The AI boom isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about the massive infrastructure powering them. Behind every AI agent running in the “cloud” lies a data center, the true engine room of innovation.
From “dirt to GPU”, building and running these centers requires careful planning around power, cooling, and sustainability. GPUs run hot—just like an engine without cooling, they’d burn out instantly. That’s why modern data centers are adopting eco-friendly designs, repurposing heat from GPU chipsets to warm buildings and reduce waste.
Think of it like your home connected to the power grid—but on a scale where electricity flows through transformers, clean energy systems, and finally into GPU racks that fuel today’s AI revolution.
The opportunity here is massive. As AI adoption accelerates, data centers will become the backbone of progress, shaping how innovation scales globally.
In this episode, we dive into how AI and large language models can help businesses build stronger relationships with customers—without requiring you to be present every second of the day. From creating solutions that free up your time to exploring how knowledge management can power scalable customer support, we unpack the ways AI can become your new business partner.
We also introduce Vaughn—affectionately called the “OG” for her boss mindset and ability to balance hard work with smart work. Vaughn’s story highlights the power of mentorship, leadership, and using technology to sow into people’s lives, giving them opportunities to change their trajectory.
Join us for a conversation that blends practical strategies, technical insight, and inspiring personal stories about working smarter, not harder, in today’s AI-driven world.
In this episode, we dive into how AI and large language models can help businesses build stronger relationships with customers—without requiring you to be present every second of the day. From creating solutions that free up your time to exploring how knowledge management can power scalable customer support, we unpack the ways AI can become your new business partner.
We also introduce Vaughn—affectionately called the “OG” for her boss mindset and ability to balance hard work with smart work. Vaughn’s story highlights the power of mentorship, leadership, and using technology to sow into people’s lives, giving them opportunities to change their trajectory.
Join us for a conversation that blends practical strategies, technical insight, and inspiring personal stories about working smarter, not harder, in today’s AI-driven world.
“I am M.I.A. with AI – Help Me Report to Duty!” is all about finding your footing in a fast-changing world of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we talk about how AI can help you get back on track—whether that means regaining focus at work, overcoming stalled projects, or simply making sense of the endless tools and options out there.
Through real stories and practical insights, we explore how to use AI as your ally: streamlining tasks, supporting decision-making, and giving you the confidence to “report to duty” with clarity and purpose. If you’ve ever felt lost or left behind in the AI wave, this conversation will show you how to plug back in and move forward with momentum.
In this episode, we dive into the Digital Twin & AI Workshop on Team Alignment. From bridging the gap between physical and digital systems to leveraging AI for smarter collaboration, we unpack how organizations can align their teams around shared goals using cutting-edge technology.
Our discussion explores how digital twins can serve as a “single source of truth,” helping teams visualize, simulate, and optimize projects in real time. We also look at the role of AI in breaking down silos, streamlining decision-making, and ensuring that everyone stays on the same page—from engineers to executives.
If you’re curious about practical ways to combine digital twins and AI for stronger team alignment and better project outcomes, this workshop-style conversation is packed with insights you can take back to your organization.
In this episode, we explore one of the biggest challenges organizations face with AI: trust. Adopting AI isn’t just about teaching and training teams—it’s about building confidence in the technology so leaders can secure funding, drive adoption, and achieve measurable successes.
We discuss what it takes to use AI responsibly and ethically, the questions every organization should ask about data security and governance, and how regulations and industry standards are shaping adoption. Drawing parallels to past technology shifts like the early days of cloud, our guests highlight practical ways to move past fear and uncertainty and into proven approaches for responsible AI adoption.
At the heart of the conversation: how to balance innovation with accountability—and why trust is the foundation for making AI work inside any organization.
In this episode, we dive into the difference between starting strong and actually following through. With AI tools like GPT, it’s easier than ever to create plans, write programs, or map out projects—but the real challenge lies in execution. We talk about the importance of due diligence, staying on task, and being intentional with how we spend our time.
Our guests share candid stories about grit, failure, and the value of good project management—whether you’re an engineer juggling multiple hats or a leader trying to push projects across the finish line. At the heart of it all is a simple truth: success doesn’t come from having the perfect plan; it comes from working the plan until it’s done.
In this episode, we dive into the difference between starting strong and actually following through. With AI tools like GPT, it’s easier than ever to create plans, write programs, or map out projects—but the real challenge lies in execution. We talk about the importance of due diligence, staying on task, and being intentional with how we spend our time.
Our guests share candid stories about grit, failure, and the value of good project management—whether you’re an engineer juggling multiple hats or a leader trying to push projects across the finish line. At the heart of it all is a simple truth: success doesn’t come from having the perfect plan; it comes from working the plan until it’s done.
In this episode, we dive into the difference between starting strong and actually following through. With AI tools like GPT, it’s easier than ever to create plans, write programs, or map out projects—but the real challenge lies in execution. We talk about the importance of due diligence, staying on task, and being intentional with how we spend our time.
Our guests share candid stories about grit, failure, and the value of good project management—whether you’re an engineer juggling multiple hats or a leader trying to push projects across the finish line. At the heart of it all is a simple truth: success doesn’t come from having the perfect plan; it comes from working the plan until it’s done.
In this conversation, we dive into the concept of known unknowns and unknown unknowns — and why they’re at the heart of both AI development and human learning.
From invisible bottlenecks in hardware that can derail the best AI systems, to the hidden experts who navigate these challenges daily, we explore how progress depends on finding and talking to the people who know what you don’t.
We also examine a rarely discussed topic in the AI hype cycle: human intelligence. Just like AI, people operate within the limits of what they know and what they’ve been trained on — until someone guides them past those limits.
Whether it’s building rockets, teaching yoga, or advancing AI, breakthroughs happen when we connect with the right minds to illuminate what’s beyond our current understanding.
#AI #HumanIntelligence #Innovation #Learning #Technology
In this episode, we explore why so many conversations about AI, robotics, and machine learning are actually about an older version of the technology — an “echo” of what existed years ago — while the real cutting-edge work is happening behind closed doors.
We discuss how people adopt technology in stages: skepticism, curiosity, trial, and finally acceptance. Along the way, we unpack why sudden “shock and awe” launches rarely work, and how a more human-centered approach can help people embrace innovation without fear.
From ChatGPT skeptics becoming fans, to the hidden experts building the AI of tomorrow, this conversation sheds light on the how of adoption — and why the most revolutionary advances often feel like they arrive slowly… until suddenly, they’re everywhere.
#AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #TechAdoption #Innovation
💡 I AM in My AI Mojo – Please Clap | GRC | CMMC | Data Breach Edition (Part 3) wraps up this powerful trilogy with forward-looking insights and real talk on what’s next in AI-driven compliance and cybersecurity. In this final chapter, we explore how organizations can future-proof their GRC strategies, adapt to evolving CMMC standards, and respond intelligently to escalating data breach threats. It’s bold, it’s practical, and it’s unapologetically in the AI mojo—bring the claps, because this finale brings the fire.
💡 I AM in My AI Mojo – Please Clap | GRC | CMMC | Data Breach Edition (Part 2) continues the high-energy dive into the intersection of AI, compliance, and cybersecurity. In this follow-up to Episode 89, we go deeper into how AI is reshaping Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), what’s next for CMMC, and the real cost of data breaches in an AI-powered world. Expect sharp insights, lived experiences, and the kind of conversation that turns buzzwords into breakthroughs. Clap if you're ready—this one's for the changemakers.
💡 Episode 89 of AyAyAy AI (Part 1) kicks off with “I AM in My AI Mojo – Please Clap | GRC | CMMC | Data Breach Edition”, where we ride the AI wave into the heart of today's most pressing governance and security challenges. From decoding GRC in the age of intelligent systems to navigating CMMC requirements and dissecting real-world data breach impacts, this episode sets the tone for a no-fluff, insight-packed series. Whether you're deep in compliance or just trying to keep up, this is where AI meets accountability—with a little applause on the side.
What if learning AI last week could still make you a Jedi intoday’s data-driven world? In this special Business Edition of the AyAyAy AI podcast, we go beyond the buzzwords and dive into mission-driven human-centered innovation.
Hosted by AI strategist Asif Haider, this episodefeatures two remarkable guests:
🔹 Dr. Kenneth Gay, of the ROSIE Network, a military veteran and passionate educator shaping AI accessibility and decision-making in education and entrepreneurship.
🔹Dr. Angel Durr, a powerhouse in AI, data, and systems thinking, known for her work as a VP, scientist, author, entrepreneur, global speaker, and creative consultant. Dr. Durr brings a dynamic lens to innovation as a product, bridging technology with human-centered research andperformance.
Together, this group unpacks:
💡 What AI tools arealready at our fingertips 🌍 How AI can solve real problems in our communities and businesses 🤝 The shift from being“tech-savvy” to being a solution-oriented leader
🔧Why strategy, systems, and human insight matter just as much as code
🧠The power of the S.M.A.R.T. AI framework: Specialists, Methods, Advocacy, Research, and Training
Whether you're AI-curious, leading digital change in yourorg, or simply looking to level up your thinking — this episode is your launchpad for smarter, more inclusive innovation.
What if learning AI last week could still make you a Jedi intoday’s data-driven world? In this special Business Edition of theAyAyAy AI podcast, we go beyond the buzzwords and dive into mission-driven,human-centered innovation.
Hosted by AI strategist Asif Haider, this episode features two remarkable guests:
🔹 Dr. Kenneth Gay, of the ROSIE Network, a military veteran and passionate educator shapingAI accessibility and decision-making in education and entrepreneurship.
🔹Dr. Angel Durr, a powerhouse in AI, data, and systems thinking, known for her work as a VP, scientist, author, entrepreneur, global speaker, and creative consultant. Dr. Durr brings a dynamic lens to innovation as a product, bridging technology with human-centered research andperformance.
Together, this group unpacks:
💡 What AI tools are already at our fingertips 🌍 How AI can solve real problems in our communities and businesses 🤝 The shift from being “tech-savvy” to being a solution oriented leader
🔧Why strategy, systems, and human insight matter just as much as code 🧠
The power of the S.M.A.R.T. AI framework: Specialists, Methods, Advocacy, Research, and Training
Whether you're AI-curious, leading digital change in yourorg, or simply looking to level up your thinking — this episode is your launchpad for smarter, more inclusive innovation.
What if learning AI last week could still make you a Jedi in today’s data-driven world? In this special Business Edition of the AyAyAy AI podcast, we go beyond the buzzwords and dive into mission-driven, human-centered innovation.
Hosted by AI strategist Asif Haider, this episode features two remarkable guests:
🔹 Dr. Kenneth Gay, of the ROSIE Network, a military veteran and passionate educator shaping AI accessibility and decision-making in education and entrepreneurship.
🔹 Dr. Angel Durr, a powerhouse in AI, data, and systems thinking, known for her work as a VP, scientist, author, entrepreneur, global speaker, and creative consultant. Dr. Durr brings a dynamic lens to innovation as a product, bridging technology with human-centered research and performance.
Together, this group unpacks:
💡 What AI tools are already at our fingertips
🌍 How AI can solve real problems in our communities and businesses
🤝 The shift from being “tech-savvy” to being a solution-oriented leader
🔧 Why strategy, systems, and human insight matter just as much as code
🧠 The power of the S.M.A.R.T. AI framework: Specialists, Methods, Advocacy, Research, and Training
Whether you're AI-curious, leading digital change in your org, or simply looking to level up your thinking — this episode is your launchpad for smarter, more inclusive innovation.
In this eye-opening episode, we confront the hidden dangers lurking on social media platforms—from child trafficking to subtle threats that often go unnoticed. Our host shares a personal story that triggered a deep dive into the algorithms and access points predators use, and the chilling reality of how quickly children can fall down dangerous digital rabbit holes. We also reflect on how constant tech exposure impacts communication skills, classroom dynamics, and even basic life skills like signing your name. It's a powerful reminder that digital vigilance is no longer optional—it's necessary.
In this episode, we unpack how technical terms like "ontology" and "bus" take on new meaning in the digital world—and why it’s essential to bridge the gap between technical concepts and everyday understanding. We explore generational shifts in tech fluency, the role of language in learning, and why familiarizing yourself with terms like "large language model" now can better prepare you for the future. Whether you're new to AI or just looking to understand the terminology, this episode helps connect the dots between technology and real-world relevance.
This episode dives into the importance of building a safe digital environment for young people—both at home and in the classroom. We reflect on a recent mini-lesson that showed how simply introducing students to tools and concepts can significantly impact the way they engage with technology. Without these conversations, students will default to what's fast and easy—often at the expense of safety or critical thinking.
We explore the reality of today's online threats, which go beyond individual bad actors to include corporate-level manipulation built into social platforms. The conversation emphasizes that digital safety isn't a one-time lesson—it must be integrated into everyday teaching and parenting. We also touch on the evolving role of AI, and why it's essential to help students understand how to use these tools thoughtfully and responsibly.
Topics Covered:
The power of modeling safe tech use early
Online risks and how they're affecting youth development
Embedding cybersecurity and digital awareness into lesson plans
Teaching students to use AI with context and perspective
Why fast and easy solutions aren’t always the best
