 🍲🎸 🍽️ Kevin's Tip - "AI Potluck": Bring the right ingredients to the table! Kevin demonstrates how to use tools like Gemini NotebookLM to feed AI a custom set of data, shaping its output to meet your specific needs. Just like at a potluck, what you bring determines the meal, and with AI, your results improve when you provide the right inputs. 🎶 David's Tip - "Learning Lasagna": AI as your personal instructor? Yes, please! David shares how he’s using ChatGPT to tailor guitar and music theory lessons to his current skill level. Unlike one-size-fits-all tutorials on YouTube, this approach builds a layered learning experience that’s perfectly suited to his abilities and goals. Whether you’re customizing data for better insights or creating a tailored learning experience, these AI recipes will inspire you to cook up something amazing! 🔔 Subscribe for more creative and productive AI recipes to elevate your skills and workflows! 00:00 Introduction 00:41 About The Potluck Dinner 02:26 Kevin's AI Potluck Tip 09:55 ChatGPT Cures David's Allergy to Photoshop 16:04 How is Lasagna Like Guitar Lessons? 18:15 David's Learning Lasagna Tip 21:47 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: AI Potluck and Learning Lasagna

The AI Chefs: AI Potluck and Learning Lasagna

In this festive episode of The AI Chefs, David and Kevin cook up two delightful recipes to spark your creativity and sharpen your decision-making with AI! 🎄🎂 🎅 Kevin's Tip - "Christmas Pudding": Get into the holiday spirit with AI-generated fun! Kevin shows how to use AI to create personalized Christmas poems based on your LinkedIn bio. It’s a playful way to spread holiday cheer and show off your creative side. 🎂 David's Tip - "Feasibility Fruitcake": Got a big idea? Don’t just ask AI if it’s a good one, get a full assessment! David demonstrates how to ask AI to break down the pros and cons of your idea. This approach helps you make more informed decisions and avoid falling into the trap of AI telling you what it thinks you want to hear. Whether you’re in the mood for some AI-powered holiday fun or need a practical tool to evaluate your next big move, this episode has you covered! 🔔 Subscribe for more creative and productive AI recipes to spice up your workflows and brighten your day! 00:00 Intro 01:02 Idiot Sandwich Award 08:09 About Christmas Pudding 11:35 Kevin's Christmas Pudding AI Tip 21:49 About Fruitcake 23:58 David's Feasibility Fruitcake AI Tip 32:15 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Christmas Pudding & Feasibility Fruitcake

The AI Chefs: Christmas Pudding & Feasibility Fruitcake

In this episode of The AI Chefs, David and Kevin serve up two flavorful tips to help you get better results from AI, whether you're refining your projects or diving deep into creative problem-solving! 🍳 🔥 David's Tip - "Expert Sear": Sometimes, AI gives better answers when it "plays a role." David shares how asking AI to take on a specific persona—like a marketing expert, historian, or teacher—can lead to richer, more focused responses. It’s a great way to sear in that extra layer of expertise when you need a deeper answer. 🎂 Kevin's Tip - "Layered Bologna Cake": Not everything deserves a sugarcoated response! Kevin shows how to ask AI to critique your work honestly. By allowing AI to be constructively critical, you can improve your projects, like fixing a "bologna cake" idea which needs serious help. These tips will help you fine-tune your AI interactions to get honest, actionable insights and more tailored responses. 🔔 Subscribe to The AI Chefs for more creative and productive AI recipes to elevate your work and creativity! 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Background on the Expert Sear 02:30 David's Expert Sear Tip 06:14 Background on the Layered Bologna Cake 08:32 Kevin's Layered Bologna Cake Tip 13:15 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Expert Sear and Layered Bologna Cake

The AI Chefs: Expert Sear and Layered Bologna Cake

In this episode of The AI Chefs, we’re serving up a mix of creative and cautionary tips to help you have fun and stay grounded with AI! 🍳 🎃 Kevin's Tip - "Black Forest Horror Cake": Want a new perspective on your resume? Kevin shares a spooky twist—having AI rewrite your resume as a horror story. It’s a fun way to see your skills in a different light and test AI’s storytelling powers! 🍳 David's Tip - "Overly Helpful Omelets": Ever wonder if AI is giving you the truth or just what it thinks you want to hear? David shows how to avoid overly helpful responses and get AI to deliver honest, factual answers—even when they aren’t what you expect. 🏆 Special Segment - “Idiot Sandwich Award”: In this episode, we’re awarding our first Idiot Sandwich Award to MS Copilot. Tune in to see why it earned this dubious honor and what you can learn from its pitfalls. These tips will help you have fun, gain fresh insights, and ensure accuracy when working with AI. Subscribe for more AI recipes to keep your productivity sharp and entertaining! 00:00 Intro 01:15 Background on Black Forest Cake 04:04 Kevin's Black Forest Horror Cake Tip 11:22 David Makes a Pun Without AI Help!! 12:35 David's Overly Helpful Omelet Tip 20:00 Idiot Sandwich Award (MS Copilot) 25:14 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Black Forest Horror Cake & Overly Helpful Omelets

The AI Chefs: Black Forest Horror Cake & Overly Helpful Omelets

In this episode of The AI Chefs, David and Kevin bring you two creative ways to get the most out of your AI experience! 🍲 🌟 David's Tip - "AI Bouillabaisse": Got a mix of ideas you’re working through? David explains how you can toss a “bouillabaisse” of thoughts, questions, or prompts at AI, letting it organize and prioritize the information. Perfect for brainstorming and sorting through complex ideas! 🎙️ Kevin's Tip - "Podcast Pâté": Want to turn text into audio? Kevin shares how AI can take written content and create a quality audio podcast from it, opening up new ways to repurpose content and reach an audience through audio. These tips will help you simplify complex ideas and expand your content with AI audio. Whether you're brainstorming or diving into podcasting, tune in to get inspired and supercharge your AI productivity. 🔔 Subscribe for more creative recipes to make AI work for you! 00:00 Intro 00:35 Background on Bouillabaisse 02:52 David's AI Bouillabaisse Tip 09:34 Background on Pâté 11:47 Kevin's Podcast Pâté Tip 19:55 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: AI Bouillabaisse & Podcast Pâté

The AI Chefs: AI Bouillabaisse & Podcast Pâté

In this episode of The AI Chefs, we’re dishing out two clever ways to improve your AI interactions and protect yourself from bots online! 🍽️ 🌟 Kevin's Tip - "Amuse-Bouche": Sometimes AI needs a little taste of what you're asking for. Kevin explains how providing AI with small, focused details and letting it ask clarifying questions can lead to much more accurate and helpful responses. 🐟 David's Tip - "Upside Down Catfish": Worried that the person you’re chatting with online might be a bot? David shares his Upside Down Catfish technique—a smart way to determine if your conversation partner is a real person or an AI by tricking it into revealing it's true nature. These two tips will help you make AI work harder for you and protect yourself from social media trickery. Whether you’re optimizing your AI's accuracy or safeguarding your online interactions, you won’t want to miss these practical insights. 🔔 Subscribe for more recipes that boost productivity and keep you sharp online! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheobEauomQeyPG8ATWMgkQ/join 00:00 Intro 00:20 Kevin's Recipe (Amuse-Bouche) 05:04 David's Recipe (Upside Down Catfish) 09:00 Examples of Upside Down Catfish 13:44 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Amuse-Bouche and Upside Down Catfish

The AI Chefs: Amuse-Bouche and Upside Down Catfish

The AI Chefs present our first Restaurant Review, which is our take on conference coverage. Chef Kevin recently attended Enterprise Connect 2024 in Santa Clara. Join us as Kevin shares his experience and gives the conference his Chef's rating! 00:00 Intro 00:51 Kevin and Brent's Deep Dive Session 01:45 Sponsors 02:30 Overall Thoughts 07:00 Kevin's Rating 07:32 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs Restaurant Review: Enterprise Connect AI 2024

The AI Chefs Restaurant Review: Enterprise Connect AI 2024

In this episode of The AI Chefs, we’re serving up two tasty methods for using AI to solve your toughest problems! 🍽️ 🌟 David's Tip - "Roast Rubber Duck": Learn how the classic "Rubber Duck Debugging" method can be applied to AI. David shows you how explaining your problem to an AI, much like you would to a rubber duck, can help you identify solutions by forcing you to break it down step-by-step. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging 🥗 Kevin's Tip - "Socratic Salad": Kevin shares how AI can act as a Socratic coach by asking probing questions to guide your thinking. Instead of just giving answers, AI can help you reach conclusions by making you think critically about the problem. These simple yet powerful techniques will help you tackle challenges and make the most of your AI assistant. Whether you're debugging code or thinking through a complex issue, these tips will supercharge your productivity. 🔔 Subscribe for more AI recipes to help you solve problems, stay productive, and work smarter! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheobEauomQeyPG8ATWMgkQ/join 00:00 Intro 03:37 David's Recipe (Roast Rubber Duck) 10:04 Kevin's Recipe (Socratic Salad) 20:28 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: Rubber Duck Debugging & Socratic Questioning for AI

The AI Chefs: Rubber Duck Debugging & Socratic Questioning for AI

Welcome to the first episode of The AI Chefs, where we cook up tips to help you get the most out of AI tools like ChatGPT! 🍳 In this episode, David and Kevin share two powerful techniques to elevate your AI game. 🌟 David's Tip: Did you know that AI performs better when it knows a bit about who you are? David explains how introducing yourself to AI helps personalize responses, resulting in more relevant and helpful answers. 📊 Kevin's Tip: AI isn’t just for writing—it can format responses too! Kevin shows how you can get AI to generate tables, charts, and more, making your data easier to visualize and share. Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking to supercharge your productivity, these tips will help you take full advantage of today’s AI tools. Tune in and start customizing your AI experience! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more AI recipes that make your work easier, faster, and smarter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheobEauomQeyPG8ATWMgkQ/join 00:00 Introduction 00:55 David's Recipe (Are You Talkin to Me?) 06:00 Kevin's Recipe (AI Is Your Sous-Chef) 13:34 Final Thoughts The AI Chefs: AI Works Better When It Knows You / Let AI Do the Formatting!

The AI Chefs: AI Works Better When It Knows You / Let AI Do the Formatting!

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