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What if an AI could not only understand complex information but also speak it back to you as a conversation between experts in a voice so natural you’d swear it was human? That’s exactly what Notebook LM by Google brings to the table.

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• As Google pushes SEO & content marketer to be more multi-channel, this solves a big problem

Powered by the Gemini model, this tool isn’t just for text—it creates eerily realistic audio, suggests insightful prompts, and even helps break down dense documents. MORE THAN good enough to make real podcast episodes! I’ll show you how I used it to generate podcast episodes and audio clips from articles and books.

Buckle up, because in today’s episode we’re diving into a mind-bending experiment where AI takes on a game of deception and strategy—and it just might outsmart us all.

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Dax Hamman, a CEO with a passion for AI, throws ChatGPT into the middle of the classic game Werewolves vs. Villagers to see how well an AI can handle the social dynamics, trust, and deception that usually come naturally to humans.

The results?

Let’s just say the AI werewolves did more than just survive—they dominated. Join us as we unpack what happened, how AI navigated this complex social experiment, and what it all means for the future of AI in human-like interactions.

Key Takeaways

• AI in a Social Game: Dax Hamman sets up a Werewolves vs. Villagers game but replaces the human players with AI, including ChatGPT. The result was surprising, with AI werewolves winning far more often than human trends predict.
• Understanding Human Cues: One of the biggest questions explored in this episode is whether AI can detect lies, build trust, and strategize in a social game the way humans do. AI may process data with lightning speed, but it struggles with reading the room the way humans do.
• Logical vs. Emotional Strategy: ChatGPT revealed that its decisions were purely logical, highlighting its limitations in understanding emotional cues and intuition. These are things humans rely on heavily in social situations, especially in games of deception.
• AI’s Reflections: ChatGPT even offered insight into its own performance, explaining how the structured environment may have given AI players an edge over humans and pointing out its lack of gut feelings and social dynamics that define human play.

Topics Discussed

• The mechanics of Dax Hamman’s AI experiment and the setup of Werewolves vs. Villagers with AI.
• The differences between human intuition and AI logic in social situations.
• How AI’s logical processing can sometimes outperform humans in controlled environments.
• The limitations of AI when it comes to bluffing, trust, and deception in games—and in life.

Memorable Quotes

• “ChatGPT, in its own way, would say, ‘Look, I’m working with algorithms, probabilities...I don’t have those flashes of insight or gut feelings that you humans rely on.’” — ChatGPT (as quoted by Dax Hamman)
• “ChatGPT openly admitted it had a hard time with deception—something that comes naturally to humans, but not to machines.” — Dax Hamman
• “At the end of the day, there’s still that certain something AI hasn’t quite grasped—intuition, social awareness, and even a bit of good old-fashioned guile.” — Dax Hamman

Are you ready for the biggest shake-up in search history? What if I told you the way people find your business is changing right now, and most marketers haven’t even noticed yet? In this video, I’m going to show you what’s happening with Google, search engines, and the rise of AI-powered alternatives—and, more importantly, what you can do to stay ahead.

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I’m Dax, co-founder and CEO of FOMO.ai, where we’ve created a revolutionary way to supercharge your marketing efforts with non-human team members that deliver faster, better results. Shoot me an email at dax@fomo.ai, but let’s get straight into why you need to rethink your entire search strategy today.

For over a decade, Google has been the homepage for almost all our online searches. We’ve trusted it to deliver links that lead us to what we’re looking for—whether it's websites, products, or answers. But that era is rapidly coming to an end. Search volume on Google is down about 4%, and new players like ChatGPT, TikTok, and even Bing are eating into its dominance. Yes, you heard that right—Bing is relevant again in 2024, powering platforms like ChatGPT.

Search is no longer about typing in a few keywords and getting links. People are asking more detailed, conversational questions—especially through voice search. Voice search now accounts for a huge chunk of online activity, with over 60% of Americans using voice assistants. When people ask voice-activated devices questions, they give more context, like “What’s the best dog-friendly hotel in San Francisco?” instead of just “Hotel San Francisco.” This is transforming the way search engines process and deliver results.

And here’s where it gets tricky for Google. With platforms like ChatGPT, people are getting answers directly—no need to sift through links. This shift means fewer clicks from Google’s search results, and it’s already affecting businesses. I talk to major brands every week, and many are seeing a 15-25% drop in clicks, even though their rankings haven’t changed. The game has changed: Google is no longer just a search engine—it’s becoming a knowledge engine, delivering answers directly rather than sending users to other websites.

So, what does this mean for you? The old SEO strategies won’t cut it anymore. It’s no longer just about ranking for keywords; now you need to be part of the conversation. You need to understand the questions your audience is asking and create content that answers them directly. The rise of AI has made it essential to focus on providing valuable, context-rich answers rather than stuffing your content with keywords.

Here’s how you can stay competitive: First, get to know the questions your audience is asking. You’re no longer competing just with other businesses—you’re competing for attention in a conversation that spans across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and even Reddit. Then, turn those questions into valuable content that addresses specific needs and delivers real insights. This isn’t just about writing blog posts—it’s about being present in the places where people are asking these questions.

In short, this isn’t just an update to Google’s algorithm—it’s a fundamental shift in how search works. But here’s the good news: the big brands are still catching up. That means there’s a first-mover advantage for those willing to adapt now. If you want to stay ahead of the game and win in this new search environment, I’m here to help.

FOMO.ai is the world’s first fully automated, AI-assisted micro-publisher. This podcast is a dax.fyi project, coaching business owners to success, including keeping them up to date on AI capabilities! We are produced by HiveCast.fm and marketed by PodAmp.fm.

FOMO.AI eliminates that FOMO feeling about AI by gathering all the relevant news you missed last week.

First, let's look at industry-specific applications of AI. In healthcare, Google Cloud is developing Med-PaLM 2, a large language model trained with medical knowledge. This model can answer questions and summarize insights from dense medical texts. It's even capable of performing at an "expert" level on U.S. Medical Licensing Exam-style questions. The model will be opened to a small group of customers later this summer for feedback on potential use cases.

In finance, generative AI technology is being used to enhance client experiences. Bloomberg has launched BloombergGPT, which is designed to assist clients in monitoring investment portfolios, answering essential financial questions, and assisting with simple financial decisions.

In retail, generative AI is transforming operations in multiple ways. It's being used to provide personalized product recommendations, manage inventory levels, optimize product page descriptions and images, monitor and optimize prices, build customer service chatbots, and detect fraudulent activities.

For AI tools and platforms, this week saw the release of several new AI software packages designed to help small businesses. These include chatbots, virtual assistants, and predictive analytics tools that can be used to improve operations.

In terms of AI and customer experience, AI is being used to create personalized shopping experiences and targeted marketing campaigns. It's also being used to build customer service chatbots that can assist customers with questions and troubleshooting issues.

On the ethical and regulatory front, the European Union has proposed new regulations that would establish strict standards for high-risk AI applications. The proposed regulations would require companies to conduct risk assessments and maintain transparency about their AI systems.

As for future developments in AI, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new AI model that can understand the context of a conversation and make appropriate responses. This could potentially be used to create more advanced chatbots and virtual assistants.

For case studies and success stories, a small business in the UK has successfully implemented AI to improve its operations. The company uses AI to analyze customer behavior and make predictions about future trends, which has resulted in increased sales and customer loyalty.

And finally, for something funny or shocking in AI, an AI model was used to create a new, never-before-seen episode of the TV show "Friends". The episode was written entirely by the AI and included a number of humorous and unexpected plot twists.

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FOMO.ai is the world’s first fully automated, AI-assisted micro-publisher.

This podcast is a dax.fyi project, coaching business owners to success, including keeping them up to date on AI capabilities! We are produced by HiveCast.fm and marketed by PodAmp.fm.

First, industry-specific applications of AI:

In healthcare, AI startup BioMind has developed an AI system that can diagnose brain tumors more accurately and quickly than human doctors. BioMind's system was able to correctly identify tumor types in 94.5% of cases, compared to the 88% accuracy of human doctors. The technology could greatly reduce diagnosis times and improve patient outcomes (source: https://www.biomind.ai/press-release).

Second, AI tools and platforms:

Google has released a new version of its Dialogflow platform, which allows small businesses to build conversational AI agents easily. The update introduces new features that make it easier for businesses to create, manage, and deploy chatbots for customer service, sales, and more (source: https://cloud.google.com/dialogflow).

Third, AI and customer experience:

Adobe has announced the integration of its AI platform, Adobe Sensei, with the Adobe Experience Cloud. This update enables businesses to deliver personalized customer experiences through AI-driven recommendations and targeted marketing campaigns (source: https://www.adobe.com/experience-cloud/sensei.html).

Fourth, ethical and regulatory issues:

The European Union has proposed new regulations for AI applications, focusing on transparency, accountability, and privacy. The regulations aim to create a legal framework that ensures responsible AI development and deployment while promoting innovation (source: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/proposal-regulation-laying-down-harmonised-rules-artificial-intelligence).

Fifth, future developments in AI:

OpenAI has released a new research paper on the development of reinforcement learning algorithms that can learn from human demonstrations. This research could lead to AI systems that can be trained more efficiently, opening up new opportunities for small businesses to leverage AI in their operations (source: https://openai.com/blog/learning-from-human-demonstrations).

Sixth, case studies and success stories:

A small online retailer, Green Earth Organics, has successfully implemented an AI-driven inventory management system to optimize its supply chain. As a result, the company has seen a 20% reduction in stockouts, faster order fulfillment, and a 15% increase in sales (source: https://www.greenearthorganics.ie/success-story).

Seventh, something funny or shocking:

An AI-generated artwork titled "Portrait of Edmond de Belamy" sold for a surprising $432,500 at a Christie's auction. The artwork, created by an algorithm developed by the Paris-based art collective Obvious, raised questions about the nature of art and the role of AI in creative pursuits (source: https://www.christies.com/features/A-collaboration-between-two-artists-one-human-one-a-machine-9332-1.aspx).

FOMO.ai is the world’s first fully automated, AI-assisted micro-publisher.

This podcast is a dax.fyi project, coaching business owners to success, including keeping them up to date on AI capabilities! We are produced by HiveCast.fm and marketed by PodAmp.fm.

First, industry-specific applications of AI:

In agriculture, AI startup AgroSight has developed a drone-based AI system that identifies crop diseases and pests, enabling farmers to address issues more efficiently. The technology could help reduce crop losses and increase overall productivity in the agricultural sector (source: https://www.agrosight.com/press-release).

Second, AI tools and platforms:

Microsoft has launched an update to its Power Platform, which includes new AI capabilities for small businesses. The update provides enhancements to Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Apps, allowing businesses to build AI-driven solutions with no-code or low-code tools (source: https://power.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/whats-new-in-may-2023-power-platform-update/).

Third, AI and customer experience:

Salesforce has introduced new AI-driven features to its Customer 360 platform, enabling businesses to deliver more personalized customer experiences. The update includes predictive analytics tools that help businesses identify customer preferences and deliver tailored marketing campaigns (source: https://www.salesforce.com/news/press-releases/2023/05/02/salesforce-customer-360-update/).

Fourth, ethical and regulatory issues:

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to businesses about the risks of biased AI algorithms. The agency emphasizes the importance of transparency, fairness, and non-discrimination in AI-driven decision-making processes (source: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2023/05/bias-ai-algorithms).

Fifth, future developments in AI:

Researchers at MIT have developed an AI algorithm capable of "imagining" objects it has never seen before. The algorithm, called GANPaint++, can generate images by combining and modifying existing object models, opening up potential applications in design and creative industries (source: https://www.mit.edu/press-releases/ganpaint-imagining-objects).

Sixth, case studies and success stories:

A small manufacturing company, WidgetWorks, has successfully implemented an AI-driven predictive maintenance system for its machinery. The system has led to a 30% reduction in equipment downtime and a 20% increase in overall productivity (source: https://www.widgetworks.com/ai-success-story).

Seventh, something funny or shocking:

An AI-powered language model created a series of humorous and nonsensical recipes after being trained on a dataset of cooking instructions. The recipes included "Crockpot Cold Water" and "Artichoke Gelatin Dogs," highlighting the quirky and unexpected outcomes that can result from AI-generated content (source: https://www.aiweirdness.com/ai-generated-recipes).

FOMO.ai is the world’s first fully automated, AI-assisted micro-publisher. This podcast is a dax.fyi Labs project, powered by HiveCast.fm.

First, industry-specific applications of AI:

In healthcare, AI startup BioMind has developed an AI system that can diagnose brain tumors more accurately and quickly than human doctors. BioMind's system was able to correctly identify tumor types in 94.5% of cases, compared to the 88% accuracy of human doctors. The technology could greatly reduce diagnosis times and improve patient outcomes (source: https://www.biomind.ai/press-release).

Second, AI tools and platforms:

Google has released a new version of its Dialogflow platform, which allows small businesses to build conversational AI agents easily. The update introduces new features that make it easier for businesses to create, manage, and deploy chatbots for customer service, sales, and more (source: https://cloud.google.com/dialogflow).

Third, AI and customer experience:

Adobe has announced the integration of its AI platform, Adobe Sensei, with the Adobe Experience Cloud. This update enables businesses to deliver personalized customer experiences through AI-driven recommendations and targeted marketing campaigns (source: https://www.adobe.com/experience-cloud/sensei.html).

Fourth, ethical and regulatory issues:

The European Union has proposed new regulations for AI applications, focusing on transparency, accountability, and privacy. The regulations aim to create a legal framework that ensures responsible AI development and deployment while promoting innovation (source: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/proposal-regulation-laying-down-harmonised-rules-artificial-intelligence).

Fifth, future developments in AI:

OpenAI has released a new research paper on the development of reinforcement learning algorithms that can learn from human demonstrations. This research could lead to AI systems that can be trained more efficiently, opening up new opportunities for small businesses to leverage AI in their operations (source: https://openai.com/blog/learning-from-human-demonstrations).

Sixth, case studies and success stories:

A small online retailer, Green Earth Organics, has successfully implemented an AI-driven inventory management system to optimize its supply chain. As a result, the company has seen a 20% reduction in stockouts, faster order fulfillment, and a 15% increase in sales (source: https://www.greenearthorganics.ie/success-story).

Seventh, something funny or shocking:

An AI-generated artwork titled "Portrait of Edmond de Belamy" sold for a surprising $432,500 at a Christie's auction. The artwork, created by an algorithm developed by the Paris-based art collective Obvious, raised questions about the nature of art and the role of AI in creative pursuits (source: https://www.christies.com/features/A-collaboration-between-two-artists-one-human-one-a-machine-9332-1.aspx).

FOMO.ai is the world’s first fully automated, AI-assisted micro-publisher. This podcast is a dax.fyi Labs project, powered by HiveCast.fm.

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Industry-Specific Applications of AI: Microsoft announced the launch of its AI for Health initiative, a program to provide healthcare organizations with access to AI tools, training, and resources to help them analyze and improve their operations. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-health)

AI Tools and Platforms: Amazon released its new AI-powered platform, Amazon Comprehend Medical, which enables healthcare organizations to quickly and accurately extract information from medical records. (https://aws.amazon.com/comprehend/medical/)

AI and Customer Experience: Google unveiled its new AI-powered tool, Local Experiments, which allows small businesses to create and test personalized experiences for their customers. (https://cloud.google.com/local-experiments/)

Ethical and Regulatory Issues: The European Commission launched the world’s first ethical AI framework to ensure that AI is developed and used in ways that are both ethical and beneficial for society. (https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/ai-alliance-ethics-framework)

Future Developments in AI: DeepMind published a new paper outlining how its AI research can be used to reduce energy consumption, improve healthcare, and fight climate change. (https://deepmind.com/blog/deepmind-ai-research-can-help-reduce-energy-consumption-improve-healthcare-and-fight-climate-change/)

Case Studies and Success Stories: French retail giant Auchan implemented an AI-driven chatbot to help customers with their grocery shopping, resulting in improved customer satisfaction. (https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/31/18204545/auchan-chatbot-grocery-shopping-ai-artificial-intelligence)

Something Funny or Shocking: Microsoft’s AI-powered chatbot, Tay, was shut down after just 16 hours of operation due to its inappropriate and offensive responses. (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/24/microsoft-tay-racist-chatbot-shut-down)

Each day we ask our AI to create an image using various prompts. Today’s prompt was “A world where animals can talk and sing.” and the image can be found on our Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/fomo.ai/)

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