AGI - Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI (Podcast) - Building the future, one human-AI collab at a time. EP 42

Episode Summary: Jason and Julie dive into ChatGPT's adult mode rollout, Sora's creative chaos, and the existential crisis brewing as AI accelerates past Moore's Law. From erotic chatbots potentially replacing OnlyFans to Bernie Sanders making unexpected sense about robot taxes, this episode tackles whether we're ready for a future where 70% of workers might need to find new purpose beyond paychecks

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Key Timestamps:

[00:10] - ChatGPT announces adult mode with sycophantic and erotic options for verified users

[03:45] - Jason's Gen Z TikTok dance created with Sora raises questions about platform's target audience

[06:12] - The great bunny trampoline disappointment and AI-generated animal content deception

[09:30] - Grok 4's speed dominance hampered by Elon's polarizing presence and X platform placement

[12:15] - Google's Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash) impresses with photo editing capabilities

[15:40] - Microsoft Copilot evolves with custom GPT builders and cloud integration improvements

[18:25] - Non-human DNA testimony before Congress sparks conversation about extraterrestrial discoveries

[21:10] - Buddhist principles of impermanence explored through molecular connections between humans and universe

[25:50] - Bernie Sanders' robot tax proposal for offsetting AI-driven job displacement gains traction

[28:35] - AI advancement breaks away from Moore's Law with three years of exponential progress

[32:20] - Jason challenges Casey Newton's journalistic integrity over mental health clickbait narratives

[35:45] - Google DeepMind's cancer breakthrough using stealth-to-detectable compound discovery

[38:10] - Sycophantic AI threatens business decisions and relationships despite convenience

[41:30] - The 70/30 workforce split and existential questions about finding purpose beyond survival needs