Ariel speaks with Mike Todasco about practical AI usage strategies and broader implications of AI adoption. Mike shares his "Borg Chart" framework for organizing AI tools, explains how he uses multiple AI subscriptions, and discusses his recent research on LLMs and prediction markets. The conversation covers where to draw the line with AI assistance, the risks of over-reliance on AI companions, how education needs to adapt, and how solopreneurs are now empowered with AI.

Guest

Michael (Mike) Todasco is a Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University’s AI Center and the former Senior Director of Innovation at Paypal. Find him online at todasco.com.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Journey

03:12 AI Borg Chart

05:01 Human Touch vs. AI Automation

07:52 Exploring Multiple AI Tools

11:57 Recognizing AI Errors & Limitations

15:32 Using Deep Research

19:09 AI Betting & Confidence

24:38 The Risks of AI

28:20 AI in Education

32:23 The Purpose of Learning

37:51 AI Alignment and Corporate Alignment

44:18 The GDPVal Metric